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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
19th C Swing Handled Baskets from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Smaller basket measures - 13 diameter x 9 high with handle up it measures 14 high. Larger basket measures - 15.5 diameter x 9.5 high and 17.5 high with handle up.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Natural Fiber

19thc Butter Crock With Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Blue and white sponge butter crock. beautiful pattern on this sponge ware crock. Spells butter in front of the crock. The lids sits on top of the bowl. Wonderful age. butter...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Pottery

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.
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Seagrass

19th Century Large Pantry Box with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century pantry box with lid in good condition. Found in New England in good condition.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Wood

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.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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.
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1870s American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

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.
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1920s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Stately Taxidermy Reindeer Mount.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Stately Taxidermy Reindeer Mount.
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20th Century Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Fur

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.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th C Decorated Salt Glazed Crock with Floral Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C decorated salt glazed crock with floral motif.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Pottery

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.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Buttercup Painted Basket from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original creamy yellow painted gathering basket from New England. This fine folky basket has the original cream painted handle and yellow bottom.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hickory

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...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Handmade Birch Bark Bucket
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the rustic elegance of this handmade birch bark bucket, discovered in the heart of Wisconsin. Inspired by the time-honored traditions of Native American basketry in the region, this exquisite piece seamlessly blends history with modern functionality. Crafted from genuine birch bark and adorned with a supple leather strap, the bucket exudes an earthy charm that evokes a deep connection to the natural world. Its versatility knows no bounds, making it a perfect fit as a powder room garbage can, an office waste bin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Birch

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.
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

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.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Yellow Ware Mocha Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century yellow ware mocha seaweed pattern bowl. This is in fine condition.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Handmade Double Handled Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine handmade and woven basket is in great condition. The patina is really great.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19Thc Paint Decorated Pa. Dutch Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc early pantry box was used in the kitchen for feeds and grains. This was paint decorated later in the early 20thc.Looks like a Peter Hunt painted or decorated style. The co...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

19Thc Original Blue Painted Dough Bowl From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand carved folky original blue painted dough bowl is in fine condition and super rare color to find.The blue paint is undisturbed and super patina.It was found in New E...
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1870s American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19thc SpongeJello Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 19thc spong ware jello/cake bowl. A great baking or mold making designed bowl. Used for making gelatin or cakes with ruffled/rounded designs. Great condition. Wonderful age and...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Stone Fruit Collection -18 Pcs. W/ 19thc Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine collection of stone fruit of 18 pieces are in fine condition.We are including the 19thc wood dough bowl with this collection.What a great statement on a table.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Monumental Sponge Ware Pottery Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This huge signed Roseville sponge ware pottery mixing bowl is in pristine condition. These large size bowls are super rare and in fine condition is even be...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Pictorial hand Made Pima Indian Basket, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pictorial Pima Indian hand woven 1920's tightly woven and in stunning condition. made from hemp grass and devils grass. Vegetable Dyed pictorial Western figures.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

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.
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1940s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

19Thc Paint Decorated Pa. Dutch Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc early pantry box was used in the kitchen for feeds and grains. This was paint decorated later in the early 20thc.Looks like a Peter Hunt painted or decorated style.The con...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

20th C Papago Bowl Shaped Basket With Geometric Cross Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Papago bowl shaped basket with geometric cross pattern.
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20th Century North American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

Early 20th Century Original Blue Painted Handled Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century original blue painted handled basket in good condition. Found in the mid west.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Yellow Ware in Seaweed Pattern Mixing Bowls, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two yellow ware seaweed pattern mixing bowls are in fine as found condition. There are no chips or cracks and have wonderful blue painted sea...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Sea Grass Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This funky sea grass basket is handwoven and in good condition. It retains its old surface.
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1920s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Collection of Five 19th Century Hiney Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of five 19th century baskets are in fine condition, mostly Pennsylvania origin. There are three round bottom (buttocks baskets) and two other round shaped early with ...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

19Thc Sponge Ware Pottery Mixing Bowls, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc sponge ware pottery mixing bowls in fantastic blues. The pair are in pristine condition. Great in any country kitchen collection. Measures: Small...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Alaskan Indian Pictorial Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine woven basket has road runner birds and in in great form. The condition is very good.
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

Bulbous Vintage Turned Wood Bud Vase Studio Craft Woodworker Midcentury Vibe
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful form. Signed R.Carnes 98 Lysiton, possibly not very legible.
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1990s Canadian Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Adirondack Birch Bark Hornbeam
Located in Hudson, NY
Circa 1900, American Birch hornbeam. Found in a home in the Adirondacks near Long Lake where it sat for over 100 years. Now it can be in yours. Use for umbrellas, magazines, or as a ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch

19thc Wire Vegetables Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic wire veggy basket could be for shopping at the farmers market or gathering vegetables in the fields. It is in great condition.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19Thc Apple Box W/ Collection of 15 Alabaster Apples ( Stone Fruit )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Walnut dovetailed apple tray with 15 stone fruit apples in very good condition. Sold as collection of 15 apples with the tray.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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.
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

20th C Large Hand Woven Papago Indian Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C hand woven large Papago Indian tray. Great condition. Great look for Southwestern or cabin decor. Great as as a collection on a shelf or table.
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

Collection of Three American Indian Geometric Baskets -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of Papago American Indian baskets are in fine condition and sold as a group of three baskets. Oval Basket- 6.5 x 3 x 5.5 Medium Round Basket - 7.25 x 3 Basket/Tray ...
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1930s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

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,
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

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.
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

19Thc Large Sponge Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 19thc Design shell pattern sponge ware mixing bowl in fine condition.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Blue/Grey Large Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue painted pantry box in very good condition.This blue /grey painted pantry box.Great size.
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1860s American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

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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