Adirondack Sculptures
ADIRONDACK STYLE
Evoking rusticity and relaxation through simple and elegant designs, vintage Adirondack furniture originated in the Adirondack Mountains of northeastern New York. The most famous piece is the Adirondack chair, which dates to 1903.
With its ample armrests and sturdy but comfortable slanted seat, the reclined Adirondack chair was designed by Thomas Lee for his own country home. The postwar golden age of modern patio and garden furniture production — led by the likes of Brown Jordan, Knoll, Salterini and Woodard — was decades away at the time, and there were few pieces of furniture specifically created for outdoor use.
Lee, a Massachusetts-born Harvard graduate raised in a wealthy family, was no furniture designer. He merely needed a durable, rugged chair for afternoons in the sun while he was vacationing on Lake Champlain in Westport, New York, in the summer. The amateur woodworker used just one wooden plank cut into 11 segments that were jointed together for his now-legendary seat, which is said to have been made of hemlock, hickory or basswood.
The story of the Adirondack chair continues with Lee’s friend, carpenter Harry Bunnell, covertly patenting the chair and going on to produce it as the Westport Plank chair for a growing audience over the next two decades. Over a century later, the Adirondack chair has gone through several design evolutions while maintaining its popularity and basic form with slats of wood such as pine offering comfort both indoors and out.
The widespread demand for rustic Adirondack outdoor furniture was bolstered by the turn-of-the-century establishment of rural escapes to treat diseases such as tuberculosis. The low-slung Adirondack chair became common in these places of convalescence, allowing patients to recline and breathe in the country air. It also complemented the camp-style architecture that was prevalent in the Adirondacks for recreation as well as restoration, where rugged furniture with exposed wood and minimal carving filled interiors and wide porches.
Today, Adirondack chairs are made in a range of materials and can be found around the world, from ski resorts to lakeside piers, their durability and classic form making them an enduring favorite for spending time in nature.
Find vintage Adirondack chairs, benches, lounge chairs, decorative objects, folk art and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Adirondack
Specter III Aluminum Aviator Sculpture by John Battenburg
Located in Pasadena, CA
Specter III Aluminum Unique Sculpture By John Battenburg. From a Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive Estate. Measures appox - 38 x 31 x 22
Category
1960s North American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
20thc Concrete Dog W/ Basket of Fruit in Mouth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing concrete dog statue was found in the country estate and is in fine condition with the original white painted surface.Great on the fron...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Tin toleware birdhouse shaped as a Childs hat
Located in Ferndale, MI
Whimsical birdhouse formed in the shape of a Childs hat . Tin toleware soldered together .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Tin
Vintage Sitting Bronze Gorilla
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Sitting Bronze Gorilla. Wonderful patina. Great proportional shapes. measures approx - 24h x 13w x 12 deep
Category
1960s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Three Children Playing Statue Signed
Located in Pasadena, CA
Three Children Playing Statue Signed. This playful sculpture is that of three children on a thick bronze base that is signed. The three children are from smallest to tallest, the sma...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Patinaed Tall Fish statue
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bronze Patinaed Tall Fish statue. Wonderful Green coral like color with a mutes gray. Wonderful patina to the sculpture. great height and weight. Measures approx - 27h x 16d x 10.5w
Category
1960s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Iron Bear Coin Bank Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Painted iron Coin bank. Wonderful age and patina to the body. Old brown paint. Iron mold has wear to bod y from age and use.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Early 20thc Brass Duck Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great bronze design standing duck ornament. This ornament has great color and patina from age. The surface has great textures.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Miniature Cast Iron Boston Terrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun miniature cast iron Boston Terrier is in original paint and in fine condition.Very rare to find these miniatures.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Army General John Joseph Pershing Dated 1919 Coin Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing dated 1919 coin bank. GCB (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948), nicknamed "Black Jack", was a senior United States Army officer. He served...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Ironwood Carved Grizzly Bear Sculpture Figurine Rustic Log Cabin Adirondak
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage carved iron wood sculpture / figurine in the shape of a grizzly bear walking on all fours. Rustic hunting lodge decor.
Dimensions:
18" x 5.5" x 9.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
Late 20th Century Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
19thc Large Chinese Famille Fu Lu Rose God Porcelain Statues
Located in Pasadena, CA
Porcelain Gods Depicting the immortal God of Fortune in robe decorated in flowers holding a child in one hand and a scepter in the other.
The other god being the god of prosperity al...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Stately Taxidermy Reindeer Mount.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Stately Taxidermy Reindeer Mount.
Category
20th Century Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Fur
Vintage Moose Antler
Located in Pasadena, CA
Single Large Scale moose antler. large in size and has great weight from this large antler. The antler has minor cracks to few areas of high stress.
Measurements are approximate fo...
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Antler
Early 20Thc Original Hubley Bank Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Hubley Boston Terrier dog door stop / bank.The paint is very good and fine condition.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Original Painted Cow Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Original painted heavy cast iron door stop full body cow doorstop.This is a three dimensional cow door stop.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
An English Horn Chair and Ottoman 20th Century adorned with spurs. Height 43 x
Located in Buchanan, MI
An English Horn Chair and Ottoman Covered In Cowhide, Brass Head Trim.
20th Century
adorned with spurs.
Height 43 x width 29 x depth 35 inches. Can save shipping charges is shipping...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Horn
20Thc Original Painted Rooster Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original painted double rooster doorstop is in fine as found condition.Minor paint loss consistent with age and use.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
20th Century Full Body Cow Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Full Body Cow Door Stop in original hand painted. Wonderful look. Very heavy.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Turquoise Agate Inlaid Lapis Lazuri Center Piece
Located in Pasadena, CA
Turquoise Agate Inlaid Lapis Lazuri Center Piece Early 20thc Center piece wall decoration. The writing is a Islamic prair. Wonderful Color with attractive inlay. Measures approx 13.7...
Category
20th Century Kuwaiti Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli
Original Painted Decoys, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted decoys, pair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
1910s Antique Mallard Drake Factory Duck Hunting Decoy Forest Green Head
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very old Mallard Drake decoy with original paint; green head, and faded black body. Minor gunning wear, and split to bottom of body.
Category
1910s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th C Cast Iron Cat Boot Scrape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C cast iron cat boot scrape.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand carved bears are amazing and in great condition. These bears are carved out of one piece of wood or one log. The bottom is a plank of wood. The large bear...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th C Monumental Hand Carved & Painted Eagle Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Monumental Hand Carved & Painted Eagle Sculpture. It is possibly from a Federal or government building. It's a Architectural Folk Art Element. The Eagle is carved of wood and...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Frog Garden Ornament or Desk Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Frog Garden Ornament or Desk Weight.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
19thc Monumental Cast Iron Garden Rooster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic monumental cast iron rooster is very large and heavy. It was probably used in a store front as a trade sign or a garden element. The patina is amazing and in very good...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
20th Century Painted Rooster Garden Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky rooster is made of plaster or ceramic and great for a farm porch or yard. It is a heavy distress painted rooster.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Ship Model, Great Attention To Detail
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Ship Model, Great Attention To Detail. This came out of a very important collection.
Category
19th Century English Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
20th C Sterling Silver Owl Sculpture Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Sterling silver owl Sculpture. Marked 925 and Signed.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine 19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Steam Boad Model in Custom Case
Located in Buchanan, MI
Fine 19th century English mahogany schooner steam boad model in custom case. Great attention to detail. This came from a very prominent North Shore Estate.
Category
19th Century English Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Iron Rooster with Fragments of Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted surface with wear and nice aged worn patina.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved and Painted Shore Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely paint decorated and hand carved shore bird is on a piece of drift wood. The condition is very good .This bird is very finely crafted.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Bronze George Washington Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century bronze patinaed George Washington hanging plaque.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bulbous Vintage Turned Wood Bud Vase Studio Craft Woodworker Midcentury Vibe
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful form. Signed R.Carnes 98 Lysiton, possibly not very legible.
Category
1990s Canadian Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original White Painted Large Iron Rooster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original white painted iron rooster garden ornament or could work as a large oversized door stop. Fantastic form and surface.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Stately Fallow Deer Eight Light Chandelier, Great Scale and Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Stately Fallow Deer eight light chandelier, great scale and patina.
Category
20th Century Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Antler
1980s Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Nut Cracker Bird Box
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage wooden nut cracker bird box made of walnut from 1980s.
Dimensions: 10.5" D x 5.75" W x 14" H.
Category
1980s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Interesting Set of 5 Sculptural Cypress Knees, Organic Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 interesting sculptural cypress knees, organic art.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Cypress
Mexican Bronze Bust, circa 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
A Bust of a young Mexican Man. Unmarked on marble base.
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Collection of Five Alabaster Peaches W / a 19th Century Wire Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of five pieces of alabaster peaches in a 19th century wire compote. The condition is very good. There are five peaches in the group.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Wire
Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture With Signed Marble Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture With Signed Marble Base Measures approx 19 x 11 x 5.5
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
40s Will George California Pottery Flamingos Group of Sevens
Located in Pasadena, CA
"1940s Will George California pottery flamingos gruop of Seven. All seven are signed underneath the pottery as hown in the images. All are signed, Will George"". The colors on each ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
20Thc Hubbley Original Painted Horse Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc original painted Hubbley horse doorstop.The form is the best minor paint loss.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Adirondack sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Adirondack sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack sculptures made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $12,000 while the average work can sell for $950.
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