Outdoor Recliners
Built to Replace the Adirondack Chair You've Outgrown
We hear the same story every summer: the Adirondack still looks right on the porch, but standing up from it has gotten old. Here's what owners found when they made the switch.
Shop Outdoor Recliners →- 4.87 / 5 from 102 reviews
- Free delivery in 7–10 working days
- 14-day returns
- 5-year frame warranty
“Amazingly comfortable. Traded in our old Adirondack for these.” — Steve T., Lutz, verified buyer
The trade-off
An Adirondack holds one position. A recliner holds all of them.
Published dimension guides put a classic Adirondack's seat at 14 to 16 inches at the front edge, tipped back at a fixed 100–115° angle. Adirondack Street and Polywood's own buying guide both note the low seat can make standing up hard, especially for older adults. An outdoor recliner keeps the sink-in comfort and adds the part the Adirondack never had: movement.
At a glance
Adirondack chair vs. Outdoor Nook recliner
| Classic Adirondack | Outdoor Nook recliner | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | Typically 14–16 in at the front edge | About 20 in (Keywest) |
| Getting up | Lower yourself in, push up with the arms | About 4–6 in higher, so less effort |
| Back angle | Fixed, roughly 100–115° | Upright to full recline |
| Footrest | Usually a separate ottoman | Built in, extends as you recline |
| Swivel and glide | No | 360° swivel, front-to-back glide |
| Weather cover | Bought separately | Patent-pending cover built into the chair |
| Frame | Wood, plastic or poly, depending on the chair | Rust-resistant aluminum; handwoven wicker on wicker models |
Adirondack figures are typical published ranges and vary by maker. Recliner figures are from the Keywest size chart; other collections differ slightly.
Why homeowners switch
Five reasons it's a different chair to sit in
01 · Seat height
Stand up without pushing off the armrests
Our Keywest recliner measures about 20 inches from floor to seat, roughly 4 to 6 inches higher than a typical Adirondack, with the arms at 25.2 inches where your hands naturally land. Standing up takes far less effort, and sitting down is a plain sit rather than a controlled drop.
02 · Recline and footrest
Your feet go up, and you can still sit up
An Adirondack holds one angle; get your feet up and you're dragging over an ottoman. A recliner's footrest extends as the back leans back, all the way to a full lounge. Every chair is fully manual, so there's no cord, outlet or battery to plan around. Fully reclined, allow about 5½ feet front to back.
03 · Swivel and glide
It turns to face the view, then the conversation
A fixed chair points one way. These swivel a full 360° and glide gently front to back, so the same seat faces the pool at noon and the sunset after dinner. In a pair, turn the chairs toward each other to talk, or both toward the view.
04 · Weather
The cover lives on the chair, not in the shed
Every recliner has a patent-pending, built-in all-weather cover that unfolds from the back, so there's no separate cover to buy, find or store. Underneath, frames are rust-resistant aluminum, and the recline mechanism carries a two-stage rust-resistant treatment made for outdoor use.
05 · Comfort
It feels like the recliner in your living room
This is the reason owners mention most: high-resilience foam cushions, a high back for support, and the freedom to lean all the way back with your feet up — indoors comfort, outdoors.
Choose your recliner
Shop the collection
Keywest is our most compact, Newport is mid-sized, and Malibu II, Huntington and Shoreline are our largest. Wicker suits relaxed, traditional spaces; aluminum suits modern and poolside ones. Every recliner is sold on its own or as a pair.
What owners say
4.87 out of 5, from 102 reviews
“Amazingly comfortable. Traded in our old Adirondack for these.”
Steve T., Lutz · verified buyer · excerpt“They are very comfortable and make sitting on our deck feel the same as sitting in our recliners in the living room.”
Karla H., Anderson · verified buyer · excerpt“They are better than our recliners inside.”
Gary T., Miami · verified buyer · excerpt“We absolutely love these swivel rocker recliner chairs. Would buy more if I had the room.”
Stuart A., Houston · verified buyer“My patio now has the best looking and most comfortable furniture in the neighborhood. I use it as a second living room.”
Dixie B., Flowery Branch · verified buyer · excerpt“The assembly was super easy, the chairs were sooo comfortable and easy to clean.”
Rose S., Houston · verified buyer · excerptHonest before you order
Know before you buy
Three things owners mention
- Size. Fully reclined, a recliner runs about 5½ feet front to back (64.5–67 in), and each chair is 27.5 to 32.2 inches wide depending on the collection. Measure the spot first.
- Depth. With the seat pushed all the way back, shorter sitters may not reach the floor.
- One recline position. The chair goes to a single full-lounge position; there is no middle stop.
- Returns and warranty. 14-day full refund (90 days with a 20% restocking fee after that); 5-year frame warranty, 2-year cushions. See our returns policy and warranty.
Ready to retire the Adirondack?
Start with one recliner, or a pair. Delivery is free, typically 7 to 10 working days.
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Sources. Adirondack figures: Adirondack Street and Polywood; typical ranges that vary by maker. Reviews: Outdoor Nook customer reviews on Reviews.io (102 reviews, 4.87 average), quoted as written; excerpts are marked. Recliner dimensions: Keywest size chart and product pages. Prices as of September 2026 and can change. Questions? Call 1-800-296-0232 or email cs@outdoornook.com.