Adirondack 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.
Find vintage Adirondack chairs, benches, lounge chairs, decorative objects, folk art and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Adirondack
Early 20th Century Original Blue Painted Beach Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and original blue painted " Beach " sign with a hand directional pointed to the beach.It has the original eyelets for hanging up.It is a one sided sign.Was found in ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Handmade Folky Carved Menu Board Adirondack
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand painted and handcrafted Adirondack carved menu board. Fantastic classic example of an early 20th century piece of an woodsy menu board from an upstate New York restaura...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Steiff Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original German made Steiff Bear with glass eyes. The original tag is in place and in tact. Steiff is know for well made Toy bears that are jointed and hav...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Glass
$695
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th C Punched Tin Cross Flags Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c punched tins cross flags pie safe all original and a natural old surface. This safe was found in East Tennessee and is in fine condition. The conditio...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19Thc Decorated Cowden & Wilcox 3 Gal. Crock with Cherries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This three gallon stone ware crock with decorated cherries is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The maker is Cowden & Wilcox and is signed on the front abov...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted Canadian goose is on feet and old nails used for the feet.The carver signed the base of the decoy "Charlie Adams " in pencil. The condition is very good an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 Folk Art
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19Thc Folky American Indian Totem Pole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing antique American Indian totem pole came from a trading post in New Mexico originally.We obtained it from a Folk art collection in California....
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Hand Carved Cow Butter Stamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and folky hand carved cow butter stamp is in fine condition.This comes from a private folk art collection and was purchased in Pennsylvania.
Category
1860s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle.
Great condition.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hemp, Natural Fiber
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 Folk Art
Materials
Hickory, Wood
$4,716 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C Pineapple Log Cabin Quilt from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th C cotton pineapple log cabin was found in New England and in very good condition. The quilt is made up of very interesting calico prints. The backing is a cream colored cot...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Early 20Thc Full Body Fish Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This full body copper fish weather vane is mounted on a wood block and is in fine condition with a wonderful aged patina. This is a custom made base and the Cod fish vane is in copp...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Copper
19Thc Original Blue Painted Butter Churn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue painted butter churn with amazing patina and all original metal bands in tack.The insert churn and paddle is inside the churn as well...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Amish Lancaster Co. , Pa. Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early Amish Lancaster County, Pennsylvania all wool bars quilt is in fine condition.Note the red & blue bars is quite rare and not typical Amish colors.Very fine and int...
Category
1910s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 20Thc Wool Amish Diamond In Square
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand crafted & quilted all wool Amish diamond in a square from Lancaster County,Pennsylvania. is in amazing colors .This fine 1930's all wool Amish quilt has little minor...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th C Rare Wool Amish Log Cabin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc all wool Amish Lancaster County,Pennsylvania log cabin quilt is in fine condition.We have never had or seen pastel with dark wool pieces.It is so typical of Lancaster...
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Fantastic Colorful Pastel Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On One corner it is dated January 22 1936 as show in the images. This fantastic large star quilt has wonderful quilting and an amazing chevron border & binding.It is all hand quiltin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Collection of Seven 19thc Miniature Irons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun collection of 19thc cast iron irons are most unusual and very hard to find. These irons were probably like salesman samples or children's.
largest miniature sat iron measur...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$1,295 / set
Early 20Thc Wool Lancaster Co, Pa. Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish all wool Lancaster County,Pennsylvania bars quilt in pristine condition.The bars are in robin egg blue and a almond brown with purple corner blocks & frame. The exterior border...
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19thc Decorated Stoneware 3 Gallon Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Decorated salt glaze crock from south Western Pennsylvania.This crock is in mint condition. Such a great form.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
18Thc Hand Carved Wooden Peel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Hand crafted early bread peal used in the old pot belly stoves or home made fireplaces. The condition is very good notice the burn marks on the paddle portion.This is to be ex...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1940s Native American Trading Post Wooden Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Native American wooden painted trading post sign. Colors are vibrant. This is what paint collectors appreciate. The natural fade and slight crackling of the paint showing true ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ohio Amish Blue & Pink Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ohio Amish blue & pink broken star quilt in pristine condition. Very fine quilting and piece work. Notice the fine hand stitched saw tooth binding.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack 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 Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
19Thc Teal Calico & White Shoe Fly Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19thc teal calico printed & white shoe fly pattern quilt from New England is quite unusual. This amazing quilt has Fine quilting and very Fine condition. This quilt has ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19thc Decorated Stoneware Cowden & Wilcox Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Decorated Stoneware crock lamp made by Cowden & Wilcox in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania. This double handled crock is made into a lamp and newly...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware, Linen
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Sunshine Shadow Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Amish quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in small one inch squares in wool and cotton. The piecework and quilting is very fine and g...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19thc Original Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Doll Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated doll cradle from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This Pennsylvania German Dutch doll cradle is in a bitter sweet painted sur...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Beautiful Early Geometric Navajo Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful early geometric Navajo pillows.
Soft colors of ivory, taupe, beige and pink. Down and feather inserts. Zippered casing.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Round Folk Art Game Board From Haiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky handmade and inlaid round game board was made in Haiti in the mid-20th century. It is reversible and in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Haitian Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Hen and Chick Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Sweet Victorian Hen and Chick Oil Painting with Ornate Frame.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt Circa 1900 - 1920. Great Condition. from Pennsylvania.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Original Painted Metal Parade Flag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky 20thc original painted parade flag sign was used to hand in the windows during patriotic events. In stores and homes in the early 20thc.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Tin
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...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Pennsylvania Decorated Stone Ware Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine blue decorated salt glaze crock in fine condition. It has stripes and a blue 2 on the front face.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Monumental 19th Century Rocking Horse with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very fine country rocking horse is not only fantastic looking and all original paint it is sturdy and strong. The pony skin is worn as well as the saddle but all in tack.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Leather
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 Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wool
Antique Amish Wool Pennsylvania Diamond in A Square Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Amish 20thc diamond in a square quilt in wool.Amazing condition and colors from a 50 year collection never offered for sale before. The colors are most unusual for Lancaster Am...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
1930's Appliqué Eagle Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Appliqué eagle quilt From Pennsylvania. This Quilt is in great condition & has Fantastic Piecing & Quilting.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Decorated Stoneware Crock with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original decorated stoneware crock with double handles in fine condition. Fantastic folky floral design.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19thc Rochester Iron Works Windmill Weight Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Rocherst NY Windmill weight in original white painted surface. the form is the very best and in great condition. wonderful old surface.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Lady Blessingtons Sailors Donation Momento Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Repro trade sign from New England with a weather protector varnish for bad weather protection.Wired for hanging inside or outside.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Original Blue Painted Sled with Pugs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original blue painted sled with three painted pugs (dogs) on the center top of the sled. There are manufacturer PMC maker marks on the side.
On the base Paris Manufact...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th C Piggin or Measure Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Piggin or measure bucket. The bucket has tight wood banding and is in great condition. Wear due to age. It would be great as an umbrella stand.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early Amish Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Indiana Amish wool log cabin quilt. Finely pieced and very fine quilted quilt.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19thc Original Salmon & Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a amazing untouched 19thc original paint decorated blanket chest is a small scale size.Wonderful as a coffee table or end of a bed for quilts & blankets.The condition is very...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century Split Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine split bars quilt was made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and is from the third quarter of the 19th century. It is quite rare the colors on a chocolate brown ground. It is in very good condition. These quilts were typically made in that are in Pennsylvania. It is a Mennonite quilt...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Amish Ohio Broken Dishes Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc rare Amish Holmes County, Ohio broken dishes quilt with double inner borders. This quilt is from the thirties and is very unusual pastel colors. The condition is very good.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
1930s Pennsylvania Wool Braided Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Pennsylvania Braided full room sized Rug measuring a size of 6 foot with 4 inches and wide foot 9ft with 3 inches. about 1/4 inch thick.
Room sized Oval Vintage Weave Rug, M...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wool log cabin quilt is in very good condition with a reversible one patch backing. This quilt was found and made in Pennsylvania.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sponge ware butter crock in very good condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hemp
19Thc Original Blue Painted Bail Handled Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine medium size 19thc original blue painted bail handled pantry box comes to us from a fifty year old folk art collection!
The paint has such a wonderful aged & worn patina.All...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Adirondack folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Adirondack folk art 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 folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack folk art 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 folk art, popular names associated with this style include Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows, Navajo Indian Art, A. David, and A. F. Rasmussen. 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 folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $12,500 while the average work can sell for $1,036.