Handcrafted in the styles of our forefathers.

Chet’s Three Rules for Adirondack Furniture...

1. It must be comfortable

2. It must be durable and built to last for generations

3. It must be consistent with the genre 

When you think of furniture as an heirloom that will last for generations -- think of solid wood furniture - crafted from the finest woods of North American and think of Chet Chapin Woodworking. 

There is no comparison between properly prepared walnut, hard rock maple or cherry to any wood anywhere in the world.

The Chapin family—furniture crafters in the Americas since the 1600s - have been working with the above along with native hardwoods: oak, silver maple, ash, alder, birch, poplar, madrone, tanoak (western beech) as well as the softwoods: western red cedar,  eastern red cedar, southern yellow pine, spruce, douglas fir, and pine -- for generations.

Chet Chapin Woodworking and Restoration has developed a line of garden and patio furniture to compliment our original high-end lines of early American reproductions -- Chet Chapin Woodworking Adirondacks.

 Based on the rustic country furniture of the late 19th century upper New York Adirondack region — our Chet Chapin Woodworking Adirondack line will transform any yard or porch to a lazy summer haven. 

About the Wood: Unless otherwise requested, all Chet Chapin Woodworking Adirondack natural stained and sealed furniture is made of Western Red Cedar — a wood known for its strength and rustic charm.  It is so strong, in fact, that cedar boxes have been discovered in the tombs of the pharaohs – thousands of years old and still intact.

This cedar comes direct from the mill with all of its perfections and imperfections.  The knots and swirls natural to Western Red Cedar are inherent to the furniture and add depth and character.

All hand painted furniture is made of American hardwoods.

I personally sort the wood for strength only – always using 1 ½ inch thick lumber for my heavy duty chairs.  I work the wood as little as possible to maintain an elegant rustic country look.

Using only the finest outdoor stains and sealants Chet Chapin furniture is build to last…with its extra bracing, thicker wood and solid joints the quality is second to none.  If something should prove defective, however, I will repair it at no charge. This, of course, does not include physical damage not caused by product defect or normal wear and tear.

I understand that cheaper furniture is available…but it can not and does not compare to the quality of wood, style and function characteristic of all Chet Chapin Woodworking furniture…  handcrafted in Amador County USA.  Buy it once and it will last a lifetime.  And, as always, thank you for considering my furniture.