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
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.
Category
18th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Early Barrel Back Pair of Old Hickory Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory Barrel Back Charis. Coated with all weather Protectant boat varnish. Beautiful aged patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Wicker
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 Seating
Materials
Bentwood
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,850 / set
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 Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
$9,800 / set
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 Seating
Materials
Hickory
$1,695 / set
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
$975 / set
19thc Maple Foot Stool from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Maple foot stool with a leather top ( newly upholstered ) with brass tack trim & fine vintage leather.This stool is very sturdy and in fine condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
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.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Hickory
Antique Westport Chair - Thomas Lee / Harry Bunnell - 1905
By Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee
Located in Rochester, NY
Original antique adirondack Westport chair in beautifully aged old red painted surface w/ underlying areas of the slightly earlier original painted surface - see all pictures.
This...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
$3,495 / set
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 Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
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 Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Plank Seat Bar Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century large plank seat bar stool. Natural wood color and in great condition. stool is made from a very strong and sturdy oak wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
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...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Firehouse Windsor Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of natural surface Firehouse Windsor chairs are in good sturdy condition. They are the look of the 18th century Windsor chair rail chairs f...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
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...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Red Painted Child's Chair w/ Suede Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original red painted child's chair with custom made suede cushions.The chair has a grungy surface and in fantastic condition.Such a great combo !!!
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Suede, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19thc Original Painted Extended Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine red painted 19thc Windsor arm chair is in fine and sturdy condition.The later painted surface has been on there for many years and is a fun red color. This chair is very co...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
1940s Hand Made Rustic Benches Found In Texas Famrhouse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc farmhouse benches that came from a farm house in Texas. This pair are built strong and are in sturdy condition. Wonder-full matching pair with an old stain finish.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,450 / set
Mid Century Hand Made Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century hand made pine bar or counter stools.These stools have hand woven rush seats and a wonderful patina.They are strong & sturdy and very comfortable.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Apple Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original apple green ladder back rocking chair with a hand woven rush seat in a salmon paint. This early New England rocking chair is i...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc New England ladder back rocking chair in fine condition.This chair has an amazing replaced tan leather seat in fine condition.
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, 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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1910s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
Vintage Faux Bois 3 Piece Cast Stone Adirondack Garden Bench
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Lovely faux bois garden bench with cast stone or concrete slab seat and two cast base legs. 3 pieces in total. Nicely appointed with wonderful rustic patina. Heavy.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Cast Stone
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.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Walnut
2 Piece Split Reed / Stick Wicker Settee and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed sofa and armchair, deep-seated, angular with wide flat arms giving the sofa and chair that graceful elegant look. The rattan settee and arm c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Rattan
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,495 / set
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.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bar Harbor Style Wicker Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine double wrapped wicker arm chairs are in great condition.They have a grey washed paint on them too.Ready to go on your porch or beach house.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wicker
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.
Category
1870s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair Of McGuire Woven Leather Antalya Lounge Chairs
By McGuire
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
$3,495 / set
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
$5,800 / set
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 ! ...
Category
1860s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
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
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
Set of Three High Back Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four matching high back bar stools with spindle backs. The construction is very good and sturdy. Natural patina.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
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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