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Adirondack Racks and Stands

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
1940s ABC Hat and Coat Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun and colorful wooded 40s ABC hat and coat rack. this colorful hat or coat rack has a fun childish feel that shouts wonder and imagination. Such a fun and subtle way to present the...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Wood

1920s Tole Coat Rack Umbrella Holder
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s French Tole coat rack metal umbrella holder with white washed paint throughout. The Birds are black with hints of gold to them There are 5 birds on this coat rack/ umbrella hol...
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1920s French Vintage Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Metal

Handsome Leather Horse Colar Mounted With Iron Coat Hooks, Incasing Mirror
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome leather horse colar mounted with iron coat hooks, incasing mirror. Have other horse related items.
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19th Century Central American Antique Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Iron

Fantastic Faux Antler Coat Rack
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fantastic very tall faux antler coat rack that's like an Adirondack style sculpture but substantial enough to hold coats, hats, scarves, etc.
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1980s American Vintage Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Antler

Oval Wooden Apothecary Boxes Set
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The measurements marked are for the larger box, the other ones I cannot write here because 1stdibs deletes every number. Inside the lid there is an inscription with the name of own...
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1760s Italian Antique Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Bentwood

Rustic Twig Wood Easel
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Adirondack natural twig wood easel with geometric shape designs and carved acorn trim.     
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20th Century American Adirondack Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

19th Century Original Painted Folky Textile and Country Store Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool original painted 19th century country general store display rack is in wonderful sturdy condition. Could be used for hats, jeans or Ame...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Wood

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Wicker and Iron Coat Hook by Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iron and wicker coat hook by Orange Furniture. Made-to-order. Beautiful midcentury style! Four in stock.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Wicker

Wicker and Iron Coat Hook by Orange
Wicker and Iron Coat Hook by Orange
H 5 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack, Powder Coated Bright Chartreuse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack Powder Coated Bright Chartreuse.
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1970s American Vintage Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Metal, Chrome

German 1920s Pine Wood and Black Metal Zeus Head Coat Rack
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This cottage style coat hanger was manufactured in German in the 1920s. It is made of wood (I assume pine wood) and has got 4 black lacquered hooks wit...
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1920s German Vintage Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Metal

Victorian Period Wood Artist's Easel
Located in London, GB
This beautiful artist’s easel was created in England in circa 1900, in the early 20th century. The easel is of tripod form, being set on three supports. Its feet and top are scrolled...
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Early 20th Century English Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Wood

Victorian Period Wood Artist's Easel
Victorian Period Wood Artist's Easel
H 83.47 in W 35.44 in D 30.71 in
Antique Wood Rack, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
In original paint In good original condition.
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1920s Vintage Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Wood

Antique Wood Rack, 1920s
Antique Wood Rack, 1920s
H 68.9 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mexican Early 1950 Wood Adjustable Artist Easel and Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, we offer this Rare Mexican wood adjustable Artist Easel and table, made in mahogany wood has a nice old patina, with remnants of artistic creations of past. This easel ha...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Pine

Chinese Painted White Wooden Magazine Rack
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese white wooden magazine rack with two compartments, a turned handle and subtly tapered sides accented in light blue, and a central d...
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20th Century Chinese Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Wood

High Wooden Coat Rack
Located in CDMX, MX
High wooden coat rack made of oak or tzalam wood.
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2010s Mexican Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Oak

High Wooden Coat Rack
High Wooden Coat Rack
H 70.08 in W 21.66 in D 3.94 in
Vintage wooden corner hangers
Located in Cantù, IT
Vintage wooden corner hangers
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1990s Italian Adirondack Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Vintage wooden corner hangers
Vintage wooden corner hangers
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in
Mies Easel
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous easel with a clear acrylic base and available in Brass or Polished Stainless. Custom heights available upon request.
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2010s American Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Mies Easel
Mies Easel
H 28.5 in W 7.5 in D 16 in
Wrought Iron Hat & Coat Rack
Located in Malibu, CA
Malibu local artisan coat & hat rack hand crafted, very study & stable. Globe top for a bevy of hats.
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Mid-20th Century Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Wrought Iron

Mexican 1950 Wood Artist Easel
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
A Mexican wooden adjustable artist easel, circa 1950. This easel has the same design as those currently in the study of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, has a nice old patina, with remn...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Cedar

Mexican 1950 Wood Artist Easel
Mexican 1950 Wood Artist Easel
H 66.93 in W 24.02 in D 33.47 in
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19th Century Swiss Alpine Squirrel Coat or Hat Hook
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 19th-century Swiss Alpine wood carving is a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the region. Carved from rich walnut, it feat...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Rustic Adirondack Cabin Style Wall-Mounted Hat Rack
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Such a cool well made, handcrafted, interesting zig zag design, wall mounted Adirondack rustic branch rack with twig hooks, that would make a wonderfully decorative hat or coat rack ...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Wood

Hand Carved Rustic Hat and Coat Tree with Hand Carved Bears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rustic hand carved hat and coat tree with carved momma bear and baby cubs climbing up the tree. The condition is very good with wear and tear consistent from age and use. The ba...
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1930s American Vintage Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Pine

Early 20th Century Adirondack Coat or Hat Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
A quaint early 20th century American Adirondack bent and carved willow branch coat and hat rack with a heart and horseshoe motif, two hooks on each side, and one hook in the center a...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Willow

19Th c Hat & Coat Tree
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hat & coat tree or rack is in fantastic condition. The patina is the very best.Just amazing. It is in very sturdy condition.
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1890s American Antique Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Walnut

19Th c Hat & Coat Tree
19Th c Hat & Coat Tree
H 68 in W 18 in D 18 in
20thC Walnut Coat Tree with Original Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Walnut arts and crafts with all original hardware. The coat rack is in fine condition.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Brass

Early 20thc Pine Hat & Coat Tree
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early dark stained pine hat and coat tree is in fine condition. The finish & patina is very nice. Very sturdy and strong.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Brass

Early 20thc Pine Hat & Coat Tree
Early 20thc Pine Hat & Coat Tree
H 70 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Bentwood Hat and Coat Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine old hickory bentwood hat & cot rack is in fine condition. It has a fantastic aged patina and is in fine condition. This a very heavy and sturdy coat stand.
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1890s American Antique Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Wood

Adirondack Hickory and Birch Log Magazine Holder
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Great Adirondack log holder. It can be used as a log holder or magazine basket, very versatile and good scale. Brown painted Hickory branches and...
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1920s American Vintage Adirondack Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Coat Tree in Wrought Iron, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic hand hammered iron coat tree with places for hats, umbrellas, walking sticks and bags. Excellent construction with room for a dozen hats an...
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1870s American Antique Adirondack Racks and Stands

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Iron

Early 20th Century Bentwood Hat and Coat Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century bentwood hat and coat rack stand. The condition is very good and sturdy. This is a heavy rack with double lined legs.
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20th Century American Adirondack Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Brass Hat & Coat Tree
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 20thc brass hat and coat tree is in fine condition with a mellow aged patina. Some folks like to polish and buff these coat trees but we l...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Brass Hat & Coat Tree
Brass Hat & Coat Tree
H 73 in Dm 18 in

Adirondack racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Adirondack racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage racks and stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, folk art, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack racks and stands made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 racks and stands differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $975 and tops out at $3,950 while the average work can sell for $2,650.

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