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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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
$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
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
$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
$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
$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
Adirondack Styled Wooden with Hand Forged Iron Handle Log Holder C1950
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Adirondack carved and hand forged iron log holder C1950. Slabs of hardwood, probably oak as its heavy and joined with strips on the inner part of the holder along with the ...
Iron
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
$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
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
"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
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
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
Unique Wrought Iron Table + Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Wrought Iron Table + Chairs in original condition.
Wrought Iron
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
Cast Stone Garden Twig Root Bench Adirondack Styled One Piece
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular one piece Adirondack styled cast stone garden bench. Fantastic casting very detailed in the twig root like base. Thick and high quality workmanship. Very substantial pice...
Cast Stone
$1,695
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
Wicker Pencil Reed Tissue Box Cover, Vintage 1960s Holder from HK
Located in New York, NY
Wicker or Bamboo pencil reed tissue box cover or holder. circa 1960s-1970s. Made in Hong Kong. Overall good condition, ready to use. Hong Kong sticker on underside as shown.
Bamboo, Wicker
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
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
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
$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
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
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
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
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
$794Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Hand-Crafted Fruitwood Bird Cage, Adirondack Style, Circa 1920
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
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
19thC Brass Coal Receiver
Located in Altrincham, GB
A 19th century brass coal receiver, with ring handles, lidded, beaten body embossed with ribbon and studs, on pad feet - 12" diam x 15"h
Brass
$19,800 / set
H 42 in W 26 in D 28 in
Rose Tarlow's iron "Twig" outdoor dining table and chairs with new cushions
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rose Tarlow’s classic outdoor “Twig” dining table and chairs, a highly sought after collection! Hand-forged iron frames with Rose Tarlow’s exclusive rusty colored finish and faux bo...
Iron
Antique Arts & Crafts Square Lead Bird Bath
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A substantial antique arts and crafts square lead bird bath dating to circa 1900. Highly decorative, this bird bath bears the words “Fear Not to Sow Because of the Birds” with owls a...
Lead
$8,000 / set
H 43 in W 24 in D 25 in
Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Twig Iron Dining Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of wrought iron dining armchairs with matching ottoman made in the neoclassical style and manner of Rose Tarlow or Gregorius Pineo. Hand-crafted by a foundry in Los Angeles, CA with geometric lattice inset seat and back. The thick frame has a faux-bois twig motif with a humped crest on the back and a bowed seat front. The whimsical legs gracefully curve conjoined by stretchers with ribbon bows. The finish has the classic aged patina. From an estate in Hollywood, CA. The ottoman measures 27 by 27 inches wide...
Iron
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
Patio Furniture Chair Cover
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This ships free in the Continental US! This patio furniture chair cover is a perfect fit for our Suelo® outdoor arm chair or side chair. Our furniture is solid wood and needs proper...
Polyester
$3,901
H 20.75 in W 37.38 in D 29.25 in
Reclaimed Yorkstone Carved Stone Coffee Table Garden Feature - English 19thC
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A reclaimed coffee table crafted from a single slab of Yorkstone, retaining its original patina and surface character. Natural mineral variation, subtle veining, fossilized inclusion...
Stone
$1,160Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 32 in W 28 in D 22 in
Set of Four Homecrest Swivel Rocker Outdoor Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Set of Four mid century Lounge chairs by Homecrest Lots of style and very comfortable. The chairs are made of wire metal frames that rock, tilt and swivel . Very sturdy des...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Modern Victorian Wrought Iron Peacock Rocker by Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this all-original Peacock rocker by Salterini with a great aged patina, composed of twisted, curled, and welded wrought iron wire. A fun and dramatic place to sit, in this less common rocker variation of the Salterini Peacock chair.
Iron
Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Chair by Heywood Wakefield c 1880/1920's
Located in New York, NY
Classic antique Bar Harbor wicker chair by Heywood Wakefield, circa 1880/1920's. This fine example is in excellent original, clean an...
Wicker
Woodard Orleans Wrought Iron Bounce Rocker Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s Woodard Orleans pattern bounce rocker chair. Original verdigris powder coated finish. Seat without cushions, 12.5" H. Chair is stamped Woodard on...
Wrought Iron
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
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
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
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
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
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