It all started in the ’40s

These chairs — known as “motel” chairs, “shell” chairs, and “tulip” chairs — first starting popping up around the pool sides of swanky American motels in the late 1940s. By the early ’50s, the metal motel chair was being manufactured by a handful of U.S. factories — many of which were retooling their post-war machinery and assembly lines to create these types of products. Soon, these new and colorful chairs began popping up in our backyards and porches. Today, most fans of these chairs cherish them for their nostalgia, as they rekindle wonderful memories of a grandparent’s front porch or a favorite roadside eatery.

We at RetroLawnChairs.com understand how so many Americans can feel such a fondness for these beautiful icons of the 1950s. We love these chairs too! Check out our Package deals today and enjoy a bit of Americana.

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