Antique Adirondack Furniture
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood, Birch
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Hickory, Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Twig
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Willow, Twig
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Beech
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Hardwood
Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Willow
1880s American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Iron
1920s American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Pine
Late 19th Century Unknown Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Adirondack Furniture
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Horn, Muslin
19th Century American Rustic Antique Adirondack Furniture
Maple, Wood
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Adirondack Furniture
Birch, Pine
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
19th Century American Rustic Antique Adirondack Furniture
Willow
1890s American Folk Art Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Adirondack Furniture
Twig, Glass
1890s American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
1890s American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
1920s American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Adirondack Furniture
Birch
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Afghan Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wool
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Adirondack Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Twig, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Twig, Wood
Early 20th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century Persian Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wool
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Adirondack Furniture
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Adirondack Furniture
Twig, Pine
Late 19th Century Persian Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wool
1920s American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century North American Rustic Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wool
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Horn
Early 20th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
1910s American Industrial Antique Adirondack Furniture
Plaster, Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood, Walnut
1860s American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Cane, Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century French Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Iron
1920s American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Rattan
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
1860s American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Rattan, Wood
1850s American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Adirondack Furniture
Wood
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A Close Look at adirondack Furniture
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.
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- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
- PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.