Canvas Beach Chairs: Beach Chairs

Beach Chair

Beach Chairs

Beach Chairs is a singular name for multiple solutions. A generic term encompassing many different models - from backrests - to slings - to the ever famous Adirondack or "Westport Chairs" dating back to 1903 - patented in 1905 (see patent).

Above is a classic 1950´s beach chair - we added some photos from the era below - where all beach chairs seen - were similar to the above:

Mary Evans Picture Library/GERALD WILSON

Take a cruise to the past - beach chairs and much more at LIFE - a great site.

Also view classic photos from Coastal Living Magazine - LIFE AT THE BEACH

Coastal Living and LIFE.com honor the iconic photographs from LIFE magazine that capture our longtime love affair with the sea.

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CLASSIC CHAIRS

Below is another classic - yet more of a fixture type chair - not portable for most people - yet lovely to behold - durable and extremely comfortable.

Beach Chair

The beloved Muskoka chair started out as the Westport chair, named after Wesport, New York, where it was patented. It later became known as the Adirondack chair, in honour of the mountains of the same name in New York state, where tuberculosis patients were sent to relax and take in the fresh air at a convalescent home. Read more ...

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SLING CHAIRS

Sling Chairs

The sling chairs above and below - were and always will be -- a favorite of many - comfortable - lovely designs - natural materials. Great for beach-sides - all outdoors - even for inside uses.

We love these !!

History of Folding Chairs is an intersting site - that writes:

The tripolina campaign folding chair was used by British officers.
the inspiration was the tripolina chair designed by Joseph Beverly Fenby of England ca. 1855, so named in Italy, where it was manufactured during 1930s. Fenby patented the tripolina in 1877.