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.
1920s Antique Bronze Bookends in Paul Herzel Style, German Shepherds
By Paul Herzel
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of 1920s German Shepherd bronze bookends with a great patina. Detailed representations of German Shepherds or Alsatians. Original felt.
Bronze
18Thc Original Painted ;Ladder Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Original black painted ladder back chair with original hand made rush seats.The condition is very good.
Wood
19thc Wooden Pie Safe W/ Punched Tin Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc hand made wooden pie safe with punched tin. The punches tin is hand made with star design. Single drawer with dove tail construction. Very strong and sturdy piece. Found in Pen...
Tin
Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing bronze & painted Indian chief bookends.These heavy bronze bookends are in fine condition.
Bronze
$595Sale Price|30% Off
Vermont Tubbs Oak Bentwood Snowshoe Rawhide Lacing Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Vermont Tubbs snowshoe rocking chair featuring an oak frame with rawhide lacing. Dimensions: 36" x 20.5" x 33"h, seat 17.5" to 14"
Hide, Oak, Bentwood
Early 19Thc Original Blue Painted Step Back Pewter Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing undisturbed original blue painted early 19thc step back or pewter cupboard comes to us from a forty year old Americana collection.This step back was originally sold at S...
Pine
Zabihi Collection Antique Square Turkish Oushak Pink Chartreuse Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-Century Antique Square Oushak rug in Pink and Chartruese Details rug no. j4602 size 6' 7" x 6' 11" (201 x 211 cm)
Wool
Pair of Navajo Indian Weaving ( Soft Wool ) Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing soft wool Navajo Indian weaving pillows and the wool is soft like Alpaca wool ! Sold as a pair with a soft mohair backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Wool
Melrose Collection Guy Chaddock & Co. Plate Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing pine plate shelf / rack from Melrose Pine Antique store label on top of shelf. It is a repro of a 18thc hanging wall plate rack. It is in amazing condition and very str...
Wood
Adirondack Style Birch Twig and Mushroom Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This box is part woodland, part wink. A mid to late 20th century American Adirondack fantasy, it is clad entirely in cut birch branches and raised on birch branch legs, as if it simp...
Birch
$1,450 / set
Mid Century Black Adirondack Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid Century wooden Adirondack outdoor chairs. Wonderful size and comfortable to sit on. Great for a cabin or beach house.
Wood
Sterling Silver Cat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing sterling silver full body cat in fine condition.Marked sterling & 925.
Sterling Silver
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....
Pottery
Hand Carved Wooden Cutting Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early hand crafted or carved cutting board from one large board in fine condition.This board has a nice aged patina and small little handle.
Wood
19thc Cowhide Buggy Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19Thc Hand crafted leather ( cowhide ) covered buggy carriage dome top trunk.It retains the brass tacks initials "I K " and other decorative brass tacks.The trunk has all origi...
Leather, Wood
$2,450 / set
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...
Pottery
19thc Stoneware Table Lamp Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Stoneware crock that was made into a table lamp. Newly wired and in working condition. The shade is newly made from linen and the finial is made from brass in the shape of a bi...
Pottery
Early 1800’s Three Slat, Pennsylvania Ladder-Back Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
This three-slat ladder-back chair was most likely made in Pennsylvania in the early 1800’s. From the design, artisan verge markings on the legs and shape and characteristics of the f...
Hardwood
19thc Original Painted Game Board From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original mustard painted on a black painted base trimmed in red pin striped.The condition is very good and a undisturbed surface.
Wool, Paint
19th Century Coffee Grinder
Located in Louisville, KY
This well-preserved piece of American Coffee history is a site to behold. With it's ornately decorated iron grinder sitting atop an oak base joined with beautiful small dovetail jo...
Wrought Iron
Early 20th C Ottoman Upholstered in a Distressed Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Nice Early 20th C ottoman upholstered in a distressed leather.
Leather, Wood
19thc New England Pine Dry Sink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc pine dry sink cabinet with a drawer is in fine condition. It has a amazing old refinished surface with a nice surface. Fine original backbo...
Pine
19thc Wool & Velvet Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool & velvet log cabin quilt with striped border and unusual corner blocks.The back has a interesting corner blocks.This quilt was found in Lan...
Wool, Cotton, Velvet
19thc Oil Cloth Striped Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc pair of hand made oil cloth linen blue and white striped pillows. These vantage fabrics were made into pillows. Each has a custom made down and feather insert.
Linen
19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wool & satin log cabin barn raising quilt and has a wool flannel backing. This quilt is in pristine condition.
Wool
$595 / set
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.
Pottery
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.
Wood
Jay Strongwater Flora and Fauna Enamel Bronze Swarovski Crystal Wall Mirror 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare, exquisite mirror by Jay Strongwater, circa late 1990s. Aptly titled 'Flora and Fauna'. Features a heavy, ornamental bronze frame with beveled mirror at the center. The mir...
Crystal, Bronze, Enamel
Old Hickory Adirondack Styled Four Drawer Dresser in Birch & Pine C1970
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Old Hickory four drawer dresser in birch and pine with that great Adirondack Arts and Crafts Design. Well crafted and built solidly with lots of storage. In another listin...
Birch, Pine
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Adirondack Twig Furniture Loveseat and ottoman
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Without a doubt the most spectacular Adirondack furniture we have had the please to offer, this set consists of a loveseat sofa, with a very unusual large footrest ottoman . The sofa...
Wood, Willow
Antique Amish Quilt Holmes Co. Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Ohio Amish quilt is in pristine condition and is made from polished cotton. The fine piecework of the postage stamp nine patch corners and geometric pattern surround. It is...
Cotton
20Thc Original Painted Rooster Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original painted double rooster doorstop is in fine as found condition.Minor paint loss consistent with age and use.
Iron
9 Botanical Prints, Lowe's Ferns: British & Exotic, Priced per engraving.
Located in Buchanan, MI
This lot contains nine botanical prints, originally from various volumes of Edward Joseph Lowe's Ferns: British and Exotic. Paperwork/Provenance: N/A Condition: Four show signs of mi...
Birdseye Maple
20th Century Full Body Cow Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Full Body Cow Door Stop in original hand painted. Wonderful look. Very heavy.
Iron
Collection of 18 Pieces of Alabaster Stone Fruit W/ Wood Bowl
By Bf Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved wood bowl contains 18 pieces of stone or alabaster fruit.The collection comes with the 19thc carved wood bowl.
Marble
Monumental 19th Century Brass School Dinner Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century brass bell was once used to either call students to class or family and workers to the dinner table. Due to the substantive density of the bell along with its origi...
Brass
19thc Monumental Cast Iron Garden Rooster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic monumental cast iron rooster is very large and heavy. It was probably used in a store front as a trade sign or a garden element. The patina is amazing and in very good...
Iron
Signed Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early signed Old Hickory rocking chair is in fine condition with an amazing patina.This sturdy rocker is so comfortable with fine condition to the hand woven seat & backing.
Hickory
Signed Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Old Hickory Rocking chair with original woven seat and backing.The condition is very good and sturdy.Wonderful worn patina.
Hickory
E. 20thc Wool Striped Blanket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striped all wool blanket with majority brown background, thin striped colorful accents provide a small touch of variety. There are some areas of wear to the edges. There is a patch o...
Wool
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...
Pottery
Rod-Back Birdcage Windsor Bench Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
1990's American Windsor Rod- back bench or settee with mortis & tenon joinery in the Birdcage style. Faux bamboo turnings combine traditional Windsor construction with Asian desi...
Wood
19thc Windsor Childs Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Sack back child's Windsor extended arm chair in fine condition with a nice mellow patina. Found in Pennsylvania.
Wood
19Thc Original Robin Egg Blue Hanging Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original painted robin egg blue painted hanging wall shelf.
Wood
Amish Hickory Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade twig magazine rack is stamped Amish Made and comes from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania.It is in very good condition and is hand crafted.
Hickory
Early Pennsylvania Wool and Velvet One-Patch Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century one-patch quilt from Pennsylvania. This fun and colorful quilt is made from wool and velvets. The back is a polished cotton and has cotton ties through out. This w...
Wool, Cotton, Velvet
Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Anatolian rug. 16'' x 18''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
19thc Dry Sink From Pennsylvania in Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early Pennsylvania dry sink is painted grey over green surface.The condition is good and strong & sturdy.
Wood
Hubley Original Painted Stage Coach Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original aged stage coach door stop has amazing untouched patina. It is in fine condition.
Iron
19thc Harvest /Farm Walnut Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early hand made walnut farm table or harvest table from Ohio.This has one large drawer below the apron in the center of the table. This taper leg harvest table is strong & stur...
Wood
Early Geometric Pima Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and very early Pima American Indian hand woven basket is in fine as found condition. This wonderful basket has a nice aged patina and has come from a private American Indian collection.
Hemp
Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Navajo Indian weaving stripped pillow.The backing is in a linen backing.
Wool
Antique 18thc Spinning Wheel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand crafted spinning wheel has all parts to it and has a wonderful aged patina.A few pieces of wood are chipped off of some parts , see photos. This beautiful spinning ...
Wood
Zabihi Collection Turkish Jajim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish flat-weave pillow Measures: 24'' x 24''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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 ...
Pottery
Original Adirondack Westport Chair - Thomas Lee / Harry Bunnell - 1905 Patent
By Thomas Lee, Harry Bunnell
Located in Rochester, NY
Original antique adirondack Westport chair in beautifully aged old red painted surface showing underlying areas of the earlier original painted surface - see all pictures. This chai...
Wood, Paint
$895 / set
Pair of Plaid Hounds Tooth Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing black and white wool plaid hounds tooth pillows. This wonderful plaid pattern has black cotton linen backing. The inserts are down and feather fil...
Wool, Linen
Early Stenciled Victorian Hand Crafted Winter Sled in Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous early Victorian childs snow sled in old green paint and the original Stenciled. Handcrafted from oak and reinforced with hand wrought ...
Iron
$716Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair of Primitive Green Painted Benches with Backs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of primitive country benches. Early c1900 painted green that has been distressed over the years. Very solid, not wobbly, normal age related wear. Would make great plant...
Pine, Paint
$1,695 / set
Adrondach Children's Ranch House or Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These very cool Children's beach or ranch house chairs are so amazing and coated in nautical boat varnish for protection.They are very strong and durable.Sold as a pair.
Hickory