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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 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

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Pottery

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

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Wood

Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
$1,036 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

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Hemp

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

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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

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Porcelain, Wood

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

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Oak

An English Horn Chair and Ottoman 20th Century adorned with spurs. Height 43 x
Located in Buchanan, MI
An English Horn Chair and Ottoman Covered In Cowhide, Brass Head Trim. 20th Century adorned with spurs. Height 43 x width 29 x depth 35 inches. Can save shipping charges...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Horn

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

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Pottery

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

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Pottery

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

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Hemp

Sewing Basket With Lid
Sewing Basket With Lid
$636 Sale Price
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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

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Wood

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

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

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Pottery

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

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Wood

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

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

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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

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Wood

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

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Wood

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 Dusty Rose Painted Furkin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original dusty rose painted furkin / bucket i fine condition. Nice construction and form.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Dusty Rose Painted Furkin
19th Dusty Rose Painted Furkin
$780 Sale Price
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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

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Wood

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

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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

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Pottery

19thc Large Sponge Ware Bowl
19thc Large Sponge Ware Bowl
$716 Sale Price
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Pictorial Papago Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pictorial lidded Papaco Indian basket in fine condition.This early basket has dogs & geometric patterns throughout.Notice the cross pattern on the lid.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Hemp

Pictorial Papago Basket
Pictorial Papago Basket
$1,036 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

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Stone

19th Century Early Dough Bowl with Original Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful hand-carved dough bowl or trencher is in great condition with a wonderful old surface. The patina is the best and untouched. There are no cracks but a small little rep...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

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

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

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Horn, Wood

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

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Fabric, Wood

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

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Bronze

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

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Hemp

30s Pima Geometric basket
30s Pima Geometric basket
$956 Sale Price
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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

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Hemp

Collection  of Five Papago Baskets
Collection  of Five Papago Baskets
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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

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

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Wood

19th Century Walnut Cutlery Box
19th Century Walnut Cutlery Box
$476 Sale Price
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20th C Small Papago Basket Lidded Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C small Papago basket lidded jar. Great condition.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

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

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Hemp

Papago Geometric Indian Basket
Papago Geometric Indian Basket
$620 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.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Iron

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

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Brass

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

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Hickory

19th Century Hand Carved Original White Painted Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine country /rustic hand carved large dough bowl is in great condition. It has old metal repairs inside of the bowl and one painted over on the ...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Pine

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

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Hemp

Alaskan Indian Pictorial Basket
Alaskan Indian Pictorial Basket
$796 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.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

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...
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Hemp

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

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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 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 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
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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

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Wood

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

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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

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Hemp

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

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 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

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Wood

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

Materials

Seagrass

Papago Indian Basket, Monumental
Papago Indian Basket, Monumental
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
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

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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

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Pottery

19thc Sponge ware Bowl
19thc Sponge ware Bowl
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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

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Wood

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

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Wood

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.
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

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

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Brass, Iron

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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