14 Absolutely Free Adirondack Chair plans for your Garden

This detailed article is about 14 absolutely free adirondack chair plans for your garden. You can use these free plans for you to build an outdoor chair that has an unmatched design. If you want to add a conversation piece to your backyard, an adirondack chair made from wooden boards is the right choice. There are many adirondack design and ideas you can choose from, so hopefully my list will present you all the options and make your decision easy… or not. See all my woodworking plans lists for more building inspiration.

I have spent a lot of time online trying to gather all these wonderful adirondack chair ideas, so you can save time with the research and focus on the building process. I have made no shortcuts and I chose only the best projects available that come with everything you need to know to get the job done by yourself. Therefore, these plans come with step by step instructions, lots of diagrams and a cut list. Even if you are a beginner when it comes to woodworking, you will find these garden adirondack chairs and benches plans easy to follow, as they only require basic tools.

1. Adirondack Chairs from Popular Mechanics

I start this list with these classics. These are the old school adirondack chairs that feature that curvy and unusual design that we all adore. The guys at Popular Mechanics show a full tutorial with step by step instructions and diagrams that cover all aspects of the project. MORE >>

2. Adirondack Chairs made from 2x4s

The guys at MyOutdoorPlans designed this super simple adirondack chair that you can build using just 2x4s. If you are like me and you have a busy life, a basic project that can be completed in one day is very appealing. In addition, a set of these garden chairs will not cost a fortune, as 2x4s are fairly inexpensive. The plans come with a full cut / shopping list and it can be downloaded as a PDF file. MORE >>

3. Double Adirondack Chair Bench with Table

This project is awesome! Just look at this double adirondack chair bench with table and tell me in the eyes that you don’t what that in your backyard. I have also looked over the plans and I can say with all honesty that anyone can build it with basic tools (drill, saw, sander) and common lumber. The plans are well written and come with step by step instructions and diagrams. The plans can be downloaded as a PDF file and you can print them as well. MORE >>

4. Cape Code Chair from BuildEazy

BuildEazy.com has designed this beautiful adorondack chair that carries those beautifully shaped curved on the backrest and seat! Along with the imperial plans, there is a version for the one using the metric system. In addition, the plans come with lots of pictures during the build and easy to follow plans with dimensions. MORE >> 

5. Modern Adirondack Chair

The guys at HowToSpecialist have a full tutorial on how to build this adirondack chair, as well as free plans for you to do the same. The plans are 100% free. This is a modern adirondack chair that you can build in one afternoon, so if you are the kind of person that it’s into minimalist design, I strongly recommend you the  project. MORE >>

6. Muskoka Chair

This one is a plan for a simple muskoka chair. As you will see in the plans, you can make the curved cuts with a jigsaw. The cut patterns are available on the site for free! MORE >>

7. Kids Adirondack Chair

I have found this cute instructables and I had to share it with you. If you want to build a miniature adirondack chair for the kids, you better head up to the link and follow the diagrams and instructions. The project comes with lots and lots of pictures during the build project. MORE >>

8. Adirondack Bench from 2x4s

This bench keeps the main adirondack design features and it can hold up to 3 people comfortably. This bench is built entirely from 2×4 boards so you can keep the costs down and so you can have all the materials available with ease. You can even use pallet wood according to the guys at MyOutdoorPlans, the designers of the bench. Free plans are included with a PDF download file option. MORE >>

9. Kids Adirondack Chair

MyOutdoorPlans has plans for a child adirondack chair, as well. This chair is ideal for kids up to 10 years and the instructions are easy to follow. The materials list and the shopping list makes the assembly of the chair very straight forward. Overall, this is a top plan that has tons of diagrams and detailed instructions. MORE >>

10. The Classical Adirondack Chair

Another classical adirondack chair right here! The instructions with lots of pics during the build will help you make one for yourself, irrespective of your skill level. MORE >>

11. Adirondack Rocking Chair

This rocking adirondack chair is ideal for your porch, because you can enjoy a nice evening with a glass of wine watching the sunset. The plans are straight forward and you can easily make adjustments to change the rockers. The plans come with a complete list of materials and with lots of diagrams. MORE >>

12. Ana’s Adirondack Chairs

If I tell that this is Ana-White’s favorite design, you should already know this is THE PLAN! This adirondack chair requires 2x4s and it also comes with a footstool. As always, she has instructions, diagrams and a cut list accompanying the project. MORE >>

13. Adirondack Bar Stool

If you have an outdoor bar, these adirondack stools will be a great addition. This barn stool is easy to build and it features an elegant design with a short backrest and comfy armrests. If you like the project, you can access the free plans with step by step instructions at the link!. MORE >>

14. My Adirondack Chair 

This is my own design, so I hope you don’t mind I added this to the list. Just click the link and tell me what you think about my free plans. Spoiler: you need a jigsaw to make all the curved cuts. MORE >>

Bonus – 2×4 Adirondack Chair Video!

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