Westport Chair

Westport Chair

$550.00 USD
$550.00 USD
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Our Westport Chair pays homage to the 1903 original by Thomas Lee, whose angular design would later give birth to the Adirondack chair. Simple, solid, and inviting, the first Westport chair was crafted for long days at rest, looking over Lake Champlain. Our version celebrates that legacy with a similar angle of recline and proportions.

Each chair is made from solid rustic White Oak, showcasing the natural character of the tree — knots, mineral streaks, and weathered cracks. The result is a chair that feels rooted, enduring, and quietly alive.

We hand-rub each piece with a zero-VOC, juniper-infused waterproofer made in Vermont, followed by pure, raw linseed oil. Unlike film-forming finishes, this approach lets the wood breathe while offering improved protection against the elements — without toxins, off-gassing, or synthetic shine.

Made to weather beautifully. The chair will turn a muted gray with sun exposure. Photographed in Bangall, NY.

Requires at home assembly. Takes around 20 minutes to complete. 

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Designed and made by Kenon Perry in Bosque County, TX

Chairs are made in Kenon's ten-person shop in the town of Morgan, using White Oak largely sourced from Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Appalachia.

"In the summer of 1903, Thomas Lee tinkered to build the perfect chair for his family to enjoy the views of Lake Champlain. It took twenty prototypes, but he did it. Every Adirondack chair owes its roots to that summer and that familial mission." — Luke Sherwin, founder

  • Rustic American White Oak

    Made from 3/4" knotted White Oak, sourced primarily from Pennsylvania and Michigan. American White Oak is naturally closed pore and rot resistant, making it the perfect American Hardwood for outdoor furniture.

  • Historic Angles and Proportions

    With a restful 120 degree recline from horizontal, and a 100 degree recline from the seat, our Westport chair is authentic to the original.

Dimensions

Materials

Solid American White Oak, sourced primarily from Pennsylvania and Michigan. Stainless steel fasteners.

Care

For graceful graying, apply linseed oil annually and wash off any visible mildew with soap and water. If you'd prefer to reduce graying of the wood, you can source a pigmented finish, for example Pine Tar or pigmented Tung Oil.

Assembly

The chair arrives flat-packed. Stainless threaded inserts are used alongside standardized 1/4-20 1-3/8” stainless hex drive screws.

Westport Chair

  • Rustic American White Oak

    White Oak is uniquely suited to outdoor furniture, because it is naturally closed pore, and thus, exceptionally rot resistant.

  • Zero VOC Waterproofing and Finish

    We use Vermont Natural Coating's Juniper infused waterproofer, that leaves no topcoat. We then hand-rub it with raw linseed oil.

  • Simple Assembly

    The Westport chair is assembled using an included allen key and one size of stainless steel bolt. A rubber mallet can be helpful.

Things to Know

The Westport Chair is an outdoor piece of solid wood furniture and thus it's important to have clarity around a few things:

Gently Grays with Age

All wood experiences a natural change in color as surface tannins oxidize and UV light slowly breaks down the wood's lignin. The chair you have at the end of the first summer is going to be grayer than the one you have when you open the box.

Knots Abound

The oak we've sourced has lots of knots, imperfections, and character. Every chair will be different. If you feel dissatisfied with a particular part, or board, let us know and we'll assess options.

Lifetime Repair Warranty Does Not Apply

America's beautiful, yet brutal seasons will ensure your chair has an eventful life. While careful care can extend the life of your chair, it's important to recognize that outdoor furniture has a naturally shorter lifespan than you.

3% of Profits to Bring back the American Chestnut

At Roseland, we're passionate tree buffs and are committed to helping bring back the iconic American chestnut to its native range. We will donate 3% of all unit-level profits at the end of 2025 to the American Chestnut Foundation and other similar efforts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the chair ship?

We ship the chair via UPS ground. The chair is partially assembled and requires about 20 mins to assemble.

How much does it weigh?

Roughly 40lbs.

How long does assembly take?

Instructions are here. Each chair takes about 30 minutes to assemble.

How fast will graying take?

It depends on the UV exposure, but you would expect to see meaningful graying by the end of the first summer outside.

What is the main difference between the Westport Chair and an Adirondack chair.

The Westport Chair, first crafted in 1903, has a bold, angular silhouette that feels elemental and enduring—built from wide, flat boards with a deeply relaxed recline. The later Adirondack Chair softened the design for mass production, but lost some of the Westport’s striking simplicity and sculptural presence.

Can I leave the chair out over winter?

Yes - the chair is rot resistant and will generally do okay in the snow. However, like any wooden object, constant sun, temperature change and waterlogging will slowly add to wear and tear on joints.

Why White Oak vs Cedar? Why not Teak?

White Oak does make the chair more expensive but it is also stronger and less prone to loosening at the fasteners than cedar. Teak is another excellent wood but it is not native to the USA and has a less interesting grain.

Can I request customizations?

We wish we could satisfy custom requests but our business model is predicated on delivering value for money through standardization and the efficiency it allows.

Why is it cheaper to buy two chairs than one?

We ship the chair via UPS ground and are able to combine two chairs into a single package size. We pass on the savings to you.