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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
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

Jay Strongwater Bejeweled Enamel Magnolia Hanukkah Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Jay Strongwater Bejeweled Magnolia Hanukkah Menorah. From Jay Strongwater's "Jewels for the Home" collection. Signed to base. Overall excellent condition with normal wear.
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Enamel

Jay Strongwater Large Bejeweled Enameled Hanukkah Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Jay Strongwater Large Bejeweled Enameled Hanukkah Menorah. Overall great condition with normal wear. One stone missing. Please see photos.
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Enamel

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

19th Century Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved dough bowl with double handles and in fine as found condition.There are no cracks or damages.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery, 3 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These three pieces are sponge ware with minor spider cracks but not that bad. Great shelf pieces. We just bought a huge collection of sponge ware and some pieces had minor cracks or chips in them. Measures: large bowl with metal...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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

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Pottery

19thc SpongeJello Bowl
19thc SpongeJello Bowl
$556 Sale Price
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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

Army General John Joseph Pershing Dated 1919 Coin Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing dated 1919 coin bank. GCB (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948), nicknamed "Black Jack", was a senior United States Army officer. He served...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

19thc Spice Wall Box/ Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Table top spice box with square nail construction and in fine condition.These early spice boxes are hard to find in such good condition.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19thc Spice Wall Box/ Cabinet
19thc Spice Wall Box/ Cabinet
$700 Sale Price
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Mexican Bronze Bust, circa 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
A Bust of a young Mexican Man. Unmarked on marble base.
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1920s Mexican Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

19th Century Early Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early hand carved dough bowl was found in the mid west and is in worn and aged condition. The dry patina is fantastic and condition is...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Fur

19thc Set of Three Yellow Ware Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century yellow ware mixing bowls. Wonderful color with a white stripe going across the top and each has a beautiful blue design within th...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19thc Set of  Three Yellow Ware Bowls
19thc Set of  Three Yellow Ware Bowls
$1,960 Sale Price / set
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Collection of Four 19th Century Butter Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of four butter bowls in good condition from Pennsylvania. Smallest bowl measures: 12 x 3 Medium bowls measure: 13 x 3 Largest oval bowl measures: 14 x 15 x 4.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Native American Indian Carving By Clye Drew 1953
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculpture of a Indian is carved by Clyde Drew Mi kmac Native American Newfoundland ,Canada. Moose antler carving by Clye Drew circa 1953. It is mounted on a hand carved wood base.
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Horn, Wood

Fine 19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Steam Boad Model in Custom Case
Located in Buchanan, MI
Fine 19th century English mahogany schooner steam boad model in custom case. Great attention to detail. This came from a very prominent North Shore Estate. Would look great displayed...
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19th Century English Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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

Materials

Wood

Collection of 19th Century Baskets
Collection of 19th Century Baskets
$1,516 Sale Price / set
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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...
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

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

Materials

Natural Fiber

19Thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved 19thc dough bowl was found in New England and is fine condition.Nice and sturdy with no cracks or damages.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

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

Monumental Sponge Ware Pottery Bowl
Monumental Sponge Ware Pottery Bowl
$1,036 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

Large Wood Basket Hand Carved
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large root or burl wood basket has an amazing patina and surface. The condition is very good and sturdy.
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Wood Basket Hand Carved
Large Wood Basket Hand Carved
$1,036 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

1970's Brass Starfish Sculpture Life-Size
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large life size brass starfish sculpture circa 1970's Korea. 10" wide/tall. Perfect as paperweight or display.
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1970s Korean Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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 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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19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved bowl was found in Canada and is in good condition with hand carved handles.Nice aged patina and no cracks.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl
19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc hand Carved dough bowl. Amazing patina wonderful natural honest wear from age and use. Great handles with size for added grip.
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19th Century English Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl
19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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
20% Off
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

Certified Papago Arizona Basket with the Original Papers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine mini Papago Indian basket is a small tray with handles in fine condition. These baskets are made from the yucca plant. Devil claw is used for the black design. A little red...
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

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

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

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 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

19Thc Original Red Painted Cutlery / Knife Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand crafted and painted cutlery box from Pennsylvania in original red painted surface. The condition is very good and has square nail construction.
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Early 20th Century American 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

Rare 19thc Miniature Yellow Ware Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Three Miniature yellow ware bowls. Each bowl is hand made and hand painted. Great color. This set was meticulously created. Very hard to find....
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Five Papago Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of 5 Hand made Papago baskets all in very good condition.These American Indian baskets are in mint condition. Large Flat Woven Tray - 10x12x1.75 Large Lided Basket - 6 x ...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

Collection  of Five Papago Baskets
Collection  of Five Papago Baskets
$2,200 Sale Price
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20th C Papago Lidded Basket with Geometric Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Papago Lidded Basket with Geometric Pattern. Great Condition.
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

30s Pima Geometric basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Pima Indian basket, American Indian basket in very good condition with Spiral geometric pattern. Wonderful dyed hemp great size.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

30s Pima Geometric basket
30s Pima Geometric basket
$956 Sale Price
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19th C Brass Candlestick with Wick Cutter and Snuffer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Brass Candlestick with Wick Cutter and Snuffer
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

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

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

Early 20thc  Brass Duck Ornament
Early 20thc  Brass Duck Ornament
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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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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

19thc Sponge ware Bowl With Scalloped Sponge Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Sponge ware pitcher with hand painted blue scalloped design. The bowl was made to have a scalloped texture feel underneath the hand painted blue sponge look. Great color to the...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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

18thc European Pantry Box With Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18thc European Pantry Box With Lid in great condition.This is like a oversized pantry box or storage box with the original lid.
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18th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

19th Century Original Red Painted New England Trencher with Stone Apples
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic original red painted trencher hand carved bowl from New England in fine condition with a collection of ten pieces of stone fruit (apples). This collection is one packa...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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 Large Sponge Ware Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc large sized sponge ware bowl. Beautiful blue and white color pallet. Long white strip towards the top of the bowl. Minor wear, minor hairline cracks that were created during t...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19thc Large Sponge Ware Bowl
19thc Large Sponge Ware Bowl
$716 Sale Price
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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

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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