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IF THE original Adirondack chair epitomized East Coast country, these new interpretations embody West Coast contemporary. Think of them as materials science: The Hybr-id design firm's made-to-order model trades a wood frame for cast aluminum with stainless steel fasteners; Room & Board's variation is 100% post-consumer recycled plastic.

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IF THE original Adirondack chair epitomized East Coast country, these new interpretations embody West Coast contemporary. Think of them as materials science: The Hybr-id design firm's made-to-order model trades a wood frame for cast aluminum with stainless steel fasteners; Room & Board's variation is 100% post-consumer recycled plastic.

-- Times staff

The Emmet chair ($349) and ottoman ($149) are 100% recycled plastic. Room & Board, www.roomandboard.com.

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