Adirondack More Folk Art
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
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19Thc Original Sage Green Painted Swing Handled Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc original painted sage green kick up bottom swing handled basket.This basket is in fine condition with minor breaks on bottom. This New Englan...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
19thc Original Painted Red-White & Blue Spool Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original painted and decorated spool shelf. This amazing spool shelf is in really fantastic painted surface. Patriotic painted shelf with stars and painted surface. Amazing pie...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Shaker Style Oval Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pantry box is in a shaker style with a old natural surface. The condition is good with early copper nails.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Handcut & Painted Sheet Metal Folk Art Cat Door Stop, circa 1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare painted sheet metal black cat with arched back and prominent whiskers door stop. Measures : Tall 23 x 10.75 so it makes it's presence felt. Very cool cat! In origin...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This silver painted dog nut cracker of a dog has a squirrel in front of the dog. It has a fantastic patina and nice weight.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Arts & Crafts Folk Art Thai Style Boat House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is quite unusual piece of Folk Art. It looks like an architect’s model of a boat house. It is probably from the 1930s and is in amazing condition. It looks like a Thai style...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Oak
19th Century Firehouse Windsor Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of natural surface Firehouse Windsor chairs are in good sturdy condition. They are the look of the 18th century Windsor chair rail chairs f...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Beacon Blanket with Navajo Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Blue, Beige, and White Beacon Blanket with Navajo Design.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic old hickory barrel back rocking chair. Rocker is very Strong.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
19th Century Original Painted Coffee Grinder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original grain painted coffee grinder is in a mustard paint and trimmed in red paint. All original hardware and square nailed construction.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Metal
20thc "Meat Market" Trade Sign from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The patina is so wonderful on this 20thc Meat Market trade sign. The sign is in good used condition.There is a minor crack in the middle of the sign. This sign was found in Pennsylvania.It is a double sided sign...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Monumental Cuban Bark Covered Cigar Shoulder Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large handmade leather and wood bark covered shoulder bag or humidor has a leather strap and wood top and base. The entire bag is covered in a bark and wood notts. The condition...
Category
20th Century Venezuelan Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Leather
19th Century Original Mustard Painted Carrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century original mustard painted carrier is in fine condition and was found in New England. Fine original patina.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th C Furkin Bucket with Lid from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All original 19th C Furkin bucket with lid. All natural patina. Bucket has tiny cut nails and over lapping fingers. From New England.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Wood
19th Antique Handmade "Mosaic Hexagons" Swedish Quilt, Dated 1860s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Antique Handmade "Mosaic Hexagons" Swedish patchwork quilt made in 1860s. (160 years old). Pieced quilt, mid-19th century, Swedish. Fancy period calicoes left over from clothing and ...
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1860s Swedish Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
Beautiful Navajo Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Navajo Weaving pillow.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Ranch House Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ranch House Bell found on a Ranch in Texas.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early Original Painted 19th Century Pantry Box with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large size pantry box or meal box is in original fantastic green paint. It is in the form of a large band box and hand carved handle and early wood peg construction.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Darling Late 19th C Original Cottage Store Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Darling original painted cottage door stop. Great old patina.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Adirondack High Back Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adirondack high back chairs - pair.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Original Painted Iron Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted iron pig.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19Thc Decorated Stone Ware Crock W/ Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19Thc stoneware canister is in fine condition with minor chip on back side rim. There are no cracks in this crock or lid. It was found in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C folk art carved boy doll with original clothes. Hand painted face and shoes.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thC Heavy Cast Iron Frog Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky cast iron frog is in great condition and has original old painted & worn surface. It is heavy like a door stop.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Monumental Bee Hive Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century monumental original brown painted bee hive butter bowl in great condition. The one side is in a burl knot but in tack. Fantastic undisturbed s...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative Navajo Indian weaving pillow with Suede back. New feather and down insert.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wool
Collection of Three Miniature 19th C Hiney Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of super rare miniature 19th C hiney or buttocks baskets in mint condition. These hand made and tightly woven baskets come from a folk art collection in Pennsylvania. Its ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Hemp
19th C Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Red Woven Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C green ladder back rocking chair w/ red woven rush seat. Shaker Style.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Navajo Weaving Pillows Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Navajo Weaving Pillows. Custom made with antique Navajo weaving and a black linen backing. Pillows are made with zippers for cleaning an...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow. Feather and down insert and zippered casing.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pair of Navajo Striped Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Navajo Striped bolster pillows. Feather and down inserts and zippered casing.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
19th Century Buttocks Basket from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century original painted grey buttocks basket is in good condition with minor breaks on base in areas. Amazing form and nice patina.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
Zinc Irish Setter Mail Box or Post Topper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Zinc Irish Setter Mail Box or Post Topper.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
19th Century Original Painted Hubley Gorilla Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted Hubley gorilla door stop in fine condition. This is very rare and unusual.
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black painted cast iron dog nut cracker. The condition is very good and in working order.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Navajo Weaving Decorative Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful custom made Navajo weaving pillows. Nice bright colors. (red, white, and blue) new down and feather inserts.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th C Original Painted Barrel with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc early hand made farmhouse barrel used for storing feed or grains. The barrel has a grey wash of paint and iron straps in tight sturdy condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair of Beautiful Navajo Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Beautiful Navajo Weaving Bolster pillow.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Buttocks Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Butt Baskets
Measurements of basket are as follows and are approximate -
When looking at the 1st image from top left...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Hemp
Pair of Beautiful 19th C Woven Jacguard Coverlet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful 19th c woven Jacguard coverlet pillows. Custom made pillows have feather and down inserts and zipper for cleaning.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
20th C Papago Bowl Shaped Basket With Geometric Cross Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Papago bowl shaped basket with geometric cross pattern.
Category
20th Century North American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Hemp, Natural Fiber
19th Century Dinner or School Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine dinner bell is brass with a fantastic patina. The ring is very nice sound.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Early 19thc Pine Cutting Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early cutting board is in great condition with a fantastic patina. It was found in New England. Great hung on a wall or use as a serving cutting board.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
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.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Vintage Velvet Log Cabin Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960' - 1970's velvet log cabin pattern velvet ottoman.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Velvet
Sea Grass Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This funky sea grass basket is handwoven and in good condition. It retains its old surface.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Navajo Chinle Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Chinle Indian weaving bolster pillows - pair. Feather and down insert and zippered shams.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Collection of the Three Wise Men's Camels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These three hand made leather camels are in fine condition and are sold as a collection of three. They look like the three wise men's camels. All in ver...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Pair of 20th C Beautiful Navajo Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 20th C Beautiful Navajo Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillows. New Feather and Down insert and zipper casing for cleaning.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 20th C Old Hickory Hexagonal Shaped Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th C Old Hickory hexagonal shaped dining table. Made by Rustic Hickory Furniture Company, La Porte, Indiana. Circa 1915.
It...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Hickory, Wood
Pair of Vintage Blue Rag Rug Custom Made Pillows, '2 Sets'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage blue rag rug textile custom made pillows. (2 sets available)
All 4 can be purchased at 595.00 per set of 2 pillows. Pillows have ...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Cornucopia of Fruit Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Cornucopia of fruit doorstop with original paint.
Category
20th Century Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Original Green Painted Iron Frog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This important original green painted cast iron frog with a painted cream base or stomach. The condition is very good.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair of Barstools with Sage Green Leather Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of barstools with sage green leather seats.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Three Little Pigs Original Painted Iron Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun original painted cast iron bank has the "THE THREE LITTLE PIGS" embossed on the front of the bank. The form is the best! The condition is go...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Oil on Board of Railroad Locamotive of Large Scale, Great Old Color
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th Century oil on board of railroad locamotive of large scale. Great old color and patina.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Oak
19thc Double Handled New England Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine detailed hand made basket with tiny handles is in great as found condition. Very unusual size and scale. Found in New England. This split oak and h...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack More Folk Art
Materials
Oak
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