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
Inlaid Game Board, Oversize C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine large over size game board is inlaid walnut & pine combo. It has an inner inlaid border and picture frame molding. The condition is very good.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pine
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
19th Century Dairy Sorting Table with Tin Liner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century pine sorting table has an old surface and a tin liner that is original. At one time the legs would fold up but has been made stationary and sturdy. It has all the o...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Painted Sage Green Sugar Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original sage green painted sugar bucket from New England.The condition is very good and tight & sturdy.
Category
1870s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thc Decorated Stoneware Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc blue decorated jug from New York State in amazing condition. Minor little chip off the lid and on the side of the jug.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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
$2,295 / set
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 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 Postage Stamp Chain Mounted Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc postage stamp Irish chain crib quilt is in fine condition and mounted on stretcher frame.It was found in Pennsylvania and is in red chain on a buttery yellow ground.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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
Zinc Irish Setter Mail Box or Post Topper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Zinc Irish Setter Mail Box or Post Topper.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
20Thc Collection of Mini Stone Fruit -12 Piece W/ Alabaster Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Original painted miniature stone fruit collection of twelve pieces of fruit with white alabaster compote.Sold as a collection.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Marble
19th Century Original Painted Coffee Grinder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original grain painted coffee grinder is in a mustard paint and trimmed in red paint. All original hardware and square nailed construction.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century Decorated Salt Glaze Jug -Cowden & Wilcox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century hand decorated or painted Cowden & Wilcox jug from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in fine condition. These decorated stoneware jugs are hard to find in such fine condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19thc Retablo Catholic Framed Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Retablo is a devotional painting, especially a small popular or folk art one using iconography derived from traditional Catholic church art. Depicting a Saint and a child painted o...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Tin
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
$1,295
19th Century Native American Corn Husk Plateau Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very fine exceptional early 19th century native American Indian corn husk plateau bag. Fine condition with a fantastic patch repair on one side.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early Holmes County Ohio Postage Stamp Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Amish Holmes County ,Ohio postage Irish chain quilt in pristine condition. This amazing blue back round quilt has a purple Irish chain trail.The...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Crazy Scrap Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century crazy strip star quilt has a burg calico back round and a homespun blue and white backing. Photos look odd but it is in good condition as found. It does have two li...
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
Pair of Navajo Chinle Rug Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Navajo Chinle wool rug custom made pillows. Black linen backing and zipper casing. Feather and down insert.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$895 / set
19thc Pennsylvania Nine Patch Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Pennsylvania stamp nine patch crib quilt. Calico print fabric and indigo calico ground. This crib quilt was found in Pennsylvania.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Cotton
Folky Hand Carved & Painted Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted decoy from New England. Fine original painted with a great patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Amazing Navajo Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving in grey & black & white.Great geometric pattern & condition.
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
Caucasian Cuban 1880s Leslie Lasky design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wool Cuban Caucasian Leslie Lasky Designed Rug. Rug measures 5 foot 7 inches by 4 ft. Great condition. This rug has been professionally cleaned.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
Rare and Unusual Signed Elsinore Pottery Spongeware Bowl
By Elsinore Pottery Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing crazed 19th century spongeware mixing bowl is signed on the base Elsinore Pottery, California. It is most unusual to find any type ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Sponge Ware Spittoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual sponge ware spittoon has such a unusual shape and form. Very early form.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19Thc Sugar Bucket From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original hand crafted sugar bucket with original lid.The nails are copper and fingers are in fine condition.The bucket is very tight.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Mid 20thc Mexican Wool Serape Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mid 20thc Wool Mexican Serape Rug with wonderful striped patterns. Within the striped pattern there are several colors that show how a neutral gray color ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Lady of the Lake Quilt with Chintz Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century fine pieced lady of the lake quilt with chintz border in really good condition. This is a new England quilt there is minor wear on the...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
20Thc Antique Quilt, Hole in The Barn Door Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun hole in the barn door pattern quilt is in butter cup yellow and mint green colors.The condition is very good and mint.These fun spring colors are really wonderful.Notice the...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
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
20th Century Folky Original Painted Round Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unusual game board is a round reversible and is in black paint with a cow on the reverse. It came out of a unusual Folk Art collection. I've never seen a game board like this on...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C folk art carved boy doll with original clothes. Hand painted face and shoes.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pueblo Indian Children's Drum, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small and early handmade hide covered drum. Probably made for a child or a Indian. Possibly Native American.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Leather
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
Pair of Barstools with Sage Green Leather Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of barstools with sage green leather seats.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
20th C Cast Iron Cat Boot Scrape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C cast iron cat boot scrape.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Monumental 19th Century Mocha Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gigantic yellow ware seaweed mocha mixing bowl is in fine condition. It has amazing light blue sea weed decoration. Fantastic large bowl!!
Category
1870s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Crochet Vintage Flag Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand crochet vintage flag with hand appliqued stars and original fringe. The backing is in antique homespun linen. The fill is down and feather fill.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
1940s Yei Weaving Fringed Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Yei Hand Woven Corn Stalk Dancers weaving with fringe on the edges. Beautiful deep colors within the rug. The Yei dancers are holding corn stalks. Beautiful color pallet. Grea...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Slate Paint Decorated Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic all original paint decorated game board is in fine condition with minor end chips or marks but does not detract from its amazing beauty and condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Slate
Word Game with Chalk Board and Dated 1917
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This double sided word game is signed and dated 1917 by the maker.
Pat dates
3/13/1917
9/18/1917.
Category
1910s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19Thc Red & Blue Calico Blocks Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc red & blue calico fabric squares or blocks in fine condition. The quilt has fine quilting and very good piecework.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19thc Mocha Ware Seaweed Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc yellow ware mocha blue seaweed pattern mixing bowl in pristine condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19thc Sponge Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine large 19thc sponge ware pottery mixing or serving bowl is in fine condition. Its a nice lighter or sky blue color. Great for serving salads or fruit salad at the dinner table.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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
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
Monumental Cuban Bark Covered Cigar Shoulder Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large handmade leather and wood bark covered shoulder bag or humidor has a leather strap and wood top and base. The entire bag is covered in a bark and wood notts. The condition...
Category
20th Century Venezuelan Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Leather
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
Navajo Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Weaving rug custom made pillow with black linen backing. New feather and down insert.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geometric Navajo Indian weaving pillows in good condition. Brown cotton linen pillows. Sold as a pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Hand Carved Hat and Coat Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century hand carved rustic hat and coat rack in sturdy condition. This rustic folky rack was found in a 19th century cabin in the mid west. Has a early folky style.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
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
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.