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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
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.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Hubbly Setter Dod Bookends
Hubbly Setter Dod Bookends
$476 Sale Price / set
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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

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

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Metal

19thc Wire Vegetables Basket
19thc Wire Vegetables Basket
$460 Sale Price
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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

Sewing Basket With Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand woven sewing basket is lined with satin or silk fabric.
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

Sewing Basket With Lid
Sewing Basket With Lid
$636 Sale Price
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Collection of 19th Century Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of 19th century handmade baskets. All have amazing patina and are in excellent used condition. Baskets measures: Buttocks basket - 7.5 W x 7 D x 6 H Larges basket -...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Wood

Collection of 19th Century Baskets
Collection of 19th Century Baskets
$1,516 Sale Price / set
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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

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 ...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Wood

Early Papago Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20thc Papaggo Indian basket is in fine as found condition.The size is sweet and nice aged patina.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

Early Papago Indian Basket
Early Papago Indian Basket
$760 Sale Price
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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

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.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19thc Oval Oversized Pantry Box.
19thc Oval Oversized Pantry Box.
$1,196 Sale Price
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Papago Indian Woven Basket with Pictorial Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand Made mid-century Papago basket with animal and people pictorail motif that show on the interior and exterior of the basket. The basket is mad from ...
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

19th Century Mocha Blue Seaweed Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century mocha yellow ware mixing bowl with blue seaweed decoration. The condition is very good with lots of blue decorated seaweed pattern.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Early 19thc American Indian Lidded Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc lidded American Indian hand woven basket is in fine condition as found in a private Indian basket collection.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

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

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

Papago Geometric Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Papago American Indian geometric basket in fine condition.Amazing patina and form.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

Papago Geometric Indian Basket
Papago Geometric Indian Basket
$620 Sale Price
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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

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.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

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...
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

19th C 38 Pieces of Stone Fruit and Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C 38 Pieces of Stone Fruit and Bowl
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

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

19Thc Original Orange Painted Gathering Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Orange painted gathering basket from the south.The condition is very good.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19thc Sponge ware Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 19th century sponge ware pottery bowl. Medium sized bowl. The original bake design is present . No warping to the bowl. Great age and patina. Wonderful decorative bowl.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19thc Sponge ware Bowl
19thc Sponge ware Bowl
$716 Sale Price
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19Thc Original Salmon Painted Cutlery ( Knife Box )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original salmon painted cutlery / knife box in fine condition. Great cut handle.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19thc Original White Painted Feather Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original White paint from Virginia. Circa 1860-1870 used for storage of feathers or cotton. Found in Shenaneoah Valley, Virginia.The condition is very good with minor breaks i...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19thc original painted Fruit & Floral Decoration Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original painted Fruit & Floral Decoration Box. Dovetailed construction and walnut wood. Wonderful age consistent of use.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

19thc Red Painted Monumental Butterbowl from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Red Painted Monumental Butterbowl from New England. Monumental bowl with amazing original red patinaed paint. Great sized bowl in great shape.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated red over blue swing handled pantry box from New England.This amazing over painted pantry box has wonderful 19thc decoration and is in good condition.
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1870s American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Oval Papago Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine papago Indian weaving basket isin good condition with minor wear on the top trim area in two spots. See pics. This is quite unusual the oval shape.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

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.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

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...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19thc Sponge Ware large Bowl
19thc Sponge Ware large Bowl
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc Wall Hanging Spice Box With Porcelain Knobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wall hanging spice box with porcelain knobs. crown molding on the top portion of the box. Wonderful hand made box with great patina and age. Original porcelain knobs.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Hand Made Papago Indian Geometric Floral Design Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand Made Papago Indian basket with Geometric Floral Design. The pattern flows in a downward direction from the top to show the beautiful floral pattern towards the middle of the bas...
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

19Thc Hand Carved Large Wood Bowl / Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early 19thc hand carved large serving bowl or tray is in fine condition.Looks like its 18thc New England. This bowl has such a fine aged patina.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

19th Century Walnut Cutlery Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely handmade 19th century walnut cutlery box is in fine condition and retains a nice mellow patina. Great for so many different uses. Super cool for outgoing mail or bills! N...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Cutlery Box
19th Century Walnut Cutlery Box
$476 Sale Price
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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...
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1930s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
$1,036 Sale Price
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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.
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19thc Hand Carved Wooden New England Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 219thc Wooden dough bowl found in New England. Wonderful patina and age to the surface. Great size.
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Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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.
Category

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.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Wire

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

Pair of Signed Bronze Lion Bookends, Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of lion Bronze bookends with great weight lions are well proportioned. Great patina from age.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

19th Century Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Rag Balls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great used condition. This fine hand carved dough bowl with handles has a wonderful worn patina. This bowl comes with ten cotton rag balls from Pennsylvania.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th C Medium Hand Woven Papago Indian Tray with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Star Pattern 20th C medium hand woven Papago Indian tray with handles.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

19Thc Original Mint Green Storage Basket w/ Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original mint green 19Thc painted hand crafted basket is in good condition.( Minor breaks on bottom ) . Notice it has its original double handles on each side.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Brown Painted Box W/ Drawer & Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is either a 19thc hardware drawer box or a cash drawer of sorts.The construction is early cut nails and a dovetailed drawer.There is a brass & iron handle on the side of the box...
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1890s American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

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

Collection of Geometric Pima Indian Baskets -4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of Pima baskets are all from a private Indian collection. All in fine condition. Sold as a group of four baskets. Largest basket...
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

20th C Papago Lidded Basket with Geometric Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Papago Lidded Basket with Geometric Pattern. Great Condition.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

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...
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

Group of 4 Small 20th C Papago Indian Baskets
Group of 4 Small 20th C Papago Indian Baskets
$1,196 Sale Price / set
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19th C Original Painted Bee Hive Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monument bee hive shaped 19th c butter bowl has amazing aged dirty mustard painted surface. This large bowl is in very good condition.It has some bark covered wood on the one si...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

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.
Category

20th Century North American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

Adirondack decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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