Polywood Modern Adirondack Chairs Review – Amazing for All Seasons [2022]

I’ve always lusted over beautiful Adirondack chairs. I finally pulled the trigger in 2020 and decided on the Polywood Modern Adirondack chairs in navy. Here’s my experience having these chairs in our backyard for two years, through every season and storm!

In this review of the Plywood Modern Adirondack chairs, I will answer the following questions:

• What are Polywood Adirondack chairs made of?
• Can I leave Polywood Adirondack chairs outdoors in the winter?
• Are Polywood Adirondack chairs worth it?
• How do I clean Polywood Adirondack chairs? (hint: you might not even need to…)

When looking for any outdoor furniture , I look for three things:

1. Attractive and timeless quality — I’m looking a nice balance of good looks and durability. I want attractive furniture that lasts as long as possible and doesn’t need thrown out after just one season. Nothing too trendy or “cheap” looking either. Anyone else over all that fake brown wicker that is at every single store?
2. Durability throughout all seasons — I do not want to have to store our furniture indoors at any point. (unless, of course, there was a hurricane in the forecast!)
3. Reasonable price – given the nature of keeping furniture outdoors, I want to pay a fair price, taking quality into account.

My Polywood Modern Adirondack chairs fit the bill exactly!

What are Polywood Adirondack chairs made of?

According to the Polywood website, POLYWOOD furniture is “made using recycled plastic. Constructed of genuine POLYWOOD® lumber, a proprietary material which includes landfill-bound and ocean-bound plastics.” It is also made in the USA. ??

Can I leave Polywood Adirondack chairs outdoors in the winter?

Yes, absolutely! These chairs have weathered blizzards, tropical storms, Fall leaves, crazy pollen, bird poop, and more. They still look brand new.

Are Polywood chairs worth it?

Yes, absolutely. We have tried various types of outdoor furniture from Crate & Barrel, Target, and other brands, and the Polywood chairs have weathered the worst (we NEVER take them inside!) and look the best!

There are slightly cheaper options of copycat chairs on sites like Overstock and Wayfair, but if you have to throw them, out after a year or two, is it really worth saving an extra $50 or $100? No! At the time of this posting, Amazon is selling the navy chairs for $289 each. Amazon sells the same modern Adirondack chairs in slate gray for $249.

How do I clean Polywood Adirondack Chairs?

This is an easy one to answer — you don’t really need to, especially if your chairs are not under trees collecting leaves, dirt, and bird poop. I haven’t attempted to wipe down the chairs in at least 6 months, and they look like this.

They survive season after season, requiring MINIMAL cleaning and maintenance (we wipe them down MAYBE twice a year? Definitely when a bird poops on them!).

When I HAVE cleaned the chairs, I use either a wet towel or this multipurpose outdoor furniture spray.

Final Thoughts on Polywood Modern Adirondack Chairs

If you like spending time outdoors, Polywood Adirondack chairs are a no-brainer.  Comfortable, beautiful, and completely maintenance free, you’ll buy them once and have them forever. I can’t imagine them not looking good in decades to come.