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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
Unusual Black with Striped Turquoise, Red Seeing Eye Dazzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful patterned black and red eye dazzler pillow with black linen backing.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large Red Eye Dazzler Pillow with Fringe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant red color with unusual diamond eye dazzler centered between pastel colored lines.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket pillows with leather trim. They both have tan cotton linen backings.  
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool

Organic Modern Natural Sheep Wool Handloomed Throw Blanket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pure sheep wool all natural organic handloomed blanket throw. Thick and warm. Great condition.
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1990s Ukrainian Adirondack More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool

Natural Sheared Beaver King Size Blanket
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a beautiful and luxurious sheared beaver king size blanket. Soft pelts with a rich medium brown color, accented with black backing. This is perfect for a bed or just for sitt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fur

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bentwood

Square Tablecloth
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Nice square table cloth. It comes from a Dutch trousseau and is hall stitched with a nice simple red embroidery. It also looks good placed diamond-...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Adirondack More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Cotton

Square Tablecloth
Square Tablecloth
$172 Sale Price
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Rustic Twig Wood Easel
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack natural twig wood easel with geometric shape designs and carved acorn trim.     
Category

20th Century American Adirondack More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Adirondack more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Adirondack more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, folk art, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles, popular names associated with this style include Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pendleton Woolen Mills, Bud Jones Taxidermy, and Navajo. 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 more furniture and collectibles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $111 and tops out at $9,475 while the average work can sell for $975.

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