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
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
19Thc Ladder back Chair With Hand Woven Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc New England ladder back arm chair with hand woven seat.This chair has most unusual cut outs and wonderful aged patina.
Category
1860s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
19thc Ladder back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Ladder back natural colored chair. Wonderful patina and age. The rattan seat is in great condition. Chair is strong and sturdy.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,495
Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Old Hickory rocking chair with hand sewn leather seat and backing.This rocker is in fine condition.The chairs are signed Old Hickory Furniture Company.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
Early 20thc Walnut Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc foot stool from Pennsylvania in pristine condition.
hand woven seat top is in fins sturdy condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Old Hickory Adirondack Style Rocking Chair
Located in Freehold, NJ
This old Adirondack style chair features rustic bent hickory wood construction, caned seat, and rocking base.
Dimensions: 27w 31d 33h 17sh 27ah
Condition notes: Chair itself is in ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Rush, Hickory
Old Hickory Settee & Matching Side Chair ( Signed)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Signed Old Hickory settee & side chairs are in fine condition and we are having both pieces protected from bad weather protector ( boat varnish ).
The settee & side chair are ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory
Lounge Chair, Manner of Old Hickory Manufacturing Co.
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Old Hickory Furniture Company, manner of
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Materials: hickory, cane
Dimensions (H, W, D): 42"h, 26"w, 36"d; 9"-...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Cane, Hickory
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
4 Vintage Teak Wood Outdoor Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome natural teak wood outdoor patio, garden or deck dining chairs, Chairs are in wonderful sturdy condition. They are a generous comfortable size made from sustainable teak. Com...
Category
20th Century Adirondack Seating
Materials
Teak
$3,200 / set
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
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,695 / set
Old Hickory Chaise Lounge, Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
This hickory chaise lounge is labeled: Old Hickory Shelbyville, IN. Est 1899.
It dates from the 1990s. The chaise lounge's structureis createdwith slender hickory tree trunks. The in...
Category
1990s American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory, Cane
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
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Blue Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue painted foot stool from New England.The original woven splint top is in a original white washed painted surface.The condition of this stool is in pristine conditi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19Thc Industrial Swivel Bar Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Industrial swivel bar stool with iron and wood.The stool has a fine patina and wonderful folky form.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Old Hickory Tall-Back Paddle-Arm Chair W/Slat Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory tall-back paddle-arm chair with slat seat and back, circa 1940.
Stamped Old Hickory Furniture Co., Martinsville, this side chair is in ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
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
19Thc Original Red Painted Rounded Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original red painted rounded farm bench from Pennsylvania. The condition is very good and has amazing cut outs.
Category
1880s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rittenhouse Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These very hard to find side chairs are in good condition and maintain the original hand woven rawhide webbing and are very sturdy.Sold as a pair of matching side chairs.Rittenhouse ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
1940s Pair of Wooden Cane Seat Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of cane seat wooden stools. Very comfortable, the cane seating contours the person sitting to a certain thresh hold. these are strong seats and have held over 250lbs. Soli...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
$1,695 / set
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 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
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
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
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
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
Adirondack Hickory Long Bench with Binder Cane Seat
Located in Savannah, GA
This unique long bench is constructed of sturdy hickory with a durable seat made from binder cane, the glossy peel/bark of the rattan palm. Wide binder cane is rounded on the top and...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Cane, Hickory
Grand Windsor Chair by Herman de Vries for The Sikes Company of Buffalo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Grand Windsor Chair by The Sikes Company of Buffalo designed by Herman de Vries is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegance and durability. Crafted with expert preci...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Birch
Indiana Old Hickory Chaise Lounge, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer and Manufacturer of this chaise lounge (1930s-1940s): Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana. The chaise lounge's structure is created with slender hickory t...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hickory, Cane
Pair of Barstools with Sage Green Leather Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of barstools with sage green leather seats.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, 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
$575 / item
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
Fine Leather Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered leather club chair in fine quality thick Italian leather.This super comfortable leather club chair is in fine & like never used condition.
Category
Early 2000s American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather
$1,895
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 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.
Category
1850s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
19thc Small Bucket Bench from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc early original small bucket bench in fine condition. This sturdy bench has a worn or aged patina.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This natural pine ladder back rocking chair is in good sturdy condition with a mustard painted rush seat.The chair has a soft nice patina.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
19Thc Hand Made Stool With Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19thc turned leg early stool is in sturdy condition.The top is in a newly upholstered leather.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
19thc Carved Stool With Suede Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful hand carved 19thc foot stool with suede top. Very beautiful design to the legs and the sides. Great size and very strong and sturdy.
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 20th Century Old Hickory Foot Stools with Suede Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th Century old hickory foot stool in amazing condition with a new suede seat. Its been newly upholstered in suede over the hand made rush seat.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
19th Century High Chair with Lift Top Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century lift top high chair for children with beautiful cane lift top seat.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
19Thc English Children's Windsor Arm Chair Carved " Bertram"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand crafted & carved Children's Windsor captains chair with the name "BERTRAM " carved on the inside back of the crest of the chair. The conditi...
Category
1860s English Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Pine
Shaker Style Original Black Painted ladder Back Chairs -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Shaker style collection of three ladder back chairs are with black leather seats and very comfortable. The chairs are copies from the original Shaker chairs from New En...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, 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
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
18Thc Original Painted & Mortised Walnut Bench / Foot Stool From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 18Thc Mortised & Original painted foot stool is in very sturdy condition. The patina is amazing and worn top of stool. Really great condition especially given the age.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
1920s Wooden Arts And Crafts Childs Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s arts and crafts wooden child's chair with original leather seat and brass tacks around the seat.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beads
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.
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Original Painted Sage Green Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This paint decorated 19th century Pennsylvania Windsor rocking chair has great form and in good condition. The saddle seat and fiddle back has a great painted surface with an apple p...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
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
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
Wood
Old Hickory Chairs in Brown Suede Leather - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Old Hickory Chairs newly upholstered in brown suede seats & backing.These amazing barrel back Old Hickory chairs are super comfortable and ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Seating
Materials
Suede, Hickory
$2,895 / set
Vintage Velvet Log Cabin Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960' - 1970's velvet log cabin pattern velvet ottoman.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Materials
Velvet
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
Quality Set Of Six Adirondack Style Tree Limb Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Set of Six Rey well made hardwood backed Stools in the Adirondack Style. With good weight and solid feeling comfort, the stools are assembled of tree limbs with the bark left on. ...
Category
20th Century Adirondack Seating
Materials
Hardwood
19thc Suede Top Drum Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic Glendale High School Drum was made into a ottoman with a suede top cushion and feet added to the base. The condition is very good and super sturdy.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Seating
Materials
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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