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.

Style: Adirondack

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

19Thc Original Mint Green Storage Basket w/ Handles

19Thc Original Painted Dough Bowls in Blue & Red

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original painted hand carved dough bowls in amazing blue & red surface.These painted bowls came from a private collection. Both in very good condition. These bowls are in very ...

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1840s American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

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Wood

19Thc Original Painted Dough Bowls in Blue & Red

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

19th Century Original Red Painted New England Trencher with Stone Apples

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 Four 19Thc Butter Bowls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These amazing early 19thc butter bowls are in fine condition with wonderful aged patina.There is nice shapes and form.Sold as a collection of four h...

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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Collection of Four 19Thc Butter Bowls

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.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Signed Bronze Lion Bookends, Circa 1900

19thc Soft Paste Lidded Jar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Soft Paste Sponge Lidded Jar. The jar has great patina to the paint showing sings of age and use. This jar has small stain marks from the original baking process when made.

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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19thc Soft Paste Lidded Jar

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

19th Century Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Rag Balls

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

Signed Farnsworth Bronze Sculpture of Sitting Southern Gentleman

19th Century Large Mocha Yellow Ware Seaweed Decorated Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large yellow ware seaweed blue decorated banded mocha bowl is in fantastic condition.

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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Large Mocha Yellow Ware Seaweed Decorated Bowl

Sacks Fifth Avenue Cut Class Crystal Apple Paper Weight

By Saks Fifth Avenue

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

Sacks Fifth Avenue Cut Class Crystal Apple Paper Weight

20th C Cast Iron Cat Boot Scrape

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20th C cast iron cat boot scrape.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

20th C Cast Iron Cat Boot Scrape

19Thc Burl Maple Compote W/ Collection of 25 Pcs.Mini of Stone Fruit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Burl tiger maple compote from New England in fine condition 7 filled with a 25 pieces collection of miniature stone fruit.Sold as a collection of stone fruit & compote together.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

19Thc Burl Maple Compote W/ Collection of 25 Pcs.Mini of Stone Fruit

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

Collection of Geometric Pima Indian Baskets -4

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

Hand Made Papago Indian Geometric Floral Design Basket

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.

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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Wire

Collection of Five Alabaster Peaches W / a 19th Century Wire Compote

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

Collection of Four 19th Century Butter Bowls

Hand Painted Floral Pottery Bauer Vase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This hand painted pottery Bauer vase is a red clay pottery vase. This hand painted vase with flowers is in fine condition.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Hand Painted Floral Pottery Bauer Vase

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 Hand Carved Dough Bowl From New England

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 Sponge Ware Pottery Bake Dishes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These two 19th century sponge bake dishes or serving crocks are in fine condition. Great colors. Larger bowl measures: 10.5 x 3.5 Smaller bowl meas...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Bake Dishes

Collection of 3 of Decorated 19thc Sponge Mixing Bowls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of three 19thc sponge ware pottery bowls in fine condition. The three are in fine condition and look great as a set. Largest bowls- 12 diameter 6 high Smallest Bowl - ...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Collection of 3 of Decorated 19thc Sponge Mixing Bowls

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Early Dough Bowl with Original Surface

Certified Papago Arizona Basket with the Original Papers

By Navajo Indian Art

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

Certified Papago Arizona Basket with the Original Papers

Rustic Adirondack Style Wood Basket or Planter

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Adirondack style handmade if chunky wood brunches basket of wood planter.

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1960s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rustic Adirondack Style Wood Basket or Planter

1980s Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Nut Cracker Bird Box

Located in Plainview, NY

A vintage wooden nut cracker bird box made of walnut from 1980s. Dimensions: 10.5" D x 5.75" W x 14" H.

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1980s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1980s Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Nut Cracker Bird Box

Demantoid Green Garnet Crystal On Matrix From Iran

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Specimen Type: Demantoid Green Garnet Crystal On Matrix Weight: 16.34 Grams Dimension: H: 3.2 x W: 2.3 x D: 2 Cm Origin: Iran Treatment: None DESCRIPTION: Dem...

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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Demantoid Green Garnet Crystal On Matrix From Iran

Vintage Rustic Organic Turned Wooden Farmhouse Artisan Fruit Bowl

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderfully precise turned wood bowl, understated centerpiece or fruit bowl. Simple almost organic form. 10 inch diameter. No makers markings.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rustic Organic Turned Wooden Farmhouse Artisan Fruit Bowl

Natural organic turned Colorado Aspen wood weed pot

Located in Ferndale, MI

Natural chunk of Colorado Aspen partially turned neck to create a weed pot but remaining wholly organic .

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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Natural organic turned Colorado Aspen wood weed pot

Tin toleware birdhouse shaped as a Childs hat

Located in Ferndale, MI

Whimsical birdhouse formed in the shape of a Childs hat . Tin toleware soldered together .

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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

Tin toleware birdhouse shaped as a Childs hat

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 9

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a beautifully shaped porcelain body in black, a signed piece belonging to the artist's signature fish collection by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist and recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional and extraordinary porcelain work and his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this award-winning artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. The artist's profile is available upon request. According to a Chinese legend...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Platinum Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 9

Two 19th Century Black Forest Clocks, Great Form, Great Old Color/Patina.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Two 19th century Black Forest clocks, charming form, great old patina.

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19th Century German Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Two 19th Century Black Forest Clocks, Great Form, Great Old Color/Patina.

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

Materials

Horn

An English Horn Chair and Ottoman 20th Century adorned with spurs. Height 43 x

Old Bird Cage with a Bright Little Bird

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/7346 - Old cage for bird, but with a bright little bird ! leaving the birds free! the little bird can light up.

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Early 20th Century French Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Old Bird Cage with a Bright Little Bird

19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Ship Model, Great Attention To Detail

Located in Buchanan, MI

19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Ship Model, Great Attention To Detail. This came out of a very important collection.

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19th Century English Antique Adirondack Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Ship Model, Great Attention To Detail

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.