I have been searching high and low for inexpensive Adirondack chairs.  And I am happy to report that I have finally found a solution!

These Adirondack chairs only cost me $50 a piece.

After searching online and finding them all to be $300-$500 a piece, I turned to Craigslist.  But, even those were running $100-$200 and I rarely found a matching set.

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You see, I wanted these for a little anniversary gift.  I even ordered customized metal labels off Etsy that say “Grow old along with me ” and  ” the best is yet to be” to put on the chairs.  Its going to be a little hide away for us to sit together in the mornings.

So back to my story, I thought about DIYing them (surprise, surprise!), but the plans were all a little too overwhelming for me and there was the cost of materials to think about.

Finally, I found a kit online – two chairs for around $100.  Now you’re talking!

Inexpensive Adirondack Chairs

Supplies

• Adirondack Chair Kit (This link was updated in 2022 with chairs similar to my original finds, but not exact since those have been discontinued.)
• 220 grit sandpaper
• Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
  • I used 1 quart of French Linen
  • Leaving them unpainted is probably not a good idea as the wood is not of the highest quality
• Sealer
  • You will need two can per chair
• (Optional) Customized metal labels for a special touch

Tutorial

• When they came in the mail, I bribed my husband and son with fresh baked chocolate chip cookies (which I did not even bake, my daughters did – this story is making me look bad. Haha! A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.)
  • In hind sight it would have been easier to spray or even brush paint them before they were assembled. Just a thought.
• I sanded down the rough edges with 220 grit sand paper.
• Then, I painted them with one coat of Annie Sloan’s French Linen Chalk Paint.
  • I really liked the slight weathered look the one coat gave them.
• Next, I sealed them with a matte clear coat sealer.
• Finally, I added those adorable metal labels and now they feel like a legit anniversary gift! But, you could order anything for your labels.

Adirondack chairs have an understated elegance about them, rustic and classic all at the same time. I love how they look against the trees, so inviting and peaceful. Let me know if you get a set and if they, too, are a special gift!

Watch this video to see how easy they are!

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