Our MOST POPULAR Adirondack Chairs! For about $30 you can build your own modern Adirondack chairs! This is an easy build that shouldn't take too long, and the chair is super comfortable and sturdy! Free plans by Ana-White.com

Preparation
3 - 2x4 @ 104-5/8" long (OR 4 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long or 92-5/9" long)
1 - 1x10 @ 10 feet long*
4 - 2-1/2" Kreg Pocket Hole Screws
24 - 2-1/2" long self tapping exterior screws (look for the screws with the star bit heads, can be up to 3" long)
30 - 1-1/2" long self tapping exterior screws (same type as the longer screws, can be slightly shorter or longer (up to 2"), these screws are just used to attach the seat boards to the frame)
*If building more than one chair, you only need 9 feet of 1x10 boards per chair. So for two chairs, you could purchase one 8' long 1x10 and one 10' long 1x10.
5 - 2x4 @ 19-1/2" - legs and horizontal supports
2 - 2x4 @ 31-3/4" - arms
2 - 2x4 @ 33-1/4" - both ends cut at 20 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel, long point to short point measurement
2 - 2x4 @ 32-3/4" - back supports
2 - 1x10 @ 22-1/2" - seat
3 - 1x10 @ 19-1/2" - back
It may be easier to pre-finish your boards before cutting.
Work on a flat level surface.
Instructions
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Place the remaining 2x4 @ 19-1/2" long under the back of the chair as shown in the diagram.
Place one seat support in the chair and hold flush to the bottom of the stringer.
Attach with screws to the stringer and to the back support.
Move to the other side of the chair and repeat with the second back support.
Remove the 2x4 @ 19-1/2" long.
Comments
James-handyguy
Tue, 05/26/2020 - 17:14
Great chair plan, simple and…
Great chair plan, simple and sturdy.
abbydavviss
Sun, 05/31/2020 - 11:01
This was great! Thanks!
This was great! Thanks!
luiessir
Sun, 05/31/2020 - 22:41
Gracias por el sencillo y…
Gracias por el sencillo y sólido diseño Ana Blanco, ¡Internet es una hermosa herramienta!.
fessehaye2
Thu, 06/04/2020 - 09:36
I'm beginner in the wood…
I'm beginner in the wood working field and have just completed my very first project following one of your post and built two Modern Adirondack Chairs. Wife and kids really love it and are asking me to build more.
Tamaurizio
Mon, 06/08/2020 - 21:11
Adirondack Chairs
Here are the Adirondack Chairs I made following your great plans: https://www.dropbox.com/s/di8ne57lpbve9x9/Adirondack-Chairs.jpg?dl=0
Thanks
Jeremy68
Tue, 06/16/2020 - 15:25
Love the contrasting colours…
Love the contrasting colours bud.
Jeremy68
Thu, 06/11/2020 - 12:42
cant find 1x10's
I am about to build one of these, love thew look of the 1x10" but alas in my area nobody sells 1x10", has anyone given any thought to building this with 1x8" lumber?
Jeremy68
Tue, 06/16/2020 - 14:53
Trust yourself first.
I'm replying to my own post, faux pas I know, but my local lumber retailer lied to me, they have 1x10's, they just didn't know that modern lumber doesn't adhere to true length and width, scary yes?
JuliaP
Sat, 06/13/2020 - 04:23
stability of armrests
Hi, I love the design of these chairs and am planning to build a couple. I noticed some people have added posts to reinforce the backrest. Do you think the original design is sturdy enough for kids/adults to sit on the armrests?
thanks!
lalitisbhatia
Mon, 06/15/2020 - 06:55
Thanks for this plan -…
Thanks for this plan - turned out really good and only took a couple of days