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.
1940s Haywood Wakefield Rattan Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Rattan / bamboo child's chair in fantastic condition.This chair will also come with a custom made suede ( leather ) cushion.
Bamboo, Wicker
19thc Decorated Stoneware 3 Gallon Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Decorated salt glaze crock from south Western Pennsylvania.This crock is in mint condition. Such a great form.
Pottery
19thc Stoneware Table Lamp Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Stoneware crock that was made into a table lamp. Newly wired and in working condition. The shade is newly made from linen and the finial is made from brass in the shape of a bi...
Pottery
20thc White Painted Queen Ann Style Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc White Painted Queen Ann Style Side Table . Wonderful copy of a 18thc table. Wonderful aged patina and great condition.
Wood
Adirondack Arts & Crafts Bent Twig 14 Arm Chandelier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Adirondack Twig Chandelier with 14 lights on 2 tiers. Eight on the bottom and six up top. Large scale as it's 60 in. tall not counting the chain and about 42 in diameter. ...
Maple
Arts & Crafts Handmade Folky 2 Piece Adirondack Stone Birdbath C1930
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous style and function with this 2 piece hand crafted stone birdbath. From the Catskills mountains in upstate New York this gem has withstood the test of time and still holds wa...
Agate, Cast Stone, Cement
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.
Wood
Early 20Thc Brass Bird Cage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mini brass bird cage has a bird inside and really could be used for a tiny bird.The condition is very good and it has been polished.
Brass
19thc Original Blue Dated 1913 Cutting Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc Original blue painted round cutting board was signed and dated as it was given to someone in 1913 ! It is in very good condition and painted on the front and unpainted on ...
Wood
19thc Monumental Cast Iron Garden Rooster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic monumental cast iron rooster is very large and heavy. It was probably used in a store front as a trade sign or a garden element. The patina is amazing and in very good...
Iron
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...
Copper, Iron
Pair Mid-Century Tall Rustic Adirondak-Style Bookcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great and highly unusual pair of rustic, Adirondak-style bookcases incorporating bog wood or driftwood and rootwood in their construction. The bookcases measure an impressi...
Wood
Antique 18thc Spinning Wheel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand crafted spinning wheel has all parts to it and has a wonderful aged patina.A few pieces of wood are chipped off of some parts , see photos. This beautiful spinning ...
Wood
20Thc Wicker Child's Bar Harbor Settee & Chaise & Rocker Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This three piece matching set of Bar Harbor wicker child's set is in fine condition.It comes with custom made with ( out door fabric ) cushions included.Sold individually or as a ma...
Wicker
$895 / set
19thc Pair of Indigo Linen Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These indigo linen fabric pillows have backing from European shams in a blue floral.Sold as a pair.Down & feather fill.
Linen
Rod-Back Birdcage Windsor Bench Settee, Nichols & Stone Style
Located in Southampton, NJ
1990's American Windsor Rod- back bench or settee with mortis & tenon joinery in the Birdcage style. Faux bamboo turnings combine traditional Windsor construction with Asian desi...
Wood
19thc Stoneware jug, Cowden and Wilcox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snow flake pattern
Pottery
19thc Birdseye Maple One Drawer Night Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19thc birds eye maple one drawer stand from New England. beautiful turned legs and beautiful button knob on the drawer. The drawer has dovetail construction.
Wood
Early Stenciled Victorian Hand Crafted Winter Sled in Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous early Victorian childs snow sled in old green paint and the original Stenciled. Handcrafted from oak and reinforced with hand wrought ...
Iron
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.
Wool
Mexican Serape Wool Throw
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Wool Mexican Serape with Eye dazzler.
Wool
19Thc Platform Rocking Chair in Leather / Oil Cloth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing platform rocking chair was found on a Ranch and it has amazing undisturbed original surface.The seat and backing are in oil cloth -leather like upholstery which is all ...
Walnut
19thc Wire Vegetables Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic wire veggy basket could be for shopping at the farmers market or gathering vegetables in the fields. It is in great condition.
Metal
Early 1800’s Three Slat, Pennsylvania Ladder-Back Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
This three-slat ladder-back chair was most likely made in Pennsylvania in the early 1800’s. From the design, artisan verge markings on the legs and shape and characteristics of the f...
Hardwood
Large Navajo Weaving -Room Size Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine large Navajo Indian weaving rug is in pristine condition and has been professionally cleaned.This geometric eye dazzler has great colors & most unusual pattern.
Wool
Navajo Indian Weaving Cream Ground Pillows-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic light colored Navajo Indian weaving pillows with a eggshell mohair backing.The inserts are down & feather fill. Sold as a pair.
Wool
Large and Decorative Birdcage On Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive vintage iron and wood white paint decorated multi-dome birdcage with compatible iron base. The birdcage with three functional doors, wood finials, wood trim and wire co...
Other, Iron, Wire
A Pair Of Aluminum Twig Upholstered Benches By Bernhardt 2017
By Bernhardt
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of aluminum "twig" upholstered benches by Bernahrdt, North Carolina, USA, custom made in 2017.
Aluminum
$950Sale Price|42% Off
Signed Oil Painting of Horses on Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oil painting is signed in the lower left hand illegible signature. Very well done in great condition and retains the original frame.
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Sunshine Shadow Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Amish quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in small one inch squares in wool and cotton. The piecework and quilting is very fine and g...
Wool
30s Pima Geometric basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Pima Indian basket, American Indian basket in very good condition with Spiral geometric pattern. Wonderful dyed hemp great size.
Hemp
Monumental 19th Century Brass School Dinner Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century brass bell was once used to either call students to class or family and workers to the dinner table. Due to the substantive density of the bell along with its origi...
Brass
Zabihi Collection Square Old Antique Turkish Oushak
Located in New York, NY
A rare small square size early 20th century authentic Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j4933 size 3' 1" x 3' 2" Antique oriental carpets and rugs from Oushak have been carefully...
Wool
Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Buttocks Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six 19th C Hand Made Handled Butt Baskets Measurements of basket are as follows and are approximate - When looking at the 1st image from top left...
Hemp
Cast cement mushrooms with frog yard art sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Cast yard sculpture . Two mushrooms with frog at the base . as found in original patina of 50 plus years .
Cement
Amish Hickory Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade twig magazine rack is stamped Amish Made and comes from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania.It is in very good condition and is hand crafted.
Hickory
Early Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century early Navajo weaving bolster pillows with tan linen backings. Down & feather filled. Sold as a pair.
Wool, Linen
Black and White Navajo jigsaw Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
E. 20thc Wool Navajo Jigsaw weaving made into a pillow with black leather backing. Great colors. Black and white are hard to find. Very unusual simple color pallet. The black leather...
Leather, Wool
Vintage Velvet Log Cabin Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960' - 1970's velvet log cabin pattern velvet ottoman.
Velvet
20Thc Bar Harbor Child's Wicker Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Bar Harbor original painted wicker chase lounges with Sunbrella fabric ( water proof). They also are coated with nautical varnish to protect from bad weather for on a covered...
Wicker
Real Natural Mink Fur Blanket
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a beautiful and luxurious natural, mink fur, king size blanket. Soft pelts with rich, neutral and inviting coloration, are accented with black backing. This is perfect for a ...
Fur
Adirondack Styled Wooden with Hand Forged Iron Handle Log Holder C1950
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Adirondack carved and hand forged iron log holder C1950. Slabs of hardwood, probably oak as its heavy and joined with strips on the inner part of the holder along with the ...
Iron
$5,800 / set
Pair of Westport Style Adirondack Chairs
By Harry Bunnell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Westport style Adirondack chairs, circa 2000s. We had these chairs custom made for a client based on the Westport chair, which was originally designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 f...
Wood, Oak
20Thc Original Blue Painted Book Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc original blue painted book shelf from Pennsylvania.In fine as found condition.
Wood
Early Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
By Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo Indian weaving -eye dazzler in early burnt orange & black.The backing is in black leather.Down & feather fill.
Leather, Wool
$3,495 / set
Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Old Hickory signed Old Hickory Furniture Company ,Martinsville,Indiana this pair of barrel back chairs are in pristine condition.The hand woven cane seating and back side have...
Hickory
Hand Carved Wooden Cutting Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early hand crafted or carved cutting board from one large board in fine condition.This board has a nice aged patina and small little handle.
Wood
Early 20thc Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo Indian weaving pillow in great condition. The insert is down & feather fill.
Wool
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs C1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of eight bamboo and rattan dining chairs made by the City Reed & Bamboo co. C1940 All in very good condition with minimal wear from age and use. Some wraps at the base o...
Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
19thc Original Painted Game Board From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original mustard painted on a black painted base trimmed in red pin striped.The condition is very good and a undisturbed surface.
Wool, Paint
Old Hickory Rocking Chair W/Leather Back & Cowhide Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed Old Hickory rocking chair is in fine condition with a leather backing & cowhide seat.The condition is very good and comfortable.
Leather, Hickory
$3,200 / set
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...
Teak
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...
Wood
Zabihi Collection Orange Antique Turkish Oushak, 3'2'' x 5'1''
Located in New York, NY
A rare small square size early 20th century authentic Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j5089 size 3'2" x 5'1" Antique oriental carpets and rugs from Oushak have been carefully c...
Wool
19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wool & satin log cabin barn raising quilt and has a wool flannel backing. This quilt is in pristine condition.
Wool
19th C Spanish Style One Draw Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Spanish style one draw side table. Walnut hand made table and Found in New Mexico. Table is in pristine condition.
Walnut
Vintage Blanket Covered Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Pendleton Plaid blanket covered beautiful ottoman with wooden George Smith legs and original Brass casters. Great comfort, when you sit on this ottoman you sink in a bit just...
Wool
Rustic Old Hickory Style Octagonal Oak Adirondack Log Side Table Pedestal Stand
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Old Hickory style farmhouse / lodge accent table. Made from rustic natural tree branch / logs with octagonal quartered oak top. Top not original, base possibly Old Hickory ...
Hickory, Oak
Jay Strongwater Flora and Fauna Enamel Bronze Swarovski Crystal Wall Mirror 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare, exquisite mirror by Jay Strongwater, circa late 1990s. Aptly titled 'Flora and Fauna'. Features a heavy, ornamental bronze frame with beveled mirror at the center. The mir...
Crystal, Bronze, Enamel
30s Blue and White Star of David Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand tied star of David quilt is quite unusual and graphic.The condition is very good too.
Cotton