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 / 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 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
Ballard & Brothers / Vermont 1 Gal Decorated Stoneware Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ballard and Brothers Burlingtone Vermont 1 gallon fancy blue cobalt decorated stone ware jug. Tall blue cobalt brushed floral design that offer a diffe...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Antique Flag Flannel Quilt with Paisley Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine antique flag flannel quilt has a paisley back round and backing.The flag flannels are from cigar premiums. The quilts in very good condition.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Lewis Jones Pittston Cobalt Blue Decorated Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Lewis Jones Pittston PA. Fine 3-gallon blue cobalt decorated stoneware crock. Stamped with maker’s mark. Hand Brisked cobalt floral decor...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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
Rare Amish Square in a Square Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic and early square in a square Amish plain crib quilt. This quilt was found in Ohio.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
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
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
Folky Green Bucket with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky original green painted furkin or sugar bucket has the original lid. It is in very good condition.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
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
Native American Cactus Ceremonial Rain Rattle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century cactus rain rattle for ceremonial rain dance. Used in making special dances as well. In very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American 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
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
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
19th Century Original Painted Hubley Gorilla Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted Hubley gorilla door stop in fine condition. This is very rare and unusual.
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Mocha Seaweed Mug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century mocha yellow ware mug with the blue sea weed pattern is in good condition. This mug has a tiny rim chip looks like its in the glaze. These mugs are super rare and h...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
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
19th Century Brass Sleigh Bells for Reindeer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of large brass sleigh bells are in amazing condition and retain the original leather strap. Make a fantastic bell sound.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Hand Carved Alabaster Owl with Glass Eyes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved alabaster owl with glass eyes and in fine condition. The base is signed by the artist. The condition is very good.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Alabaster
19th Century Mohair and Leather Horse on Wheels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine mohair and leather riding horse on wheels. There is a platform that it comes with. The horsehair tail is all original.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Linen
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 Century Original Painted Surface Cutlery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original painted wood cuttlery 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
Early 19th Century Child's Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early form strong and very sturdy child's ladder back chair from New England is in fine and worn condition. The rush seat is very strong and sturdy with a fantastic patina.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Cane
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
19th Century Original Sponge Painted Dome Top Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century bitter sweet painted dome top trunk with dove tailed case. This New England box was probably used for valuables and or documents.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pine
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
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
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
19th Century Original Mustard Painted Carrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century original mustard painted carrier is in fine condition and was found in New England. Fine original patina.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
19th Century Split Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine split bars quilt was made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and is from the third quarter of the 19th century. It is quite rare the colors on a chocolate brown ground. It is in very good condition. These quilts were typically made in that are in Pennsylvania. It is a Mennonite quilt...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Collection of Three 19th Century Mocha Yellow Ware Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of three nesting yellow ware mocha seaweed kitchen bowls are in fine condition. Its great to find a set of three graduated matching bowls.
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Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Tex Coco Mexican / American Indian Weaving Pillows, Individually
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Indian weaving pillows are in fantastic condition. Some have minor age spots consistent from age and use. Selling individually @ 895.00 each. Wecan give a group price a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Concrete Dachshund Dog with Original Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool painted surface concrete dog door stop or garden ornament. The condition is very good.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Concrete
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
19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Indian and Rider Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century hand carved and painted Indian on horseback on folky wall plaque.
Category
Late 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
Mexican / American Serape in Unusual Colors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Mexican / American serape weaving is in pristine condition and wonderful unusual colors. The fringe is very good too.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
Mounted Canadian Goose in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Canadian Goose with nice fat belly shape is in original surface and in great condition as found. This goose comes from a collection from the East coast. Custom iron mount.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Monumental 19th Century Rocking Horse with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very fine country rocking horse is not only fantastic looking and all original paint it is sturdy and strong. The pony skin is worn as well as the saddle but all in tack.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
19th Century Scottie Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century cast iron boot scraper or garden ornament is in good condition and weighs a ton.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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
19th Century Pantry Box, Small Scale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century early small scale pantry box with the original lid.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hickory
Hubley Original Painted Stage Coach Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original aged stage coach door stop has amazing untouched patina. It is in fine condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Amazing Collection of Alabaster Apples & Wire Basket, 15Pcs.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19thc wire basket filled with 12 big apples & two little crab apples. With the basket there is a total of 15 pieces. Some are marked made in It...
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Alabaster
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
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
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
19th Century Hand Blown Storage Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand blown storage jar is in fine condition and has a curled under lip. Lots of bubbles and pontil on base.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Native American Scrapbook
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Native American handmade scrap book is made from trees, paper, leafs and snake skin or lizard interior. The condition is very good.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Leather
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
Folky Handmade Tin Turkey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun folky turkey was found in Southern California and is so cool and all original painted surface. It’s probably from the 1990s but has such a great folky look. Great for a cabi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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
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
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.
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