Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
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
Antique Quilt Blue & White Irish Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Freshly laundered Irish Chain blue & white quilt. The condition is very good.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
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 Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Log Cabin Mini-Pieced Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Pennsylvania mini pieced crib quilt is all in wool and tiny ties and piecework. The condition is very good.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Applique Rose Quilt Signed and Dated 1989
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed and dated 1989 by Chris Johnson. Rose applique quilt with red border. The quilting has a floral and heart design which are shown in the images. Great applique quilt for any co...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Patriotic Bunting Stars Tied Quilt Dated 1898
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Patriotic bunting red, white and blue stars tied quilt. It is dated on the feed sack back 1898. This quilt has some minor wear holes and spotti...
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
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 Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19thC Indigo & White Geometric Leaf Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc amazing geometric blue & white geometric leaf variation pattern in fine condition. This is quite an unusual quilt and a great collectors quilt. Fantastic saw tooth inner border...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early hand pieced and quilted tiny postage stamp crib quilt is for a new born baby. It is a real collectors dream as condition is mint! It was found in Berks County, Pennsy...
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Mini Pieced Broken Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine mini piece work broken star quilt has nice quilting and in very good condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Wool Log Cabin Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century wool log cabin quilt in fine condition with a bars backing. The condition is very good.
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Red, White & Blue Homespun Linen Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc red & blue linen homspun pillows in fine condition. The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Linen
Amish Ohio Baskets Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ohio Amish baskets in multi colors. The quilting is very fine. The condition is very good.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Amish Fan Quilt from Ohio, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Ohio Amish fan Quilt from the 1950s. This has fantastic quilting and fantastic graphics.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19th C Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Wool Fans Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19th c wool fans quilt was found in a Lancaster County Amish home. It is in pristine condition with a paisley cotton backing. The fine quilting and...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
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 Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Pottery
Antique Quilt Postage Stamp Irish Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century postage stamp triple Irish chain quilt in pristine condition. This candy striped inner border is in postage stamp formation. The co...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Amish Baskets Quilt from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing quilt is made up of cotton, wool and cotton sateen fabrics. The backing is in a dark blue polished cotton and fantastic feather quilting. Some color run or spotting but ...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Blue Embroidered Floral Wreath Quilt, Polished Cotton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely quilted blue and white sateen quilt is in fine condition. Minor fold fade in areas.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Mexican Serape Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Mexican Indian weaving is in pristine condition and has the original vibrant colors.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
20th Century Applique Quilt with Fantastic Quilting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely quilted applique quilt with a scalloped border is in great condition. The fine quilting is very good.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Amish Baskets Quilt from Holmes County, Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful authentic Amish quilt from Holmes Co., Ohio,
circa 1930s
The baskets are treadle machine, pieced in various shades of blue, green, pink and purple. Set with black cotton ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
20th Century Flag Flannel with Wool Borders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century flag flannels cigar premium flags. This double border is in wool and the backing is a cotton calico back.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Blue and White Eight Point Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue and white eight point star from Pennsylvania. Made from blue and white check fabric. Fine piecework and nice quilting.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
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 Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Postage Stamp Saw Tooth Diamond Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century postage stamp saw tooth diamond in a square and surround postage stamp ground. The center block is turkey red.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
20th Century Pennsylvania Amish Philadelphia Pavement Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely quilted and pieced Philadelphia pavement quilt is in very good condition. The quilt is similar in pattern like a sunshine and shadow. The red corner blocks are a nice fin...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Quilt-Tiny Pieced Postage Stamp Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine tiny pieced postage stamp chain quilt is in pristine condition. This quilt is from the 1930s and made from old calico dress prints.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Quilt Summer Floral Applique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This midcentury hand sewn summer applique quilt is in great condition with a scalloped border. The condition is very good.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19th Century One Patch Crib Quilt / Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century one patch crib quilt hand-sewn on linen and on stretcher frame. This is in fine condition and is from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Category
1870s American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Log Cabin Tied Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pennsylvania log cabin tied comforter quilt in wool. This quilt is in fantastic condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Collection of Woven Coverlet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine hand woven coverlet pillows in blue grey with salmon trim. The backings are in homespun cotton linen. Sold as a group of four.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Beacon Indian Design Camp Blanket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This all cotton Beacon Indian design camp blanket is in fine condition with the original cotton sateen binding.These camp blankets are very hard to find in such fine condition.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th C Wool Log Cabin Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C wool chalis log cabin barn raising crib quilt with a zig zag border. This quilt is in mint condition. It was made and found in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Amish Antique Quilt in Tumbling Blocks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun Amish tumbling blocks quilt is in very good condition. It is a late 1940's and has a great look. Nice piecing and quilting. It is from H...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Adirondack quilts and blankets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Adirondack quilts and blankets 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 quilts and blankets 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, cotton and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack quilts and blankets made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original quilts and blankets, popular names associated with this style include Oregon City Woolen Mills, and Pendleton Woolen Mills. 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 quilts and blankets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $365 and tops out at $6,000 while the average work can sell for $1,196.
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