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.
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Style: Adirondack
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 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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$476 Sale Price
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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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$716 Sale Price
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19thc Sponge Lidded Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Sponge lidded crock with light blue hand painted sponge design. Crock is in greet condition with wear from age and use.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$476 Sale Price
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Collection of Three 19th Century Butter Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine and early butter bowls are in fine condition and have a nice worn patina. Sold as a group of three.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,196 Sale Price
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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
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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
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
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19Thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early dough bowl is in fine condition with minor cracks from age and use.Nice patina & surface.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$620 Sale Price
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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
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
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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
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
19thc Mocha Yellow Ware Seaweed Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare green yellow ware mocha seaweed bowl is in pristine condition. The sage green color is very good.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Sea Grass Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This funky sea grass basket is handwoven and in good condition. It retains its old surface.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$556 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
Rare Sponge Ware Pottery" Dog " Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sponge ware pottery "DOG" dish in a yellow ware pottery format.The condition is very good.Signed Roseville,Ohio and most unusual.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$396 Sale Price
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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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Yellow Ware Mocha Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century yellow ware mocha seaweed pattern bowl. This is in fine condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Mocha Seaweed Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century yellow ware bowl with seaweed design pattern in band. The condition is very good and no cracks or chips.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$788 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
19th Century Bronze Candlestick Holder of Corn Stalk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handcrafted bronze candlestick holder is depicting a corn stalk. It is unsigned with an amazing patina.
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,196 Sale Price
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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
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
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19Thc Blue & White Sponge Ware Pottery Butter Crocks, 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These blue & white "BUTTER " Crocks are all in good condition. Sold as a collection of four. One has a tiny chip on the lip, no big deal.
3 largest crocks measure 6 x 3.5
Smallest...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Two 19th Century Black Forest Clocks, Great Form, Great Old Color/Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Two 19th century Black Forest clocks, charming form, great old patina. Would look great in a library or office
Category
19th Century German Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
19Thc Original Mustard Painted Barrel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky original mustard painted over grey barrel was found on a farm in Pennsylvania. The condition is very good and sturdy. The patina is amazing and it has a outdoor protective...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Decorated Salt Glaze Crock from Pittston, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original decorated salt glaze one gallon and double handled crock is in mint condition. The floral decoration is a most unusual folky flower. Fine form. It was made in Pitt...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$1,196 Sale Price
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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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$256 Sale Price
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Vintage Rustic Organic Turned Wooden Farmhouse Artisan Fruit Bowl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderfully precise turned wood bowl, understated centerpiece or fruit bowl. Simple almost organic form. 10 inch diameter. No makers markings.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Contemporary Platinum Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 9
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a beautifully shaped porcelain body in black, a signed piece belonging to the artist's signature fish collection by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist and recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional and extraordinary porcelain work and his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this award-winning artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. The artist's profile is available upon request.
According to a Chinese legend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Platinum
Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19Thc Shaker pantry boxes in fine condition and all matching stack.This matching stack of four boxes are in great condition and all have copper nail construction.Sold as a coll...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
19Thc Dough Bowl With Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved dough bowl with handles and found in New England. This bowl has an amazing patina and surface.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Painted Floral Pottery Bauer Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand painted pottery Bauer vase is a red clay pottery vase. This hand painted vase with flowers is in fine condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Collection of Three Miniature Buttocks Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Miniature baskets.
Collection of Three Antique miniature hand Woven Buttocks Baskets.
All baskets are in pristine condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
American Indian Basket /Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large American Indian bowl or tray form basket is in fine condition.Fantastic geometric design.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Original Green Painted Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original great pine green round handmade basket with an amazing patina & crackle painted surface.Some wear breaks or loss of basket on lower right hand base of the basket, yet ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19Thc Original Blue Painted Mini -Dome Top Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Blue painted table top dome top document box.The hardware is original and square nail construction.The condition is good with minor scratches.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
19Thc Original Blue Painted Small Wood Bowls -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue painted dough or butter bowls with amazing surface.They have been waxed so there is a bit of shine to them. Sold as a pair.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,180 Sale Price
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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
19thc Sponge Ware large Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc sponge ware bowl with light light blue design. The blue color is not overpowering allowing the background color to be shown. there is a scalloped texture to the going throughou...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Burl Wood Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Burl wood bowl. We had the bowl professionally refinished. Bowl measures roughly 19" wide, 18" deep and 7" high.
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,400
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$956 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
19Thc Large Hand Carved Trencher / Dough Bowl From N. E.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large 19thc hand carved trencher was found in New England and is very solid and heavy. The condition is very good and sturdy with no cracks or damages.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
19thC Mocha Yellow Ware Seaweed Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc yellow ware / mocha seaweed mixing bowl is in pristine condition. Lots of blue decoration on the white band.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Collection of Four 19Thc Butter Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing early 19thc butter bowls are in fine condition with wonderful aged patina.There is nice shapes and form.Sold as a collection of four h...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Bowls-2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two amazing decorated sponge ware bowls are bake dishes or bean pots. Great for serving hot or cold foods. Super for outdoor or indoor picnics. Sup...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sewing Basket With Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand woven sewing basket is lined with satin or silk fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Large Mocha Yellow Ware Seaweed Decorated Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large yellow ware seaweed blue decorated banded mocha bowl is in fantastic condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$788 Sale Price
20% Off
19Thc Burl Maple Compote W/ Collection of 25 Pcs.Mini of Stone Fruit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Burl tiger maple compote from New England in fine condition 7 filled with a 25 pieces collection of miniature stone fruit.Sold as a collection of stone fruit & compote together.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$1,340 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc Oval Oversized Pantry Box.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Oval oversized pantry box.
Original paint. Large size wooden pantry found in New England. Spacious old and primitive.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Original Grey Painted Dough Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original grey painted and double handled dough try or cow trough. Great center piece for a farm table.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Sacks Fifth Avenue Cut Class Crystal Apple Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1950's Sacks Fifth Avenue cut class crystal apple paper weight.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
20Thc American Indian Pima Geometric Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Indian geometric Pima basket in fine condition and most unusual large size.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
19Thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19Thc hand carved dough bowl with a wonderful aged patina.The condition is very good with handles on each end.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
20th C Small Papago Basket Lidded Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C small Papago basket lidded jar.
Great condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects
Materials
Hemp, Natural Fiber
$476 Sale Price
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.
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