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
Pictorial Indian Weaving Pillows with Birds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun group of weaving pillows have the initial E on them and are all have cotton linen backings. Down and feather fill. Sold as a group of three.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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 Folk Art
Materials
Brass
20Thc Amish One Patch Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ohio Amish one patch mounted crib quilt in pristine condition. This amazing one patch cotton crib quilt is in fine condition and ready to hang in your collection.This is from the pr...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Hand Carved Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved Canadian decoy is hand carved from one piece of wood.This goose retains its original outdoor surface or patina.Take notice to the wood loss and aged patina.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Drift Wood Sculpture W/ Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folk art sculpture of drift wood and a plank wood base is all hand made.The bird is also wood carving added to the driftwood sculpture.The condition is very good as found condit...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20thc Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow. This is made from a saddle blanket weaving. The backing is a brown cotton linen. The insert is down & feather insert.
Category
2010s American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19thc Original Painted Sailor Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted sailor door stop with great surface , minor rust to the surface.This doorstop is very heavy and in great condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19thc Original Red Painted Bucket W/ Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed & dated 1848 -WP original water bucket with the original wood handle.This hand made folky bucket has metal bands which keeps it tight together.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th C Nine Patch Chain Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early fabrics crib quilt is in pristine condition. This nine patch quilt is from Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Wool
19Thc Finely Quilted Applique Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Applique quilt with very fine quilting and fine applique work. This quilt comes from Pennsylvania.
The condition are very good with minor fade in the border.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19thc Schoolhouse Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early schoolhouse quilt from Pennsylvania in pristine condition.This quilt was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The turkey red schoolhouses are quite bright ,with no fading.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Collection of multi Stone Fruit and Nut on Alabaster Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compote measure approx -5.5diameter x 7.5 high
Each piece of fruit and the nut measure roughly 1.5 inches each.Total of twelve pieces of stone fruit.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
19Thc Wool Log Cabin Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin doll quilt from Pennsylvania in fine condition.This comes from a private collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
J.F Frantz Silver Dollar Coin Op Arcade Game
Located in Pasadena, CA
J.F Frantz Silver Dollar Coin Op Arcade Game Patent 1925. Measures approx 59h x 14.5w x 35d
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Metal
20Thc Mariners Compass Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Mariners compass mounted crib quilt was found in Ohio and is in pristine condition.The postage stamp chain pattern along with the floating stars throughout is quite unusual. The condition is very good and sharp colors.The crib quilt is professionally sewn...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Suede, Cotton, Wood
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Coin-Op Challenger Shooting Gallery game
Located in Pasadena, CA
Coin-Op Challenger Shooting Gallery game front pointing towards the back of the game at a target. Hit the target and win the game. Safe and fun shooting for all.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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 Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
Rare 19thc 3Pcs. Sponge Pitcher & Slop Bucket Set W/ Toothbrush Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Sponge ware pottery slop bucket & pitcher with a toothbrush holder.These were used at the wash stands in the 19thc. Sold as a three piece set.Notice the wide stripe around each...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Early 20Thc Blue & White Applique Snow Flake Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine quilted and nicely pieced snow flake applique blue & white quilt with a great scalloped border.Hand pieced and sewn edging. Robin egg blue & white quilt from Ohio.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Early 20thc Copper Horse Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20Thc Full body copper running horse weather vane has a wonderful aged patina and surface. It comes with a custom made black wood...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
19Thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin quilt or barn raising in fine condition. The backing is in a early brown calico fabric.This was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania. The quilt dates from the ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Hand Painted & Crafted Cow From a Dairy Farm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky cow was found on a dairy farm probably used as a advertising prop. or trade sign.It is hand painted pot metal and in very good con...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Rag Rug -Room Size
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very large room size rag rug is in pristine condition and great country colors.It is a vintage Woodard Weave room size rug.Amazing colors & condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Indian Made Pueblo Drum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun smaller Navajo Indian -Pueblo drum from New Mexico is in fine as found condition.This drum is made from wood and buckskin .
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
20Thc Folk Art Cow Sign W/ Original Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc folky hand made cow trade sign.This full body cow hanging trade sign is double sided and has the original metal chain.The cow is hand carved & painted wood.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folky Hand Carved Cow Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted folky cow wood hanging double sided trade sign.This carved cow has the original metal chain and is in great as found condition.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20thc Coffee Shop Cafe Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
E20thc Cafe Sign on a custom stand. Great patina that shows wear consistent with age and use. The custom stand is a sturdy base for this sign.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
Folky Hand Carved & Painted Fish Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand carved & painted fish sign comes from a cabin in New England.Possibly a fishing campsite.Amazing painted surface.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Amazing Large Room Size Braided Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very large room size hand braided wool rug is in fine condition and in amazing country colors.It was found in the state of Maine and was we...
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19thc Full Body Copper Horse Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine full body copper horse weather vane has a amazing patina & surface.Found in a private folk art collection.The form is amazing with such a graceful form.
Height and weight...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Copper
19thc Antique Quilt Mennonite Wool Stars with Embroidery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super amazing wool plaid pieced stars is in mint condition. The surround stars have embroidery around the blocks. The backing is a floral wool backing.The border is a teal blue ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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 Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Amazing Hand Carved Log Vase -Mango Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved out mango wood log and in fine condition.The bottom is signed by the artist : CR -MANGO WOOD in fine condition.The patina is amazing.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thc Stag Trade Sign In Original Mustard Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original mustard painted sheet iron stag /deer trade sign was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The condition is very good with minor paint loss on horns.This trad...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19Thc Bronze & Iron Frogs Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing collection of bronze and iron frogs are all hand made or hand forged.The gilded frog is a advertisement & match safe in one.The others are hand made.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Hand Painted Dog on Board Signed & Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky & fun dog painting on board has a fold in stand on the reverse side. It is also signed by the artist D.Buttler & dated 1989. Fantastic folky large dog sign.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Postage Stamp Quilt with Wild Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and wild postage stamp quilt with small one inch pieces and has a railroad slats borders. It is a contained miniature Philadelphia pavements. The backing is in a vibrant red polished cotton. The front is a mix of red and black polished cotton...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
2 Vintage Folk Art Miniature Adirondak Bent Wood Rocking Doll Arm Chairs 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage folk art miniature salesman sample / doll / cabin decor Adirondak chairs featuring rustic bentwood / twig designs; one rocker and one armchair.
DIMENSIONS
Large - 7.5” x...
Category
Late 20th Century Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Bentwood
Amish Braided & Crochet Rug From Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Amish Braided & crochet area rugs are very hard to find in good condition.They were made in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania in Amish country.Its a mix of wool and polished cotton.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Artisan Handmade Rustic Adirondack Folk Art Model Log Cabin Cottage 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive style Adirondack style log cabin. Made from wood, sticks and bark. Features a central door flanked by two windows. The upper story shows two windows and two chimneys.
D...
Category
Late 20th Century Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
19thc Original Painted Apothecary Cabinet with 17 Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc apothecary cabinet in original painted surface and original brass pulls and cut nailed construction.This cabinet has seventeen drawers and square nailed construction.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wool Chenille Oval Braided Room Size Braided Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing wool chenille oval braided rug in fantastic fall colors with a great sky blue trail border. The condition is pristine and vivid colors.
Category
20th Century American 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
Signed & Dated 1930's Original Painted Cast Iron Buggy Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic original painted buggy door stop and dated 1936.The condition is very good and amazing patina.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19Thc Original Cream Painted Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original cream painted pie safe wall cupboard with a salmon painted interior. The condition is very good and sturdy.The punched tins are on the sides of the cupboard and four d...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th Century Pennsylvania Two-Door Dry Sink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic dry sink is from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and has two doors and two interior shelf's. The large mushroom pulls are original. The interior deep sink...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
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 India...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hemp
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
Kewpie Doll W/ Teddy Bear Iron Door Stop
By Hubbly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky Kewpie girl cast iron doorstop is quite rare and in original painted surface.Notice she is holding a teddy bear.So amazing to find one like this in undisturbed sur...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Best Buns on the Beach Contemporary Oil Painting, Signed
By Gutierrez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary oil painting on wood Signed by the artist, circa 1990s. In good condition.
California Artist and wired for hanging.
Painting describes, the "Seaside Bakery" describing...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pennsylvania 19Thc Mini Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early mid 19thc mini pieced postage stamp chain crib quilt from Pennsylvania has a amazing diamond border and in pristine condition. This crib quilt has been professionally fra...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Plexiglass
20th Century Sponge Ware Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun fat pig piggy bank is in sponge ware and is in very good condition.Of course she is hand painted.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19Thc Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows made from 19thc eye dazzler weaving and backed with distressed leather. The inserts are down & feather fill. Amazing weaving with great vibrant ...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wool
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 Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Collection of Four Pueblo Ceremonial Indian Drums
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four native American Ceremonial Drums
Largest Drum - 15 high x 12 diameter
Second Largest - 8 diameter x 10 high
Third Largest - 6 high 4 diameter
smallest drum - 3 high x 2...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Four Patch Patriotic Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Patriotic four patch crib quilt from Ohio.The condition is very good and has great inner borders.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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.
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