Adirondack furniture has become a standard on decks, porches and patios throughout the world. It's no mystery that this distinctive furniture style has become so popular. Attractive—but rugged—design and unmatched stability are just two of the reasons, and our Adirondack chair offers all of these benefits, and more.
But unlike most of the Adirondack chair designs available, this one is also very easy to build. There are no complex compound angles to cut, no intricate details on the back and seat slats, and no mortise-and-tenon joints. Like all of the projects in this book, our Adirondack chair can be built by any do-it-yourselfer, using basic tools and simple techniques. And because this design features all the elements of the classic Adirondack chair, your guests and neighbors may never guess that you built it yourself.
We made our Adirondack chair out of cedar and finished it with clear wood sealer. But you may prefer to build your version from pine (a traditional wood for Adirondack furniture), especially if you plan to paint the chair. White, battleship gray and forest green are popular color choices for Adirondack furniture. Be sure to use quality exterior paint with a glossy or enamel finish.