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​Compare Adirondack Chairs by POLYWOOD and HIGHWOOD
(POLYWOOD AD4030 & AD5030, vs. HIGHWOOD Westport & Hamilton)

(Photo Credits: POLYWOOD)

Adirondack chairs were invented in the early 1900s and their popularity hasn't stopped growing ever since due to their timeless style and the extremely comfortable sitting they offer. Indeed, with these sturdy chairs, you can sink back into them and literally feel your body stress release from your neck, shoulders and back. 

Note also that the best Adirondack chairs are made of sturdy synthetic wood and, unlike chairs made of real wood, don't require any maintenance to withstand nature's elements all year. The attractive and fade-resistant colors that they come in give the appearance of painted wood and requires no painting, staining or waterproofing.

These chairs come in many colors, and you can pick the right ones to fit in your garden's decor. Using multiple chairs, some imaginative people have even created very special, almost magic, relaxation areas in their backyard or garden. The following image shows such a creation​:

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(Photo Credit: Polywood)

​Adirondack chairs combine timeless styling, comfort and functionality, they are very versatile and are sure to become your favorite chair for instant relaxation.
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This article will compare two of the best selling and best rated Adirondack Chair brands bought by Amazon customers. They are POLYWOOD and HIGHWOOD. More precisely, we will compare the POLYWOOD AD4030 and AD5030 Adirondack chairs with the HIGHWOOD Westport and Hamilton chairs. Indeed, these chairs were the top sellers in their category at the time this article was written and have received excellent reviews from Amazon customers.

You will find below a point by point comparison of the selected Adirondack chairs. If you are in a hurry, and wish to see right away Amazon price information for these chairs, please click:
Selected Adirondack Chairs on Amazon

​Comparing the Selected POLYWOOD and HIGHWOOD Adirondack Chairs:

The selected Adirondack chairs are shown below (note that, as can be seen in the Amazon products section below, multiple colors are offered for each type of chair):

(Photo Credits: Polywood)

(Photo Credits: Polywood)

(Photo Credits; Highwood)

(Photo Credits; Highwood)

The following table compares the features of the selected Adirondack chairs (please read the explanations to the table notes that follow the table for a better understanding of the features offered):

Table Notes 1-6 Explained:

Note 1:
- POLYWOOD lumber is a low-maintenance, recyclable lumber. It is considered as one of the top wood alternatives in outdoor furniture with its all-weather endurance characteristics: 

• It is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) lumber.
• It is builtt with UV inhibitors and color throughout the HDPE material.
• It is built to withstand hot sun, snowy winters, and strong coastal winds among others.
• It requires no painting, staining or waterproofing.
• It is not prone to splinter, crack, chip, peel, or rot.
• It uses marine-grade quality stainless steel hardware.
• ​It cleans easily with just soap and water.

- HIGHWOOD lumber is a unique synthetic material that can be left outside year round, through sunshine, rain and ice:

• It was proven to withstand the harshest climates (from the ice of Alaska to the heat of Arizona, from mountains to salty coastal regions).
• It has the look of painted wood without the upkeep real wood requires; it requires no painting, staining or waterproofing.
• It is fade resistant.
• It will not splinter, crack, chip, peel or rot, and is resistant to stains, insects, fungi and salt spray.
• It uses 304 grade stainless hardware.

• It easily cleans with hot soapy water and a brush.

Note 2:
Both the POLYWOOD AD5030 and HIGHWOOD Hamilton chairs can be easily folded for easy transportation and storage.
​The following image shows the HIGHWOOD Hamilton in folded state:

HIGHWOOD Hamilton Chair Folded
(Photo Credits: HIGHWOOD)

​Note 3:
The HIGHWOOD Hamilton Adirondack chair features a reclining option that allows you to adjust the angle of the chair back for supreme relaxation.

​Note 4:
HIGHWOOD Hamilton offers a gently curved back. The other three chairs considered here have flat backs.

Note 5:
All four Adirondack chairs considered here come in multiple colors, so you can choose the right color to suit your garden decor.
When you click the Amazon link images in the Amazon products section below, you will be offered all the available colors to choose from.

​Note 6:
The specified warranties are for residential use only. For commercial use the warranties are for shorter periods.
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So which of these compared Adirondack chairs should you buy?

Both POLYWOOD and HIGHWOOD Adirondack chairs are high quality products made from extremely durable synthetic wood that requires minimal maintenance and that can endure the harshest weather conditions. However, you should keep in mind the following points before deciding which to get: 

• If you need a folding chair for ease of transportation and storage, you should consider either the POLYWOOD AD5030 or the HIGHWOOD Hamilton.
• If you need a reclining chair, you should consider the HIGHWOOD Hamliton, the only one of the four chairs considered here that can recline.
• If you need a longer warranty, consider the POLYWOOD chairs which come with a 20-year warranty as opposed to the 12-year warranty that comes with the HIGHWOOD chairs.
• Other than these points, you might want to consider color and price. Please refer to the next section for price and color information.

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Selected POLYWOOD and HIGHWOOD Adirondack Chairs on Amazon

You will find below on Amazon all four Adirondack chairs compared above.
Please click the Amazon US link image below for the product of your choice to see exact price information or to purchase.
​Please Note: For non-US customers, when you click the links below, you will be provided with the Amazon links for your country (such as Canada or UK), if the product is available in your country.
​A choice of multiple colors, when available, will be offered when you click the Amazon link images below.

POLYWOOD Classic
Adirondack Chair
(Color choice offered when you click)

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POLYWOOD Folding
Adirondack Chair
(Color choice offered when you click)

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HIGHWOOD Westport
Adirondack Chair
(Color choice offered when you click)

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HIGHWOOD Folding Hamilton Adirondack Chair
(Color choice offered when you click)

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Adirondack Ottomans on Amazon

The following Adirondack chair ottomans are made of the same durable material as the chairs described above, and they can be folded for easy storage. ​Whenever available, a choice of multiple colors will be offered whenever available when you click the Amazon link images below.
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POLYWOOD
Adirondack Ottoman
(Offered in various colors)

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HIGHWOOD
Adirondack Ottoman
(Offered in various colors)

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