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Adirondack Lounge Chairs

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
Color:  Brown
Pair of Teak Wood Folding Lounging Deck Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Make a statement with these wonderfully designed and great looking pair of teak wood folding porch, garden lounge or deck chairs with grey weathered patina. Great for indoor or outdo...
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20th Century American Adirondack Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Early Westport Chair by Thomas Lee and Harry Bunnell
Located in New York, NY
Early Westport chair by Thomas Lee and produced by Harry Bunnell. Signed with branded manufacturer's mark to the backside.
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Early 1900s Antique Adirondack Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Westport Style Adirondack Chairs
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Oak

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...
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1930s American Vintage Adirondack Lounge Chairs

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Wicker

Original Westport Chair, Harry Bunnell 1905
Located in Rochester, NY
Original antique Adirondack " Westport Chair " designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 for his summer home in Westport, NY and produced by his friend and local c...
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Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Armchairs by Vermont Tubbs
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of rawhide and bent ashwood armchairs by Vermont Tubbs Furniture.
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1950s American Vintage Adirondack Lounge Chairs

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Wood

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Adirondack Folding Deck Lounge Chair with Leather Seat
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Adirondack lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Adirondack lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee (Artist), Ken Landauer, and Vermont Tubbs Furniture. 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 lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $675 and tops out at $8,500 while the average work can sell for $2,825.

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