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Adirondack Seating

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
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...
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1920s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Late 19thc Signed Birdcage Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century American Windsor Chairs, pristine condition. Stamped by the maker as show in the images. The condition are very good and sturdy with a wonderful patina. Some of ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Hickory

20thc Hand Crafted Ladder back Chairs With Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc Reproduction of 18thc L:adder back chairs with removable rush Seat. hand Carved and crafted.
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1890s American Antique Adirondack Seating

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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...
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Early 20th Century Adirondack Seating

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Rattan, Hickory

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 ...
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1930s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

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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...
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1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

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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...
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1930s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

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Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Wood

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.
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1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

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Rattan, Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Hickory

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.
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1950s French Vintage Adirondack Seating

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Cane, Mahogany

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...
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1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

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Pine, Paint

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...
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1960s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

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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.
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Natural Wood Branch Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unique and one-of-a-kind hand crafted solid wood branch armchair.
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20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Wood

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.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Hickory

19thc Pennsylvania Birdcage Windsors in Original Black Paint / Set of Six
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century original black painted Pennsylvania birdcage windsor chairs a set of six with bamboo turnings. Fine pristine condition and very sturdy.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Wood

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...
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1930s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

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Wood

20thc Bar Stools, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These bar stools are Mid-Century Modern and very sturdy. Great look and sturdy.
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Early 1800’s Three Slat, Pennsylvania Ladder-Back Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
This three-slat ladder-back chair was most likely made in Pennsylvania in the early 1800’s. From the design, artisan verge markings on the legs and shape and characteristics of the f...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Hardwood

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...
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Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Pine, Paint

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.
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1920s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

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Wicker

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"
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Rush, Hickory

19Thc Platform Rocking Chair in Leather / Oil Cloth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing platform rocking chair was found on a Ranch and it has amazing undisturbed original surface.The seat and backing are in oil cloth -leather like upholstery which is all ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Walnut

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...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Wood

18thc Hand Carved English Bow Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 18thc hand carved & crafted Bow back Windsor chair in fine condition and sturdy.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Set of Four Charles Pollock Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand crafted chairs and hand painted chairs have hand rushed seats and in fine sturdy condition.This set of four chairs are two arm chairs and two regular chairs.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Wood

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Writing Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Title - American Windsor arm Chair all original paint decoration.Super strong and sturdy condition.Very rare to find in such unused condition. medium - wood caning Artist - unknown C...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Wood

19Thc Folky Bentwood Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19Thc Folky twig rustic bentwood chair in fine condition.This chair is very sturdy.This chair was found in Pennsylvania
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1890s American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Hickory

Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Old Hickory signed Old Hickory Furniture Company ,Martinsville,Indiana this pair of barrel back chairs are in pristine condition.The hand woven cane seating and back side have...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Hickory

Mid Century Black Adirondack Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid Century wooden Adirondack outdoor chairs. Wonderful size and comfortable to sit on. Great for a cabin or beach house.
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early hand made bentwood Old Hickory high back chairs covered in calf skin/leather.The condition are very good and sturdy.The pair are in fine condition and coated with marine varnis...
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1920s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

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Hickory

18thc Windsor Bow Back Extended Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Bow back Windsor extended arm chair from New England in fantastic condition.The patina is amazing and really mellow surface.
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18th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Seating

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Wood, Oak

19th C Original Salmon Painted Trendle Bed W/ Rag Rug Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original salmon painted trendle or child's rope bed with a custom made mattress from 19thc rag rug fabric. It comes with rag rug cushions & pillows. This bed is in amazing cond...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Pine

Early 19th Century Child's Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early form strong and very sturdy child's ladder back chair from New England is in fine and worn condition. The rush seat is very strong and sturdy with a fantastic patina.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood, Cane

Late 18Thc Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Hand crafted Child's Windsor chair with original red painted surface.This bow back Windsor is from New England in very good condition.This chair came from a fifty year old coll...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Paint

Pair Of McGuire Woven Leather Antalya Lounge Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Part of the Antalya Collection by McGuire Furniture with rattan construction and laced with durable woven faux eather strapping. The chair with gently flared armrests, generous loose...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Seating

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Fabric, Faux Leather

Early 19th C Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs, 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These ladder back chairs are from Delaware River Valley and have the original woven seats. Selling as a pair.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Early 20Thc Old Hickory Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Old Hickory child's chair with a hand woven replaced seat.
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Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Hickory

Pair of Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of signed Old Hickory Furniture Company arm chairs are in fine condition and very sturdy too. The seats & backs are hand woven and all original web seats & backs.These cha...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Hickory

19thc Ranch Style Pressed Back Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original old surface pressed back chairs in fine sturdy condition. The set of a great cowboy or Ralph Lauren Double RL look !!! Fantastic condition and...
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1890s American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic old hickory barrel back rocking chair. Rocker is very Strong.
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20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Hickory

Child's Bent Wood /Twig Wood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand made folky twig Child's chair with leather seat.This chair is in very sturdy condition.The trim of the twigs are painted original orange paint.This is a very strong...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Bentwood

1930's Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Old Hickory Rocking chair with vintage leather seating and backing.The condition is very good and sturdy.This rocking chair is signed Old Hickory Furniture Company.
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20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Hickory

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Step Down Windsor Chairs -4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original sour apple green painted step down New England Windsor chairs in fine condition.The chairs have fine little floral design on the top splash of each chair. All chairs a...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Vintage Blanket Covered Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Pendleton Plaid blanket covered beautiful ottoman with wooden George Smith legs and original Brass casters. Great comfort, when you sit on this ottoman you sink in a bit just...
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1930s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

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Wool

19Thc Hand Carved Walnut W/ Wood Slats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved foot stool with hand woven splint seat or top.The stool has an amazing patina and in very good condition.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Rare Old Hickory Bar Stools W/ Leather Seats & Backs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Signed Old Hickory bar stools with leather seats & backs.This matching pair of bar stools are in fine sturdy as found condition.They are stamped Old Hickory Furniture Company a...
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1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

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Leather, Hickory

Pair of Old Hickory Leather Covered Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory chairs covered in leather both seats and backings.The chairs have a great fine patina. The pair of chairs are heavy and sturdy.The leather is a top quality Italian leather.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Leather, Wood

19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair. Strong and sturdy rocking chair. The seats are made from slats and have a smooth great feel to the lumbar area. Smooth Rocking chair with the qualit...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing hand made hickory and oak slats barrel back rocking chair in fine condition.Not only is this chair great looking it has a wonderful undisturbed surface.The rocking chair is i...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Old Hickory Manufacturing Co. Sofa / Chair Suite
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Old Hickory Furniture Company Marking(s); notes: signed (chair & settee) Materials: hickory, upholstery Dimensions (H, W, D): 33.5"h, 64"w, 36"d (sofa)...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Hickory, Upholstery

18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Banister back chair from New England with hand woven early seat .The condition is very good and sturdy.
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1790s American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Rush, Wood

19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of three matching ladder back chairs are in very good condition and fine patina.Great for at a round kitchen table for that fine country look ! ...
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1860s American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Cane, Wood

E. 20thc Oval Foot Stool With Vintage blue velvet Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful foot stool, wooden design with original stain. The vintage velvet fabric is clean. This foot stool has wear to the legs from age and use, very minor wear. A beautiful puff...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Signed Maple Violin Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Maple Violin footstool. Stamped - Hand Crafted by Robert R. Hunter.
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20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Early 19thc Pueblo Indian Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Pueblo Indian pine hand carved pine child's foot stool or bench.The condition is very good and strong.
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1870s American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Early 20thc Wooden Bar Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc wooden hand made bar stool in very good condition. wooden peg construction. Very strong and sturdy. great patina to the normal wear areas.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Early 20th C Ottoman Upholstered in a Distressed Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Nice Early 20th C ottoman upholstered in a distressed leather.
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20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Adirondack seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Adirondack seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with maple, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Old Hickory Furniture Company, Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee (Artist), 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,250 and tops out at $1,250 while the average work can sell for $1,250.

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