Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
In the early 1890s, before his Old Hickory Furniture Company was formally incorporated, Billy Richardson was selling handmade rocking chairs in the town square of Martinsville, Indiana. His designs used hickory saplings that were the perfect combination of pliable and durable, making them ideal for creating graceful, comfortable and long-lasting furniture. This style of “twig furniture” or “rustic furniture” had become popular with the romanticization of escaping to nature in the 19th century, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains.
Reportedly, a young Richardson and his father crafted seating for president Andrew Jackson, nicknamed “Old Hickory,” for use at his Tennessee home, the Hermitage. By the end of the 19th century, Billy Richardson’s furniture had attracted such a fan base that he joined forces with other craftspeople in the area and they convened to work in an empty church, producing hickory sapling furniture full-time. Old Hickory was officially founded in 1899 and began shipping its signature hickory sapling seating and tables across the country.
Some of the company’s earliest customers were America’s National Parks, where Old Hickory’s homespun style of wooden furniture fit right in and turned out to be a sound investment. At Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful Inn and Glacier National Park’s Lake McDonald Lodge, the Old Hickory seating purchased in the early 1900s remains in use to this day.
That’s not to say the company hasn’t adapted over its century-plus lifetime. A look at Old Hickory’s archive is something of a trip through American furniture styles of the past century. There are knotted designs from the 1930s, chaises made of wicker (a versatile and long-lasting natural material) that recall early-20th-century resort style and Mission-style sets reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts movement.
In the 1940s, Old Hickory tapped designer Russel Wright to lend his eye to the brand. Wright’s streamlined designs married Old Hickory’s rustic sensibility with a modern aesthetic. After closing in 1978, the company underwent two acquisitions and was moved from Martinsville to Shelbyville, Indiana, where it now operates. Today, Old Hickory continues to offer an array of furniture and home accessories, primarily in the widely loved style with which it began.
Find a range of Old Hickory Furniture Company armchairs, tables and other items for sale on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Old Hickory Furniture Company
Old Hickory American Provincial Paddle Arm Lounge Chair c 1940's
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic American Rustic furniture - lounge, armchair, made by the Old Hickory Furniture Company circa 1940's. The chair features a solid oak frame with a woven wicker backrest, it...
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1940s American Rustic Vintage Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Rustic Old Hickory Bar Stool c. 1940's
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Old Hickory bar height stool of wood, and woven cane. Hard to find form, not often seen on the market, fully and correctly marked. The stool is in very good, clean, original conditi...
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1940s American Rustic Vintage Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory settee / sofa with a hickory wood frame containing a closed cabinet with iron hinges and latch in the right armrest and an open cabinet with two shelves in the lef...
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20th Century Unknown Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Leather, Hickory
Forsyth x Old Hickory Butte Bench with Custom California Sheepskin Cushion
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth X Old Hickory butte bench with custom California sheepskin cushion and Loro Piana buffalo leather
When the Old Hickory Furniture Company a...
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2010s American Modern Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather
1940s Old Hickory Marysville Settee Stamped
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Marysville old hickory settee. Stamp is present on hickory.
Very comfortable, Great condition.
Would be look nice in a country home or Ranch home
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1940s American Adirondack Vintage Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
Old Hickory Tall-Back Paddle-Arm Chair W/Slat Seats
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory tall-back paddle-arm chair with slat seat and back, circa 1940.
Stamped Old Hickory Furniture Co., Martinsville, this side chair is in ...
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1940s American Adirondack Vintage Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Wood
Old Hickory Accent Chair With Deer Skin Covering
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Old Hickory side chair with deer skin seat and back. The hickory wood frame with natural bark with a light finish over the surface. The seat and back in natural color deer skin. M...
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20th Century American Adirondack Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Animal Skin, Hickory
Forsyth X Old Hickory Butte Chair and Ottoman with Custom Sheepskin Cushions
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth X Old Hickory butte chair and ottoman with custom California sheepskin cushions and Loro Piana buffalo leather.
When the O...
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2010s American Modern Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather
Antique Old Hickory Furniture Rocking Arm Chair No. 21 Rocker Adirondack Lodge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique circa 1930s #21 rocking chair by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana. Features a primitive Adirondack style with flar...
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1930s Adirondack Vintage Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
1940s Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Russel Wright for Old Hickory
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Russel Wright
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman of chestnut from Russel Wright’s ‘Rustic Modern’ group, part of his American Provincial collection, Manufactured by Old Hickory Furniture ...
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1940s American American Craftsman Vintage Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Chestnut
Old Hickory Child's Bench With Suede Seat
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun handmade Old Hickory child's bench with a suede seat. It has been newly upholstered in leather.
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1940s American Adirondack Vintage Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Hickory
Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back.
Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipp...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Hickory
Old Hickory Woven Saddle Seat
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory foot stool with (new) woven saddle shaped seat (signed with round metal tag)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Hickory, Wicker
Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style (20th century) sofa / settee with spindle design sides, back, and base with 6 forest print upholstered cushions (brass Old Hicko...
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20th Century American Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Old Hickory Co. Bench
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stamped Old "Hickory Martinsville, Indiana" bench with a cutout carrier on top. It is stamped on underside of the top of bench. The condition is very good.
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Mid-20th Century American Country Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Hickory
Rustic Old Hickory Armchair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American rustic old hickory armchair with slat back above a contoured seat and legs joined by a box stretcher. (Branded: Old Hickory/ Martinsville/ ...
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20th Century American Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Wood
Fantastic Signed Old Hickory Side Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a amazing signed Old Hickory Furniture Company, Martinsville, Indiana. Side or desk chair in great as found condition. This cha...
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Early 20th Century American Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Hickory
Pair of Old Hickory Woven Pine Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" Armchairs with woven seat & square back & pine paddle form armrests & a double box stretcher (branded: OLD HICKORY, MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA)
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20th Century American Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Hickory
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise Lounge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (19/20th Century) chaise lounge with round woven back and seat
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Hickory
Set of 6 Old Hickory Ash Wood Dining Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Old Hickory (1940/50s) ash wood dining chairs having a saddle seat and a woven round back with paddle arms and a stretcher (branded OLD HICKORY) (PRICED AS SET)
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20th Century American Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Ash
Pair of Old Hickory Paisley Lattice Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory "Apache" round back Armchairs with a paisley upholstered round seat above a lattice design base. (signed with brand: OLD HICKORY)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Pair of Old Hickory Wooden Low Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Rustic Old Hickory style (1930s) low slung Armchairs with hickory wood frame and woven seat & back having a single matching foot stool (21"w x 26"d x 14.5"h)
Category
1930s American Rustic Vintage Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Hickory
American Rustic Old Hickory Glider Loveseat
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory porch glider (loveseat) with woven rectangular seat and back and suspended by chains
Category
20th Century American Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Old Hickory Child Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Rustic Old Hickory child high back Armchairs with a woven seat and barrel back design with a head rest and box form stretcher
Category
20th Century American Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Hickory
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory Oak Barrel Side Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory (20th Cent) oak side chairs on barrel design swivel base with upholstered seat (signed with paper label & brand)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Oak
American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) large settee porch glider having spindle trim with a woven seat and back supported on a metal frame. (branded: OLD HIC...
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1930s American Rustic Vintage Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Modern Seating Set by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, circa 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent seating set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. This set o...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Hickory, Oak
Rustic Old Hickory Rattan Chaise Lounge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (Circa 1930s) chaise lounge with rattan splat & seat on legs joined by a box stretcher. (Branded: Rustic Hickory/ Furniture Co/ Laporte Ind)
Category
1950s American Rustic Vintage Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory Rattan Side Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory (Circa 1940) side chairs with woven rattan seat & back with flaired design back & stretcher (branded Martinsville, Ind.) (Russel Wright design)
Category
1940s American Rustic Vintage Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory Martinsville Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory chairs with 4 spindle back & contoured slat design seat and box form stretcher (2 arms/10 sides-1 branded Martinsville)(side: 19"W 19"D 35"H).
Category
20th Century American Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Wood
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1920s) adjustable chaise with woven trim and wheels with linen upholstered cushions with fishing camp scenes (branded: ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Old Hickory Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Old Hickory Furniture Company seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Old Hickory Furniture Company seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Old Hickory Furniture Company seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 32 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Old Hickory Furniture Company were created in the modern style in united states during the 20th century. Prices for Old Hickory Furniture Company seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $550 and can go as high as $32,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.