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
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
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
Hand Carved Indian Rider Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved end of the run horse and rider plaque is in great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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 Century Oil Painting of a Dog in a Walnut Hand Carved Frame, Dated 1841
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is signed and dated, "G. Rasmussen 41" and in amazing as found condition. The walnut frame is hand carved and appears to be the original frame that the painting was placed in. T...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint, Canvas
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
Mexican / American Indian Bird Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Indian weaving pillows with black linen backings. In very good condition. Sold as a pair.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Oval Sponge Ware Serving Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century oval sponge ware pottery platter. Great for serving food or fruit.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Cress Alphabet Game Board with Chalk Board, Dated 1926
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool cress alphabet game board is round and red ground. It is also dated 1926 with a chalk board on the front of the game board. Children pictures on the reverse of the board as...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
Mexican / American Indian Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Greek key striped Indian weaving bolster pillows have a thick coco cotton linen backing. The condition is pristine. They are down & feather fill inserts. Sold as a pair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,295 / set
Folky Rooster Hand Hooked Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine & folky hand hooked black rooster rug from Pennsylvania is in great as found condition. The graphics are so wonderful. Notice the blue back round...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Collection of Five 19th Century Sponge Ware Custard Cups
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of five 19th century sponge ware pottery custard cups ate in good condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Dog Oil & Watercolor Signed Victoria 1986
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Signed Victoria 1986 watercolor is in fine condition and great frame original to the piece of art.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Paper, Wood
Dated 1945 Hand Hooked Geometric Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand hooked geometric rug from Pennsylvania that is signed & dated 1945. This fine hooked rug is in fine condition.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler pillows - pair. Camel suede backing and zippered case. Feather and down inserts.
15 x 15
15 x 16.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Eye Dazzler Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian Weaving eye dazzler pillows (Pair) Beautiful Colors of Black, White, Red, Taupe. This pillow is definitely and eye catcher. Feather and down insert and zippered casing.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
Large Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow. This pillow is 38 " long. There are 3 available and posted here in our store. Black Linen backing. Feather and down insert and zippered ca...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
20thc Yei Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Native American Yei Indian weaving bolster pillow. The backing is in cotton linen homespun fabric. The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Zinc Folk Art Baby Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Zinc Folk Art baby goose statue from a old fountain. The condition is good with some age wear.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Large Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow is super early and fine condition. The backing is in a camel cotton linen.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
Amazing Large Saddle Blanket / Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic saddle blanket has the original corner ties and the now large pillow has a dark chocolate brown linen backing. The insert is down and feather fill with a zipper closur...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
Patriotic Hand Painted Slate Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Folk Art hand made & painted slate frame was found in Pennsylvania. Has a wonderful undisturbed painted surface.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Slate
Hand-Hooked Mounted Welcome Rug from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful and simple mounted hand-hooked rug from Pennsylvania. Great multi-colors from Lancaster County, PA. Very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Navajo Indian Pillow, Two Grey Hills
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine handwoven Navajo Indian weaving pillow is in mint condition. The backing is in a cotton linen. Down & feather fill.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine handwoven Navajo Saddle blanket monumental pillow is in fine condition with the original corner ties. The backing is a taupe cotton linen. The insert is down and feather fill.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19thc Collection of Six Sponge Ware Waste Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc collection of six sponge ware waste bowls in pristine condition. These are quite rare and hard to find in mint condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$1,495 / set
19th Decorated Blue Tin Tole Water Kettle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic tin blue paint decorated tole ware water kettle is in amazing as found condition. It has a blue ground with painted flowers on both sides. ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Tin
19th Century Folk Art Horseshoe Andirons / Handmade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These folky handmade horse shoe andirons are in good condition and are very sturdy and heavy. Wonderful western Folk Art.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Pitchers Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 19th century handmade and painted floral faced sponge ware pottery pitchers are in fine condition. Each pitcher measures 7 x 5 x 9. Sold as a group of four.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Large Yei Indian Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Large Yei Indian Weaving Pillow. White, Beige, Pink, Turquoise, and Black.
Feather and Down Insert.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pair of Indian Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Indian Weaving Pillows. Down and Feather Inserts. Zippered Casing.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,295 / set
Monumental Hickory Gathering Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large hickory basket is in good condition with a coat of varnish on it. It sits on the ground with two feet or on tabletop. The condition is very good.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
Signed and Dated Hand-Painted Tile Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing signed Parkinson Studio - 1990 Pamela J Brown this hand-painted horse head is on tile and original black painted wood frame.
Category
1990s American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Large American Micromosaic Alaskan Landscape, Features Moose
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large American Micromosaic Alaskan landscape, Features Moose
This large scale micromosaic panel is executed with impressive precision. It features a moose in a typical Alaskan lands...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Marble
$2,640 Sale Price
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Navajo Indian Geometric Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pair of Navajo Indian weaving pillows are in fine condition and have cotton linen backings. Sold as a pair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
Pair of Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows with a Geometric Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful Navajo Indian weaving pillows with strips and geometric pattern.
Cotton textured backing. Down and feather insert with a zipper casing for cleaning.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is interesting and very colorful. We have one other similar pattern like this pillow. So you could have a pair if need be. Condition is good.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mexican Indian Handwoven Serape Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handwoven large Mexican / American Indian weaving serape bolster pillow with the original fringe. The backing is in black cotton linen.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mexican / American Indian Weaving Birds Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These birds in flight Mexican / American Indian weaving pillows in black and orange colors. The backings are in black cotton linen. Sold in pairs. Two pairs in stock.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
Monumental Mexican Serape Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handwoven Mexican weaving bolster pillow has amazing colors and in fine condition. The backing is in black cotton linen. The insert is down and fe...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Handwoven Table Mat from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing handmade berlin work table mat is in pristine condition. It is totally reversible and was used in the center of a dining table for placing hot d...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Hand Woven Rag Art Tapestry
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hand Woven Rag Rug Art Tapestry with long fringed edges. measures approx - 27 x 53
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
$1,295
Persian Malayer Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind early-20th century decorative Northwest Persian pictorial rug.
Measures: 3'11'' x 6'4''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
19Thc Mini Pieced Broken Dishes Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Th c Blue & white mini pieced mounted doll quilt in pristine condition.The doll quilt is in pristine condition. The doll quilt is sewn on white linen and on a framed stretcher read...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Indian weaving bolster pillows. Blacking backing. Feather and down inserts and zippered casing.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,295 / set
19th Century Unusual Sponge Ware Pottery Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual shape sponge ware pottery bucket is in very good condition. It has the original bail handle and in fine condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th Century American Wire Buggy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine folky handcrafted wire doll or teddy bear buggy is in fine condition and workable order. The wheels work and you can use this child's doll buggy.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wire
Pair of Handwoven Alpaca Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These soft woolen weaving pillows are in fine condition and have a matching grey cotton linen backing.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$895 / set
Rare and Unique Modern Craftsman / Adirondack Twig Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A rare, unique neo-primitive /modern craftsman desk attributed to Lee Fountain (1869-1941) and composed of a base of interwoven twigs supporting a top in cherry. Drawer has a twig ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Twig, Cherry
19th Century Oil on Board of Railroad Locamotive of Large Scale, Great Old Color
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th Century oil on board of railroad locamotive of large scale. Great old color and patina.
Would make a great addition to any boat collection.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Oak
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.