Modern Adirondack Chairs & Side Tables

A cleaner take on the classic silhouette. Wildridge's Contemporary Collection reworks the traditional adirondack chair into a modern adirondack chair with straighter lines and a slimmer profile, then rounds it out with two matching side tables. Every piece is built from HDPE outdoor furniture-grade resin and assembled with 316 marine-grade fasteners - the same corrosion-resistant hardware used in coastal and marine settings - so the finish holds up as well as the style does.

What Is a Modern Adirondack Chair?

A modern adirondack chair keeps the wide seat, angled back, and outdoor-built comfort of a traditional adirondack chair but trades the classic slatted, rustic look for straighter lines and a more streamlined frame. Wildridge's Contemporary line applies that update across two chair heights, paired with side tables sized to match - giving you a full seating setup rather than a single chair.

Types in the Contemporary Collection

Modern Adirondack Chairs

The Outdoor Contemporary Adirondack Chairs sit at standard adirondack height - the core seat in this line.

High Adirondack Chair

The Outdoor Contemporary High Adirondack Chair raises the seat height for easier up-and-down movement or a bar-height feel next to a taller table.

Contemporary Side Tables

Two sizes cover different setups: the 17"x22" Side Table for a compact spot next to a chair, and the 22"x22" Balcony Side Table - a square outdoor side table sized for balconies and smaller patios.

Contemporary Style Details

Straight-Line Modern Profile

Unlike Wildridge's Heritage line, the Contemporary Collection uses squared-off edges and a simplified frame - a modern outdoor chair look that pairs well with minimalist or contemporary home exteriors rather than a traditional cabin or cottage aesthetic.

Matched Seating & Table Sizing

Both side tables are built to sit at the correct height alongside either chair in the collection, so the pieces are designed to be bought and used together rather than as one-off items.

Materials & Finishes

HDPE Resin Construction

Every piece is molded from HDPE outdoor furniture-grade resin - a recycled, UV-treated plastic lumber that resists fading, cracking, and moisture damage without staining, sealing, or repainting.

316 Marine-Grade Fasteners

Hardware throughout the collection is 316 marine-grade stainless steel, the same corrosion-resistant grade used in boat and coastal construction - a step up from standard outdoor fasteners and a meaningful detail if the furniture is going somewhere humid or salt-exposed.

Choosing the Right Piece

• Standard or high seat? The standard Contemporary Adirondack Chair suits typical patio seating; the High Adirondack Chair works better if you want less bend getting in and out, or a taller profile next to a bar-height table.

• Which side table? The 17"x22" table fits a tighter footprint next to a single chair; the 22"x22" Balcony Side Table gives more surface area and works well between two chairs.

• Matching the set: Since this is a style-matched collection, most buyers pair one or two chairs with one side table rather than buying pieces individually.

Size & Table Dimensions

The two side tables in this collection are sized differently by design: the Contemporary Side Table measures 17"x22", suited to a single chair or tight balcony corner, while the Balcony Side Table measures a larger 22"x22" square footprint, giving more surface space between two chairs. Chair dimensions vary between the standard and high adirondack models - see each product page for full specs.

Contemporary Collection for Different Spaces

• Balconies & condo patios: The compact 17"x22" table and either chair fit smaller footprints where a full-size adirondack chair and table set won't.

• Modern patios & decks: The straight-line styling suits contemporary home exteriors better than a traditional slatted adirondack chair.

• Poolside seating: HDPE resin and marine-grade fasteners hold up to pool chemicals and splash exposure.

• Coastal or high-humidity settings: The 316 marine-grade hardware is built for exactly this kind of exposure.

Which Piece Is Right for You?

If you're starting the set from scratch, pair one Outdoor Contemporary Adirondack Chairs with the 22"x22" Balcony Side Table for the most versatile combination.

Explore Related Furniture

• Adirondack Chairs - Wildridge's traditional Heritage-style adirondack chairs

• Adirondack Benches - matching poly lumber benches and gliders

• Adirondack Folding Chairs - foldable poly lumber seating

• End Tables - broader outdoor side and end table range

• PolyLumber Chairs - full poly lumber seating collection

Why Shop Gooddegg?

Gooddegg ships every order free, backs purchases with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, and processes payments through secure SSL checkout. The company is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with a merchandising team sourcing from established outdoor furniture brands like Wildridge. Every purchase also contributes to Gooddegg's One Tree – One Hope program, which puts a portion of sales toward tree planting.

Contemporary Collection FAQs

What makes this a modern adirondack chair instead of a traditional one? 

The Contemporary Collection uses a straighter, simplified frame instead of the classic slatted, rustic look of a traditional adirondack chair, while keeping the same wide seat and reclined comfort.

What's the difference between the standard and high adirondack chair? 

The standard Contemporary Adirondack Chair sits at typical adirondack height. The High Adirondack Chair raises the seat for easier entry and exit or a taller profile next to bar-height furniture.

Are these tables and chairs weatherproof? 

Yes. All four pieces are built from HDPE outdoor furniture-grade resin with 316 marine-grade stainless steel fasteners, so they resist fading, rust, and moisture damage without maintenance.

Which side table should I get? 

The 17"x22" table suits a tight space next to a single chair. The 22"x22" Balcony Side Table offers more surface area and works well positioned between two chairs.

Is this collection part of Wildridge's regular Adirondack line? 

It's a separate style line - Wildridge's Heritage collection uses traditional slatted styling, while the Contemporary Collection uses a modern, straight-line design on the same adirondack chair format.

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