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Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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
Sterling Silver Cat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing sterling silver full body cat in fine condition.Marked sterling & 925.
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Blue Decorated Crock Moore, Nichols Co. Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue decorated crock Moore, Nichols Co. Crock, Williamsport, PA. Stoneware crock. Great condition. Deep blue floral pattern, 1850-1890.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19thc Cowden & Wilcox Decorated Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine decorated snow flake blue glazed Cowden & Wilcox three gallon crock is in pristine condition. This fine crock has interesting glazing and also ...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19th C Sponge Pottery Butter Crocks -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each crock measure approximately 6 inches in diameter x 3.5 inches in height.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful smaller sponge ware pitcher with a wonderful sharp turn handle. The sponge blue color is a deep blue providing a great deep look. Great piece. Minor wear from age and us.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19Thc Sponge Ware Pottery Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Blue Sponge ware pottery pitcher in fine condition.Most unusual shape and form.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19Thc Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century spongeware pitcher. Great smaller sized pitcher with hand painted sponge pattern. Great pitcher with beautiful blue and wh...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19th C Decorated Salt Glazed Crock with Floral Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C decorated salt glazed crock with floral motif.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19th C Hand Crafted Sterling Four Piece Tea Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C hand crafted sterling four piece tea set (all hallmarked and photographed.) Measurements are as follows - Double handle sugar bowl - ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

19th Century Lewis Jones Pittston Cobalt Blue Decorated Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Lewis Jones Pittston PA. Fine 3-gallon blue cobalt decorated stoneware crock. Stamped with maker’s mark. Hand Brisked cobalt floral decor...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc spongeware pitcher. blue and white sponge pattern. Great condition wonderful age to the paint and interior of the pitcher.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stone

Early 19thc Soft Paste Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc soft paste (similar to a lighter ironstone pottery ) in pristine condition. This fine sponge patterned water pitcher is in fine condition.
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Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sponge ware butter crock in very good condition.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19thc Spongeware Pottery Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century hand made and hand painted sponge ware pitcher. beautiful blue and white color pattern. Great for decoration or to be used as a flower vase.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19th Century Floral Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This floral decorated sponge ware pitcher is in good condition. Great for flowers.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Set of Four Johnson Bros Dinner Plates and Johnson Bros Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large English Turkey platter, Johnson Bros. and a set of three English Autumn Monarch Turkey plates. English hand engraved Johnson Bros. set of three p...
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Mid-20th Century English Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

19thc Spongeware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful smaller sponge ware pitcher with a wonderful squared off handle. The sponge blue color is a beautiful light blue providing a great deep look. Great piece. Minor wear from ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19th Century Striped Western PA Cobalt Stoneware Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Western PA three stripe storage jar. Primitive feel looks great with nice deep blue stripes going all around the jar.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

French Limoges Porcelain Dinner Plates with Rustic Fish & Boat Design, Set of 8
By Tressman & Vogt, T&V Limoges
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous set of eight (8) French Tressman & Vogt Limoges porcelain lunch or dinner plates in a rustic Adirondack design style, circa early-20th Century, France. There are 8 plates in set, with three varying design scenes. Scenes include fishing boat, beach, bass fish...
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Early 20th Century French Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Large Ceramic Lobster-Topped Italian Soup Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
A rare one-of-a-kind find! This lobster-topped soup tureen makes me smile. I'm ready to drop everything and gather my family and friends for a hearty dinner al fresco. This is an ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

20th C Wallace Stering Silver Coffee & Tea 5 Piece Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of five Wallace sterling silver tea or coffee. Coffee pot / tea pot, creamer and sugar. Sugar cube bowl on feet. Measures: Coffee pot - 10 wide x 11 high x 5 deep Tea ...
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20th Century American Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Early 19th C Cutlery Tray W/ Scallop Edges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th C Cutlery tray w/ Scallop Edges. Hand crafted. Good Condition.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

French Sterling Silver Salt And Pepper Grinders.
Located in Buchanan, MI
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20th Century French Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

E. 20thc Sterling Silver Beveled Mirror American Hand Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
E. 20thc sterling silver Beveled mirror American hand mirror. Repose Pattern. the mirror is clean with minor wear. Wonderful Look.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Stoneware Flower Decorated Crock from Maryland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century stoneware salt glazed flower decorated ovoid Baltimore Maryland jar or crock. Great earlier ovoid form with hand tooled top rim...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19thc DL & AK ballard 3 galon Jug, New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Large 3 gallon Jug From New England. maker is DL & AK Ballard. New England. Wonderful patina and wonderful age marks.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19th Century Collection of Seven Ironstone Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 7 ironstone pitchers in great condition. Tallest measuring 9.5 x 12.5 and smallest one measuring 8.5 x 10.5 Great collection of 19th century iron stone. A few of the pitch...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

German, Cork Wine Stoppers, Hand Carved, Painted Wood, 19th/20th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
German, Cork Wine Stoppers, Hand Carved, Painted Wood, 19th/20th Century Large assortment of German puppet style wooden figures, hand-carved and paint decorated, and mounted to bott...
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Early 20th Century German Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Set of Four Turquoise and Silver Spoons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four native American silver with turquoise spoons. Measures: Large spoon 8" Small spoon 5" Small spoon 5" Medium spoon 6" marked sterling.
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20th Century American Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

19thc Sponge Ware Milk Pitchers -5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue & white sponge ware pottery pitchers in a collection of five.The condition is very good and pristine.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19thc Cobalt Blue Painted Floral Pottery Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cobalt blue painted pottery decorated floral stoneware handled jug. Measures: 9.5” high, 7” diameter.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19th Century Rare Sponge Ware Pottery Bean Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine sponge ware pottery bean pot with the original lid is in fine condition.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Smith Stoneware Jar Crock from NY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Salt glazed stone ware jar with "W Smith Stoneware New York" as a front stamp. Great size and great form. Gorgeous 7.25 tall.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19th C Decorated Stoneware Crock with Flower
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C decorated stoneware crock with floral motif. 1 1/2 gallon crock.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Handmade Sterling Silver with Turquoise Stone in Handle Server
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic sterling silver handmade ladle or dipper has a nugget of turquoise and a hand carved teak handle. The condition is fantastic. Such great workmanship. Marked 925 & Peru.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Handcrafted Walnut Cutlery Carrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine detailed handcrafted walnut wood with fine detail cutout is in great as found condition. This carrier has fine cut nails and in great condition.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

19thc Sponge Ware Cup and Saucers, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching set of four 19thc sponge ware cups and saucers in good condition. 4 saucers measure- 6 diameter x 1 high 4 Cups measure - 4.5 deep x 3.5 wide w x 3 high.
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19th Century North American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19thc Mocha Ware Seaweed Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc yellow ware mocha blue seaweed pattern mixing bowl in pristine condition.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19Thc Three Piece Collection of Bohemian Glass Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two tumblers and one goblet are in fine condition and very hard to find.Great addition to any collection.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Vintage 12 Pieces Mepoco Ware German Pottery
By Mepoco Ware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing set of German pottery. All are hallmarked Mepoco ware. This beautiful hand-painted and gold glazed Mepoco ware collection is a testament to amazing German craftsmanship. The ...
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Early 20th Century German Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Early 20thc Wiliamsport 1.5 Gal Butter crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century butter crock from Pennsylvania. Wonderful age and color. the body of this butter crock is in great condition.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Set of Six Blue Willow Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc English Blue Willow Soup bowls stamped Allerton's -England. Collection of six soup bowls in pristine condition.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Set of Four 19thc Spongeware Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four 19thc hand made sponge ware pitchers with assorted patterns. All are different. Two sets of pitchers sold as one set. Wonderful look. hand made pottery hand painted and ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19thc Spongeware Pottery Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc sponge ware pitcher with beautiful sponge design. Very light in color. Thin blue sponge design that shows a beautiful contrast in color.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19thc Newbury Port Stoneware Pottery Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc stoneware jug from Newburry jug reads - Geo hunt Central supply store 95 Pleasant St Newbury Port.
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19th Century North American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19Thc Smoke Ring Pattern Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century smoke ring patter pitcher. Wonderful blue rings showcasing the smoke ring pattern in a beautiful blue with white background. Great pitcher in great condition.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19Thc Sponge Ware Pottery Pitchers -Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing 19thc blue & white sponge ware pottery pitchers are all in fine condition.The set of four are all different patterns and shades of blues.
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1870s American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Rare 1 gal Double Handle 19thc Butter Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1 gallon double handled 19thc decorated butter crock. Allentown PA NL Yeager and Co.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19thc Bulbous Sponge Ware Design Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc sponge ware pitcher with bulbous design. Blue and white sponge patter. Has a wonderful design and size.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19Thc Sponge Ware Smoke Ring Pattern Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Both pitchers measures approx. - 8d x 6.5w x 9 h Smoke Ring pattern pitchers with tiny bites on the base.Very good condition.Sold as a pair.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19Thc Sponge Ware Milk Pitchers -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Blue & white sponge ware milk or water pitchers.Sold as a pair and in fine condition.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Nickle Silver Wear with Original Maple Chest, 1930s-1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serving for 12 nickle silver. 60 pcs set with original maple wood silver storage box. Lovely Aqua green/mint interior.
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Nickel

Set of four 19thc Sponge Ware Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of our Sponge ware pitcher. Each with a different design. All Hand made glazed over pottery in great condition. Normal wear from age and use. Great as a decorative item. Beautif...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Signed GORHAM STERLING Silver Alarm Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing signed Gorham Sterling silver case & face & frame. The 11 Jewels inside interior Cyma / AMIC clock. The condition is very good on the clock and ...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

19thc Sponge Ware Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19thc Butter bowl with sponge ware design. The butter stamp is integrated withing the design showing what is seemingly a knife as the pattern with the letters forming the blunt ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Early 19thc Wood Bowl & Chopper Tool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Thurnauer Company, Inc.This was originally made in France for the American market.This chopper is in working order. Very rare to find with the original hand carved or turned wood...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Steel

Adirondack serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Adirondack serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, pottery and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Mepoco Ware, Reed & Barton, T&V Limoges, and Tressman & Vogt. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $4,895 while the average work can sell for $950.

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