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
20th C. Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 20th C Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket custom made Pillow.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
19thc Original Painted White & Orange Paddle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool 19thc orange & white painted paddle in fine condition.Great on the wall in a beach house or cottage.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 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
19Thc Cast Iron Andiron Dog Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Cast iron tall dog andiron made into a handmade doorstop.The condition is very good and most unusual.The folky dog is from a comic strip.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19Thc Folky Navajo /Pueblo Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early Pueblo hand made child's chair has a rawhide hand woven seat ( deer hide ). The condition is very good with a missing top slat from the ladder back top of the chair.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Elm
19th Century Original Painted Surface Cutlery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted wood cutlery with a handle. It is square nail construction and original blue/green painted surface. The condition is very good too.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Antique Applique Quilt with Swag Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing autumn leaf applique quilt is in pristine condition and has a very unusual swag border. It comes to us from Southern Ohio from the family -mother that made the quilt. Th...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Cowden Wilcox Decorated Stoneware Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine blue 19th century decorated stoneware two gallon Cowden & Wilcox jug is in fine condition. This heavy flower design is quite unusual. Condition is mint. This was made in Ha...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These black and white with a grey ground are so unusual for Navajo weaving's. These pillows have a black cotton linen backing. The condition are pristine. Sold as a pair.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
$1,495 / set
1920s Jack O-Lantern on Witches Broom Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s sheet iron weather vane of a jack- o - lantern on a witches broom weather vane. This iron vane has a wonderful aged patina. This weather vane was found in the mid-west.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Folky 19th C American Reverse Flag Hand Hooked Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very folky reverse 20 stars hand hooked American Flag rug is on a stretcher frame.It is most unusual due to the reverse of the American flag and twenty stars contained.Minor fade throughout consistent with age and use. Minor fabric loss due to age as well.
This is such an Americana example of fine folk art and patriotic at the same time.
Ex. Charlie Hunter...
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mexican / American Weaving Horse Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a hand woven Horse head and horse shoe pillow is custom made. This handwoven weaving has a cool black suede or leather backing. The insert is down and feather.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Leather
19th Century J&E Norton Glazed Crock with Original Cork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J. & E. Norton
Bennington VT.Folky hand painted or decoratetd salt glaze jug with exaggerated flowers in a basket.The condition is very good with a mi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Original Painted Folky Textile and Country Store Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool original painted 19th century country general store display rack is in wonderful sturdy condition. Could be used for hats, jeans or Ame...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 Decorated Cowden & Wilcox Pottery Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc decorated stoneware jug is in fine condition. It has a little simple flower design in indigo blue decoration. This jug is stamped Cowden & Wilcox ,Harrisburg,Pennsylvania....
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Mocha Seaweed Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century yellow ware bowl with seaweed design pattern in band. The condition is very good and no cracks or chips.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Banthrico inc Chicago Metal Santa Coin bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Metal Santa bank. Santa Sitting on a Wing Seat after a hard day Sleigh Ride. Original painted coin bank. Wonderful patina to the body Great color.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mexican Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Mexican weaving rug is in fine condition and is very clean.
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
Pair of Beautiful Vintage Indian Weaving Textile Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful vintage Indian weaving textile custom made pillows.
Feather and down inserts and zipped casing.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
Original Painted Rooster and Daisy's Iron Garden Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted iron garden ornament with roosters and daisy's in good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Signed & Dated 1914 Oil Painting in Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine oil painting on art board is signed by Van Ness and dated 1914.The painting is also in a wood frame. This is a listed artist.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19th Century Decorated Crock From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This highly decorated stoneware crock is in fine condition and has double handles. This is decorated all the way around. It was found in Penn...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Monumental Zinc Rooster from a Garden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic zinc rooster looks like its from a garden or a farm. Fantastic porch or window ornament. Great country look.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
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
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 Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th C Original Surface Eagle Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original gilded surface full body eagle weather vane with the best undisturbed surface.The base is custom made iron stand.This eagle is attr...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
Group of 4 Small 20th C Papago Indian Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Group of 4 Small 20th C Papago Indian Baskets.
Measurements are approximate -
Handled Basket - 5 wide x 4.75 deep x 5 high
Smallest basket - 3.75 diameter x 1.75 high
Medi...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hemp, Natural Fiber
$1,495 / set
Pair of Eye Dazzler Navajo Indian Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Beautifil Eye Dazzler Navajo Indian Bolster Pillows. Feather and Down inserts and zippered casing.
Pillow measures 30 x 15
Smaller pi...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving Bolster Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine geometric eye dazzler pillows are in a golden rod color and trimmed in black. The back ground is in a natural color. The backing is in natural cotton linen. Down and feath...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century New England Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century ladder back child's chair from New England in fantastic condition. This early chair is mortised and square nail construction.
Category
1870s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th C Postage Stamp Crib Quilt- Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Postage stamp crib quilt on a stretcher. This is wired on top and the side.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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 Country Farm House Barrel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century barrel with original brass strapping's. This amazing barrel is in great condition and has been re-varnished for strength and stability. It had a light original varnish b...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Brass
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 Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair of Eye Dazzler Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of eye dazzler pillows. Feather and down insert. Zippeted casing.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$950 / set
Antique Quilt Postage Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine masterpiece postage stamp chain in small pieces is in pristine condition with fine piecework. The quilting is fine as well.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
20thc Wooden Windmill Garden Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc wooden windmill. hand made great honest weathered exterior.
Great used condition.
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Adirondack 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 Folk Art
Materials
Oak
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
Pendleton Indian Design Cayuse - Camp Blanket
By Pendleton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine wool Indian design camp blanket has a Cayuse early black label.The condition is very good with minor wear on edge binding but in very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mexican Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indian Weaving Bolster pillows. Feather and down insert and Zippered Shams.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$895 / set
Unusual Double Handled Papago Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and unusual double handled Papago basket is in good condition. Its simple pattern and fine tight weave makes it very special and unusual.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Willow
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows / Pairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine saddle blanket Indian weaving bolster pillows have black suede / leather backings. The condition are very fine. Sold in pairs.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Leather
19th Century Hiney Basket from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century handwoven hiney basket from Pennsylvania in good condition with several minor breaks.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hemp
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
19thc Robin Egg Blue Calico Bear Paw Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early lighter robin egg blue calico quilt with a zig zag border and in fine condition. This fine condition quilt has very fine quilting.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
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
$1,195 Sale Price
27% Off
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
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 C Rag Rug Runner Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful antique 19th C rag rug Runner. The rug is in great condition. The rag runner is from the Trish Herr Collection in Lancaster County Pennsylva...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows. Feather and down inserts. Zippered casing.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,295 / set
19th Century Sponge Pitcher with Floral Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century sponge ware pitcher with floral design in good condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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 Folk Art
Materials
Oak
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 Folk Art
Materials
Leather
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
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.