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.
30s Old Hickory Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s old hickory Barrel Back Chairs with Cane Seating. Strong and wonderful chairs that are very comfortable. These seating and backing to these chairs contours to the body ...
Wood
Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of a hand made Old Hickory Furniture Co. barrel back rocking chair in fine as found condition.The woven web seating and backing is in original fine condition with a...
Hickory
Old Hickory Adirondack Styled Four Drawer Dresser in Birch & Pine C1970
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Old Hickory four drawer dresser in birch and pine with that great Adirondack Arts and Crafts Design. Well crafted and built solidly with lots of storage. In another listin...
Birch, Pine
Signed Old Hickory Oval Coffee Table
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and most unusual shape Old Hickory coffee table is in pristine condition.Protected with Marine varnished top for water or beach protection.This keeps it safe in bad weather...
Wood
Pair Old Hickory Furniture Upholstered Big Ranch Chairs.
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Old Hickory Furniture Upholstered Big Ranch Chairs. Wonderfully wide and deep, Big Ranch Chairs are aptly named. Giant, inviting and comfortable pair of matching log chairs. ...
Upholstery, 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...
Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather
Old Hickory, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and blue velvet lounge chair produced by Old Hickory, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 44.0"W x 34.0"D Seat Height (inches): 18.5" Arm Height (inches): ...
Velvet, Oak
Rustic American Old Hickory Pine Cafe Table
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic American Old Hickory-style (2nd Quarter 20th Century) side / end / cafe table with a round pine top and having a double box stretcher Rustic condition
Hickory
Antique Stamped Old Hickory Andrew Jackson Rattan Adirondack Lodge Rocking Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique signed Old Hickory Chair Co. Andrew Jackson rocking chair / rocker. Classic rustic design made from bentwood hickory saplings / tree branches, known for its distinctive hoop...
Reed, Hickory
Set of 12 American Rustic Old Hickory Martinsville Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, 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...
Wood
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise Lounge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (19/20th Century) chaise lounge with round woven back and seat
Hickory
Rustic Old Hickory Pine Floor Lamp, by Old Hickory
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory pine floor lamp with a square column holding a light with an adjustable support arm (signed: OLD HICKORY). Since 1899 Old Hickory Furn...
Pine
Rustic Hickory Footstool with Woven Cane Seat
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style footstool with woven cane seat.
Cane
Set of Six Old Hickory Dining Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Old Hickory dining chairs. Set of six #48D regular back dining chairs with chairs 49" x 21" x 28"; and two #48C armed dining chairs 49" x 25"D x 29"W. Chairs covered with open weave ...
Rattan, Hickory
Rustic Round Side Table by Old Hickory Furniture, Bentwood & Pine, USA
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory-style (Late 20th Century) round end table with exposed bark legs and bentwood details along sides with a pine top
Bentwood
Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, 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...
Hickory
American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, 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...
Metal
Rustic Adirondack Style Old Hickory Pedestal Dining Table c. 2000/2020
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive Old Hickory Rustic, Adirondack Style dining table c. 2000/2020. The table features a thick round top of solid Pine, which is supported by a bark covered pedestal base with a four prong base. This example is in very fine condition showing only light cosmetic cosmetic...
Wood
Old Hickory Woven Arm Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" arm chair with woven seat & square back with pine paddle form armrests & a double box stretcher (branded: OLD HICKORY, MARTINSVILLE, INDIANA)
Pine
Mid-Century Old Hickory Birch & Pine One Drawer End Table or Night Stand
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous one drawer stand in pine and birch by the Old Hickory Furniture Company. Beautiful craftsmanship and design. High quality piece, very special with mostly bark as the primary...
Birch, Pine
Rustic Old Hickory Deacon's Cushioned Bench
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Old Hickory beacon's bench. With diamond motif on bottom and twig back. Long poles with branches to hang jackets and coats. Custom upholstery on bench in green, yellow, and red color...
Fabric, Hickory
Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Chireno, 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...
Hickory
Vintage Rustic Old Hickory Bar by Indiana Willow Co, Circa 1950s
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory-style bar with a hewn hickory half-log frame with log trim around the base, the front and sides finished in woven wicker rattan, with an open cabinet on the revers...
Rattan
Craftsman Carved Oak Sideboard Credenza By Old Hickory Furniture Company
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This circa 1940s carved oak craftsman sideboard / credenza is by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville Indiana established in 1899. The sideboard is solid oak with intricate ...
Brass
Rustic Old Hickory Octagonal Top Wood and Log End / Side Table
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (Mid-20th Century) end / side table with an octagonal plank oak top supported by four angled log legs with square stretchers at top and bottom.
Hickory
Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, 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...
Upholstery, Wood, Leather, Hickory
Rustic Old Hickory Dining Table
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (Circa 1940) dining table with rectangular top on trestle supports joined by a spindle stretcher (branded: Old Hickory; Martinsville, Indiana)
Hickory
Set of 4 Rustic Old Hickory Arm Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory arm chairs with spindle back over oak slat seat & legs joined by a stretcher (branded: Old Hickor...
Wood
Antique Old Hickory Basket Circa 1890
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Northport, MI
Handcrafted in the late 19th century, this authentic Old Hickory basket features a classic woven hickory splint construction with sturdy bentwood supports and an arched handle. The w...
Wood
Old Hickory Open Arm High Back Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Fraser, MI
Old Hickory Highback Arm Chair. Solid frame. Some detached weave.
Cane, Hickory
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1920s) adjustable chaise with woven trim and wheels with linen upholstered cushions with fishing camp scenes (branded: ...
Wood, Fabric
Rustic Old Hickory Full Bed
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) full size bed with spindle design (includes: headboard, footboard, and rails) (signed: OLD HICKORY)
Hickory
Set of 6 Old Hickory Ash Wood Dining Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, 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)
Ash
Pair of Old Hickory Paisley Lattice Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, 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)
Upholstery, Wicker
Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, 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...
Upholstery, Wood
American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider / Loveseat
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
American Rustic Old Hickory porch glider (loveseat) with woven rectangular seat and back and suspended by chains.United States. 20th Century
Metal
Pair of Rustic Hickory Side Chairs with Cane Seats
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Rustic Old Hickory style (late 20th Cent) side chairs with woven cane seats and backs.
Cane
Exceptional Set of 8 Oak Loungers by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, circa 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Russel Wright
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...
Oak
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...
Hickory
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...
Wicker, Oak
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...
Hickory, Oak
Rustic Old Hickory Dining Room Table
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Old Hickory dining mission trestle table. Featuring regular bark, centennial finish, and pioneer oak top. A beautiful piece for continued use in a cabin or rustic lodge style home. S...
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...
Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather
Rittenhouse Rustic Old Hickory Style Cedar Hatrack
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Rittenhouse Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory-style (1940s) cedar hatrack with 3 pegs and supported on a rectangular base (RITTENHOUSE)
Cedar
Rustic Old Hickory Log and Woven Rattan Full Bed Frame
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (2nd-3rd quarter 20th Century) full-size bed with log frame and 3 woven rattan panel insets separated by 3 spindles (includes headboard, footboard, and rails)
Hickory
Exceptional Set of 4 Cerused Oak Loungers by Russel Wright, circa 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Russel Wright
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...
Oak
1990s Old Hickory Chaise Lounge, Hickory & Cane, Adirondack Style
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
This hickory chaise lounge is labeled: Old Hickory Shelbyville, IN. Est 1899. It dates from the 1990s. The chaise lounge's structureis createdwith slender hickory tree trunks. The in...
Hickory, Cane
Old Hickory Child High Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory child\'s high chair with spindle design on back and arms.
Hickory
Rustic Old Hickory Dining Table with Bark Legs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Late 20th century rustic old hickory large rectangular dining table with exposed bark legs and pine plank top (brass tag).
Pine
Exceptional Pair of Cerused Oak Loungers by Russel Wright, circa 1940
By Russel Wright, Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert ...
Oak
Rustic Old Hickory Rattan Chaise Lounge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, 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)
Wood, Rattan
Set of 4 Old Hickory/Horchow for Neiman Marcus Flat Bar Cantilever Bar Stools
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Horchow
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 American Mid-Century cantilever design bar stools with a right-angled, satin steel flat bar base supporting a square, gray leather, upholstered top (PRICED AS SET) Conditi...
Leather
Rustic Old Hickory Armchair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American rustic old hickory armchair with slat back above a contoured seat and legs joined by a box stretcher. (Branded: Old Hickory/ Martinsville/ ...
Wood
Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory Rattan Side Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, 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)
Wood, Rattan
Rustic Old Hickory Dining Table
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory (1940s) dining table with rectangular top on trestle supports joined by a spindle stretcher (Branded: Old Hickory; Martinsville, Indiana) (Related item: 059634)
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 ...
Wood
1940s Old Hickory Chaise Lounge in Hickory & Cane, Adirondack Style
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer and Manufacturer of this chaise lounge (1930s-1940s): Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana. The chaise lounge's structure is created with slender hickory t...
Hickory, Cane
Pair of Old Hickory Woven Pine Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, 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)
Hickory
Pair of Old Hickory Child Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, 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
Hickory
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory Oak Barrel Side Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory (20th Cent) oak side chairs on barrel design swivel base with upholstered seat (signed with paper label & brand)
Oak