The all American Adirondack chair..., "it's the kind of chair that people expect to see (on a porch) in the Hamptons," says Luxist... 
... but my ode to the Adirondack chair was actually inspired by this picture..., the Southern Living Idea House in Texas..., brought to my attention by Juju @ Tales of Whimsy -Thank You! 
Created more than a hundred years ago in the Adirondack mountain region of New York the chair has since spread across the nation..., to Cape Cod, Massachusetts...
... down to Louisiana...
... and up to Alaska.And the men behind the chair? Thomas Lee and Harry Bunnell. Due to a shortage of patio furniture for his 22-member family, Lee started nailing boards together in 1903, then took his prototype to local carpenter Bunnell who saw (the potential) and ran..., securing a patent without Lee's knowledge. And as they say, the rest is history. As to Lee, are we to assume that he got all chairs made for his familiy? You can get the full history scoop here: History Behind Adirondack Chairs.
Now on to the beloved Adirondack chair as seen by artists (available as posters and prints @ Art.com):
I love the work of Long Islander Daniel Pollera. His photo-realistic paintings are inspired by Edward Hopper, Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth and express a mood of tranquility and peaceful solitude. 
A beautiful water color rendering by Florida artist Kathleen Denis.
Growing up in New York Orah Moore now lives in Vermont and sells her work as greeting cards, journals, posters and original framed photos. She also shots weddings and portraits and paddles out in her kayak at sunrise to photograph and write about the lifecycle of loons.
Vicki Reed specializes in black and white and hand colored black and white photographs. Maine, where she was born and raised is a favorite subject.
A wonderful black and white version by Steven Mitchell..., and I hope you all have a nice and comfy chair to rest in and enjoy the summer breeze!Shared with Hooked on Fridays @ Julia's Hooked on Houses + A Beautiful Life @ Melissa's The Inspired Room.
Then there are the Two Red Adirondack Chairs in my neighborhood, supposed to help sell a house.
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Adirondacks have such a coastal cottage charm... my chair of choice if I didn't have a bad back. Of course once you're in one you don't really want to get up anyway.
There's nothing like one of these wonderful chairs, a fruity drink, and the sea breeze in my face as I sit on the deck. Oh, I'm ready to head off to Rodanthe. Oh well, September isn't that far away. I just hear the beach calling.
I just love your posts. It's my in between vacation....vacation spot.
Glad you are in blogland
T
I've always thought Adirondack chairs convey such a relaxed attitude. And I love when I see the bright beachy colors all side by side, like aqua, bright yellow, bright pink, orange. Unfortunately, they are always a little pricey for my budget.
This was a fun post. Thanks, Maya :)
Gorgeous pictures of such a simple chair. We have several at my mom's pool, and we just love them.
It's a classic!
That's funny. I just walked by a house the other day that had Adirondack chairs on their front porch, and I thought "when we build a front porch, I want Adirondack chairs out there." Such a classic! I love them!
I just adore this post - I want to be on an Adirondack overlooking the water RIGHT NOW. :-)
Yah! Adirondack's are my FAV! I have two in my living room!
I adore this post! What beautiful images.
Beautiful story and images Maya.
I don't know how you do it, but you find the most amazing photos.
I love Adirondack chairs. I have a couple in California that are still being stored their (hopefully coming to live with me in the woods of Idaho in the next few weeks). Thanks for all the info about them.
Arent these such a breath of fresh air.
One simply cant even for a second feel stress when you gaze on these restful spots.
Lovely post.
TTFN~~Claudia ♥
Those are amazing. I love all the pictures you chose, as well.
We have Adirondack chairs up here in Ontario too :-) In fact, there are four of them on our patio :-) Love 'em -- they're really comfy to sit in, and just say "summer" :-)
Isn't all this rain insane?? And there's no end in sight :-(
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Kelly
I have an old, weathered Adirondack that sits in front of my fireplace. It's the most comfortable chair in my house . . . and the cheapest! I bought it for $35 at a used furniture store. I'm so glad I found it.
How gorgeous! I live 1 minute from the ocean, but still dream of waking up with that view. I don't think I'd get any work done...I'd just sit in my chair enjoying the view!
I always have loved adirondack chairs as well and often specify them in the landscapes that I design and I'll tell you why. They are in and of themselves, a destination. We see them at the seashore, on the deck or in the yard and we desire to go there, have a sit and enjoy whatever the view. They invite us to take a break. Lovely post!
lovely post. I always learn so much from you. those chairs do seem to ooze beachyness and relaxation. Also wanted to tell you I love those pink chairs in your header. Lastly darling thanks for all your blog love on my blog. You are such a good friend. BTW Norm sends his love as well.
Hi Maya. Great post. Like the others i have always loved the adirondack chairs. They are quite popular here also. Wonderful art in this post also. Have a great weekend. Julie
Great info as the the origin of the chairs - necessity is indeed the mother of all invention! We have two white ones by our firepit out front. I just wish they were easier to spell. lol
Once I have a house again...I will have one of these kinds of chairs. Love them!
Visiting from Julia's Hooked on party.
They are classics in looks and comfort. How can hard wood be so comfortable. Even the plastic ones in front of hardware stores look good. They look great in ruin too.
I find that these chairs are some of the most comfortable that I've ever sat in.
Yup! We have two here in our front yard in the mountains of Colorado! They say Summer to me!
I never knew that my favorite beach chair's history is in the mountains! Thanks for sharing this bit of info today.
Shame on Bunnell for going behind Lee's back!
I love those chairs... and I could imagine how good they would look outside our house by the beach in Norway!
Thanks for visiting today. I can recommend the Tinto de Verano. It's a light and yummy summer drink favored by spanish people in the heat when red wine is a little too heavy and strong...
Love the chairs! So inviting to sit, relax, read, sip some wine!
Shoot, red Adirondack chairs might sway me on a house! Staging is everything! I would love some red ones. Those paintings are spectacular. And I want every one! But I doubt there's any space on my walls left.
Brenda
Who doesn't love these? They're such a classic!
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