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.
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Set of Eight Primitive Style Dining Chairs by Hunt Handcrafted Adirondack C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 8 Adirondack styled chairs all handmade with old world techniques. All of the joinery is hand pegged and or splined where two pieces meet. All of the chairs are a li...
Hickory, Paint
Set of 6 Early 20thC Firehouse Windsor Oak & Walnut Dining Chairs C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 6 firehouse windsor armchairs in walnut and oak. Refinished and looking great, all nice and tight. Wide and comfy built to last. Priced and sold as a set of six. Hav...
Oak, Walnut
Set of 6 Hickory Dining Armchairs by Hunt Country Furniture Adirondack
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six hickory dining chairs with arms made by the Hunt Country Furniture Co C 1960. All six have arms and are in the Windsor category with a little rustic appeal. Old w...
Hickory
$3,200 / set
4 Vintage Teak Wood Outdoor Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome natural teak wood outdoor patio, garden or deck dining chairs, Chairs are in wonderful sturdy condition. They are a generous comfortable size made from sustainable teak. Com...
Teak
$7,075 / set
Oval Back Inlaid Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
A Set of 10 Oval Back Inlaid Chairs with 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. These chairs feature great design and high quality workmanship and materials. A ...
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs C1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of eight bamboo and rattan dining chairs made by the City Reed & Bamboo co. C1940 All in very good condition with minimal wear from age and use. Some wraps at the base o...
Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
$7,075 / set
Carved Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This Set of 10 Carved Shield Back Chairs are slightly larger and heavier than some of our other shield back chairs. The chairs in this set are as pr...
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,900 / set
H 39 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
A set of 10 1960s Danish Modern Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Here we offer a set of 10 Yugoslavian Danish-modern style ladder back dining chairs. These are hard to identify because of the time and place they were made. They have 4 double run...
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
$4,495 / set
H 33.5 in W 23.25 in D 24.5 in
1990s McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Oval Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By McGuire
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful set of six chairs by McGuire, circa the 1990s. Each chair features a classic rattan frame with McGuire’s signature circular lattice back, bl...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Hardwood
$3,475 / set
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 5 Bamboo Dining Chairs. 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 5 bamboo and rattan dining chairs with original fabric. The set can come a set of 6 pieces due to an extra chair that do...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
$27,450 / set
H 30.75 in W 24.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of 10 Modern Curved Back Dining Chairs Aalto by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of 10 Carrocel custom Aalto dining chairs, masterfully designed and handcrafted by the skilled artisans at Carrocel. These chai...
Fabric, Wood
$3,995 / set
H 39 in W 22.75 in D 24.5 in
Baker Furniture French Country Carved Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with inlaid marquetry, and...
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s Set of Four Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - The chairs have been reupholstered some time ago.
Wood, Fabric
Set of 6 Rosewood Frame Dining Chairs by Founders Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and rare set of 6 dining chairs, by Founders Furniture Co. as part of their Patterns 15 collection. Six armchairs each with upholstered backs and seats (upholstery as is) ....
Set Of Eight Karges Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Karges French Louis XVI style style tapered and fluted leg dining chairs - set of 8. Item features (2) gilt armchairs, (6) stained side chairs beautifully upholstered , quality Ameri...
Wood
$1,792Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Linen Dining Chairs by Directional Furniture Co, Set of 6
By Directional
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1991 Set of 6 Linen...
Linen
$3,200 / set
H 39.85 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Fine Set Of Eight Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of eight beautifully made Hepplewhite Dining Chairs with many fine details. The pierced back splats are intricately carved with Swags and Florets, the corner-blocked seats with...
Fabric, Mahogany
$6,000 / set
H 34 in W 19 in D 23 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern McGuire Cane 7 Rattan Dining Chairs MINT
By McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern McGuire Cane 7 Rattan Dining Chairs MINT
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Classic Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs by Bethlehem Furniture
By John Widdicomb, Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of 6 Regency dining chairs by Bethlehem Furniture Manufacturing Corp. Wonderful design, set retains 2 arm (captains) chairs ...
Leather, Walnut
Set 10 Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 10 (8 + 2) mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs These chairs stand upon square legs with an “h” frame for extra strength Circa 1900 We have various dining tables to match ...
Abalone, Mahogany
Set of Four Rustic Adirondack Style Dining Chairs Circa 1960s
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
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...
Leather, Cane, Oak
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H 34 in W 15.5 in D 17.5 in
4 Antique Rustic Hickory Rattan Adirondak Lodge Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four antique Adirondak / lodge / cabin / farmhouse dining chairs. Made of Hickory featuring woven rattan seats and backs with primitive log / stick frames. Dimensions: 17.5"...
Rattan, Hickory
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H 34 in W 19 in D 18 in
Four Hard Rock Vermont Maple Americana Dining Chairs, Herman DeVries for Cushman
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Hudson, NY
Great piece of Americana with a modern twist. Stunning, sleek, yet sturdy. Perfect chairs for the country house. Set of four chairs with lovely patina. Chair seats are shown. One mor...
Maple
Set of Four Beautiful Old Hickory Arm Chairs with Leather Seats
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six beautiful Old Hickory arm chairs with dark leather seats. The backs are upholstered in a vintage faded print velvet.
Leather, Velvet, Wood, Hickory
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H 32 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
Set of 8 Old Hickory Style Adirondack Dining Chairs with Woven Seats & Cushions
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 8 Adirondack dining chairs in the style of the old hickory furniture co. Eight chairs with splint woven seats and upholstered cushions. In excellent vintage condition...
Leather, Fabric, Ash, Hickory
Set of Eight Signed Old Hickory Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of eight old hickory chairs. A set of eight is hard to come by. The chairs are very strong. Great for a Ranch Style home or Country home.
Hickory
Set of Four Stick Form Branch & Slat Side Chairs, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of four Old Hickory style dining side chairs offer stick form branch and slat construction, 20th century. Measures - 36''H x 18''W x 21.5''D.. A set of four Adirondac...
Wood
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H 28 in W 16 in D 17 in
Modern Farmhouse, Cottage / Cabin Solid Wood Side Chairs by Sikes Chair Co
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern Farmhouse cottage/ cabin solid wood side chairs by Sikes Chair Co., charming set, great style and design. Solid maple, pine? Hand delivery avail to ...
Hardwood
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H 36 in W 17 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Herman DeVries for Cushman Hard Rock Vermont Maple American Craft
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 6 sculptural Cushman dining chairs. These chairs are designed by Herman De Vries for Cushman. Solid hard rock maple with glorious color.
Maple
Set of 4 Adirondack Camp Style Hickory Windsor Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 handmade Adirondack Camp style Hickory chairs with pine seats. Styled after a Windsor chair, these chairs are all unique being that t...
Hickory, Pine
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H 33.75 in W 19.75 in L 33.75 in
Rustic Hickory Furniture Company Dining Side Chair No. 19 Adirondak Lodge Rattan
By Rustic Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Rustic Hickory Furniture Company dining side chair no. 19 Adirondak lodge rattan Pre-1930s side chair by The Rustic Hickory Furnitu...
Rattan, Hardwood