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
20Thc American Indian Pima Geometric Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Indian geometric Pima basket in fine condition and most unusual large size.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hemp
Folky Rooster Hand Hooked Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine & folky hand hooked black rooster rug from Pennsylvania is in great as found condition. The graphics are so wonderful. Notice the blue back round...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Furniture
Materials
Cane, Hickory
19Thc Sponge Ware Pottery Pitchers -Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing 19thc blue & white sponge ware pottery pitchers are all in fine condition.The set of four are all different patterns and shades of blues.
Category
1870s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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
Large Wood Basket Hand Carved
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large root or burl wood basket has an amazing patina and surface. The condition is very good and sturdy.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mini Eagle Weather Vane on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Mini eagle weather vane on stand with a great patina. This fine eaglet is in very good condition. The bottom feathers of the arrow are...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Copper, Metal
Early 20th C Oil Painting Of Chrysanthemums
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Early 20th C oil painting of Chrysanthemums. Nicely Framed in an Arts & Crafts Lemon gold wood frame.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Wood
19th C Original Grain Painted Glass Front Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc grain painted cabinet with a original wavy glass front door and shelf's in the interior. The cabinet door is in fine condition. This i...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pine
Set of Three Original Blue Painted Nesting/Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three American original blue painted nesting/side tables with Asian design
Measures: Largest- 15 wide x 13 deep x 22.5 high
medium-11.5 ...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extravagant Small Room size Persian Bidjar Rug from the late 19th Century
Details
rug no. j2701
size 5' 11" x 10' 6" (180 x 320 cm)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Bamboo And Rattan Letter Holder Desk Organizer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder or Desk Organizer. Three compartments on top and two large shelves on bottom. Good condition and sturdy, ready to use. 11" wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early hand made bentwood Old Hickory high back chairs covered in calf skin/leather.The condition are very good and sturdy.The pair are in fine condition and coated with marine varnis...
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
Collection of Three 19Thc Powder Horns -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of hand carved & hand crafted antler powder horns on leather stands.These horns were used to store gun powder and a lot of times hand made by the cowboys or American ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Antler
Mexican Indian Weaving Pictorial Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing pictorial Mexican Indian weaving bolster pillows are in fine condition.The fish and birds in flight are most unusual.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
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 Furniture
Materials
Hickory
19Thc Original Painted Pull Toy Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted pull toy horse on wheels.This hand crafted toy horse is in fine condition with real fur trim on top on hordes head.The original ...
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Leather Quilted Seat Cushions-Pair pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Quilted leather cushions in fine condition and double sided.Down & feather fill inserts.These are vintage cushions from the 1940's.The condition are very good.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Leather
Early Amish Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Indiana Amish wool log cabin quilt. Finely pieced and very fine quilted quilt.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A colorful antique early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug in predominant bright orangy/red field and fresh ivory colored border.
11'11'' x 13'9''
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19Thc Original Painted Furkins -2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two different firkin /buckets with lids are in fine condition as found.The smaller of the two is green with brown stripes and is in very good condition with a super patina. (12...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinle Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pairs of Navajo Indian weaving pillows in fine condition. These Chinle weaving's are in fine condition and have yellow linen backings. Sold in pairs.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19Thc Apple Box W/ Collection of 15 Alabaster Apples ( Stone Fruit )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Walnut dovetailed apple tray with 15 stone fruit apples in very good condition. Sold as collection of 15 apples with the tray.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Marble
19thc Original White Painted Feather Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original White paint from Virginia. Circa 1860-1870 used for storage of feathers or cotton. Found in Shenaneoah Valley, Virginia.The condition is very good with minor breaks i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century J&E Norton Glazed Crock with Original Cork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J. & E. Norton
Bennington VT.Folky hand painted or decoratetd salt glaze jug with exaggerated flowers in a basket.The condition is very good with a mi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Monumental Bee Hive Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century monumental original brown painted bee hive butter bowl in great condition. The one side is in a burl knot but in tack. Fantastic undisturbed s...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Signed Bear Watercolor / California Artist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed R.Porter watercolor of a bear in the woods in California.This California artist was found in Ojai,California in a antique collection.It has been newly framed and matted.Its re...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Mexican Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Mexican weaving rug is in fine condition and is very clean.
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mexican Bronze Bust, circa 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
A Bust of a young Mexican Man. Unmarked on marble base.
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair. Strong and sturdy rocking chair. The seats are made from slats and have a smooth great feel to the lumbar area. Smooth Rocking chair with the qualit...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Navajo Indian Weaving Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Navajo Indian weaving rug is in fine condition. The pattern is simple and fantastic colors.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
Rare 19thc Miniature Yellow Ware Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Three Miniature yellow ware bowls. Each bowl is hand made and hand painted. Great color. This set was meticulously created. Very hard to find....
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19Thc Hand Crafted Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lighter robin egg blue sponge ware water pitcher is in mint condition.It has embossed floral in the pottery ,very unusual .
Category
1880s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
20thc Folky Inlaid Gaming Table With Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc Folky Inlaid Gaming Table With Drawers.
Wonderful Chess or checkers game board with hand cut wood inlay. The drawer is in place to place any game pieces within for easy access...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
1950s Regency Style Mahogany Quadpod Lyre Pedestal Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Regency Style Mahogany Quadpod Lyre Pedestal Console Table with brass cap paw feet and walnut burl skirt.
Measures 42" in width, 21" in depth and stands 30.5" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Polychrome Painted Hand Carved Wood Canister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century polychrome painted and hand carved wood canister. This was found in New England.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Hand Blown Storage Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand blown storage jar is in fine condition and has a curled under lip. Lots of bubbles and pontil on base.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Glass
19Thc Decorated Stone Ware Cowden & Wilcox Pitcher From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made decorated stone ware pottery pitcher is made by Cowden & Wilcox in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania.These mis 19thc potters were very well known for decorated stoneware.Th...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Applique Rose Quilt Signed and Dated 1989
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed and dated 1989 by Chris Johnson. Rose applique quilt with red border. The quilting has a floral and heart design which are shown in the images. Great applique quilt for any co...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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 Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Rare 1 gal Double Handle 19thc Butter Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1 gallon double handled 19thc decorated butter crock. Allentown PA NL Yeager and Co.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Amazing Navajo Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving in grey & black & white.Great geometric pattern & condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19thc Patriotic Crock Table lamp With Brass Bird Finial
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shade measure 12 diameter x 10.25 high
Patriotic Stars Decorated crock. newly Wired, new linen shade. Great size and color to the body. Wonderful condition.
1870s-1880s
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Native American Corn Husk Plateau Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very fine exceptional early 19th century native American Indian corn husk plateau bag. Fine condition with a fantastic patch repair on one side.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rare 19thc 3Pcs. Sponge Pitcher & Slop Bucket Set W/ Toothbrush Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Sponge ware pottery slop bucket & pitcher with a toothbrush holder.These were used at the wash stands in the 19thc. Sold as a three piece set.Notice the wide stripe...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Original Painted Signed and dated 1818 Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early & original painted signed & dated 1818 pantry box with the lid. This finely decorated pantry box is in very good condition.Probably from Europe.
Category
Early 19th Century Canadian Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine handwoven Navajo Saddle blanket monumental pillow is in fine condition with the original corner ties. The backing is a taupe cotton linen. The insert is down and feather fill.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19thc Spongeware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful smaller sponge ware pitcher with a wonderful squared off handle. The sponge blue color is a beautiful light blue providing a great deep look. Great piece. Minor wear from ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Childs Chair of Horn And Cow Hide.
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th Century Childs Chair of Horn And Cow Hide. Charming for a child or small dog.
Category
19th Century English Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cowhide
Shearing Pillow From Sheep Skin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing hand crafted sheepskin pillow with suede backing and down & feather fill.Amazing only one in stock.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Collection of multi Stone Fruit and Nut on Alabaster Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compote measure approx -5.5diameter x 7.5 high
Each piece of fruit and the nut measure roughly 1.5 inches each.Total of twelve pieces of stone fruit.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Zabihi Collection Room Size Persian Distressed Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century room size Worn Persian Rug in reds and blues
Details
rug no. j4359
size 9' 5" x 11' 10" (287 x 361 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19Thc Shaker pantry boxes in fine condition and all matching stack.This matching stack of four boxes are in great condition and all have copper nail construction.Sold as a coll...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Colonial Era Hand Carved Wooden Horse and Rider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
early 19thc hand carved wooden colonial era horse and rider. beautiful patina and age to this piece. The fading of color is expected over the time that is has been made. Wear is cons...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Native American Indian Carving By Clye Drew 1953
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculpture of a Indian is carved by Clyde Drew Mi kmac Native American Newfoundland ,Canada. Moose antler carving by Clye Drew circa 1953.
It is mounted on a hand carved wood base.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Horn, Wood
19thc West Troy New York Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures approx - 14 x 11
crock measures 25 x 8
19thc West troy pottery New York maker.
Stoneware jug made into a lamp. wonderful pattern and color. Great condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Navajo Indian Weaving Arrow Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows with cotton linen backing.The inserts are down & feather filled.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 19thc Wood Bowl & Chopper Tool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Thurnauer Company, Inc.This was originally made in France for the American market.This chopper is in working order. Very rare to find with the original hand carved or turned wood...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Steel
Adirondack furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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