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.
Mid-Century Primitive Windsor Styled Oak Dining Chairs by Hunt Country
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Exceptional Primitive windsor styled side dining chairs by Hunt Country 1965. We have 19 available in whatever amount you would like. All the chairs are alike in terms of wear and s...
Oak
19thc White Painted Farm Table/ Desk With Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc White painted Farm table With single Drawer. may be used as a desk. The white paint is old white wonderful chipped paint. The top is removable for easier transport. Great age...
Wood
19Thc Original Powder Blue Hutch Table / Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original powder blue painted hutch table in fantastic untouched condition. This farm hutch table was found in Pennsylvania from a private estate. This...
Wood
1870's Harvest Table From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1870s Pennsylvania wooden 2 bread board top all wooden tavern table. Original mustard over gray paint. Wonderful Peg and Square cut nail construction. Strong and sturdy table.
Wood
Mexican Serape Wool Throw
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Wool Mexican Serape with Eye dazzler.
Wool
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
Set of Four Old Hickory Bar Stools w/ Leather Top -Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of four, hand-made hickory stools with leather seat and soft inserts. In very sturdy condition. They are priced as sets of four. Seats can be upholstered in suede leather...
Wood
19th Century Adirondack Twig Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Adirondack twig table delivers that elusive mix of rustic irreverence and sculptural clarity. The rectangular top, crisply framed in young birch, sets the tone—clea...
Twig
2 Piece Split Reed / Stick Wicker Settee and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed sofa and armchair, deep-seated, angular with wide flat arms giving the sofa and chair that graceful elegant look. The rattan settee and arm c...
Rattan
Vintage Myott "Bouquet" Oval Serving Plate, Staffordshire, England
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This vintage Myott "Bouquet" oval serving plate is a delightful example of mid-20th-century English transferware, blending practicality with floral elegance. The hand-finished scallo...
Earthenware
Pair of Beautiful Early Geometric Navajo Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful early geometric Navajo pillows. Soft colors of ivory, taupe, beige and pink. Down and feather inserts. Zippered casing.
Wool
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
Ohio Amish Blue & Pink Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ohio Amish blue & pink broken star quilt in pristine condition. Very fine quilting and piece work. Notice the fine hand stitched saw tooth binding.
Cotton
Set of 6 Early 20thC Firehouse Windsor Oak & Walnut Dining Chairs C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 6 firehouse windsor armchairs in walnut and oak. Refinished and looking great, all nice and tight. Wide and comfy built to last. Priced and sold as a set of six. Hav...
Oak, Walnut
$2,636Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
19thc Decorated Crock Lamp, New York
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great used condition. Highly decorated small New York crock lamp about 1 gal in size. Great Age.
Pottery
19th C Original Paint Decorated Tall Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Original paint decorated design and wonderful undisturbed surface.This tall blanket chest is in fine condition and came from a private estate in Pennsylvania. This original pa...
Pine
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Cherry One Drawer End Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Cherry one drawer stand with turned legs and wood peg & dovetailed drawer. This New England night stand or end table.
Wood
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Cornucopia of Fruit Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Cornucopia of fruit doorstop with original paint.
Iron
$1,295
Pastel Rag Runner Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand woven rag runner rug is in pristine condition. The pastel colors are quite unusual and retain the original fringe. This rug is from Pennsylvania.
Cotton, Wool
1964 Miss Glendale Life Raft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 20Thc Original painted or decorated ring buoy / life saver for swimming pools or ocean life guards.This most unusual painted & decorated buoy is most unusual.The condition...
Canvas
Sterling Silver Cat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing sterling silver full body cat in fine condition.Marked sterling & 925.
Sterling Silver
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...
Steel
$2,850Sale Price / set|25% Off
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
19Thc Original Paint Decorated Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated red over blue swing handled pantry box from New England.This amazing over painted pantry box has wonderful 19thc decoration and is in good condition.
Wood
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
19th C Navajo Indian Weaving Storm Pattern Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C amazing Navajo Indian weaving bolster large pillow in the storm pattern. The backing is in homespun linen and down & feather fill.
Wool
Bronze Signed Indian Sculpture by Joseph Boulton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing signed bronze patinated Resin Indian. Fantastic work. Signed "Boulton" and "SC" (Sculpture Collectors Ltd.) Joseph Boulton American,...
Bronze
19thc Original Mustard over Red One Drawer Side Table/ Night Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc mustard side table/end table from New England with single drawer. alligator-ed mustard paint. Wonderful design.
Wood
Classic Cushman Paddle Arm Sofa and Chairs 1940s, 1950s American / Adirondak
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Paddle Arm Sofa and Chairs ,made by Cushman Furniture 1940s,50s American / Adirondak.. Solid maple or birch wood,,Cushions recently reupholste...
Fabric, Hardwood
$760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mexican Indian Wool Serape Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wool Mexican Serape pastel color pillows. This pair of Mexican weaving pillows has a light toned color pallet. Light browns and blues with beautiful be...
Wool
Coastal White Distressed Extendable Dining Table, Solid Wood Design
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Introducing a stunning coastal white distressed extendable dining table, custom made by Modern History Home Furniture for the previous homeowner. This exquisite table features four pedestal splayed legs, providing both style and stability. It is an ideal centerpiece for a coastal-themed dining room. The table includes two additional leaves, each measuring 20 inches, allowing the table to extend from a round 60 inches to a generous oval length of 100 inches. This flexibility makes it perfect for hosting large gatherings and holiday meals, ensuring ample room for everyone. Crafted from solid wood, this dining table is built to last and exudes a timeless charm. It sits higher than standard tables, so it is recommended to pair it with high seat dining...
Wood
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
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20Thc Old Hickory Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Old Hickory child's chair with a hand woven replaced seat.
Hickory
Early 20Thc Original Hubley Bank Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Hubley Boston Terrier dog door stop / bank.The paint is very good and fine condition.
Iron
Early 20th Century Old Hickory Adirondack Style Rocking Chair
Located in Memphis, TN
An Old Hickory Adirondack-style rocking chair, crafted with a rustic wood frame and woven seat, back, and arms. The chair’s generous proportions...
Natural Fiber, Rattan, Wood, Pine
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...
Wood
19thc Stag Trade Sign In Original Mustard Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original mustard painted sheet iron stag /deer trade sign was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The condition is very good with minor paint loss on horns.This trad...
Iron
Rustic Adirondack Twig Branch Stand Cabin Console Coffee Table
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a really great, craftsman made Adirondack table that would work as a low console table or a tall coffee table. I can see it up against a wall in a cabin or other rustic setti...
Wood
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
18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Banister back chair from New England with hand woven early seat .The condition is very good and sturdy.
Rush, Wood
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Bamboo, Rattan
Nickle Silver Wear with Original Maple Chest, 1930s-1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serving for 12 nickle silver. 60 pcs set with original maple wood silver storage box. Lovely Aqua green/mint interior.
Nickel
19thc New England Pine Dry Sink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc pine dry sink cabinet with a drawer is in fine condition. It has a amazing old refinished surface with a nice surface. Fine original backbo...
Pine
19Thc Original Apple Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original apple green ladder back rocking chair with a hand woven rush seat in a salmon paint. This early New England rocking chair is in amazing condition and very sturdy. The ...
Rattan, Wood
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Blue & White Coverlet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand woven double weave coverlet from 1840-1850. Christian & heathen pattern.This coverlet was found in Ohio.
Cotton
$1,200
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".
Wicker
$956Sale Price|20% Off
18Thc Original Painted ;Ladder Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Original black painted ladder back chair with original hand made rush seats.The condition is very good.
Wood
Antique Westport Chair - Thomas Lee / Harry Bunnell - 1905 Patent
By Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee
Located in Rochester, NY
An original Westport Chair designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 and produced by his friend carpenter Harry Bunnell in 1905. This chair is one of the ...
Wood, Paint
Indian Made Pueblo Drum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun smaller Navajo Indian -Pueblo drum from New Mexico is in fine as found condition.This drum is made from wood and buckskin .
Leather, Wood
Early Geometric Pima Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and very early Pima American Indian hand woven basket is in fine as found condition. This wonderful basket has a nice aged patina and has come from a private American Indian collection.
Hemp
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...
Pottery
$2,600Sale 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...
Wood
$716Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
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
$2,220Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Wood
$950Sale Price|48% Off
Fantastic Signed Old Hickory Side Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a amazing signed Old Hickory Furniture Company, Martinsville, Indiana. Side or desk chair in great as found condition. This cha...
Hickory
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Signed Old Hickory Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed Old Hickory coffee table is in pristine condition and very sturdy.Such unusual form and patina.
Hickory
$620Sale Price / set|20% Off
19thc Hand Carved Wooden Scoops from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc hand made wooden scoops with great wear and patina. Wonderful rustic look. All the wear in all the right places to showing age. Both Scoops are in excellent condition. 13.5Long...
Wood
Pair of Sculptural Tiger Oak Cabinets, Carved, Adirondack Style, 1940s
Located in Round Top, TX
Sculptural small cabinets carved from Tiger Oak. Smoothly openable drawers above cabinet space with original turned knobs. Lovely patina; recently oiled. Excellent condition for age....
Oak