Adirondack Furniture
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
Period: 20th Century
Edwardian Starfish Shaped Shell Valentine- Passing Lighthouse
Located in Downingtown, PA
Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama,
Circa 1900.
A large circular Edwardian star-shape shellwork diorama with beveled glass, features a chromolithograph of a sailing ship passing ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Shell
Jay Strongwater Flora and Fauna Enamel Bronze Swarovski Crystal Wall Mirror 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare, exquisite mirror by Jay Strongwater, circa late 1990s. Aptly titled 'Flora and Fauna'. Features a heavy, ornamental bronze frame with beveled mirror at the center. The mir...
Category
Late 20th Century Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Enamel
Signed Old Hickory Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine signed Old Hickory Furniture Company barrel back bentwood rocking chair is in pristine condition.This rocker was in a cabin private collection for over fifty years.The roc...
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Old Hickory Rocking Arm Chair Adirondack Wagon Wheel Back Lodge Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Rocking armchair by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana. Features a primitive Adirondack style with flared arms and rattan seat.
History
In the 1800's as pioneers traveled West across America, they discovered the useful and remarkable hickory tree. This small diameter tree grew throughout the Midwest in groups of twenty to thirty, surrounded by much larger trees. As the saplings struggled towards the sunlight above, they grew straight and tall - yet the diameter did not exceed two to three inches - even after twenty to thirty years of growth. The hardwood saplings were used for many different things (e.g. wagon wheel spokes, tool handles and furniture). The hickory saplings could be bent to fit the contours of the body, so the furniture was incredibly comfortable and strong. The inner bark strips could be woven together in a herringbone pattern to make soft yet durable chair seats and backs.
In the 1890s Billy Richardson started selling hickory chairs and rockers on Saturdays on the town square in Martinsville, Indiana. Legend has it that Richardson and his father had made hickory chairs and rockers for the President Andrew Jackson's home, The Hermitage many years earlier.
Others in the Martinsville area studied Richardson's products and banded together in 1892 in an abandoned church, producing hickory sapling furniture as a full-time business. They chose the name ""Old Hickory"" for the new company, the same nickname as the late President Jackson. When the company incorporated in 1899, a full line of products were available for shipping across the country to homes and resorts. Old Hickory furniture became so poplar that it was going to the new National Park Lodges in the West as well as Great Camps and resorts in the Adirondack Park. The most famous installation was the Old Faithful...
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Original Blue Painted Beach Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and original blue painted " Beach " sign with a hand directional pointed to the beach.It has the original eyelets for hanging up.It is a one sided sign.Was found in ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Navajo Indian weaving eye dazzler bolster pillows are in fine condition.They are in black & cream & grey colors.Super rare to find these color combos.The inserts are d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,295 / set
Steiff Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original German made Steiff Bear with glass eyes. The original tag is in place and in tact. Steiff is know for well made Toy bears that are jointed and hav...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Glass
$695
Early 20Thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing condition signed Old Hickory Furniture Company rocking chair is a barrel back style with original hand woven seat and backing.This rocking chair is super comfortable ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
1940s Amish Bent Wood Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 20Thc Amish bentwood rocking chairs were found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania. They are made from willow & slatted oak and some hickory.The cond...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s old hickory arm chairs with original front and back caning. Strong and sturdy chairs ready to use. These chairs match the other set of rocking chairs if your looking fo...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,850 / set
hand Carved Arts And Crafts Dog & Veterinarian Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved dog and veterinarian rocking chair. Early 20th Century.
Design shows veterinarian looking at dogs paw or potentially a dog grooming.
Very beautiful design would be grea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Handmade Folky Carved Menu Board Adirondack
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic hand carved and painted folk art menu board from the forties. Classic in all senses, the style and colors, condition is very good with little to no wear. From an upstate Ne...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Sheep Skin Pillows W /Homespun Linen Backing -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing sheep skin pillows with homespun linen backings.These hand made pillows are down & feather filled.Sold as a set of three in collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,595 / item
Early 20Thc Signed Old Hickory Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Signed Old Hickory side table from Martinsville,Indiana in pristine condition. This table has a fine patina.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
20Thc Bar Stools In Dark Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of complete matching bar stools have a wonderful dark surface or stain and in very good condition.They are strong & sturdy and very comfortable.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$1,775 / set
Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of a hand made Old Hickory Furniture Co. barrel back rocking chair in fine as found condition.The woven web seating and backing is in original fine condition with a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
Vintage Linen Rooster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine roosters printed linen pillows red on cream.The backing is in a white linen backing.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Sold as a pair.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
1950s French Cane Back Chairs, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A gorgeous pair of French chairs, reminiscent of an Adirondack style. We love the caning with the beautiful mahogany.
Category
1950s French Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$9,800 / set
Vintage Native American Knitting Basket with Cover and Handles, Adirondack Regio
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage knitting basket with lid and braided strap handle is strikingly similar to the one in Ethnographic department collection of the Peabody...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow Yei
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yea weaving pillow. the the forward facing Deity. This pillow shows a wonderful colorful pallet and pattern. The Forward facing Yei is the deity that brings super natural powers to h...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted Canadian goose is on feet and old nails used for the feet.The carver signed the base of the decoy "Charlie Adams " in pencil. The condition is very good an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Rustic Adirondack Style Dining Chairs Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of four vintage lodge chairs crafted of rustic hickory poles with caned backrests and saddle tanned genuine topgrain leather seats. This timeless Adirondack style, made popular...
Category
1960s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cane, Oak
Oak Plank Seat Bar Stools, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oak plank seat bar stools from the mid century. These stools are very strong & sturdy. They are very comfortable and in fine condition.
Seat diameter measures 13.25 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
$975 / set
Navajo Indian Weaving Geometric Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow with linen backing. The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early Oregon City Wool Blanket with Fringe
By Oregon City Woolen Mills
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 1900's Oregon City, Oregon -Jacobs early wool camp blanket with original hand tied fringe is in good condition. Minor moth loss in some areas.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Natural Wood Branch Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unique and one-of-a-kind hand crafted solid wood branch armchair.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Jay Strongwater Limited Edition Enameled Peacock Figurine 250/250
Located in New York, NY
Jay Strongwater large limited edition enamel peacock figurine hand decorated and hand set Swarovski crystals. Limited edition no. 250/250. Overall excellent condition with normal wea...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Original Painted Cow Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Original painted heavy cast iron door stop full body cow doorstop.This is a three dimensional cow door stop.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
Adrondach Children's Ranch House or Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These very cool Children's beach or ranch house chairs are so amazing and coated in nautical boat varnish for protection.They are very strong and durable.Sold as a pair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
$1,695 / set
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geometric Navajo Indian weaving pillows with linen backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.Sold as a pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
$950 / set
Fantastic Colorful Pastel Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On One corner it is dated January 22 1936 as show in the images. This fantastic large star quilt has wonderful quilting and an amazing chevron border & binding.It is all hand quiltin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th C Old Hickory Hexagonal Shaped Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th C Old Hickory hexagonal shaped dining table. Made by Rustic Hickory Furniture Company, La Porte, Indiana. Circa 1915.
It...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory, Wood
$4,716 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Signed Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These barrel back rocking chairs are made by the Old Hickory Furniture Company in Martinsville,Indiana.
The rockers are in fine condition and are both signed by the maker.They are bo...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
20thc Bar Stools, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These bar stools are Mid-Century Modern and very sturdy. Great look and sturdy.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century German Antler Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from fallow deer and stag antlers, these 20th-century German three-arm sconces stand as majestic relics of the Black Forest's heritage. Likely adorning the walls of a hunting...
Category
20th Century German Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Antler
$5,800 / set
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 Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Full Size Cushman Maple Bed Attributed to Herman DeVries
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual full size Cushman Maple bed, design attributed to Herman DeVries. The bed is in very fine, original condition, clean and ready to use. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Maple
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle.
Great condition.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hemp, Natural Fiber
Melrose Collection Guy Chaddock & Co. Plate Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing pine plate shelf / rack from Melrose Pine Antique store label on top of shelf.It is a repo of a 18thc hanging wall plate rack.It is in amazing condition and very strong...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rustic Hand Made Adirondack Banquette Style Bench Circa 1940s
Located in Peabody, MA
An unusual rustic Adirondack style banquette bench, fashioned in the late 1940s for a New Hampshire lakeside retreat. It is constructed of individual split pine logs, joined in paral...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early 20Thc Wool Lancaster Co, Pa. Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish all wool Lancaster County,Pennsylvania bars quilt in pristine condition.The bars are in robin egg blue and a almond brown with purple corner blocks & frame. The exterior border...
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Amish Quilt "Trip Around The World"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Amish trip around the world pattern quilt is in fine condition. It is made from cotton and polished cotton block...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Wicker 1920s Bar Harbor Brown Wicker Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wicker 1920s Bar Harbor Brown Wicker Chair. Wonderful earth tone brown. Full woven seat. Great childs size and easy to move indoor or out door.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Primitive Green Painted Benches with Backs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of primitive country benches. Early c1900 painted green that has been distressed over the years. Very solid, not wobbly, normal age related wear. Would make great plant...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Amish Lancaster Co. , Pa. Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early Amish Lancaster County, Pennsylvania all wool bars quilt is in fine condition.Note the red & blue bars is quite rare and not typical Amish colors.Very fine and int...
Category
1910s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
1940s Native American Trading Post Wooden Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Native American wooden painted trading post sign. Colors are vibrant. This is what paint collectors appreciate. The natural fade and slight crackling of the paint showing true ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Leather Cowboy Saddle by Simco
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Real cowboy basic well made and used leather saddle. Stamped Simco. In excellent vintage condition with normal wear and tear, no damage and the le...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
MId-Century Mahogany with Stenciled Tooled Leather Top Cocktail Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A MId-Century Fruitwood Two-Tier Coffee Table or Cocktail Table in good vintage condition. Measures 34.5" in diameter and stands 17 Tall. Lower tier clearance is 7".
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Large and Decorative Birdcage On Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive vintage iron and wood white paint decorated multi-dome birdcage with compatible iron base. The birdcage with three functional doors, wood finials, wood trim and wire co...
Category
20th Century Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Other, Iron, Wire
Persian Antique Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Bidjar room-size rug in red and brown tones
Measures: 9'4'' x 12'2''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
$24,750
Antique Amish Wool Pennsylvania Diamond in A Square Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Amish 20thc diamond in a square quilt in wool.Amazing condition and colors from a 50 year collection never offered for sale before. The colors are most unusual for Lancaster Am...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20thc Replicas of 18thc Butterfly Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Butterfly Step down Windsor chairs with saddle seats in amazing aged & amazing patina.This set of matching Windsor chairs are 20thc bench...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
20Thc Horse Head Boot Jack & Boot Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Horse head boot jack with brush for boots.It also has spikes for hanging boots on the wall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Hen and Chick Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Sweet Victorian Hen and Chick Oil Painting with Ornate Frame.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sterling Silver Cat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing sterling silver full body cat in fine condition.Marked sterling & 925.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Primitive Rustic Hickory Rocking Arm Chair Adirondack Lodge Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive Rustic Adirondack lodge chair. Handmade from hickory with woven seat and back.
Dimensions:
24" w x 28" d x 34.5" h; seat 17"
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Rush, Hickory
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Round Folk Art Game Board From Haiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky handmade and inlaid round game board was made in Haiti in the mid-20th century. It is reversible and in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Haitian Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Amish Quilt Holmes Co. Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Ohio Amish quilt is in pristine condition and is made from polished cotton. The fine piecework of the postage stamp nine patch corners and geometric pattern surround. It is...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Amish Ohio Broken Dishes Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc rare Amish Holmes County, Ohio broken dishes quilt with double inner borders. This quilt is from the thirties and is very unusual pastel colors. The condition is very good.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Monumental Texas Longhorn Mounted Bull
By Bud Jones Taxidermy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This was found on a Ranch in Texas and is signed Bud Jones Taxidermy from Texas and dated 1969. The condition is very good.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cowhide
Adirondack furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Adirondack furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Old Hickory Furniture Company, Workstead, Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows, and Navajo Indian Art. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $109 and tops out at $71,500 while the average work can sell for $1,183.