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 20Thc Patriotic Blue Juggling Pins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing early 20thc original blue cream painted juggling pins are in amazing condition and two different sizes.One is 24" high and 17 high.The width is 4 deep.So unusual to see...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
$795 Sale Price
38% Off
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
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
Early Navajo Crystal Trading Post Vallero Star Weaving Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo Crystal trading post Vallero red Stars Weaving rug.
Wonderful age and tight weave.The condition is very good & bright vivid colors.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th C American Flag and Stars Hand Hooked Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing and historic patriotic mounted hand hooked patriotic flag & stars rug in such fantastic condition. It comes from the famous Charlie Hunter'...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19Thc Gamecock Weather Vane in Original Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine game cock weather vane is in great condition and retains its original gilded surface. It is gilded over copper and comes with a custom made iron st...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Early Original Painted Shore Bird on Wood Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early 20th century original painted and carved shore bird on wood log base. The bird has a coat of wax or something like varnished.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
45 Star Mounted Crochet Hooked Rug, Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
45 Hand hooked Star flag became is born from the the Official flag of the United States when on July 4th, 1896 Utah was honored by being added and recognized as the newest state in the American Union.
This hand hooked flag rug...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen, Wood
19thc Log Cabin Quilt W/ Zig Zag Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc log cabin barn raising quilt with zig zag border in pristine condition. This amazing log cabin quilt looks like the logs are stuffed.It has an...
Category
1870s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
Early 20thc Bronze Rooster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc large rooster bronze sculpture in amazing undisturbed surface. This fine piece of art has a wonderful patina. Minor piece missing off a feath...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Mini Eagle Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Mini eagle weather vane on stand with a great patina. This fine eaglet is in very good condition. The bottom feathers of the arrow are...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Metal
19th C Original Painted Farmhouse Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Original painted farmhouse bench.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Native American Washo Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Native American Washo basket in very good condition. Great form and patina.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Rustic Old Hickory Hat & Coat Tree
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand made old hickory hat & coat rack is in fine condition and very sturdy.It is a hand made at home rack.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Salmon Painted Double Horse Iron Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Rare handmade double horse weather vane from A ranch in Texas.
This looks like the mother and her daughter horse. The salmon & lower part vane has remnants of mustard paint....
Category
1880s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century Handmade Folky Carved Menu Board Adirondack
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic old school menu board from the forties and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Jagged edges with colorful writings for an upstate New York restaurant.
This is...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
19Thc Hand Carved & Original Red Painted Wall Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc original red painted wall box has cut outs for spoons in the front and is in very sturdy tight condition.It could be a candle box or a wall box for other gatherings.Found...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique 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
$1,675 / set
19Thc Decorated Stone Ware Cowden & Wilcox Pitcher From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made decorated stone ware pottery pitcher is made by Cowden & Wilcox in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania.These mis 19thc potters were very well known for decorated stoneware.Th...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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
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
Early Cayuse Pendleton Blanket-Dated 1927
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Pendleton / Cayuse wool Indian design camp blanket in fine condition.This blanket has such amazing colors and pattern.A great addition to any Indian collection.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Signed Bear Watercolor / California Artist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed R.Porter watercolor of a bear in the woods in California.This California artist was found in Ojai,California in a antique collection.It has been newly framed and matted.Its re...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Amazing Hand-Carved Wood Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful hand-carved horse is riding and performing tricks. The Folk Art carving is unsigned. The maker is unknown.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Navajo Chinle Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Chinle Indian weaving bolster pillows - pair. Feather and down insert and zippered shams.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19thC Pennsylvania Red & Green Triple Irish Chain Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Fantastic red & green triple Irish chain quilt in fantastic condition. This quilt has many great uses. It could be a great Christmas quilt too.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Navajo Indian Weaving Geometric Design Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Nevajo Geometric design weaving custom made pillow.
Newfeather and down insert.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Crystal Trading Post / Navajo Indian Weaving Area Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing hand woven Navajo Indian weaving rug in very fine condition.Comes from a private estate in Santa Barbara.This is a Crystal Trading Post Navajo weaving.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Navajo Weaving -Room Size Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine large Navajo Indian weaving rug is in pristine condition and has been professionally cleaned.This geometric eye dazzler has great colors & most unusual pattern.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Canadian Geese in Original Paint, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pair of original painted Canadian Geese with wood heads and glass eyes are in good condition. The base is a plank of wood and body is constructe...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,895 / item
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
19th Century Handmade Wire Handled Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century handmade wired double handled basket is in fine condition and is very heavy and sturdy.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wire
Hand Carved Rooster Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved plaque of a rooster on a roof top and unsigned by the artist. Great on a kitchen wall.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thC Double Horse Pull Toy on Iron Wheels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc all original double horse pull toy with original iron wheels and red painted wood base. The condition is worn but in good condition.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wood
19th Century Early Flying Geese Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century early flying geese quilt in bars format. The condition is very good. The quilt was found in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
$695 Sale Price
30% Off
Original Painted Iron Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted iron pig.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
20thc Blue & Grey Room Size Braided Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing large room size braided rug in blues & greys colors is in fine condition.It is hand sewn & machine for tight structure.Its been prof cleaned and is very clean.Condition ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early Pennsylvania Wool and Velvet One-Patch Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century one-patch quilt from Pennsylvania. This fun and colorful quilt is made from wool and velvets. The back is a polished cotton and has cotton ties through out. This w...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Velvet
20th C Large Hand Woven Papago Indian Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C hand woven large Papago Indian tray. Great condition. Great look for Southwestern or cabin decor. Great as as a collection on a shelf or table.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hemp, Natural Fiber
Hand Carved Cowboy One Piece of Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed hand carved cowboy from a private folk art collection.The condition is very good.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Signed Dated Patriotic American Flag Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed B. Donahue and dated 1969 Patriotic Flag painting.
On the left side a cemetery honoring fallen heroes in war. To the Right of the flag is a seemi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
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
$1,295
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
Amazing Navajo Indian Weaving / Lg. Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving large bolster leather / suede backing.This big pillow is down & feather fill.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early Stenciled Victorian Hand Crafted Winter Sled
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous early Victorian childs snow sled in old green paint and the original Stenciled. Handcrafted from oak and reinforced with hand wrought ...
Category
1870s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Navajo Eye Dazzler Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early Navajo Indian weaving in an eye dazzler design and in pristine condition.It has been professionally cleaned.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Navajo Indian Crystal Trading Post Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Navajo Indian weaving , Crystal trading Post is in fine condition ,really mint condition.Very unusual color combo.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
19th Century Large Oval Papago Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine papago Indian weaving basket isin good condition with minor wear on the top trim area in two spots. See pics. This is quite unusual the oval shape.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hemp
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 C Fly Foot Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Red and White Fly Foot Quilt (Circa 1890) The Fly Foot is the Indian symbol of Peace.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Fabric
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geometric Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow with tan suede leather backing.The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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 C Monumental Hand Carved & Painted Eagle Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Monumental Hand Carved & Painted Eagle Sculpture. It is possibly from a Federal or government building. It's a Architectural Folk Art Element. The Eagle is carved of wood and...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Signed Pastel Water Color of a Indian Chief
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Name is Illegible and this water color pastel of a Indian chief is
Signed underneath name is the year of '67. The frame is handmade from cactus and dated 94.
Category
1960s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Paint
19th C Original Grain Painted Glass Front Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc grain painted cabinet with a original wavy glass front door and shelf's in the interior. The cabinet door is in fine condition. This i...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pine
19th C Postage Stamp Chain Quilt - 5670 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Postage stamp triple Irish chain quilt in pristine condition. This amazing work of art contains 5,670 pieces !!! Wow it is truely amazing & pristine. This quilt was found in P...
Category
Early 20th Century American 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.