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
Amish Ocean Waves Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ohio Amish ocean waves crib quilt is in very good condition and is on a mounted frame.This crib quilt is very finely pieced and in great condition.The back round is dark blue...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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
19Thc Pewter Santa Clause Chocolate Mold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Large pewter Santa clause in fantastic condition.These are hard to find in the large size.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pewter
19th C Original Paint Decorated Tall Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Original paint decorated design and wonderful undisturbed surface.This tall blanket chest is in fine condition and came from a private estate...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th C Original Stencil Fruit Metal Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand painted & stenciled tin tray is in fantastic condition.The backing of the tray has been repainted in a mat flat black paint.
Category
1870s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19Thc Early Folk Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19thc oval portrait painting of a young gentleman on a new oval board.The condition is very good with no repairs.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc velvet crazy quilt with embroidery and ties. This quilt is in pristine condition. The backing is a blue calico backing with ties.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Velvet
19thc Rare Sponge Ware Miniature Teapot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early and rare 19thc sponge ware one cup tea pot is in pristine condition.This wonderful little charming piece is a great addition to any collection.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Early 20thc 48 Star Flag Hand Crochet Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand crochet 48 star flag pillow is made with a blue velvet background or frame front and back.The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Iron Donkey in Original White Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original white painted nodder donkey in fine condition and amazing original surface. This donkey could be a door stop or just cool heavy folk art!.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Late 19Thc Velvet & Wool Crazy Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing velvet & wool crazy quilt is in pristine condition and is signed & dated 1899.
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Velvet
19thc Original Painted Grey Pewter Wall Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original grey painted hanging pewter wall shell in fantastic condition. The construction is amazing and dovetailed with amazing surface. This is a large pewter wall shelf and...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Amish Quilt Dated 1911 from Indiana-Bear Paw Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish bear paw pattern Indiana Amish signed & dated 1911.The quilting is very fine & finely pieced.This is mixed fabrics wool and cotton.
Category
1910s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
20Thc Hand Carved & Painted Horse Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc hand carved wood horse & hand painted in fantastic condition. This is similar to the Amish play toy horses but we think it was a folk carving.This...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Indian Girl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Indian girl sculpture with amazing details. Minor cracks in carvings in areas.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19thc Original Painted Pennsylvania Furkin / Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original paint decorated Pennsylvania dutch painted 19thc furkin or bucket with lid. The condition is very good and sturdy.
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
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 Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Navajo Indian weaving large pillows have aged and worn alligatored leather backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
1990s American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
20thc Signed Cow Oil Painting Listed Artist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20thc oil painting on board by listed artist C. Wood a California artist. Fantastic workmanship. Lives in Los Alamos, California. She is an amazing lis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Acrylic
19thc Painted Cream Pantry Boxes from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stackable 19thc painted pantry boxes are in good condition and have several coats of paint on them.The condition is good and strong.Sold as a matched stack of pantry boxes.
...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Bentwood
19th C Original Cream Painted Horse Wind Mill Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original cream painted iron horse wind mill weight on a wood block stand.The condition is very good.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19Thc Hand Carved Horse & Rider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved horse and rider sculpture in amazing condition.This was found in a folk art collection in Arizona.The patina is wonderful and ther...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20thc Hand Carved Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved pig or hog with amazing patina. This is most unusual and found in the mid west.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thc Folk Art Carved Squirrel on a Tree Stump
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early hand carved wood squirrel is sitting on a stump or log. It has a wonderful undisturbed painted surface.Its all original painted surfac...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th C Wool Chaliss Mini Pieced Honey Comb Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Wool challis New England honey comb mini pieced quilt in pristine condition.Fantastic piecing and workmanship.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19Thc Original Salmon Painted Cutlery Carrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc original salmon painted cutlery / carrier from New England.Fantastic original aged surface & patina.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
High Back Adirondack Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White painted High Back Adirondack chair.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 20th C 45 Star Wool Flag Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual wool flag quilt with 45 stars and all hand sewn & quilted through out.The condition is very good and has a blue cotton backing that matches...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19Thc Indigo Blue Irish Chain Quilt on a Red Calico Ground
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine triple Irish chain quilt is 19thc and was found in Ohio. The condition is very good.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th C Folding Wine Tasting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th C folding wine tasting table. Table was painted later but is original. This great table can be used in a small space as a nook / ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th C Sponge Mush Cups and Saucers, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This matching set of four 19thc sponge ware mush cups and saucers are in pristine condition.Many different shades of blues.Found in Pennsylvania private collection. Sold as a set of Four cups...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
American Indian Coiled Hand Woven Lidded Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Indian folk art Native American basket that is hand woven and coiled. It has been vegetable dyed and the basket lid is removable. The interior rein...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hemp
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
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thc Oil Painting on Board of Wagons on the Dusty Trail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc oil painting on Board Wagon Train on Dusty Trail. Great Scenery of the difficulties of a life left in the past when manual labor and travel was based...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
19Thc Original Painted Game Board From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Mustard & Red painted oversized game board in fantastic condition. The colors are perfect for any folk art collection. Great looking board !
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Green & Brown Painted Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Green & brown painted game board from Pennsylvania. Early cut nails and nice surface.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Blue Painted Folky Bucket Bench / Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original powder blue painted surface shelving or farm bucket bench.This southern folk art shelf is in great sturdy condition.
Category
1870s American Antique 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 Nine Patch Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Nine patch chain with a saw tooth border. This early Pennsylvania nine patch is in fine condition.
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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 ...
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand Woven Navajo Indian weaving rug is most unusual with the circles and geometric pattern almost looks Mid-Century Modern. The condition is very good.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Adirondack High Back Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adirondack high back chairs - pair.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20thc Folk Art Carved & Painted Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun & folky 20thc hand carved and painted horse is carved out of wood. It has a wonderful aged patina but is a later version of a earlier horse.
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Amish Sunshine and Shadow Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Amish sunshine and shadow crib quilt is in good condition. It was found in Western Pennsylvania.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
1940s Oil Painting of White Horse by Grace Bassett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s oil painting in board of white horse roaming. This painting is by Grace Loring Bassett Circa 1940s. This is from the illustrated book about a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19thc Log Cabin Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc cotton log cabin crib quilt from Pennsylvania. This amazing barn raising quilt is in unwashed and never used.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Early Western Scene Oil Painting Signed David Swing 1939
By A. David
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original oil painting signed & dated by David Swing born 1892. Swing had a studio in Pasadena,California and was president of the Los Angeles Engraving Com...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
19thc Pennsylvania Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc fancy calico fabric log cabin quilt. This barn raising quilt is in fine condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19thc Rooster Sheet Iron Weather Vane Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc original painted sheet iron weather vane on custom iron mount. This folky weather vane came from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania. The condition is good with minor wear and littl...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair of Geometric Navajo Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Beautiful Geometric Navajo Pillows. Off white, taupe and red. Zipper casing. Down & feather fill.
Category
20th Century Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Down, Feathers
Yei Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic American Indian weaving is a Yei and is in very good condition.The colors are very subtle and calming.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19thc Mini Postage Stamp Blue & White Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc blue & white postage stamp mounted doll quilt sewn on linen. The condition is very good.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian eye dazzler weaving pillows - pair. Off white Chenille backing and zippered shams. Down and feather inserts.
Measures: 18 x 17.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th C. Antique Blazing Star Quilt, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic early 19th c blazing stars quilt is from Pennsylvania and in fine condition. Amazing vivid colors from Pennsylvania Dutch country. Berks c...
Category
1860s 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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