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Bear Chair Comparison
Model, material or brand: here you will find all the decision aids for your Adirondack chair in one place.
Before buying an Adirondack chair, a few comparisons are worthwhile: which Bear Chair model suits your needs? Solid wood or composite? Original or imitation? This overview guides you through the key decisions.
Model Comparison
Which Bear Chair is right for me? Model comparison 2026
Ten chair variants plus three double chairs compared, with a decision table.
Material comparison
Bear Chair cedar vs. composite: real wood or recycled plastic?
Western Red Cedar versus composite (often called «Polywood»): looks, care, weight, sustainability and price.
Western Red Cedar vs. teak vs. acacia, the wood comparison
Five outdoor wood types in direct comparison. Why does Bear Chair choose cedar?
Western Red Cedar, the ideal wood for garden furniture
A material deep dive: weather resistance, patina, Ontario origins, care.
Brand comparison
Recognising an original Bear Chair vs. Adirondack imitations
How to recognise an original Bear Chair: wood type, Made-in-Canada marking, kit delivery and Swiss service.
Would you like personal advice?
View models and materials in person at the showroom in Frauenfeld, appointments by prior arrangement via our contact page. For chairs fully assembled by us, we grant a 10-year warranty covering construction and assembly quality.
More sections in the guides: Guides · Delivery & Showroom · Areas of Use.
About the author
Raphael Schwarz is the founder of Bears & Dogs GmbH and the official Swiss dealer of the Canadian The Bear Chair Company. He advises customers personally at the Showroom Frauenfeld.
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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.