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.
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Pillow
By Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow.Suede backing and down & feather fill.The condition is very good.
Wool
19thc Sponge Ware Smoke Ring Pitcher With Floral Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Sponge ware with smoke ring pattern in blue and white. Tall pitcher in great condition. Great wear from age and use. The flower design is on both side of the pitcher with grea...
Pottery
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
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
19th Century Original Lemon Gilded Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand painted and gilded wall mirror is in amazing condition.With a lemon gold frame & reverse painted ship scene.This came from a gallery in Boston, Mass. Its a 19th century mirror and original frame too. Edward t. Bacon Co Baltimore Maryland...
Gold Leaf
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
Amish Baskets Quilt from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing quilt is made up of cotton, wool and cotton sateen fabrics. The backing is in a dark blue polished cotton and fantastic feather quilting. Some color run or spotting but ...
Cotton, Wool
Adirondack Branch Handmade Writing Desk Letter Holders Cabin Primitive Country
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great primitive writing desk with bark covered legs and base and stained wood (maybe oak?) upper. It would be fabulous in a cabin, hun...
Wood
Vintage 12 Pieces Mepoco Ware German Pottery
By Mepoco Ware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing set of German pottery. All are hallmarked Mepoco ware. This beautiful hand-painted and gold glazed Mepoco ware collection is a testament to amazing German craftsmanship. The ...
Pottery
$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
18thc Pair of Stenciled pair of Cane Seat Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of comfortable chairs. Original stencil work to the frame of the body showing a fruit bowl with cherries to each side of the fruit bowl. The stem of the chair where the ...
Wood
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Pine Daybed W/Custom Made Rag Rug Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wooden pine daybed (hired hands) bed with 19thc rag rug custom made cushion. Down and feather fill. 2 rag rug bolster are additions to this listing.
Wood
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
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
Old Hickory Child's Settee in Suede Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory Child's settee in sued /leather seat & backing.The condition is very good and sturdy. Newly upholstered in suede.
Leather, Hickory
19thc Sponge Ware Butter Crock With Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Butter Crock in sponge ware with Lid. lid Sits inside of the bowl. Wonderful deeper blues contrast to the white background. Great age and great wear from use. butter crock 6....
Pottery
19Thc Postage Stamp Chain Mounted Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc postage stamp Irish chain crib quilt is in fine condition and mounted on stretcher frame.It was found in Pennsylvania and is in red chain on a buttery yellow ground.
Cotton, Wood
$1,295
Pictorial Papago Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pictorial lidded Papaco Indian basket in fine condition.This early basket has dogs & geometric patterns throughout.Notice the cross pattern on the lid.
Hemp
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
$366Sale Price / item|55% Off
Antique Early 20th Century Adirondack Bent Willow Accent Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This antique Adirondack table showcases the artistry of folk craftsmanship. Its twig frame supports a weathered gray tabletop. Impressive Rustic Antique ADIRONDACK TWIG TABLE...
Wood, Willow
$795 / set
Pair of Faux Horn Wall Brackets
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Faux Horn Wall Brackets. Each with 3 faux horns tied together with hide lace, supporting a silver shelf with beading.
Horn, Leather
Navajo Indian Weaving in Mauve & Grey Bolster Pillows -Pr.
By Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows in mauve & grey & black are most unusual colors.The backings are in a mauve or pink suede leather.Sold as a pair.
Wool
$956Sale Price|20% Off
Geometric Blue & White Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unusual blue & white geometric quilt is in very good condition and nice piecework.
Cotton
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Cotton
$956Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Two Amazing Wool Plaid Blanket Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These indigo blue and brown plaid blanket pillows have blue cotton linen backing. These very rich, great quality pillows are down and feather fill.
Wool
$795 / set
Two Sheep Skin Fur Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two contemporary sheep skin white fur pillows. Both pillows are soft and supple. Very comfortable to the touch. Both pillows measure 22 x 10.
Fur
18thc European Pantry Box With Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18thc European Pantry Box With Lid in great condition.This is like a oversized pantry box or storage box with the original lid.
Wood
$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off
Navajo Weaving Pillows Pair
By Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Navajo Weaving Pillows. Custom made with antique Navajo weaving and a black linen backing. Pillows are made with zippers for cleaning an...
Wool
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
Early 20Thc Monumental Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket pillow in very good condition.Amazing tan & brown colors with tan linen backing.The inserts are down & feather fill. There are two pillows...
Wool, Linen
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
1930s Broken Star Patriotic Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely quilted and pieced broken star quilt is in fine condition. It’s most unusual with the pink trailing color. Really works well with the red...
Cotton
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Leather, Wood
E. 19thc New England Ladder back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 29th hand Made English Ladder Back. Wonderful Condition. Honest wear to the knuckle arms. the rattan seats are in wonderful condition. This Ladder back is very strong and sturdy.
Wood
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
20Thc Amazing Shaker Style Spice Wall Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hanging wall spice box is made so well with small wood pulls and old pin nailed construction.This fine American made spice box has such great cut outs & someone made plastic lin...
Wood
$796Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Knotty Pine Adirondack Style Bar, Counter Stools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Custom made c1955 bar stools with naughahyde vinyl tops which are in need of an update. Yellow pine with fabulous contrasting wood grain with a shella...
Pine
$1,180Sale Price / set|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows in large size.The inserts are down & feather fill.The backing are in cotton linen fabric.Sold as a pair.
Wool
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
Zabihi Collection Turkish Jajim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish flat-weave pillow Measures: 24'' x 24''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
19th c Archietectural American Adirondack Lodge Folk Art Birdcage Old Blue Paint
Located in valatie, NY
19th c Archietectural American Adirondack Lodge Folk Art Birdcage, With Old Blue Paint. The ribbed corrugated roof outlined with a decorative fascia. Midway is a terraced gallery wit...
Steel
Swedish Wooden Sofa in Pine attrib. to David Rosén & Nordiska Kompaniet 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Swedish early mid century wooden sofa in pine..(Rustic Modernist) attributed to David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet produced, 1950s. In good vintage condition with beautiful pati...
Fabric, Pine
Rare Sponge Ware Pottery" Dog " Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sponge ware pottery "DOG" dish in a yellow ware pottery format.The condition is very good.Signed Roseville,Ohio and most unusual.
Pottery
$788Sale Price / set|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows w/ Crosses -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Navajo Indian weaving pillows with crosses and beautiful mohair backings. Sold as a pair or individually.
Wool
Miniature Early Spice Box with Original Stencil Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miniature early 20th century spice box with original hardware and original porcelain drawer pulls. This small table top spice box has great bones.
Wood, Porcelain
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Large Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow was made from a wonderful Navajo Indian saddle blanket. The backing is in a cotton linen and down & feather fill.
Wool
Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Lounge Chairs a Pa...
Rattan, Wood
$2,636Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Cast Aluminum "Antler" Table Base, Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Desert, CA
We had 2 cast aluminum and patinated brass finished "Antler" table bases by Arthur Court. These unique and eye catching bases are aluminum, with a bronze finish, carved in the shape of buck antlers...
Aluminum
Navajo Indian Weaving Geometric Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Navajo Indian weaving pillows in fine condition with cotton linen backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Wool, Linen
19thc Leather Top Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Fantastic leather covered & painted on wood frame game board box / false book.This fine leather is all original painted interior and exterior.
Leather, Wood
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
19thC Indigo & White Geometric Leaf Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc amazing geometric blue & white geometric leaf variation pattern in fine condition. This is quite an unusual quilt and a great collectors quilt. Fantastic saw tooth inner border...
Cotton
19thc Navajo Indian Geometric Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic brown & black Navajo Indian weaving pillows. Rare and unusual geometric design and colors.
Wool
$895 / set
Navajo Pair of Wool Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Navajo Bolster pillows in an beautiful natural color. great fitting in many settings. Great Adirondack feel. wonderful browns stripes with delectable mountain lines. Linen ba...
Wool, Linen
Antique Quilt Postage Stamp Irish Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century postage stamp triple Irish chain quilt in pristine condition. This candy striped inner border is in postage stamp formation. The co...
Cotton
$716Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th C Iron Chicago Trains
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cast iron trains marked Chicago Rook Island & Pacific R. R. Good condition.
Iron
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Arts & Crafts Mission Quarter Sawn Oak with Red Slag Glass Table Lamp, C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts adirondack styled quarter sawn oak with red slag glass table lamp. Beautiful textured glass set in a concave frame. In excellent a...
Slag Glass, Oak
$950 / set
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo weaving saddle blanket pillows with black linen backings.The inserts are down & feather fill. Sold as a pair.
Wool
$595 / set
Set of Six Blue Willow Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc English Blue Willow Soup bowls stamped Allerton's -England. Collection of six soup bowls in pristine condition.
Pottery
$620Sale Price|20% Off
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
Spanish hand painted Retablo Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Retablo is a devotional painting, especially a small popular or folk art one using iconography derived from traditional Catholic church art. Depicting a Saint and a child painted o...
Tin
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow with a cotton linen backing.The insert is down & feather fill.This is a original complete Navajo saddle blanket uncut and original.
Wool
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Mexican Red Serape Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vibrant red ground Mexican or American Indian weaving has bold colors and in great condition. The backing is in a black cotton linen and down and feather fill.
Wool
Pueblo Indian Children's Drum, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small and early handmade hide covered drum. Probably made for a child or a Indian. Possibly Native American.
Wood, Leather