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
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
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 Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
1930's Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Runner Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian Weaving runner rug.This eye dazzler has been prof. cleaned and in pristine condition.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Hand-Carved Indian Chief and Baby Wolf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand-carved Indian and wolf was found in Arizona. Probably carved in the forties locally. Unsigned or dated.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
19th Century Original Painted Juggling Pins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These original painted red and cranberry monumental juggling pins are in fantastic condition and very large scale. The patina is the very best.
Category
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 Indian collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hemp
Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand carved bears are amazing and in great condition. These bears are carved out of one piece of wood or one log. The bottom is a plank of wood. The large bear...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Collection of Three 19Thc Powder Horns -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of hand carved & hand crafted antler powder horns on leather stands.These horns were used to store gun powder and a lot of times hand made by the cowboys or American ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Antler
19th Century Decorated Bird Stoneware Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century decorated stoneware jug with a bird on the face. This is a New York State jug. The condition is very good.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Original Painted Signed and dated 1818 Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early & original painted signed & dated 1818 pantry box with the lid. This finely decorated pantry box is in very good condition.Probably from Europe.
Category
Early 19th Century Canadian Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Collection of Three 19th Century Butter Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine and early butter bowls are in fine condition and have a nice worn patina. Sold as a group of three.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th Century Rockingham Lided Water Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of Rockingham / Bennington 19th century pottery is in mint condition and has the original lid. There is an American eagle on the spout and dogs, deer, rabbits, cats...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wool
North West Coast Indian Totem Pole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This North West Coast Indian totem pole has fantastic carving and condition. It is unsigned or dated. Found in California. This table top totem...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Smith Stoneware Jar Crock from NY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Salt glazed stone ware jar with "W Smith Stoneware New York" as a front stamp. Great size and great form.
Gorgeous 7.25 tall.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Navajo Indian Weaving -Crystal Trading Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving Crystal Trading company with stars & geometric pattern. Fine condition and very clean condition.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19Thc Amazing Applique from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc applique quilt with fine detailed work and fine piecework. The outer borders are amazing.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Indian Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Indian weaving pillows. Down and feather inserts and zippered cases.
Measures: 15 x 17.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Signed Fred Crosson Indian Chief Oil Painting
By Fred Crosson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine oil painting of a Indian chief is in a custom made contemporary gilded wood frame. This listed artist Fred Crosson painting is also dated 1981 and in fine condition.
Category
1980s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Early 19thc Large Bail Handled Pantry's, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine early hand crafted bail handled pantry boxes are in great condition. There is minor wear of the edge of the top of the smaller pantry but is st...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Early 20th C. Cast Iron Miniature Farm House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th C cast iron miniature farm house. Rust surface patina. From New England.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Original Painted Full Body Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century full body rooster weather vane on custom iron base. This rooster has a worn and aged patina of a zinc painted surface. The copper shows through in areas as well.The weig...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Copper
19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fairbury iron works was founded in 1890 and manufactured its first windmill in 1899. In 1900 the company was renamed Fairbury Windmill Company. Company ceased production in 1961.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19thc Original Decorated Buggy Box from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Original paint decorated buggy box that was used for mail and important documents.The condition is very good and strong painted surface. The paint has a Pennsylvania German...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Pueblo Indian Ladder - Handmade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand made Indian ladder is Pueblo Indian hand made in fine condition.This is in very sturdy condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thc Wool Log Cabin from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all wool chalis straight furlows pattern log cabin quilt from Lancaster County,Pennsylvania is in pristine condition.The striped border is a fantastic finish to complete...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
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
19thc Sponge Ware Butter Crock With Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Butter Crock in sponge ware with Lid. lid Sits inside of the bowl. Wonderful deeper blues contrast to the white background. Great age and great wear from use.
butter crock 6....
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19thc Mini Pieced Bars Quilts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Mini pieced bars quilt in fine condition. The pattern is very unusual and fine quilting.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Flying Geese Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc flying geese or birds in flight quilt in bars format. This quilt is made from such amazing calico and bandana fabrics. The condition is mint with mi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Painted Fruit Basket Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Hubley original painted basket of fruit cast iron door stop is in fine untouched condition. So hard to find where they have not messed with the paint. Great form an...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved wood lion head from one solid piece of wood. Great form and proportional.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century New England Blue Painted Buckets / Planters, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing original powder blue buckets or planters are very strong and sturdy. The condition is very good and have a waxed or weather protector finish ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early Navajo Geometric Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine reversible Navajo Indian weaving is in very good condition. One side is faded or muted in colors.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
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
"The Hunter" Unsigned 20th Century Folk Art Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This painting is dated on the stretcher frame 1940 and the large over sized dog is a pointer or know as a bird dog. The birds are quail. This painting is amazing and very well done. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Hand Carved and Painted Shore Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely paint decorated and hand carved shore bird is on a piece of drift wood. The condition is very good .This bird is very finely crafted.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow. Feather and down Insert.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Pine
19th C Silk & Velvet Hired Hands Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Silk & Velvet Hired hands quilt.
Nice decorative piece or could be used in a period film.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Velvet, Silk
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
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
19th Century Monumental Mocha Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine very large Mocha Yellow ware bowl with the blue seaweed pattern throughout.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Early Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early hand carved dough bowl was found in the mid west and is in worn and aged condition. The dry patina is fantastic and condition is...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 Folk Art
Materials
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 C Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C amazing Navajo Indian weaving bolster large pillow in the storm pattern. The backing is in homespun linen and down & feather fill.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Yellow Ware in Seaweed Pattern Mixing Bowls, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two yellow ware seaweed pattern mixing bowls are in fine as found condition. There are no chips or cracks and have wonderful blue painted sea...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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.