Inexpensive Adirondack Chairs

Adirondack Chairs DIY by sheholdsdearly.com

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

Cheap Adirondack Chairs by sheholdsdearly.com

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!