Adirondack Wicker
Wicker 1920s Bar Harbor Brown Wicker Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wicker 1920s Bar Harbor Brown Wicker Chair. Wonderful earth tone brown. Full woven seat. Great
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Bar Harbor Wicker Rocker
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Bar Harbor painted stick wicker rattan rocking chair has classic rounded backrest and wide
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Wicker Bamboo Tissue Box Cover Holder
Located in New York, NY
Wicker or Bamboo pencil reed tissue box cover or holder. circa 1960s-1970s. Made in Hong Kong
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Adirondack Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage Native American Knitting Basket with Cover and Handles, Adirondack Regio
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
museum attributes the basket to Akwesasne Mohawk of Adirondack region of northern New York state, dated
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$350
H 7.8 in Dm 7.5 in
Stick Wicker Porch or Patio Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
Three-piece Art Deco stick wicker / split reed set consists of two-seat sofa/settee and two
Category
Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Adirondack Folk Art Traditional Tiered Storage Basket
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
a basket is historically associated with Native American weavers of Adirondack region of northern
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Hickory Wood Adirondack Sidechairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of hickory wood Adirondack side chairs with wicker seats.
Category
1990s Side Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Antique Stick Wicker Oval Shape Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique American Art Deco style split reed stick wicker coffee or cocktail table. Woven of willow
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
White Paint Decorated Wicker Antique Bar Tea Cart, Ca. 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine antique Cottage style cart with white painted sisal rope covering having a woven wicker
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Adirondack Serving Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rubber, Wood
2 Piece Split Reed / Stick Wicker Settee and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed sofa and armchair, deep-seated, angular with wide flat
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounging Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
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Stick wicker, rattan, bamboo, lounge chair, arm chair, club chair.
Arm h: 24
Seat area: 20 x 21 D.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Rattan Caned Letter Holder Desk Organizer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rattan Caned Letter Holder or Desk Organizer. Three compartments on top and a large area on bottom. Good condition and sturdy, ready to use. 10.5" wide. Sticker on bottom mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Adirondack Desk Sets
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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Stick Wicker Lounge Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage Art Deco style two strand stick rattan lounging armchair with arched arms and clean wicker
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Wicker Painted Armchair from Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This painted white wicker armchair is in good condition and comes with a custom made cushion to fit
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Antique Stick Wicker Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Generous in size, this rattan wicker lounging armchair has a wide and deep seat, as well as an arm
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Antique Stick Wicker Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Generous in size, this rattan wicker lounge chair has a wide and deep seat, as well as an arm
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
20thc Round Wicker Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wicker chairs or sofas inside or out. Found in the state of Maine.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Paint
Bar Harbor Style Wicker Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing black painted wicker chairs are in a Bar Harbor style and have been sprayed with a
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Heywood Wakefield Child's Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Heywood Wakefield child's rocking chair with a custom leather cushion in fine condition.Strong & sturdy. This chair has a protective coat of all weather protector.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wicker
Vintage Painted Wicker Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage white painted onion form wicker table lamp. Includes matching wicker shade. Good overall
Category
20th Century Adirondack Table Lamps
Materials
Wicker
1920s Rattan and Wicker Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rattan frames with tan and blue striped wicker. The lounge with adjustable back and angular and
Category
20th Century Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Stick Wicker Rattan Reed Presidents Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of early 20th c. stick wicker reed rattan lounge chairs with original natural chestnut
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
American Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Wicker Settee, USA, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
American Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Wicker Settee, USA, 1970s
Settee of hump back form with
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Late 20th Century Adirondack Settees
Materials
Wicker
20thc Bar Harbor Wicker Settee & Chair Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Haywood Wakefield original white painted wicker settee & matching arm chair. This amazing
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Settees
Materials
Wicker
Wicker Side Table in Original White Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This small wicker side table is such a sweet size. It is in very good condition and has the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Center Tables
Materials
Wicker
Stick Wicker Rattan Reed Rattan Presidents Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early 20th c. stick wicker reed rattan sofa with original natural chestnut finish & new custom
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
1930s Original Cream Painted Heywood Wakefield Wicker Sofa
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful original painted wicker sofa has a custom-made washable cushion in canvas linen. The
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Sofas
Materials
Down, Canvas, Wicker
20th C Wicker Sofa & Side & Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine wicker painted sofa and wedge wood blue & matching coffee table & end table all in very
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Bar Harbor Wicker Chair w/Ticking Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Creamy painted bar harbor patio or living room side chair with a custom made ticking cushion.The condition is very good and sturdy. Great inside or out !
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Paint
Bar Harbor Wicker Chairs in Original Yellow Painted Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of canary yellow bar harbor wicker chairs with Seat with cushions is 24 inches. The pair
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Bar Harbor Style Wicker Chairs With Sunbrella Fabric Cushions -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing black painted wicker chairs are in a Bar Harbor style and have been sprayed with a
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wicker
American Wicker Large Table with Grain-Painted Top, By Merikord, Circa 1920s.
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Wicker Large Table with Grain-painted top,
By Merikord American Chair Company,
Circa 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Center Tables
Materials
Wicker
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 24 in
Bar Harbor Wicker Chair with Custom Vintage Ticking Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine tightly woven wicker chair in old black painted surface has a vintage black and white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Fan Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning over painted American wicker fan back chair with spring seats and ticking pillow as
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Bar Harbor Wicker Child's Chair and Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These cool original wicker painted child's chair and wicker side table are in fine condition. This
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Early 20thc Bar Harbor Fan Back Wicker Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20thc Bar Harbor, Maine fan back white wicker chair in amazing as found condition. This
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Paint
Wicker Rocking Chair with Rag Rug Cushion & Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original brown painted Bar Harbor wicker rocking chair is in fine condition.It is
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Chair & Rocker - Set of 2
By Bar Harbor
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautifully preserved early 20th c. American willow and reed Bar Harbor porch chair & matching rocker, newly painted with new custom cushions upholstered in blue & white coastal stri...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Early 20Thc Original Green Painted Child's Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original apple green painted child's wicker rocking chair is in fine condition.It has been
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Antique Sea Grass and Wicker Rocker with Custom Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing large wicker and sea grass rocking chair is from the early 20th century and in
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Wicker
Vintage Palecek Bamboo Rattan Wicker Porch Patio Room Chaise Lounge Settee Chair
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Palecek chaise lounge chair, circa 1980s. With original cushion plus two down throw pillows. Measures: 35" high, 62" long, 33" wide. Excellent vintage condition, several smal...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Adirondack Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo
H 35 in W 62 in D 33 in
Pair of Rustic Deco Stick Wicker, Split Reed Chairs Attributed to Ypsilanti Reed
By Ypsilanti Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of rustic deco stick wicker, split reed chairs. Classic his and hers, wonderful style
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reed
H 38 in W 24 in D 34 in
19Thc Original Blue Painted Wall Pocket Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc rare original blue painted wicker wall pocket with original tin liner.The condition is very
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Red Wicker Trash Basket
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusal wicker or rattan waste basket painted red. Great for the bedroom or bathroom.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Wicker
Black Stick Wicker Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage rattan stick wicker, split reed armchair. Great for porch or patio.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Bar Harbor Wicker Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 2othc Century Bar Harbor Style Wicker with all weather Protect-ant. May be used indoor or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wicker
1940s Pair of Wicker Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of wicker midcentury chairs in a wonderful patina white paint. Original condition
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Four Wicker Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The four vintage stick wicker patio or porch armchairs are made of bamboo bound with wicker strips
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage Black Stick Wicker Club Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Remembrance of the glamour days at Newport or Palm Beach, this grand scale stick wicker arm chair
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Woven Wicker Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Interesting woven wicker table lamp, mounted on brass base. Charming classical form, great patina
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Table Lamps
Materials
Wicker
6 Piece Wicker Set, Sofa, 2 Chairs, 2 Rockers and Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful set of vintage wicker sofa and chair set consisting of small sofa or loveseat, 2 rockers
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Living Room Sets
Materials
Wicker
Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Wing Back Chair & Rocker, Set
By Bar Harbor
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautifully preserved early 20th c. Americana willow and reed Bar Harbor wing back chair & matching rocker each having woven arm rest & magazine pocket newly painted with new custom ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wicker, Reed, Wood, Willow
Bar Harbor Painted Wicker Chairs/Pair
By Bar Harbor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of original yellow painted Bar Harbor chairs are in good condition and sturdy. They have a protective coat of all weather protector on them. So they are somewhat water resi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Bar Harbor Wicker Chairs in Original Paint, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing untouched surface all original painted frame. Newly upholstered with green and beige outdoor stain resistant fabric. The condition is very strong, heavy and sturdy. Fantastic...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Vintage Painted Porch Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
The generous size wicker bamboo Patio sofa is made of bamboo poles bound with wicker strips all
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Bar Harbor Sea Grass Demi-lune Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine sea grass combo wicker side table or demi loon table is in pristine condition.The top
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Adirondack Camp Large Red-Painted Antique Wicker Writing Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Quechee, VT
Impressive-sized red-painted wicker writing desk, 1897-1921, from a camp in the Adirondack Park. It
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Antique Stick Wicker Sofa
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Beautiful stick wicker sofa made of willow with original and faded green and orange wrappings
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Sofas
Materials
Metal
Antique Ypsilanti Stick Wicker Set
By Ypsilanti Furniture
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Beautiful and unique antique stick wicker set by Ypsilanti Furniture. Set is comprised of a sofa
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
20th Century Pair of Bent Rattan and Wicker High Back "Balloon" Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th century pair of "Balloon" bent rattan and wicker armchairs. These Classic and timeless
Category
20th Century Adirondack Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Stick Willow Wicker Set
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique stick wicker set woven of large willow rods beautifully restored to near original condition
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Stick Wicker Seating Set
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Three piece antique stick wicker set labeled "Furnishings of Character - Lammert's".
Sofa 73"wide
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Antique Heywood-Wakefield Stick Wicker Set
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Beautiful vintage Heywood-Wakefield stick rattan five piece set in original factory finish. Coordinating table pictured is included with the seating. Larger of the two chairs recline...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
Antique Heywood Wakefield Stick Wicker Seating Set
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique Heywood Wakefield Stick Wicker Set in original natural finish. Sofa has bookcase arms with
Category
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Large Stick Rattan Arm Chairs
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
A pair of grand scale stick wicker arm chairs with built in shelves. Seat platform is spring based
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage Country Wood and Rattan Woven Seat with Four Legs Adirondack Style
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Country Wood and Rattan Woven Seat with Four Legs Adirondack Style
Adirondack Style vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s American Adirondack Footstools
Materials
Wood, Wicker
20th Century Pair Of Bent Rattan & Wicker High Back "Balloon" Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Pair Of "Balloon" Bent Rattan & Wicker High Back Armchairs. These classic and timeless
Category
20th Century Adirondack Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Antique Ypsilanti Stick Wicker Daybed
By Ypsilanti Furniture
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique stick rattan daybed with original and faded painted trim. The bed has a hardwood frame and split rattan skirt. Metal springs are secured to the hard wood frame and fresh webb...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Antique Stick Wicker and Rattan Set
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique stick wicker set in restored natural finish. Beautiful variations in color on the unpeeled
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Ficks Reed Stick Wicker Sofa
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique Ficks Reed rattan sofa in natural finish. Beautifully restored stick wicker sofa measuring
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
$232,495 Sale Price
33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Oriental Fisherman Basket with Wooden Handles
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Chinese style fisherman or grain basket features the traditional shape with rounded sides and wooden rim and handles. The strong, flexible wicker or willow strips are skillf...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good condition. Seat cushion upholstery in great shape, very firm and very firm. Cushion uph...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,475
H 38.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
Bar Harbor Style Wicker Wing Chair in Natural Finish with Green Trim
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful, antique Heywood Wakefield, Bar Harbor style wicker wing chair, recently acquired from a private estate. It is done in natural finish with green accent trim, American, ci...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Reed, Wood
$3,120 Sale Price
36% Off
H 40 in W 32 in D 31 in
A Wicker Bar Harbor Style Chaise Lounge, Natural Finish with Navy Blue Trim
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful reed and rattan wicker chaise lounge in a lovely natural color with a continuous navy blue braid trimming around the back, arms and seating, American, C. 1910 by the Heyw...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 30 in D 51 in
An Antique Hand Woven Natural Finish Bar Harbor Style Arm Chair With Blue Trim
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful small scale Bar Harbor style wicker arm chair in a natural finish with blue accent trim. This is a very comfortable and sturdy all woven arm chair made most likely in Gar...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
$2,240 Sale Price
22% Off
H 33 in W 22 in D 24.5 in
Bar Harbor Wicker Settee
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a Bar Harbor Wicker settee that dates to the first half of the 20th century and is a great example of the current coastal decorating trend. The settee ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Settees
Materials
Wicker
A Three Piece Matching Suite of Antique Bar Harbor Style Wicker Furniture
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful American, C. 1910, three piece matching wicker set in the desirable Bar Harbor style are all in excellent condition with a warm natural finish with new cushions that are ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
$10,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 37 in W 56 in D 27 in
Bar Harbor Wicker Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic Bar Harbor style wicker chair that dates to the first half of the twentieth century. The chair was reupholstered in a cherry red fabric and repainted at some point ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
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Adirondack Wicker For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the adirondack wicker you’re looking for. Each adirondack wicker for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, wicker and rattan. Your living room may not be complete without a adirondack wicker — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right adirondack wicker, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made adirondack wicker over the years, but those crafted by Heywood-Wakefield Co. and Ypsilanti Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Adirondack Wicker?
The average selling price for a adirondack wicker at 1stDibs is $1,750, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.
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.
Find vintage Adirondack chairs, benches, lounge chairs, decorative objects, folk art and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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