Adirondack Furniture
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.
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Style: Adirondack
Vintage Chinese Oriental Small Asian Black Lacquer Painted Cabinets - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Oriental Small Low Asian Black Lacquer Painted Cabinets - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 24" W x 12" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Adirondack Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th C Wallace Stering Silver Coffee & Tea 5 Piece Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of five Wallace sterling silver tea or coffee. Coffee pot / tea pot, creamer and sugar. Sugar cube bowl on feet.
Measures: Coffee pot - 10 wide x 11 high x 5 deep
Tea ...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Silver
Navajo Chinle Wool Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Chinle sampler pillows with beautiful color pallet. Leather backing with down and feather inserts.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wool
Amish Roman Stripes Contained Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Howard County, IN made by Beulah ( Marner ) Cobb,
This fine Amish Quilt from Indiana is in fine condition.
Six Inch squares randomly sized strips, alternating with squares of solid...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Smith Stoneware Jar Crock from NY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Salt glazed stone ware jar with "W Smith Stoneware New York" as a front stamp. Great size and great form.
Gorgeous 7.25 tall.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Vintage Textile Ticking Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Textile Ticking Pillows.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19thc Double Lidded Feed bin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wooden blue painted double feed bin with two lids. There are three compartments for sorting. Great as a bin/trunk at the edge of a bed or as an actual f...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th C Postage Stamp Crib Quilt- Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Postage stamp crib quilt on a stretcher. This is wired on top and the side.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Hubley Original Painted Stage Coach Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original aged stage coach door stop has amazing untouched patina. It is in fine condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th C Decorated Salt Glazed Crock with Floral Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C decorated salt glazed crock with floral motif.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Collection of Four 19th Century Red and Tan Stripe Ticking Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fantastic vintage French ticking pillows have cotton linen backing and in fine condition. Down and feather fill. Two pairs of pillows.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Linen
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow has a tan linen backing. The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Striped Navajo Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s wool striped Navajo bolster pillow. Great colors within the beige background. White linen backing with a custom down and feather insert. Great pillow.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Red, White & Blue Homespun Linen Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc red & blue linen homspun pillows in fine condition. The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Linen
Vintage Navajo Weaving Decorative Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful custom made Navajo weaving pillows. Nice bright colors. (red, white, and blue) new down and feather inserts.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early Navajo Indian Weaving Geometric Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo Geometric weaving pillow withe linen backing. The insert is a down and feather insert. The hand made dyes are a wonderful sun kissed fade. Such a great pillow that is no...
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
Faux Bamboo Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Wood Base Faux Bamboo Glass Top Coffee Table. Glass has nice rounded corners for safety. Few scratches to glass from age and use. Good overall useable condition. Base can be shipped ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Glass, Faux Bamboo
19thc Cobalt Blue Painted Floral Pottery Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cobalt blue painted pottery decorated floral stoneware handled jug. Measures: 9.5” high, 7” diameter.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19Thc Large Hand Carved Trencher / Dough Bowl From N. E.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large 19thc hand carved trencher was found in New England and is very solid and heavy. The condition is very good and sturdy with no cracks or damages.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Collection of Three 19th Century Mocha Yellow Ware Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of three nesting yellow ware mocha seaweed kitchen bowls are in fine condition. Its great to find a set of three graduated matching bowls.
1...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19th C Original Surface Eagle Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original gilded surface full body eagle weather vane with the best undisturbed surface.The base is custom made iron stand.This eagle is attr...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
E. 20thc Wool Striped Blanket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striped all wool blanket with majority brown background, thin striped colorful accents provide a small touch of variety. There are some areas of wear to the edges. There is a patch o...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th C Postage Stamp Chain Quilt - 5670 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Postage stamp triple Irish chain quilt in pristine condition. This amazing work of art contains 5,670 pieces !!! Wow it is truely amazing & pristine. This quilt was found in P...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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 Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cane
19th Century Wool One Patch Crazy Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century wool one patch old suiting quilt in good condition. This was found in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage States Pendent Wool Felt Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original wool pendant states pillow is all hand sewn like a handmade quilt. The detail is amazing and all the fringe is in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
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 Furniture
Materials
Twig
19th Century Mocha Seaweed Yellow Ware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century yellow ware bowl with seaweed design pattern in band. The condition is very good and no cracks or chips.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Set of Three Antelope Leather Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pillows vary in size slightly and all have kid glove leather backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Leather
19thc Early Pine Step Back Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19thc amazing pine step back cupboard with fantastic shelving & plate rails. This fine diminutive wall cupboard could be great in a small kitchen or bedroom or study for a book...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
18th Century Pennsylvania Walnut Tavern Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18th century Pennsylvania walnut tavern table is handmade nail and wood peg construction. It has wide three board top and pegs for the top of ...
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Large Navajo Indian Pillows with Cross Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Navajo Bolster Pillows. Each pillow is made large due to the wonderful large Cross pattern that was placed on the wool fabric Within the Eye Dazzler. great Striped to accentuat...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
Custom Made Equestrian Double Horse Head Carved Wood King Size Headboard
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An incredible massive expertly carved custom made king size headboard. The headboard is made of extremely heavy solid wood all the way around. The intricately carved double horse hea...
Category
1980s Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Bowls-2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two amazing decorated sponge ware bowls are bake dishes or bean pots. Great for serving hot or cold foods. Super for outdoor or indoor picnics. Sup...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19thc Blue & White Coverlet Pillows, Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine hand woven robin egg blue coverlet pillows are in pristine condition white linen fabric backings. The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Red And Black Stripe Saddle Blanket Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clean wool red and black striped saddle blanket pillows with a clean white wool background. There is a bright red linen backing used for this pair of pillows. Down and feather inser...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19Thc Early Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early Navajo Indian Weaving pillows in great condition.The backings are in a soft chenile linen.The inserts are down & feather inserts.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
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 Furniture
Materials
Hickory
19th Century Four Patch Patriotic Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Patriotic four patch crib quilt from Ohio.The condition is very good and has great inner borders.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20thC Navajo Indian Weaving Latchook Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early 20thc Navajo weaving / rug in the Latchook diamond & red center rug. This fantastic large rug has a positive / negative border.This big rug...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Bronze and Cast Iron End of the Run Indian Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These heavy iron and bronze bookends are in wonderful condition. They are unsigned.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
19Thc Dough Bowl With Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved dough bowl with handles and found in New England. This bowl has an amazing patina and surface.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19Thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early dough bowl is in fine condition with minor cracks from age and use.Nice patina & surface.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20thc 48 Star Flag Hand Crochet Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand crochet 48 star flag pillow is made with a blue velvet background or frame front and back.The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel
19thc Sponge Lidded Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Sponge lidded crock with light blue hand painted sponge design. Crock is in greet condition with wear from age and use.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving / saddle blanket bolster pillows custom made sizes.The backings are in a cotton linen & down and feather filled.Sold as a collection of three. Individually 950....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
20th Century Sponge Ware Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun fat pig piggy bank is in sponge ware and is in very good condition.Of course she is hand painted.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Wool Sets of Horse Blanket Pillows 2 pairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s-1950s wool pairs of horse blanket pillows with vibrant color pallets.
These 2 pairs of pillows have been made from old horse blankets and professionally laundered prior to mak...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
19Thc Flying Geese Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc flying geese or birds in flight quilt in bars format. This quilt is made from such amazing calico and bandana fabrics. The condition is mint with mi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early Western Scene Oil Painting Signed David Swing 1939
By A. David
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original oil painting signed & dated by David Swing born 1892. Swing had a studio in Pasadena,California and was president of the Los Angeles Engraving Com...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Adirondack furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Adirondack furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack furniture made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Old Hickory Furniture Company, Workstead, Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows, and Navajo Indian Art. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $109 and tops out at $71,500 while the average work can sell for $1,183.
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