Adirondack Decorative Objects
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.
to
181
208
2
1
1
121
86
3
38
19
7
2
5
5
4
1
1
2
1
1
26,319
14,165
9,098
5,608
3,948
3,064
2,322
1,710
1,323
1,312
1,150
1,111
988
942
919
673
638
590
92
38
38
36
35
208
1
195
192
7
6
5
Height
to
Width
to
211
211
211
3
3
1
1
1
Style: Adirondack
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle.
Great condition.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp, Natural Fiber
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Shaker Pantry Box, 19th Century Small
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful fingers and lightly distressed with beautiful patinaed look.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$772 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black painted cast iron dog nut cracker. The condition is very good and in working order.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Papago Indian Basket W/ Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Papago Indian weaving basket with handle in great condition.Great addition to any collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Massive 19th Century Oak Splint Wool Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A massive late 19th century American oak splint basket with a double-banded rim and likely used for storing wool in a barn. We've been collecting basket for years, and we've never se...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
19th Century Handmade Bird with Inlaid Turquoise and Coral Stones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade brass bird has inlaid coral and turquoise with small flakes of amethyst and shell. The work details are really amazing. It stands on its own brass inlaid perch or stand.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc Rounded Cheese Box With Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19Thc pantry box / cheese box with a handle in fine condition. This cheese box in great condition. This cheese container is from New England and is si...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Native American Knitting Basket with Cover and Handles, Adirondack Regio
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage knitting basket with lid and braided strap handle is strikingly similar to the one in Ethnographic department collection of the Peabody...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Early 20Thc Pima Large Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine tight weave coil Pima Indian Basket is in pristine condition with a great zig zag geometric design.
Comes to us from a amazing Indian collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20thc Pictorial Pima Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine American Indian Pima pictorial basket is in fine condition except some roughness around the top edge of the basket. The base has some minor...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hickory
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
English Hand Made Wooden Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English hand made wooden bowl. Inscribed on bottom of bowl, " Made in England".This hand crafted bowl feels like treen.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Rattan Caned Letter Holder Desk Organizer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rattan Caned Letter Holder or Desk Organizer. Three compartments on top and a large area on bottom. Good condition and sturdy, ready to use. 10.5" wide. Sticker on bottom mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
20Thc Tin Coffee Canister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Coffee tin canister in original painted labels & original condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
American Indian Pictorial Papago Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand woven American Indian pictorial basket in fine condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc Original Blue/ Green Painted Handle Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early original blue / green painted handle basket in pristine condition from a private folk art collection.This basket has a fine undisturbed surface and a large & unusual hand...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$772 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Collection of Five Miniature Hand Woven Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of five 19thc early hiney baskets are in pristine condition.The tiny basket is only two x two in size. The others are 4 wide x 4 high and are in very good condition !...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 20th Century Rustic Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large rustic basket was found in the mid west and is in fine condition. It is unfinished or natural finish. The condition is very good.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Jay Strongwater Limited Edition Enameled Peacock Figurine 250/250
Located in New York, NY
Jay Strongwater large limited edition enamel peacock figurine hand decorated and hand set Swarovski crystals. Limited edition no. 250/250. Overall excellent condition with normal wea...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Papago Indian Basket, Monumental
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At tallest point the basket measure 8 inches and diameter measures 22 inches. The condition is very good and it is a very large size basket.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Seagrass
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
19Thc Original Robin Egg Blue Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19 thc original robin egg blue painted basket comes for a fifty year old folk art collection.The condition is very good with a tiny minor break on the band.
Such an amazing shad...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Bentwood
$932 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Papago Lidded Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The outer side is has more faded muted color the interior you can see the original coloration.
Very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19Thc Original Painted Dough Bowls in Blue & Red
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted hand carved dough bowls in amazing blue & red surface.These painted bowls came from a private collection. Both in very good condition.
These bowls are in very ...
Category
1840s American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$3,116 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Pennsylvania Decorated Stone Ware Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine blue decorated salt glaze crock in fine condition. It has stripes and a blue 2 on the front face.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Cypress
19th Dusty Rose Painted Furkin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original dusty rose painted furkin / bucket i fine condition. Nice construction and form.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Yellow Rookwood Violets Vase #6432
Located in Louisville, KY
This rare yellow Rookwood “Violets” vase is a beautiful specimen and in remarkable condition. Marked with the Rookwood stamp and mold #6432, this piece was made in 1942 and was part ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Carved Organic Log Form Dresser Box
Located in Ferndale, MI
Hand Carved Organic Log Form Dresser Box
Category
1970s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19thC Large Mocha Green Seaweed Yellow Ware Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large yellow ware mixing bowl is in great condition and has the green mocha seaweed markings.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C Decorated Salt Glazed Crock with Floral Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C decorated salt glazed crock with floral motif.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Collection of Four Papago American Indian Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine collection of Papago Indian baskets are in pristine condition and all have come from an Indian folk art collection. Sold as a collection of four.
Small Basket - 5.5. x 2....
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
$1,260 Sale Price
20% Off
19Thc Large Sponge Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 19thc Design shell pattern sponge ware mixing bowl in fine condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
American Indian Coiled Hand Woven Lidded Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Indian folk art Native American basket that is hand woven and coiled. It has been vegetable dyed and the basket lid is removable. The interior rein...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Monumental Bee Hive Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century monumental original brown painted bee hive butter bowl in great condition. The one side is in a burl knot but in tack. Fantastic undisturbed s...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$11,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Shaker Style Oval Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pantry box is in a shaker style with a old natural surface. The condition is good with early copper nails.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Geometric Pima Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and very early Pima American Indian hand woven basket is in fine as found condition. This wonderful basket has a nice aged patina and has come from a private American Indian collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19Thc Original Red Painted Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Red painted dough bowl or trencher is in fine condition.This early trencher bowl was found in New England.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Buttocks Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Butt Baskets
Measurements of basket are as follows and are approximate -
When looking at the 1st image from top left...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
$2,636 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Polychrome Painted Hand Carved Wood Canister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century polychrome painted and hand carved wood canister. This was found in New England.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc Old Oval Crock /Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc decorated floral design crock. Minor chips on the base as shown in images.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Hubbly Setter Dod Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of iron hand painted 1930s Hubbley setter bookends. Wonderful patina and color to the pair. Each bookend has honest wear consistent of age and use. Sold as as pair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$476 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sponge Ware Butter Crock 19thc Hand Made
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc hand made and hand painted butter crock with a lid. 19tthc blue and white sponge pattern with the word butter across the middle of the crock. Beautiful hand made pottery.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc New England Bucket With Original Lid From Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc New England Bucket With Original Lid From Maine original paint and wonderful metal handle with wooden grip. Great color and great patina.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Collection of Three 19th Century Mocha Yellow Ware Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of three nesting yellow ware mocha seaweed kitchen bowls are in fine condition. Its great to find a set of three graduated matching bowls.
1...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$1,836 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Original Sage Green Painted Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rustic original sage green basket is in good condition. It is so rustic and has a fine aged patina surface.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Group of 4 Small 20th C Papago Indian Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Group of 4 Small 20th C Papago Indian Baskets.
Measurements are approximate -
Handled Basket - 5 wide x 4.75 deep x 5 high
Smallest basket - 3.75 diameter x 1.75 high
Medi...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp, Natural Fiber
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Adirondack decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Adirondack decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects 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 wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack decorative objects made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Navajo Indian Art, Native American Art, Roseville Pottery, and Saks Fifth Avenue. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $195 and tops out at $12,000 while the average work can sell for $895.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Terracotta Anthropomorphic
Toikka Bird
Toucan Glass Sculpture
Turkish Olive Jar
Turquoise Bottle Vase
Turquoise Foo Dogs
Very Large Antique Clock
Vintage Blown Glass Bird
Vintage Ceramic Mermaid
Vintage Cologne Bottles
Vintage Copper Decor
Vintage Desimone Pottery
Vintage Lion Figurine
Vintage Murano Glass Cat
Vintage Pot Plant Holders
West Germany Yellow
White Horse Porcelain
Wood Ram Sculpture