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.
Find vintage Adirondack chairs, benches, lounge chairs, decorative objects, folk art and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Adirondack
Collection of Three Mexican Indian Weaving Geometric Pillows -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine weaving pillows are made in Mexico to look like American Navajo Weaving Pillows and are in very good condition. Can be sold individually @ 895.00 each or as a collection o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Amish Sunshine and Shadow Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Amish sunshine and shadow crib quilt is in good condition. It was found in Western Pennsylvania.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Primitive Green Painted Benches with Backs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of primitive country benches. Early c1900 painted green that has been distressed over the years. Very solid, not wobbly, normal age related wear. Would make great plant...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
19Thc Italian Star Inlaid Pedestal Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Inlaid stars pedestal three legged octagonal table or Stand is top quality workmanship. The legs have a lot of inlaid work as well and the table is very sturdy and strong condition. This table is in pristine condition. Reminds of a antique star quilt.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This American Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket was made into a large bolster pillow. This amazing birds in flight pattern is fantastic.
The ...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian eye dazzler weaving pillows - pair. Off white Chenille backing and zippered shams. Down and feather inserts.
Measures: 18 x 17.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
19Thc Mini Pieced Broken Dishes Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Th c Blue & white mini pieced mounted doll quilt in pristine condition.The doll quilt is in pristine condition. The doll quilt is sewn on white linen and on a framed stretcher read...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19thc Mini Postage Stamp Blue & White Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc blue & white postage stamp mounted doll quilt sewn on linen. The condition is very good.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Dinner or School Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine dinner bell is brass with a fantastic patina. The ring is very nice sound.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mexican Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indian Weaving Bolster pillows. Feather and down insert and Zippered Shams.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19thc Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early eye dazzler saddle blanket weaving is so amazing and very geometric. This 19thc Navajo weaving has a bittersweet linen backing & is down & feather fill.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
19Thc Original Oyster Painted Handled Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original oyster painted handled basket in great condition. This early handmade basket in fine condition.This basket was found in Pennsylvania.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
Yei Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic American Indian weaving is a Yei and is in very good condition.The colors are very subtle and calming.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Oval Wooden Apothecary Boxes Set
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The measurements marked are for the larger box, the other ones I cannot write here because 1stdibs deletes every number. Inside the lid there is an inscription with the name of own...
Category
1760s Italian Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
19th C Mennonite Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Mennonite Piece bars quilt from Lancaster County PA.
Category
19th Century North American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th C Mochaware Mixing Bowl W/Spout
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 19th C mochaware mixing bowl w/spout.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow. Feather and down Insert.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 19th C Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs, 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These ladder back chairs are from Delaware River Valley and have the original woven seats. Selling as a pair.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bar Harbor Wicker Rocker
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Bar Harbor painted stick wicker rattan rocking chair has classic rounded backrest and wide flat arms with diagonal latticing.
Measures: Arm height 25".
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wicker
19thc Blue & White Chimney Sweep Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc indigo & white quilt was found in Pennsylvania and is in fine condition. The backing is in white cotton muslin.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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 C Pineapple Log Cabin Quilt from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th C cotton pineapple log cabin was found in New England and in very good condition. The quilt is made up of very interesting calico prints. The backing is a cream colored cot...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
20th C Adirondack Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Adirondack chairs - pair.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Red & White Ticking Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of red & white ticking pillows.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Pillows 'Pair'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Bolster pillows (Pair). Feather and down insert and zippered casing.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Indian Weaving Bolster pillows. Down and feather inserts.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow. This pillow is 38 " long. There are 3 available and posted here in our store. Black Linen backing. Feather and down insert and zippered ca...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Red White & Blue Contained Center Star Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This patriotic star crib quilt is in great condition and very graphic.
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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 Furniture
Materials
Suede, Hickory
Frog Garden Ornament or Desk Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Frog Garden Ornament or Desk Weight.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Quilt Pastel Postage Stamp Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pastel postage stamp quilt is such an unusual pattern and fine barber pole sliding border. The condition is very good and minor fade on one edge or border to the right of the ph...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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
Original Painted Iron Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted iron pig.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Zinc Garden Flower in Solid Zinc
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in New York, NY
Unusual large ( dia ) garden ornament if the form of a flower. The surface is hand tooled and nicely patinated, possibly a birdbath, or basin of some sort ? We believe it is late 19t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Early Holmes County Ohio Postage Stamp Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Amish Holmes County ,Ohio postage Irish chain quilt in pristine condition. This amazing blue back round quilt has a purple Irish chain trail.The...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Monumental Sponge Ware Pottery Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This huge signed Roseville sponge ware pottery mixing bowl is in pristine condition. These large size bowls are super rare and in fine condition is even be...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19th C Original Painted Milking Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted milking stool with pencil post legs.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand carved bears are amazing and in great condition. These bears are carved out of one piece of wood or one log. The bottom is a plank of wood. The large bear...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th C Punched Tin Cross Flags Pie Safe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c punched tins cross flags pie safe all original and a natural old surface. This safe was found in East Tennessee and is in fine condition. The conditio...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Metal
Darling Late 19th C Original Cottage Store Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Darling original painted cottage door stop. Great old patina.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Brown Vintage Turkish Goat Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Turkish Anatolian Pictorial rug depicting a white goat on a brown field
Measures: 2'6'' x 2'9''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th C Rag Rug Runner Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful antique 19th C rag rug Runner. The rug is in great condition. The rag runner is from the Trish Herr Collection in Lancaster County Pennsylva...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler pillows - pair. Camel suede backing and zippered case. Feather and down inserts.
15 x 15
15 x 16.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19thC Wool Challis Broken Dishes Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made mini pieced broken dishes crib quilt is in pristine condition and super rare. The workmanship is very fine.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th C Early Windsor Settee from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early hand made New England Windsor settle / bench in fine condition.This surface has such an amazing patina.The Windsor benches are very rare to find. When you see them they a...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows. Feather and down inserts. Zippered casing.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hen and Chick Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Sweet Victorian Hen and Chick Oil Painting with Ornate Frame.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Two Rare Victorian Fabric Litho Children Books
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Rare Victorian Fabric Lithograph Children Books
Rare Victorian Clot Litho Children's Books. Good Condition
Pussikins Book - size 7 x9 Rare Dea...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Linen
Beautiful Navajo Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Navajo Weaving pillow.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th C Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Red Woven Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C green ladder back rocking chair w/ red woven rush seat. Shaker Style.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zinc Irish Setter Mail Box or Post Topper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Zinc Irish Setter Mail Box or Post Topper.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Zinc
19thc Robin Egg Blue Calico Bear Paw Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early lighter robin egg blue calico quilt with a zig zag border and in fine condition. This fine condition quilt has very fine quilting.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillow. Down and feather insert and zippered casing.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Calico Postage Stamp Quilt Circa 1900 - 1920. Great Condition. from Pennsylvania.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Pictorial Turkish Goat Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare mid-20th century one-of-a-kind Turkish pictorial goat flatweave runner
Measures: 3'5'' x 12'5''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
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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