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
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
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
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
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
$1,495 Sale Price
40% Off
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
19th Century Walnut Child's Stool, Hand Carved
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original walnut child's foot stool that is hand carved. It has a wonderful aged patina.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Walnut
Folk Art Bent Twig Hand Crafted Adirondack Arts & Crafts 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
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
Old Hickory Foot Stool With Suede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Adirondack old hickory with suede top foot stool.
Old hickory is some of the strongest and best made furniture.
Great for a cabin or an out door setting under and awning. w...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, 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
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
1940s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating.
Great sturdy chairs with amazing patina to the varnishes surface. This item has been coated with an all ...
Category
1940s American Vintage 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
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
Amish Children's Rocking Chairs From Lancaster, Pa.-3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish hand made children's rocking chairs in fine condition.
These rocking chairs are marked Amish 1988 from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. These children's rocking chairs are all in great condition and very sturdy.
Sold as a collection of three.
Largest rocker measures - 18w x 27d x 32h seat height 12.
medium rocker measures - 13.5w x 18d x 22h x seat height 9
small rocker...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 19th C Hoop Back Windsor in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine extended arm hoop back New England Windsor chair is in fine sturdy condition. The black painted surface is all original with a wond...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
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
19Thc Original Blue Painted Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early 19thc original blue painted foot stool has a suede top seat.The suede upholstered top was newly applied.The condition is strong and sturdy.
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
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
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
$2,495 / set
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
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
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
$895 / set
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
18thc New England Ladder Back Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century New England Ladder back armchair with original rush seat. Fantastic undisturbed surface with worn arms. Super comfortable and in nice...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood, Cane
Stick Wicker Porch or Patio Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
Three-piece Art Deco stick wicker / split reed set consists of two-seat sofa/settee and two matching club chairs. Wonderful design with wide arms, light...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wicker
$5,400 / 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
20Thc Children's Windsor Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Original black painted bow back Child's Windsor chairs in fine condition. These fun Children's Windsor chairs are so unusual and hard to find.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,575 / set
19Thc Original White Crackled Painted Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original cream painted foot stool or small bench in amazing crackle painted surface.Cream over green painted surface.This stool is all mortised and square nail construction. Gr...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
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
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
Deer, Elk & Moose Antler Throne Chair in the Style of Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic antler chair. The same form as the cast and patinated enamel aluminum antler chair by Arthur Court. The last three photos are of an Arthur Court Aluminum Antler chair that ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Brass
$4,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Adirondack Arts & Crafts Plank Chairs
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1930s. A stylish pair of occasional chairs from the Adirondacks. Each features handmade construction fashioned from six cuts of wood - most likely by a local craftsman or ca...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,600 / set
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
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
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
19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare form of a fantastic original red painted child's chair, circa 1860s-1870s
Original worn stencil back splash and signed in pencil Conn. on bottom seat fantastic as found condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
1920s PA Hand Made Rustic Hickory & Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Amish Twig rocking chair from Pennsylvania in good working condition and rustic surface.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
Wooden Rustic Stool
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1346 - Vintage wooden rustic rectangular stool in hardwood (like that one I published round) - Very solid.
Footprint of the legs is cm. 53 x 47. -
Indispensable for Your porch or ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$850 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Carved Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This Set of 10 Carved Shield Back Chairs are slightly larger and heavier than some of our other shield back chairs. The chairs in this set are as pr...
Category
2010s Adirondack Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$7,075 / set
Vintage Boho Adirondack Twig Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a stunning statement with this exceptional pair of vintage Adirondack twig lounge chairs. Masterfully handcrafted from steam-bent rattan, their sculptural silhouette is defined ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounging Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful example of Art Deco stick rattan lounging armchair with beautiful large arched arms.
Stick wicker, rattan, bamboo, lounge chair, arm chair, club chair.
Arm h: 24
Seat...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wicker
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
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..
A set of four Adirondac...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Boho Adirondack Twig Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the essence of rustic artistry with this extraordinary vintage Adirondack twig sofa. Masterfully handcrafted from steam-bent twigs, its design features dramatic, looping arms...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
Oval Back Inlaid Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
A Set of 10 Oval Back Inlaid Chairs with 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. These chairs feature great design and high quality workmanship and materials. A ...
Category
2010s Adirondack Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$7,075 / set
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
Pair of Armchairs by Vermont Tubbs
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of rawhide and bent ashwood armchairs by Vermont Tubbs Furniture.
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,750 / set
1980s Vintage Iron and Leather Benches with Cut Out Motifs - a Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Iron and Leather Benches with cut Out Motifs. Each bench is identical in Size and measures approximately 40 wide x 15 deep x 18 high.
Category
1980s North American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Iron
19thc Original Decorated Hitchcock Chair Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Original Decorated Hitchcock Chair Company In Connecticut.
Highly Paint decorated with comb painted background. With all original silvering and gilt decoration.
Pristine Cond...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
18Thc New England Rocking Chair W/ Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Spindle back early & worn New England rocking chair has such wonderful patina.This rocking chair was found in a estate from Maine and i...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Rattan, 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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