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.
Rather Large Vintage Old Hickory Framed Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
There’s a particular romance to Adirondack style—the idea that refinement need not abandon the woods. This large-scale vintage Old Hickory mirror ca...
Hickory
20Thc Small Pieced Patchwork Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and colorful mini pieced patchwork made from dress prints is in very good condition.It seems like it has never been laundered or used.
Cotton
1870's Harvest Table From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1870s Pennsylvania wooden 2 bread board top all wooden tavern table. Original mustard over gray paint. Wonderful Peg and Square cut nail construction. Strong and sturdy table.
Wood
19thc Wooden Pie Safe W/ Punched Tin Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc hand made wooden pie safe with punched tin. The punches tin is hand made with star design. Single drawer with dove tail construction. Very strong and sturdy piece. Found in Pen...
Tin
19Thc Original Robin Egg Blue Hanging Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original painted robin egg blue painted hanging wall shelf.
Wood
18Thc Original Painted ;Ladder Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Original black painted ladder back chair with original hand made rush seats.The condition is very good.
Wood
Hand Carved Cowboy One Piece of Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed hand carved cowboy from a private folk art collection.The condition is very good.
Wood
Bar Harbor Style Wicker Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine double wrapped wicker arm chairs are in great condition.They have a grey washed paint on them too.Ready to go on your porch or beach house.
Wicker
Set of Eight Primitive Style Dining Chairs by Hunt Handcrafted Adirondack C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 8 Adirondack styled chairs all handmade with old world techniques. All of the joinery is hand pegged and or splined where two pieces meet. All of the chairs are a li...
Hickory, Paint
$1,450 / set
Mid Century Black Adirondack Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid Century wooden Adirondack outdoor chairs. Wonderful size and comfortable to sit on. Great for a cabin or beach house.
Wood
Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing hand made hickory and oak slats barrel back rocking chair in fine condition.Not only is this chair great looking it has a wonderful undisturbed surface.The rocking chair is i...
Wood
1930s Beacon Indian Design Camp Blanket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s cotton made blue, green and red beacon Indian camp blanket. Great wear to the edges from age and use. Interior of the beacon is great not tea...
Cotton
Sterling Silver Cat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing sterling silver full body cat in fine condition.Marked sterling & 925.
Sterling Silver
Early Plank Top Picnic Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early indoor /outdoor picnic table or sawbuck table has a thick plank top and the base is in green paint. The top plank is three inches thick.This is a very sturdy table.
Wood
20Thc Walnut Side Table w/ Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of Americana small,sweet side table or one drawer stand is in fine condition.Comes to us from a private collection in Santa Barbara.
Wood
1930's Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Runner Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian Weaving runner rug.This eye dazzler has been prof. cleaned and in pristine condition.
Wool
19thc Original Painted Horse Windmill Weight on Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Fisk made original painted heavy iron windmill weight is in fine condition.It has been placed on a wood base mount,custom made of course.The surface of the paint is the ...
Iron
20thc Patinaed Bronze Mermaid Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc patinaed bronze mermaid statue. Amazing conditioning with wear to the base. the resting mermaid has an amazing greenish patina that has great age to it. In very good shape.
Bronze
19thc Copper watering Can
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc century all copper construction watering can. Fine age and patina to this watering can from age and use. Beautiful age marks on the sides. This watering can is usable or as a d...
Copper
19thc Large Sponge Ware Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc large sized sponge ware bowl. Beautiful blue and white color pallet. Long white strip towards the top of the bowl. Minor wear, minor hairline cracks that were created during t...
Pottery
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
Late 19th Century Bronze George Washington Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century bronze beautiful patina George Washington hanging plaque of upper torso(Shoulders) and head.
Bronze
20Thc Cedar Wood Trunk /Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful & sleek cedar chest or trunk is in fine as found condition .This cedar chest has a inside slide tray for other small items or treasures.
Cedar
Blue Decorated Crock Moore, Nichols Co. Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue decorated crock Moore, Nichols Co. Crock, Williamsport, PA. Stoneware crock. Great condition. Deep blue floral pattern, 1850-1890.
Pottery
19thc New England Pine Dry Sink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc pine dry sink cabinet with a drawer is in fine condition. It has a amazing old refinished surface with a nice surface. Fine original backbo...
Pine
19th Century Woven Buttocks Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine all original surface natural buttocks basket. Handwoven double butt hickory basket with twisted handle. The condition is very good.
Hickory
1920s PA Hand Made Rustic Hickory & Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Amish Twig rocking chair from Pennsylvania in good working condition and rustic surface.
Hickory
19th C Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C amazing Navajo Indian weaving bolster large pillow in the storm pattern. The backing is in homespun linen and down & feather fill.
Wool
19thc Small Bucket Bench from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc early original small bucket bench in fine condition. This sturdy bench has a worn or aged patina.
Wood
Adirondack Branch Handmade Writing Desk Letter Holders Cabin Primitive Country
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great primitive writing desk with bark covered legs and base and stained wood (maybe oak?) upper. It would be fabulous in a cabin, hun...
Wood
Early Pennsylvania Wool and Velvet One-Patch Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century one-patch quilt from Pennsylvania. This fun and colorful quilt is made from wool and velvets. The back is a polished cotton and has cotton ties through out. This w...
Wool, Cotton, Velvet
Adirondack Deer Hoof Hat/Coat Wall Rack Cabin Rustic Man Cave
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great double wall hook with three inlaid diamond as inconspicuous adornment for a man cave, a cabin or other rustic, country or simply decorated environment. It would be gr...
Wood
Pair of Navajo Indian Weaving ( Soft Wool ) Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing soft wool Navajo Indian weaving pillows and the wool is soft like Alpaca wool ! Sold as a pair with a soft mohair backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Wool
19Thc Cherry One Drawer End Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Cherry one drawer stand with turned legs and wood peg & dovetailed drawer. This New England night stand or end table.
Wood
20Thc Mini Pieced Flower Garden Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc mini pieced flower garden quilt with scalloped border in pristine condition.
Cotton
$995 / set
Pair of Navajo Chinle Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Navajo Chinle pillows with small row of Eye dazzlers in a horizontal pattern. Beautiful colors with a matching linen backing.
Wool
$795 / set
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows- Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving pillows with yellow cotton linen backing.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Wool
19th Century Coffee Grinder
Located in Louisville, KY
This well-preserved piece of American Coffee history is a site to behold. With it's ornately decorated iron grinder sitting atop an oak base joined with beautiful small dovetail jo...
Wrought Iron
Signed Dated Patriotic American Flag Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed B. Donahue and dated 1969 Patriotic Flag painting. On the left side a cemetery honoring fallen heroes in war. To the Right of the flag is a seemi...
Canvas
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
20th Century Mission Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century oak Mission side table is in fine condition and is very sturdy. Notice the sides or ends or all mortised together.
Wood
Signed Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early signed Old Hickory rocking chair is in fine condition with an amazing patina.This sturdy rocker is so comfortable with fine condition to the hand woven seat & backing.
Hickory
Pair of Modern Steel Wire Adirondack Twig Like Chandeliers C1985
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic modern take on an Adirondack inspired chandelier created from heavy wire rods in a rounded up cluster. Pair available, priced and sold individually. 32 inch diameter with a...
Steel, Wire
$2,850
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 20th Century Adirondack Cabin Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A quirky and whimsical early 20th century American Adirondack bent-willow side table with a playful log cabin box with removable roof living amidst a field of painted flowers. Your f...
Willow
Vintage 12 Pieces Mepoco Ware German Pottery
By Mepoco Ware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing set of German pottery. All are hallmarked Mepoco ware. This beautiful hand-painted and gold glazed Mepoco ware collection is a testament to amazing German craftsmanship. The ...
Pottery
Signed Maple Musical Notes Violin Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Maple Violin with musical notes on the side of the footstool. Within the interior of the foot stool it is Stamped - "Hand Crafted by Robert R. Hunter".
Wood
Pair of Mexican Indian Wool Serape Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wool Mexican Serape pastel color pillows. This pair of Mexican weaving pillows has a light toned color pallet. Light browns and blues with beautiful be...
Wool
19th Century Striped Western PA Cobalt Stoneware Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Western PA three stripe storage jar. Primitive feel looks great with nice deep blue stripes going all around the jar.
Pottery
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Adirondack Twig Furniture Loveseat and ottoman
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Without a doubt the most spectacular Adirondack furniture we have had the please to offer, this set consists of a loveseat sofa, with a very unusual large footrest ottoman . The sofa...
Wood, Willow
$975 / set
Pair of Navajo Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo geometric Indian weaving pillows in a pair. The backings are in brown cotton linen and down & feather filled.
Wool
19Thc Original Blue Painted Child's Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Amazing original blue painted step back wall cupboard.Original old mirror built in above drawers & original brass drawer pulls.The condition is very good and sturdy.Such an ama...
Wood
Pair Mid-Century Tall Rustic Adirondak-Style Bookcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great and highly unusual pair of rustic, Adirondak-style bookcases incorporating bog wood or driftwood and rootwood in their construction. The bookcases measure an impressi...
Wood
Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Navajo Indian weaving large pillows have aged and worn alligatored leather backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Wool
Vermont Tubbs Oak Bentwood Snowshoe Rawhide Lacing Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Vermont Tubbs snowshoe rocking chair featuring an oak frame with rawhide lacing. Dimensions: 36" x 20.5" x 33"h, seat 17.5" to 14"
Hide, Oak, Bentwood
19Thc Hand Carved Large Wood Bowl / Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early 19thc hand carved large serving bowl or tray is in fine condition.Looks like its 18thc New England. This bowl has such a fine aged patina.
Wood
1940s Haywood Wakefield Rattan Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Rattan / bamboo child's chair in fantastic condition.This chair will also come with a custom made suede ( leather ) cushion.
Bamboo, Wicker
19thc Decorated Stoneware 3 Gallon Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Decorated salt glaze crock from south Western Pennsylvania.This crock is in mint condition. Such a great form.
Pottery
Bronze Signed Indian Sculpture by Joseph Boulton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing signed bronze patinated Resin Indian. Fantastic work. Signed "Boulton" and "SC" (Sculpture Collectors Ltd.) Joseph Boulton American,...
Bronze
19thc Stoneware Table Lamp Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Stoneware crock that was made into a table lamp. Newly wired and in working condition. The shade is newly made from linen and the finial is made from brass in the shape of a bi...
Pottery