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
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
Amish Ocean Waves Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ohio Amish ocean waves crib quilt is in very good condition and is on a mounted frame.This crib quilt is very finely pieced and in great condition.The back round is dark blue...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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
Wool, Linen
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
1920's Mini Pieced Pieced Delectable Mountains Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine mini pieced delectable small dolls quilt is in amazing condition.Its all in a polished cotton and hand sewn on lavender cotton linen.Then mounted...
Category
1910s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
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
19thc Bronze Apple Picker Wall Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc bronze apple picker wall plaque.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Horse & Rider Hand Hooked Rug Mounted & Framed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand hooked horse & rider rug is in a black frame and mounted ready to hang in your home. It is wired for hanging and in pristine condition. Its been prof. cleaned.
Category
1930s English Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19thc Stag Trade Sign In Original Mustard Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original mustard painted sheet iron stag /deer trade sign was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The condition is very good with minor paint loss on horns.This trad...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early 20th C. Indian Blanket Blocks Quilt / Comforter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine comforter quilt is made from Indian beacon blankets and fine piecework. The condition is very good.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
Early Folk Art Carving of a Cowboy with His Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and painted Folk Art relief carving is the cowboy with his horse. It is all original paint and original hand carved and painted frame. This painted folk carving has ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20th C Folk Art Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original surface game board.
Category
Early 20th Century American 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 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
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
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
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
Navajo Indian Weaving Geometric Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These large geometric gold and black Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows are in great condition. The pattern is like a Indian sunset. The backings are in cotton linen fabric. The i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
One Patch Contained Blocks Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky contained one patch quilt is in mint condition and has a wonderful diamond block border.The condition is pristine.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
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
Fabric, Cotton
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
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
19th Century Original Chrome Yellow Painted Handled Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted double handled box. This early box or crate is in good condition and retains the original chrome yellow painted surface.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thc Mini Postage Stamp Blue & White Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc blue & white postage stamp mounted doll quilt sewn on linen. The condition is very good.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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 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
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
Mother and Colt Horse Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mother and Colt Horse painting. Signed and dated 1971.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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
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
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
19Thc Decorated Stone Ware Crock W/ Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19Thc stoneware canister is in fine condition with minor chip on back side rim. There are no cracks in this crock or lid. It was found in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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
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
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 Chinlie Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine Navajo Indian weaving pillows are sold as pairs. There are two pairs in stock. They are in fantastic condition.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
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
Navajo Weaving Pillows Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Navajo Weaving Pillows. Custom made with antique Navajo weaving and a black linen backing. Pillows are made with zippers for cleaning an...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Collection of Six Hand Carved Butter Stamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of six hand carved butter stamps
Tallest Stamp measures approx - 4.5 wide x 2.5 deep x 8 tall
shortest stamp measures approx - 2.5 tall x 4...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Indian Weaving Pillow Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful large Indian weaving bolster pillow. 18 x 36.
Feather and Down insert and Zippered Label.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
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
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
Original Signed and Numbered Etching of Cream Ridge, New Jersey
By Chris Maria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing etching of a covered bridge in Cream Ridge, New Jersey. It is in upper Freehold Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey. This is a big farmland area. This is signed by t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Paint
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
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
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
Pair of Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of two different size pottery mixing bowls are in good condition. Minor wear on base consistent with age and use. One is like a shorter bake dis...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Amazing Miniature Papago Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fine example of miniature Indian basketry. This small Papago American Indian basket is a great addition to any Indian basket collection. The c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Straw
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 / 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
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
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
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.