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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
Rustic Reclaimed Hardwood Bench
Located in Lakeville, CT
This bench is made from aged lumber pulled from a 16th century Pennsylvania Mennonite barn floor. Texture and color are left natural. Wire brushed to remove all splinters and oiled i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Rustic Hardwood Bench
Located in Lakeville, CT
This bench is made from aged lumber pulled from a 16th century Pennsylvania Mennonite barn floor. Texture and color are left natural. Wire brushed to remove all splinters and oiled i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Seating

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Wood

19Thc Windsor High Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc High back Windsor arm chair with bamboo turnings.This chair is very comfortable and sturdy.A great desk or side chair.
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1850s American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

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 Seating

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Teak

American Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Wicker Settee, USA, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
American Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Wicker Settee, USA, 1970s Settee of hump back form with double diamond back design in good condition. Minor breaks in wicker. Price well below...
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Late 20th Century Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wicker

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

Early 19Thc Original Painted Child's Height Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19Thc Original Painted Child's Height Chair From New England - Circa 1840s Wonderful wooden child's chair in amazing condition. This chair is a high chair meant to be level a...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Set of Three Children's Old Hickory Settee Rocker and Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s set of three old hickory settee , rocker and chair set. Wonderful patina. Wonderful age. The wear and color on the set is normal and natural for its age and use. This set has b...
Category

1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

Materials

Hickory

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

Materials

Wood

19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early New England tall ladder back rocking chair with leather seat.This amazing rocking chair has a fine aged patina. and is very comfortable.The condition is very good.
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1850s American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

20thc Italian Club Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
20thc Italian Club Chairs with wooden legs. The fabric is clean and has a wonderful 60-70s feel. The chairs are being held up by strong wooden peg legs. Great color and comfortable. ...
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1970s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Bar Harbor Style Wicker Chairs With Sunbrella Fabric Cushions -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing black painted wicker chairs are in a Bar Harbor style and have been sprayed with a all weather protector spray. These chairs also have custom made cushions for all weat...
Category

Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wicker

Wooden Dutch Vintage Heart Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wooden Dutch Vintage Heart Seat. Hand made and put together with pegs. 50w x 26d x 35h x 16sh
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1960s Belgian Vintage Adirondack Seating

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Wood

Pair of Carved Wood and Rawhide High Back Adirondack Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand, rustic pair of hand-hewn adirondack chairs featuring high backs with leather rawhide seat and back supports. The chairs are crafted from logs and thick branch wood with a natu...
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Early 19thc Flame Stitch Hand Made Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand carved foot stool is dated 1842 and is made in New Hampshire.The condition is pristine.The flame stitch wool fabric was n...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Old Hickory Arm Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Old Hickory arm chairs with leather seats and amazing original worn patina. These ranch house chairs are in fine & sturdy condition.Sold as a pair.
Category

1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

Materials

Leather, Hickory

19Thc Leather Seat Wood Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine strong & sturdy stool has a distressed leather seat or top.It is in fine condition.
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1890s American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

19thc French Wrought Iron Occasional Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc Iron sides with amazing patina that have been redone with new wooden boards. The iron arms have a wonderful patinaed rusted paint with beautiful greens and orange. Very strong ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Iron

Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Lounge Chair Sheep Skin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Lounge Chair Sheep Skin. Great formed burl root wood in large slabs. 1960s measures approx - 44d x 40w x 48h x 15 seat height
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Settee Sheep Skin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Free Form Slab Burl Redwood settee sheep Skin 1960s measures approx - 66w x 44d x 33h x 14 seat height
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

Bar Harbor Style Wicker Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing black painted wicker chairs are in a Bar Harbor style and have been sprayed with a all weather protector spray.
Category

Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wicker

19Thc Walnut Captains Chairs From Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Walnut captains arm chairs in fine condition and very sturdy.These arm chairs have a beautiful patina and very nice turnings to the spindles. Sold as a set of four only and sup...
Category

1870s American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

1960s Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Settee Sheep Skin Three Seater
Located in Pasadena, CA
1960s Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Settee Sheep Skin-Structurally sound and in amazing shape. The wood on this three seater has been conditioned and lightly re-stained. There are t...
Category

1960s Vintage Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

L & J G Stickley Morris Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
L. & J.G. Stickley Morris Arm Chair. Original antique circa 1905 Morris chair, #470 Fayetteville, New York Oak, upholstery Unsigned Dimensions: 32 In...
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Oak

Carl Koch for Vermont Tubbs Sno Shu Chair, Circa 1950s
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...
Category

1950s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

Materials

Hide, Wood

19thc PA Folk Art Hickory Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand made folky twig & log settee from Pennsylvania.This settee is in fine sturdy condition.Fantastic example of folk art furniture.It was found on a farmhouse porch in Lancast...
Category

19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Hickory

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

Old hickory Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Old hickory arm chairs in a dark varnished finish. The condition are pristine and very sturdy. Signed Old Hickory Furniture Company from Martinsville,Indiana. Sold as a matchi...
Category

1930s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

Materials

Hickory

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.
Category

1790s American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

19Thc Original Powder Blue Farmhouse Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue painted farmhouse bench from Pennsylvania.This sturdy water bench has fantastic cut out legs. Great form and color.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Red Painted Farmhouse Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc original red painted farm bench is in fine ,sturdy condition.This bench came from Pennsylvania.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

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 19Thc Original Paint Decorated Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Step down Windsors in original paint decorated chairs.These very fine red painted chairs have mustard floral decoration with an amazing patina...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Knotty Pine Adirondack Style Bar, Counter Stools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Custom made c1955 bar stools with naughahyde vinyl tops which are in need of an update. Yellow pine with fabulous contrasting wood grain with a shella...
Category

1950s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

Materials

Pine

19Thc Bird Cage Windsor Chairs in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 19thc Original black painted Windsor chairs were found in Pennsylvania and in great condition.They have a fine worn patina and very strong & sturdy.
Category

19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Horn Chair Cowhide Western Steer.
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th Century Horn Chair Cowhide Western Steer.
Category

Early 20th Century Adirondack Seating

Materials

Cowhide

19thc English Hand Carved Wooden Kings Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc English Hand Carved Wooden Kings Chair. Wonderful design on the slats of the chairs. wonderful carving at the top of the chair has 2 lions h...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century West African "Senufo" Tribe Carved Bed Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or game room with this elegant antique tribal bench. Hand carved in western Africa, and attributed to the Senufo tribe, the bench is naturally curved and stands on two...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Adirondack Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Painted Taupe Bar Stools -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Painted bar stools with natural pine seats.Great condition.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

Early 20Thc Hand Made Hickory Settee From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand made hickory settee was found in Pennsylvania and is in very good condition.This was a at home project and more like a folk art hickory settee.Its a most unusual size and v...
Category

1920s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

Materials

Hickory

20Thc Old Hickory Day Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome hickory pole daybed has flared ends and spindled side rails. When topped with a thick piece of foam and pillows (as shown in final photos, not included) it makes a nice sitting bench or cot as a stylish addition to a room’s furniture array. Made by Rustic Hickory Furniture...
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1920s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

Materials

Hickory

Signed Maple Musical Notes Violin Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Maple Violin with musical notes on the side of the footstool. Within the interior of the foot stool it is Stamped - "Hand Crafted by Robert R. Hunter".
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Hand Made Oak Wood Bar Stools, Gray painted Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc Original gray over white painted bar stools with plank seat. Mid century plank seat bar stools with turned legs, hand crafted. Seat Diameter 12 inches .
Category

1920s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

19Thc High Back Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Plank seat Windsor arm chairs in fine condition and with an amazing patina.This arm chair was found in New England estate.
Category

19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

19Thc Hickory-Bentwood Ranch House Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand made rustic Ranch house hickory Side chair from Ohio.This fine old finish has a coat of outdoor protective varnish so it can be inside or outdoors. Fantastic porch chair.
Category

1890s American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Hickory

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

Rattan Settee with Schumacher Fabric Cushions, 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
1920s Adirondack stylish rattan loveseat. Cushions fabricated in a Schumacher fabric.
Category

1920s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

Materials

Rattan

Early 20th Century W.F. Tubbs Sno-Shu Reclining Chair and Detachable Foot Stool
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
W.F. Tubbs of Norway, ME (1906-1939) "Sno-Shu" armchair with 3-stage adjustable back, with accompanying footstool which attaches between the front legs of the chair converting it to ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Antique Adirondack Old Hickory School Horn & Muslin Upholstery Footstool, c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Adirondack footstool in the manner of Old Hickory offers muslin upholstered seat and is raised on horn legs, c1930 Measures - 8"h x 16.5"w x 11"d Catalogue Note: Ask abo...
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating

Materials

Horn, Muslin

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

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...
Category

1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

Materials

Leather, Hickory

Pair of Late 19th Century Twig Bentwood Painted Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of twig bentwood Adirondack rocking chairs with painted highlights and great overall patina, probably dating to the late 19th century in very good overall condition, with...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Twig, Wood

Old Hickory High Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 19thc old hickory rustic high back rocking chair. Great sturdy condition. This rocking chairs is a hand made and hand woven seat & backing.This was found in Pennsylvania.
Category

19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating

Materials

Cane, Hickory

19Thc Original Painted Decorated Fiddle Back Chairs -Set of Six Signed G. Nees
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated fiddle back plank bottom chairs from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania. Signed G. Nees made in Manheim,Pennsylvania. These chairs are so comfortable and ...
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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

20th C Adirondack Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of 20thc Adirondack arm chairs. Great color. We had these re- tightened for strength. These are comfortable and amazing to sit on. Great for outdoor or around a pool a...
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1960s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood

Collection of Four Original Painted Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing and sturdy bar stools in old original painted surface with a natural surface tops. Sold as a collection of four stools,One pair is slightly different from the other pair.Grea...
Category

1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

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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