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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$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
$1,200
Bar Harbor Wicker Rocker
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Bar Harbor painted stick wicker rattan rocking chair has classic rounded backrest and wide flat arms with diagonal latticing. Measures: Arm height 25".
Wicker
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 arms giving the sofa and chair that graceful elegant look. The rattan settee and arm c...
Rattan
Classic Kingsley Bate Fairfax Teak Outdoor Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic Kingsley Bate teak garden bench having plaque on side. seat depth 18 Arm height 24
Teak
$5,800 / set
Pair of Westport Style Adirondack Chairs
By Harry Bunnell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Westport style Adirondack chairs, circa 2000s. We had these chairs custom made for a client based on the Westport chair, which was originally designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 f...
Wood, Oak
"Set of 5 Distressed Cypress Knee Sculptures, Organic Art, 1980"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 interesting sculptural cypress knees, organic art.
Cypress
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Frog Sculpture for the Garden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun handmade sculpture of a frog is in good condition with minor nicks on the edge consistent from age and use.
Cement
Large Cast Iron Patinated Turtle Garden Fountain C1980
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron garden turtle fountain. turtle measures at 25 x 14 x 10h inches. Hefty in weight, very stable. Copper tubing for the water spout. Great detailed castings and in w...
Copper, Iron
Antique French Faux Bois Cast Iron Hitching Post C1875
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular cast iron hitching post in the fabulous faux bois style. Cannon ball top all original no damage or repairs. Rare to the market and ready to be installed. Definitely will ...
Iron
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Double Lidded Feed bin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wooden blue painted double feed bin with two lids. There are three compartments for sorting. Great as a bin/trunk at the edge of a bed or as an actual f...
Wood
$3,200 / set
4 Vintage Teak Wood Outdoor Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome natural teak wood outdoor patio, garden or deck dining chairs, Chairs are in wonderful sturdy condition. They are a generous comfortable size made from sustainable teak. Com...
Teak
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, newly painted in black. Great for the porch or patio. Search terms: rattan.
Wicker
Arts & Crafts Handmade Folky 2 Piece Adirondack Stone Birdbath C1930
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous style and function with this 2 piece hand crafted stone birdbath. From the Catskills mountains in upstate New York this gem has withstood the test of time and still holds wa...
Agate, Cast Stone, Cement
$2,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
19thc Original Painted Hessian Soldiers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original painted Hessian Andirons. Great patina and great wear. Wonderful original color to the body of the Hessian soldiers.
Iron
Unique Wrought Iron Table + Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Wrought Iron Table + Chairs in original condition.
Wrought Iron
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. Bottom slides out to accept tissue box. Overall good condition, ready to use
Bamboo, Wicker
$716Sale Price|20% Off
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
$5,400 / set
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 matching club chairs. Wonderful design with wide arms, light...
Wicker
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Architectural Element From A Cupola
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original white painted cut outs from a barn area.This cool architectural element has cut out stars & hearts in fine as found condition.
Wood
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Iron Pine Tree Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 20th century hand forged pine tree andirons are in fine condition and most unusual. Great and ready to install in your house.
Iron
Large Hand Wrought Iron with Twists and Open Spirals style of Samuel Yellin
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and Grand pair of andirons in the style of Samuel Yellin. Large 3 pc set 41 wide by 35 high by 30 deep. There is something magical about this set. So much fantastic work on all three pieces. Hearts galore with open scrollwork and spiral twisted tops...
Iron
$819Sale Price|20% Off
Old Bird Cage with a Bright Little Bird
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/7346 - Old cage for bird, but with a bright little bird ! leaving the birds free! the little bird can light up.
Fruitwood
Architectural Stacked Twig (BRANCH) Adirondak Lounge Arm Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very Unusual Architectural Stacked Twig (BRANCH) Adirondak Lounge Arm Chairs....Amazing design,, replaced nails and screws.. missing original seat and back cushions. Hand delivery a...
Twig, Wood
Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounging Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful example of Art Deco stick rattan lounging armchair with beautiful large arched arms. Stick wicker, rattan, bamboo, lounge chair, arm chair, club chair. Arm h: 24 Seat...
Wicker
1920s American Rustic Adirondack Oak End Table with Twig Base
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rustic American Adirondack (1920s) end table with a twig and root base supporting an oak square top.
Oak
$1,600 / set
Pair of Adirondack Brass Duck Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Adirondack-style brass duck form andirons mounted on wrought iron horseshoe shaped front shanks. (PRICED AS Pair)
Brass, Wrought Iron
American Rustic Adirondack Bark Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Adirondack loveseat of bent willow, twig & root construction with double arched barked splat back & seat (19th Cent)
Willow, Twig
Arts & Crafts Adirondack Hand-Hammered Set of Iron Fireplace Tools 5 Pieces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of handwrought and hammered iron fireplace tools with holder. 5 total pieces which includes the the stand, brush or broom, shovel, poker and log clamp. All heavy duty an...
Iron
Near Pair of Woodard Sculptura Lounge Armchairs Restored
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Restored near pair of Sculptura armchair lounge chairs. Totally cleaned down and powder coated silver with new plastic floor glides. Sold as a set (2) One chair is slightly smaller ...
Iron
Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality antique carved marble recumbent lions after models by Antonio Canova. Architectural elements most likely part of a larger el...
Carrara Marble
Brutalist Chain Link Sculpture
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique chain sculpture that defies gravity. The term brutalism — which derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” — was coined to describe this style trend that emerged in the...
Iron
$12,995 / set
H 38 in W 15 in D 19 in
Pair of Early 20thC Hand Carved Carrara Marble Guardian Angels Praying
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing pair of hand chisiled marble statues of kneeling guardian angels praying. Hand crafted in Italy from Carrara Marble in about the 1920s. These were kept in storage for a numbe...
Carrara Marble
French Cast Iron Figural Flatback Rust Patina Garden Panel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A cast iron flatback panel originally from a balcony rail in France. Dating to the mid-late 19th century, these decorative objects were used as building or garden elements. Heavy, weighing about 25 pounds, and aged with a beautiful patina, the panel shows a robed figure within an ornate scrolled frame. Imagine it as a piece of outdoor sculpture, used as a fireback, turned into a table base, or framed in a garden gate. Measures: 26.5 inches H x 15.5 inches W x 1.25 inches deep. In very good antique condition with the desired rusted patina.
Iron
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 69 in D 32 in
John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan sofa with new wrapped foam inserts to the original custom cushions in vibrant Jack Lenor Larsen floral upholstery. Beautifully maint...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Wicker Rattan Magazine Holder Stand
Located in New York, NY
A rattan wicker magazine holder stand, circa mid-20th century. Piece has two storage compartment areas to hold magazines, newspapers, papers, books, etc. A great addition to an offic...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French Turn of the Century 1900s Zinc Pinecone Fragment with Acanthus Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French zinc pinecone fragment from the early 20th century, with acanthus leaves and tall circular base. Created in France during the turn of the century, this zinc fragment depicts...
Zinc
Large Antique, Industrial Factory Wooden Foundry Form, Wheel, Cog, Gear
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large antique, Industrial factory wooden foundry form mold, wheel, cog, gear, very unusual and rare size measuring 52" in diameter, retains original facto...
Wood
English Weathered Teak Garden Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This simple and inviting three-seat teak wood bench from Lindsey of England makes the perfect welcome for a front porch or respite in a garden, designed to withstand public and resid...
Teak
Set of Six 1980s Spanish Woven Wicker & Bamboo Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of six vintage 1980s Spanish woven wicker and bamboo chairs.
Wicker
Fantastic Curved Woven Wicker Sofa/Settee
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful piece is in fantastic condition, with a deep and wide seating space. Seat cushion included (as shown) but can be reupholstered if desired. Note: Interior dimension...
Wicker
Sculptural Teak Root Slab Garden Bench w Carved Running Horses
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and large 96 x 30 x 43 high, teak carved by hand and mother nature. Wild horses running are carved into the right side back portion of the bench. Bench is truly a one of ...
Teak
Large And Fine Stone Garden Sphere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very large carved Stone Garden Sphere with a great age patina. The finish has a fine smooth feel, weathering, lichens and great weight. A perfe...
Stone
Faux Bois 3 Piece Cast Stone Adirondack Garden Bench
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular 3 piece faux Bois cast stone garden bench. Perfect for numerous areas such as a feature in your sitting garden or on the patio near the doorway to your house, possibly us...
Cast Stone, Cement
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 cushions. Nice mid size exquisitely maintained & fully hand detailed ready for use. ...
Upholstery, 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 finish & new custom cushions. Nice mid size exquisitely maintained & fully hand detaile...
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
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...
Cotton, Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Pair Of Bronze Geese Garden Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Vintage Pair of Bronze Ducks with fine detail and lifelike appearance. One goose is recumbent the other stands. Each with finely detailed feathers and painted in a pale verdigris t...
Bronze
Sold
H 34.5 in W 45.25 in D 6.5 in
Bronzed Iron Faux Bois Adirondack Fireplace Set w/ Screen, Log Bin & Tool Stand
Located in Milford, NH
A fine iron Faux Bois Adirondack style fireplace set with bronzed finish including a screen, handled log bin and tool set including log roller, brush, tongs, and ash shovel. Dates to the second half of the 20th century in very good condition, with minor paint loss in the bin, other minor imperfections and very little wear. Great for any rustic cabin decor...
Iron
Paint Decorated Cement Bunny Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A heavy paint decorated cement bunny sculpture with a soulful expression right out of a storybook. This bunny stands erect and poised for attention and wo...
Cement
Patinated Bronze Ducks - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original patinated bronze rare standing ducks from a outdoor garden in very fine condition. These amazing undisturbed surface ducks are amazing.Sold as a matching pair only.
Bronze
Signed Old Hickory Settee in Original Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine old surface signed Old Hickory Martinsville,Indiana settee in original old surface is in great condition. This is in very good condi...
Hickory
Pair of Midcentury Pierced Porch Bounce Chairs C1940 in Old Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of pierced porch garden bounce chairs in old green & yellow paint. Very sound with some surface rust. Very comfortable too with some flex in...
Steel