They may look funky, and they don't really look all the comfortable, but when you try out an Adirondack chair for the first time you'll find out why they are so popular. The sloped design of the the seat and back help to take the weight off of your bottom and distribute it more evenly across the legs and back. It's a lot closer to lounging than sitting. When you add the extra wide armrests to place your favorite drink, you're set to enjoy some time really relaxing.

In fact, this was what the creator of the original Adirondack chairs had in mind when he built them. In fact, the story goes that he built the first ones out of some extra wood he had around his cabin for additional guests that had stopped by. They were simple to put together, and he just built them the way he thought they should be built. They were so popular with his guests that word got around and people wanted to start buying these strange looking, but very comfortable, pieces of outdoor furniture. This simple design hasn't changed much and has made its way around the world with touches of personality added here and there.

Some people paint their chairs in bright colors, while others will stain them to bring out the natural colors of the wood grain. However most people tend to just let them weather and take on a more rustic look that may fit in more with a mountain cabin that only gets occasional use. A more upscale approach is to add specially designed Adirondack chair cushions to really add a touch of luxury to the chair. This is a great option if the chair is going to be used indoors or in a covered area. Even though these kinds of cushions will be weather resistant, most people will want to make their investment last for more than just a few seasons.