Mosey on up the Appalachian Mountain Range to the Adirondacks, and you’ll find dozens of bodies of water, including Lake Placid. It’s there you’ll also find thousands of chairs carrying the region’s name. Early in the twentieth century, a visiting Harvard grad carved the first prototype, which several others then tweaked and patented. Today, it’s one of the most iconic lawn chairs in the nation, with its functional design that includes a high, curved back, wide armrests and a slanted seat. The chairs bring a quaint, New England cottage feel to Greenville porches. Here are a few places to grab a seat.
The Fire House Casual Living Store
Want to buy local? The Fire House Casual Living Store on Congaree sells Adirondack chairs from the Pawley’s Island Sunrise and Essentials collections. The Essentials line showcases pieces with the traditional chair profile, while Sunrise chairbacks flare out on the side slats. Both collections also include Adirondack rockers. All are manufactured in the Carolinas using eco-friendly Durawood.
$459-$539. 601 Congaree Rd, Greenville. fhcasual.com
PatioFlavor
Here you’ll find both traditional and modern styles of Adirondack chairs, both with the familiar slanted seats to shed rainwater. All are made of high-density plastic with a textured grain finish and come in a variety of colors. The traditional chair features a curved back, while the modern version presents fewer slats across the back, with a straight cut.
$199-$248. 655 N Main St, Travelers Rest. patioflavor.com
Bloomfield’s of Flat Rock
Bright yellow, electric teal, and subtle pear are just a few of the colors of Adirondack chairs that grab your eye as you speed down I-26. Plan on taking an hour or two to explore the indoor and outdoor areas, filled with matching décor. Bloomfield’s carries both stationary and glider Adirondack chairs, in two-tone and single colors.
$350-$799. 196 McMurray Rd, Flat Rock, NC. bloomfields.com
