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Adirondack Jars

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.

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Style: Adirondack
19th Century Polychrome Painted Hand Carved Wood Canister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century polychrome painted and hand carved wood canister. This was found in New England.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Jars

Materials

Wood

19th Century Polychrome Painted Hand Carved Wood Canister
19th Century Polychrome Painted Hand Carved Wood Canister

19th Century Polychrome Painted Hand Carved Wood Canister

$1,295
Mid 19thc 3 Gallon Crock Jar From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 19thc 3 gallon crock jar made in Pennsylvania. Wonderful Plant pattern with great deep blue color. Great patina and wonderful size.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Jars

Materials

Pottery

Mid 19thc 3 Gallon Crock Jar From Pennsylvania
Mid 19thc 3 Gallon Crock Jar From Pennsylvania

Mid 19thc 3 Gallon Crock Jar From Pennsylvania

$1,895
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Adirondack jars for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Adirondack jars for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage jars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack jars made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 jars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $940 and tops out at $1,036 while the average work can sell for $988.

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