This  chair which is made from plastic is much heavier than the typical Adirondack chairs that you can buy from the big box hardware stores. We have had four of those chairs in the past 5 years which broke while someone was sitting in them. They also faded over time. It looks like it is made from wood because of the graining. This chair seems indestructible and it also has a cup holder. The cup holder could be a little larger. Overall, very happy with this chair.