Variety of Wood Types for Adirondack Chairs

Because all wood Adirondack chairs are comfortable and beautiful, choosing the type of chair that you will enjoy best can often come down to the type of wood used in the chair's construction. Any choice will look great around your porch or patio, and provide years of comfortable relaxation.

Cedar Adirondack Chairs
Complete with its natural ability to repel insects, cedar Adirondack chairs will gracefully age from its original reddish brown color to a lustrous silver color when left unfinished. Cedar pieces are always a popular choice, especially pieces that appear weather-beaten.

Cypress Adirondack Chairs
Cypress Adirondack chairs have tight grains that stand strong against warping. Natural oils in cypress, much like those in cedar, help the wood remain rot and insect resistant. A weathered finish, using acrylic stains in shades of white, is one style of finished cypress that people enjoy.

Pine Adirondack Chairs
One of the most beautiful wood types when regularly stained, the naturally occurring knots in pine wood are one aspect that people enjoy. Pine resists insects, rot, and weathering when properly maintained.

Mahogany Adirondack Chairs
Refinish mahogany annually to maintain its scratch-resistant, unique finish. As a hardwood, tropical Mahogany is finely grained and can resist decay.

Shorea Adirondack Chairs
Shorea is a great choice for people who like aged wood in shades of silver. Straight-grained shorea will age from light lustrous brown to a beautiful gray when left unfinished (teak oil will preserve the original golden color). Shorea is also repellant to many insects and stands strong against harsh weather.

Oak Adirondack Chairs
Tightly grained, this hardwood contains its own naturally occurring preservative, helping it resist insects and weather. Light oak is popular for its soft brown coloring.

Knowing a bit about the type of wood your Adirondack chair is made from, and how to care for it, will help you enjoy the right choice for your home for years to come.