Adirondack Chairs Compared: Poly, Cedar and Pine, Folding and Reclining (2026)
Short answer: The Adirondack chairs compared here come in three materials: recycled HDPE poly (A&L Furniture, LuxCraft), Western Red Cedar (All Things Cedar) and pressure-treated pine (A&L Furniture); the Seaside Casual pages do not state a material. For a chair that folds for transport or storage, pick the LuxCraft Compact Folding or the A&L Folding/Reclining. For a built-in footrest, pick the A&L model with pull-out ottoman. For the lightest chair, pick the All Things Cedar AA21 at 17 lb.
Adirondack chairs at a glance
| Chair | Material | Overall W x D x H | Seat | Weight | Folds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&L Poly Fanback | Recycled HDPE poly, stainless steel hardware | 33" x 38" x 38" | 22"W x 17"D x 16"H | 40 lb | — |
| A&L Poly Folding/Reclining | Recycled HDPE poly | 33" x 38" x 38" | 22"W x 17"D | 45 lb | Yes |
| A&L Folding/Reclining with Pullout Ottoman | Recycled HDPE poly | 33" x 38" x 38" (54" deep footrest out) | 22"W x 17"D x 16"H | 55 lb | Yes |
| A&L Poly Hampton Folding, 2 Cupholders | Recycled HDPE poly | 33" x 38" x 38" | 22"W x 17"D x 16"H | 45 lb | Yes |
| A&L Fanback in Pine | Pressure-treated pine | 33" x 38" x 39" | 22"W x 17"D x 16"H | 38 lb | — |
| LuxCraft Compact Folding | HDPE poly, stainless steel fasteners | 30" x 39" x 38.5" | 23"W x 19"D | 45 lb | Yes |
| LuxCraft Deluxe | HDPE poly, stainless steel fasteners | 31" x 36.5" x 38" | 23"W x 19.5"D | 52 lb | — |
| Seaside Casual Classic | — | 31.25" x 34" x 38.75" | 16" seat height | 55 lb | — |
| Seaside Casual Shellback | — | 32" x 34" x 40" | 16" seat height | 53 lb | — |
| All Things Cedar AA21 | Western Red Cedar, untreated | 32" x 36" x 38" | 20"W x 19"D x 15"H | 17 lb | — |
| All Things Cedar Easybac AE21 | Western Red Cedar, untreated | 31" x 39" x 42" | 21"W x 20"D x 16"H | 19 lb | — |
A dash means the spec is not published on the product page.
Poly chairs: A&L Furniture and LuxCraft
The A&L poly chairs are described as handcrafted in the U.S. from recycled plastic HDPE with stainless steel hardware, with arms 5.5 inches wide. The Fanback has a wide slatted fan back. The Hampton folds and adds a cupholder on each armrest (3-inch diameter). The pull-out ottoman version creates a 54-inch deep seating area when the footrest is out.
The LuxCraft Compact Folding is listed at 30 inches wide and 45 lb, and the Deluxe is called the top of LuxCraft's Adirondack line. Both list stainless steel fasteners, and LuxCraft says its poly contains over 90% recycled post-consumer material by weight and needs no waterproofing or staining. For more on that brand, see our LuxCraft vs Polywood comparison.
Seaside Casual: Classic and Shellback
The Classic and Shellback are listed at 31.25 x 34 x 38.75 inches and 32 x 34 x 40 inches respectively, both with a 16-inch seat height and 24-inch arm height. Both list 316 marine grade stainless steel fasteners and "Made in the USA". The Shellback page says the design received the 2001 ICFA Design Excellence Award. Both pages list a 2-tone option.
Cedar chairs: All Things Cedar
The AA21 and Easybac AE21 are built from rot-resistant, untreated Western Red Cedar. Both list a country of manufacture of Canada, assembly required, and pre-drilled holes. The AA21 has 7-inch wide paddle arms; its fitted cushion is sold separately.
Pine
The A&L Fanback in Pine is made of pressure-treated pine, built by hand by Amish artisans and made in the USA. Its page lists an Unfinished option among the finish colors, and describes weatherproof, stain and mildew-resistant seat cushions as accessories.
Which one should you buy?
- Move it to the beach or lake: a folding model (LuxCraft Compact Folding or any A&L folding chair).
- Feet up: A&L Folding/Reclining with Pullout Ottoman.
- Drinks within reach: A&L Hampton (cupholders) or the AA21 (7-inch paddle arms).
- Lowest listed weight: AA21 (17 lb) or AE21 (19 lb).
- Poly rather than wood: A&L poly models or LuxCraft.
Browse LuxCraft's chairs in the LuxCraft collection.
Frequently asked questions
Which Adirondack chairs fold?
The LuxCraft Compact Folding chair and the A&L Folding/Reclining, Folding/Reclining with Pullout Ottoman and Hampton chairs.
Which has a footrest built in?
The A&L Folding/Reclining with Pullout Ottoman, which extends to a 54-inch deep seating area.
What are the poly chairs made of?
A&L describes recycled plastic HDPE; LuxCraft describes high-density polyethylene compounded into board stock.
Do the cedar chairs need assembly?
Yes. The AA21 lists full assembly required and the AE21 lists assembly required.
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