Adirondack Sculptures
ADIRONDACK STYLE
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.
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Style: Adirondack
Early 20thc Cast Mermaid Boot Scraper/Remover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast Mermaid Boot Scraper/ Remover. Easy to handle the arms remove boots or can be used as a boot scraper. Great as a decorative piece or may be used as intended. Beautiful patina an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Early 20Thc Cast Iron Hubley Cat Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Cast iron Hubley cat door stop in good condition.The hand painted eyes.This is a very heavy doorstop.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
hand Carved Wooden Plaque Eagle on Custom Wooden Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thomas Rhodes Eagle Carving Thomas Rhodes was Daniel Rhodes brother who had 23 patents including Wheelchair that went upstairs.
on back of eagle
"TJ Rhodes
733 Ridge Rd
Smoke Rise"
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19thc Monumental Cast Iron Garden Rooster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic monumental cast iron rooster is very large and heavy. It was probably used in a store front as a trade sign or a garden element. The patina is amazing and in very good...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Artist Lawrence Argent (1957-2017) Life Size Bent Iron Rowing Oars Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
From artist Lawrence Argent, comes these solid iron castings of antique rowing oars with a bent twist. Created in 1994, untitled.
These came directly fr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Early 20Thc Original Hubley Bank Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Hubley Boston Terrier dog door stop / bank.The paint is very good and fine condition.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Eagle By
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved eagle in fine condition and rare to find by Thomas Rhodes carver from Arizona.The shape & form is the best.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20thc Concrete Dog W/ Basket of Fruit in Mouth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing concrete dog statue was found in the country estate and is in fine condition with the original white painted surface.Great on the fron...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Vintage C1950 Cast Iron Frog Door Stop Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous vintage c1950 cast iron frog door stop attributed to Hubley manufacturing. Ooks like the original paint with precision castings. One piece.
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
19th Century Original White Painted Large Iron Rooster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original white painted iron rooster garden ornament or could work as a large oversized door stop. Fantastic form and surface.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Interesting Set of 5 Sculptural Cypress Knees, Organic Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 interesting sculptural cypress knees, organic art.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Cypress
Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand carved bears are amazing and in great condition. These bears are carved out of one piece of wood or one log. The bottom is a plank of wood. The large bear...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Signed Farnsworth bronze Sculpture Of Sitting Southern Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Bronze southern Gentleman sculpture in original paint. This sculpture depicts that of a man smoking a cigar sitting on a high stool or bench with a cane in the other hand. Ther...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20Thc Original Painted Rooster Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original painted double rooster doorstop is in fine as found condition.Minor paint loss consistent with age and use.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Original painted 19 century Indian cast-iron Doorstop
By Hubbley Iron Works
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Original painted cast iron Indian doorstop made by Hubley cast iron makers of doorstops & iron toys
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Stately Taxidermy Reindeer Mount.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Stately Taxidermy Reindeer Mount.
Category
20th Century Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Fur
19Thc Cast Iron Lion Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19thc cast iron door stop of a big brave lion is in fine as found condition.
Category
1870s American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved and Painted Shore Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely paint decorated and hand carved shore bird is on a piece of drift wood. The condition is very good .This bird is very finely crafted.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20thc Brass Duck Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great bronze design standing duck ornament. This ornament has great color and patina from age. The surface has great textures.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Iron Rooster with Fragments of Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted surface with wear and nice aged worn patina.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bulbous Vintage Turned Wood Bud Vase Studio Craft Woodworker Midcentury Vibe
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful form. Signed R.Carnes 98 Lysiton, possibly not very legible.
Category
1990s Canadian Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Painted Rooster Garden Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky rooster is made of plaster or ceramic and great for a farm porch or yard. It is a heavy distress painted rooster.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20thc Cement Bird Bath/Feeder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s cement bird bath. This may be used as a bowl. This is very heavy and has a great presence being out doors. Can be used in the center of a garden,
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Army General John Joseph Pershing Dated 1919 Coin Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing dated 1919 coin bank. GCB (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948), nicknamed "Black Jack", was a senior United States Army officer. He served...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
20th Century Full Body Cow Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Full Body Cow Door Stop in original hand painted. Wonderful look. Very heavy.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Fine 19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Steam Boad Model in Custom Case
Located in Buchanan, MI
Fine 19th century English mahogany schooner steam boad model in custom case. Great attention to detail. This came from a very prominent North Shore Estate.
Category
19th Century English Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Miniature Cast Iron Boston Terrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun miniature cast iron Boston Terrier is in original paint and in fine condition.Very rare to find these miniatures.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mexican Bronze Bust, circa 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
A Bust of a young Mexican Man. Unmarked on marble base.
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Original Painted Cow Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Original painted heavy cast iron door stop full body cow doorstop.This is a three dimensional cow door stop.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
19th C Monumental Hand Carved & Painted Eagle Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Monumental Hand Carved & Painted Eagle Sculpture. It is possibly from a Federal or government building. It's a Architectural Folk Art Element. The Eagle is carved of wood and...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Native American Indian Carving By Clye Drew 1953
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculpture of a Indian is carved by Clyde Drew Mi kmac Native American Newfoundland ,Canada. Moose antler carving by Clye Drew circa 1953.
It is mounted on a hand carved wood base.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Horn, Wood
Iron Bear Coin Bank Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Painted iron Coin bank. Wonderful age and patina to the body. Old brown paint. Iron mold has wear to bod y from age and use.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Wood Folk Art Squirrel Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand carved squirrel has fragments of paint but has a wonderful worn & aged patina.This hand carved guy was carved out of one piece of wood.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Signed Farnsworth Bronze Sculpture of Sitting Southern Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Bronze southern Gentleman sculpture in original paint. This sculpture depicts that of a man smoking a cigar sitting on a high stool or bench with a cane in the other hand. Ther...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th C Cast Iron Cat Boot Scrape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C cast iron cat boot scrape.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Collection of Five Alabaster Peaches W / a 19th Century Wire Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of five pieces of alabaster peaches in a 19th century wire compote. The condition is very good. There are five peaches in the group.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Wire
1980s Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Nut Cracker Bird Box
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage wooden nut cracker bird box made of walnut from 1980s.
Dimensions: 10.5" D x 5.75" W x 14" H.
Category
1980s American Vintage Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Demantoid Green Garnet Crystal On Matrix From Iran
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Specimen Type: Demantoid Green Garnet Crystal On Matrix
Weight: 16.34 Grams
Dimension: H: 3.2 x W: 2.3 x D: 2 Cm
Origin: Iran
Treatment: None
DESCRIPTION:
Dem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Tin toleware birdhouse shaped as a Childs hat
Located in Ferndale, MI
Whimsical birdhouse formed in the shape of a Childs hat . Tin toleware soldered together .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Tin
An English Horn Chair and Ottoman 20th Century adorned with spurs. Height 43 x
Located in Buchanan, MI
An English Horn Chair and Ottoman Covered In Cowhide, Brass Head Trim.
20th Century
adorned with spurs.
Height 43 x width 29 x depth 35 inches. Can save shipping charges...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Horn
19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Ship Model, Great Attention To Detail
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Ship Model, Great Attention To Detail. This came out of a very important collection.
Category
19th Century English Antique Adirondack Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Adirondack sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Adirondack sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack sculptures made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $12,000 while the average work can sell for $950.