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
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
Antique Mixed Wood Children’s L Shaped Corner Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique L-shaped School Bench with hardwood slats and pine uprights. The bench with slatted back, center divided support.
Dimensions: 31 1/2" H, footprint - 64" x 52" and 13 3/4" H....
Category
20th Century Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
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...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Paint
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.
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique 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
Signed Old Hickory Lawn /Beach Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Old Hickory Martinsville ,Indiana in original old surface lawn or beach chairs.These 1930's most unusual chairs could use cushions for comfort.Sold as a perfect matching pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American 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
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
19th C Original Painted Farmhouse Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Original painted farmhouse bench.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Seagrass Footstool - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seagrass Footstool - Pair
stool measures - 11.5 x 10.5 x 10.5
smaller stool measures -7 x 9.5 x 8
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19thc Ornate Hickory Bent Wood Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Hickory bent wood rocker. The backing is a wonderfully crafted turned/bent wood that extend to the arms. The seat is made from slats that are held up by the rockers potion of t...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
Old Hickory Child's Bench With Suede Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun handmade Old Hickory child's bench with a suede seat. It has been newly upholstered in leather.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
Early Original Paint Decorated 19th Century Hitchcock Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century original painted Hitchcock armchair with a decorated inside back. The condition is very good and sturdy. The back ground has a wo...
Category
19th Century American Antique 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
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Studio Adirondack Southwest Chairs and Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Studio Adirondack chairs and table. A skyscraper and southwest pattern. The table has an incised lizard on the front and can be used for storage as well as a table. All 3 pie...
Category
1960s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
19th Century American Antique 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
Folk Art Bent Twig Hand Crafted Adirondack Rocking Chair C1900
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing original condition, so we'll taken care of and preserved. 125 years ago John Wiltout built this chair from hickory branches and a pine seat. Square head nails were used and t...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory, Pine
Vintage Adirondack Style Bent Hickory And Oak Rocker, 20th C.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A 20th century Adirondack style oak and bent hickory rocker with exposed nailheads, lattice and scrolled back, solid joinery with nice patina.
Dimensio...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory, Oak
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 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
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
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
Vintage Rustic Bamboo Rattan Bent Wood Adirondak Tree Branch Bench Settee
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage rustic log cabin / farmhouse / adirondak / tree branch style bench or settee. Made of bamboo and rattan featuring bentwood style and slatted back.
Dimensions:
40"h x 50" x ...
Category
Late 20th Century Adirondack Seating
Materials
Bamboo
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
Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch wood Frame Rattan lounge chairs - a Pair. Item features woven rattan back and seats, nice wide frames, hal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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
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
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
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
19th Century Weavers Stool in Natural Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine antique weavers stool is in fine sturdy condition. It was found in New England.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Plank Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Ranch House or farm house plank seat bench found on a porch in Texas.This bench is thick and very sturdy.
Category
1880s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Matching Pair of E. 20thc Original Green Painted Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early high back arm chairs in original cactus green painted surface.These chairs are in great condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Signed Maple Violin Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Maple Violin footstool. Stamped - Hand Crafted by Robert R. Hunter.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Painted & Decorated NE Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four paint decorated chairs have a Rufus Potter top rail all hand painted, Amazing !!! The mustard paint is secondary coat over the 19thc original blue base. All in very ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood, Cane
Antique Twig Adirondacks Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Twig Adirondacks Chair. Very well made example of a rustic Twig Adirondack style chair. Comfortable to sit in ergonomically, the design...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Twig
19thc Ball & Claw Ottoman / Bench Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early 19thc Ottoman with leather seat & fine condition. This looks like a period piece but from the late 19thc. Fine condition & very sturdy. Largest measurements from foot to foot measure - 14 x 24...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, 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
19thc Early Round Stool with Suede Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19thc round foot stool with suede / leather top was found in New England. This early stool has early original turned legs and very sturdy.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Old Hickory Manufacturing Co. SENIOR PORCH GLIDER
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Old Hickory Furniture Company
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Materials: hickory, cane, steel
Dimensions (H, W, D): 38"h, 83"w, 33"d; 17.5" s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Steel
20Thc Plank Seat Original Painted Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine splay leg original black painted industrial stool swivels and rotates all the way around. It is heavy and solid oak wood underneath the painted surface. Probably from an ol...
Category
Early 20th Century American 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
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
Adirondack Arm Chair
Located in Carmel, CA
This Adirondack arm chair is great looking, solid construction, and a lovely addition to rustic settings, porch or patio. The woven seat is original and in good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory, Wood
Early 19thc Small Foot Stool Old Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THc Original surface small & early foot stool.Great to use as a country pedestal for folk art or Americana. Fine condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Hand Carved Stools W/ Hand Woven Sea Grass Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing hand carved pine stools have hand woven sea grass seats.The set are in pristine condition.Great at a low farm table or coffee table.Super for a child"s work table .
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
Set of Four Stick Form Branch & Slat Side Chairs, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of four Old Hickory style dining side chairs offer stick form branch and slat construction, 20th century
Measures - 36''H x 18''W x 21.5''D.
Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUN...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
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 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.
Category
1850s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
1970s Outsider Artist Country Solid Slab Bench with Marquetry Barn Scene
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Experience the beauty and craftsmanship of this 1970s Outside Artist Country Solid Slab Bench. Handcrafted and featuring a stunning marquetry barn scene, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century West African "Senufo" Tribe Carved Bed Bench
By Senufo
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hardwood
19thC Original Green Painted Stool with Woven Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original green painted foot stool with hand woven hemp seat. The seat is amazing and in very sturdy condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Rattan, 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
19th Century Original Red Painted Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic undisturbed original red painted children's ladder back chair. The seat is a hand woven original seat.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Pine
20th Century Mission Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century oak Mission side table is in fine condition and is very sturdy. Notice the sides or ends or all mortised together.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Early Old Hickory Bar Stools W/ Suede Seats-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Signed Old Hickory Furniture bar stools from Martinsville,Indiana and newly re-upholstered in sued leather seats.These sturdy & strong bar stools or counter stools are super ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Hickory
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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