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Evolution of Adirondack Chairs
Muskoka chairs, or Adirondacks, were first developed in 1903, and they were designed to provide comfort in outdoor settings. Named for the mountain range in New York where they were first envisioned, these chairs have evolved with the times. The very first Adirondack chair was intended to allow people to perch along mountain inclines without falling perilously into the valley below. More than 100 years after their inception, modern Adirondack chairs retain their trademark wide armrests.
Today, the “Adirondack” label applies to any chair featuring a rounded back, contour seat and wide armrests. While they were once crafted exclusively from wooden planks, some plastic chairs that maintain a similar design have been dubbed Adirondacks. These chairs help facilitate a lazy backyard barbecue, and they also work as patio chairs for a little late-night reflection. Whatever their use, Adirondack chairs recall quiet mountain living.