The Original from Canada · Bear Chair Switzerland
Adirondack garden furniture in Switzerland: the original since 1987
Adirondack garden furniture from Bear Chair: the Canadian original in Western Red Cedar, comfortable, durable and available from stock in Switzerland.
Adirondack garden furniture stands for relaxed outdoor sitting: the reclined backrest, the wide armrests, the typical silhouette. At Bear Chair you get the Canadian original in Western Red Cedar, made to the same kit principle since 1987.
What makes Adirondack garden furniture special
The Adirondack chair was designed for long, cosy hours in the garden. The ergonomically angled seat and the wide armrests invite you to linger. Made from solid Western Red Cedar, the furniture is both light and exceptionally durable.
The original from Bear Chair: Canadian design, Swiss service
Bear Chair manufactures in Ontario, Canada. We bring the chairs to Switzerland, assemble them fully on request and advise you personally. That combines Canadian craftsmanship with Swiss service.
Good to know at a glance:
- Wood: Western Red Cedar from sustainable forestry
- Assembly: simple kit, delivered fully assembled on request
- Delivery: 2-3 working days after receipt of payment within Switzerland
- Advice: personal, from Bears & Dogs
Order Adirondack garden furniture online
You choose your model online and have it delivered anywhere in Switzerland. Standard models reach you in 2-3 working days; pine models with custom painting take 2-4 weeks.
What is an Adirondack chair?
A garden chair with a reclined backrest and wide armrests, originally from North America. Bear Chair makes the original in Western Red Cedar.
Is the furniture weather-resistant?
Western Red Cedar is naturally resistant to moisture and rot and needs no chemical treatment. The furniture can stay outdoors all year round.
Do I have to assemble the furniture myself?
You receive a simple kit. On request, we deliver fully assembled. For chairs fully assembled by us, the extended 10-year warranty covering construction and assembly quality applies.
How long does delivery take?
Standard models 2-3 working days after receipt of payment, custom pine painting 2-4 weeks, in each case throughout Switzerland.
Adirondack garden furniture in the Swiss climate
Western Red Cedar copes with frost, snow and wet winters. You therefore do not have to bring your Adirondack garden furniture indoors: the wood is naturally weatherproof, resinous and frost-resistant. Untreated, it develops a silver-grey patina over time, a natural reaction to UV light and not damage. If you want to keep the warm reddish-brown colour, oil the furniture once a year, ideally in spring. More on this in the guide Overwintering your Adirondack chair.
Care in just a few steps
The annual routine is manageable: clean with a soft brush in spring and use Bear Chair Cleaner if needed, retighten the screws once in summer, let the furniture dry in autumn and cover it or move it under a roof. Avoid pressure washers and sealing varnishes or stains; the cedar must breathe. Over winter, seat cushions belong not under the protective cover but dry indoors. You will find the detailed guide in the care guide.
Recognising the original
The Adirondack shape, designed by Thomas Lee in 1903, is not trademark-protected and is copied worldwide. You recognise an original from Bear Chair by the solid wood from Ontario (Western Red Cedar or Northern White Pine), by markings such as the Made-in-Canada logo and the Ontario Wood logo, and by the largely pre-drilled kit with instructions. In Switzerland, Bears & Dogs GmbH is the official distribution partner. The guide shows what to look for when buying Recognising an original Bear Chair.
Frequently asked questions about Adirondack garden furniture
Can Adirondack garden furniture stay outdoors in winter?
Yes. Western Red Cedar is frost-resistant; the furniture can stay outside even in winter. A protective cover or a covered spot extends the life of its looks.
How do I care for Adirondack garden furniture correctly?
Clean with a soft brush, use Bear Chair Cleaner for green film and retighten the screws once a season. Pressure washers and sealing varnishes or stains are off-limits.
How do I recognise an original from Bear Chair?
By the solid wood from Ontario, by markings such as the Made-in-Canada logo and the Ontario Wood logo, and by the largely pre-drilled kit. The official Swiss distribution partner is Bears & Dogs GmbH.
Where can I try Adirondack garden furniture in Switzerland?
At the showroom in Frauenfeld TG. All models are ready for trying out there, appointments by prior arrangement via our contact page.
Ready for your Bear Chair?
Delivery
2-3 working days after receipt of payment within Switzerland. Custom pine painting 2-4 weeks.
Warranty
10-year warranty on chairs fully assembled by us.
Showroom Frauenfeld
Try out every model, by prior arrangement.