Westport Adirondack Chair
Description
Loll has always been inspired by original design and when they first set out to make an Adirondack chair it had to be their own version. But truly everyone is just making an iteration of the original Adirondack chair. The one that has always inspired Loll is the first, the Westport Chair designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 for his summer cottage overlooking Lake Champlain in Westport, NY. The Westport is undeniably the most iconic American outdoor lounge chair and the original design that spawned countless varieties all based on that 11 piece design statement. Lee was motivated to design a comfortable outdoor lounging chair for the purpose of watching summer sunsets over the lake with a drink resting on the arm. (Morning coffee and a newspaper worked wonderfully as well.) Hastily patented in 1905 by Lee’s friend and carpenter, Harry Bunnell, the chair was named the Westport Plank Chair and provided winter work for Bunnell’s company. The chairs sold well and Bunnell went on to manufacture the chairs for resale and continued to do so for more than 20 years.
The chair has an early modern simplicity and a rustic and craftsman appearance that is still viable today more than 100 years later. As a show of respect to Lee’s chair that really started a higher level of outdoor comfort and design, Loll felt it was time to honor Lee’s chair with a Loll version that stays true to the original. Using recycled plastic instead of knot free clear wood, and incorporating Loll's lock block hidden fastening system, Loll put forth their contribution to this iconic outdoor chair. Perhaps for the first time in the chairs history we also added a bottle opener under the right arm to better fit its purpose.
DIMENSIONS
Lead Time
This product is part of Loll's quick ship program which means it is in-stock and available to ship within 3-5 business days of your order.
Questions?
We've got product specialists ready to help. Call us at (201) 330-1212 or send us an email hello@urbannatural.com.
free swatches
See Loll Designs' color choices in person. Click here to order free material and fabric swatches
About Loll Designs
Loll crafts fun and contemporary all-weather furniture that’s designed to inspire joy and appreciation for being outside. Manufactured in Duluth, Minnesota from materials also sourced in the United States, they’re dedicated to helping local American communities and economies thrive. From adirondack chairs and loungers, to outdoor sofas, tables and storage solutions, Loll pieces are manufactured with a circular approach to design from recycled post-consumer and post-industrial plastics.
Loll materials are made up of recycled high-density polyethylene which is mainly sourced from single-use milk jug containers, and since 2005, they’ve converted over 135 million milk jugs into outdoor furniture. They also recycle more than 88% of their own manufacturing waste by creating extensive recycling programs around anything that can be reused. Every feature of a Loll piece is also able to be fully recycled again, and through a material reutilization program, customers are encouraged to return products at the end of their life cycle to ensure they don’t end up in landfills.
Certified by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute which works with companies to prioritize the environment and human health, Loll also spearheads local events to clean trash and recyclable materials out of creek beds, plant trees, and help preserve the water quality and ecosystem closest to home. As proud members of 1% For The Planet, Loll works to improve their sustainability efforts every day by crafting durable outdoor furniture that’s kinder for the environment, and enjoyable for you.
