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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Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Lounge Chairs a Pa...
Rattan, Wood
Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounging Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful example of Art Deco stick rattan lounging armchair with beautiful large arched arms. Stick wicker, rattan, bamboo, lounge chair, arm chair, club chair. Arm h: 24 Seat...
Wicker
Mid-Century Modern "Acacia" Lounge Chair in Resin by Zachary A. Design
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Cast Resin, Stobe aggregate and fiberglass. Carved Adirondack style stump chair in White. Cast from an actual tree stump. Fantastic looking and will definitely make you thin...
Stone
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antler Throne Chair in the Style of Arthur Court.
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic antler chair. The same form as the cast and patinated enamel aluminum antler chair by Arthur Court. The last three photos are of an Arthur Court Aluminum Antler chair that ...
Brass
Cast Resin 'Stone' Dining Chair by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic longevity. Surprising comfort. Dimensions: Width 17 in. (43.2 cm), depth 20 in. (50.8 cm), height 33 in. (83.8 cm). Weight 35 lbs. (15.8 kg). No assembly required. Material...
Resin, Fiberglass
French Art Deco Chairs and Armchairs, circa 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very elegant set comprising two chairs and two armchairs, made of wrought iron, with scrolling and curlicue motifs, raised on cabriole legs. Seats in bright, yellow canvas (outdoors)...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Stick Rattan Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional pair of vintage lounge chairs captures the quintessence of mid-century tropical luxury. Featuring a classic barrel-back silhouette, the frames are expertly construct...
Rattan, Paint, Fabric
$796Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 33.47 in
Peter Ghyczy GN2 Vintage Ocher Yellow Lounge Chair
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Tilburg, NL
Peter Ghyczy GN2 vintage ocher yellow lounge chair. Late 20th century. Beautiful vintage design lounge chair by Peter Ghyczy. A great space-age design in moulded polyurethane, for...
Plastic
Mid Century Modern McGuire Lounge Chair, Teak, Scandinavian Design
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Style teak lounge chair. Circa 1960s. Features a sleek Mid Century Modern Scandinavian design, a solid wood frame with sloped armrests, spindle bac...
Upholstery, Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century Old Hickory Adirondack Style Rocking Chair
Located in Memphis, TN
An Old Hickory Adirondack-style rocking chair, crafted with a rustic wood frame and woven seat, back, and arms. The chair’s generous proportions...
Natural Fiber, Rattan, Wood, Pine
Kipp Stewart Aluminum Patio Lounge Chair for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The lounge chair features an aluminum tube frame with applied faux patina and new cotton rope that has been woven ...
Aluminum
Oversized Lounge Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR - Set of 2
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
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 ...
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Raleigh, NC
Low profile and extremely comfortable pair of Jens Risom style lounge chairs. Soft velvet upholstery with contrasting black wood frame.
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage Boho Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant pair of vintage lounge chairs captures the quintessence of 1970s Boho Chic and Mid-Century Modern design. Expertly handcrafted from hand-bent rattan, each chair features...
Wicker, Rattan
Swivel Lounge Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Rosewood
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of swivel Lounge chairs, reupholstered in Knoll Fabric. Rosewood veneered bases. Ready for a new home.
Fabric, Rosewood
$840Sale Price|53% Off
H 32 in W 28 in D 20 in
Vintage Rattan Pod Lounge Chair in the Style of Eero Aarnio
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very unique rattan lounge chair. The chair is very comfortable and sturdy
Rattan
Meadowcraft Dogwood Garden Patio Poolside Spring Seat Lounge Chair
By Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron and metal mesh spring seat lounge chair by Meadowcraft, in the Dogwood pattern, circa 1950 - 1960's. The chair is in very good, original estat...
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Lounge Chair in the Style of Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century lounge chair in striped upholstery in the style of Harvey Probber. Some stiffening to the foam but still usable as-is. Excellent candidate for reupholstery. Two available...
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Outdoor Lounge Chair in the style of Pacific Iron Works
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wrought iron outdoor lounge chair with white vinyl cushions, 1950s . In the style of Pacific Iron Works chairs, but bearing no mark. Cushion is 4.5" thick and 24" deep.
Metal
Old Hickory Lounge Chair W/ Suede Upholstered in Suede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed Old Hickory Furniture Company from Martinsville ,Indiana and is in fine condition.The suede seat & back was recently upholstered in suede / leather. Super comfortable an...
Hickory
Antique Westport Chair - Thomas Lee / Harry Bunnell - 1905 Patent
By Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee
Located in Rochester, NY
An original Westport Chair designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 and produced by his friend carpenter Harry Bunnell in 1905. This chair is one of the ...
Wood, Paint
Reclining Morris Style Lounge Chair Carved Oak Circa. 1950's
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual European carved oak reclining lounge chair with original Turkish rug style upholstery. Circa. 1950's. Crafted in solid oak with 3 adjustable positions. Metal rod makes adjust...
Oak
Studio Lounge 'No. 3 Chair' & Ottoman
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A new interior seating piece, reminiscent of an ultimately-refined adirondack chair. This lounge and ottoman have been handmade using old growth black walnut, finished in oil. T...
Leather, Walnut
Carl Koch for Vermont Tubbs Sno Shu Chair, Circa 1950s
By Carl Koch, Vermont Tubbs Furniture
Located in Peabody, MA
Circa 1950s rawhide woven Adirondack style chair by Vermont Tubbs Snowshoe company designed by Gropius trained architect Carl Koch for his Tech...
Hide, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 35 in D 41 in
Rare Marc Taggart Top Grain Black Leather and Burl Walnut Chair and Ottoman
By Roycroft
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Marc Taggart Made this chair and matching ottoman. They are still making these chairs today. The chair is made of douglas fir and has genuine top-grain bl...
Leather, Fir
Original Westport Chair by Thomas Lee and Harry Bunnell
By Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee
Located in New York, NY
Rare Adirondack Westport chair, designed by Thomas Lee and executed by Harry Bunnell. This example is in very good original condition, showing only expe...
Wood
Pair of Westport Style Adirondack Chairs
By Harry Bunnell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Westport style Adirondack chairs, circa 2000s. We had these chairs custom made for a client based on the Westport chair, which was originally designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 f...
Wood, Oak
Set of Hand-Crafted Garden Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Garden arm chair Mid-Century Modern Deckchairs; Adirondack chair; lounge chair: garden chair The Adirondack chair is an outdoor lounge chair with wide armrests, a tall slatted ba...
Wood
Adirondack Folding Deck Lounge Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique Adirondack folding deck lounge chair in wood with leather seat. Measures: 30” H x 22.5” W x 31.5” D.
Leather, Wood
Black Stick Wicker Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage rattan stick wicker, split reed armchair. Great for porch or patio.
Wicker
Pair of Adirondack Old Hickory Chairs with Split Reed Seats Backs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of old hickory indoor outdoor lounge chairs with split reed backs and seats. Cushions for the chairs are supplied as pictured. Chairs are not old and have virtually no ...
Hickory, Reed
Pair of Old Hickory Barrel Back Ash Splint Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of barrel back Old Hickory ash splint lounge chairs. Both chairs are stamped as pictured Old Hickory Martinsville Indiana. Minor wear, mostly to finish, very sturdy wi...
Ash, Hickory
Set of Six Old Hickory Twig Hoop Adirondack Armchairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of six rustic barrel form armchairs made in the Adirondack style by Old Hickory Furniture Company. Produced from Tennesse Valley Hickory for o...
Cane, Hickory
Bar Harbor Wicker Chair with Custom Vintage Ticking Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine tightly woven wicker chair in old black painted surface has a vintage black and white faded ticking cushion. This cushion is down and feather...
Wicker