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
Early 19th C Hoop Back Windsor in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine extended arm hoop back New England Windsor chair is in fine sturdy condition. The black painted surface is all original with a wond...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19thc Hanging Spice Box W/ Stenciled Spices
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Stenciled wall hanging or counter spice box with stenciled spices on drawers.In amazing condition and has original porcelain drawer pulls all in pristine condition.This spice c...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19thc Cowden & Wilcox Decorated Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine decorated snow flake blue glazed Cowden & Wilcox three gallon crock is in pristine condition. This fine crock has interesting glazing and also ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Early 20thc Pictorial Pima Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine American Indian Pima pictorial basket is in fine condition except some roughness around the top edge of the basket. The base has some minor...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hemp
Hubley Puppies Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted Hubley cast iron door stop in great condition.Minor chips in the paint.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Floral Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This floral decorated sponge ware pitcher is in good condition. Great for flowers.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19thc Antique Quilt Mennonite Wool Stars with Embroidery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super amazing wool plaid pieced stars is in mint condition. The surround stars have embroidery around the blocks. The backing is a floral wool backing.The border is a teal blue ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
Early 20thc Replicas of 18thc Butterfly Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Butterfly Step down Windsor chairs with saddle seats in amazing aged & amazing patina.This set of matching Windsor chairs are 20thc bench...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Blue Painted Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early 19thc original blue painted foot stool has a suede top seat.The suede upholstered top was newly applied.The condition is strong and sturdy.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Burl Wood Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Burl wood bowl. We had the bowl professionally refinished. Bowl measures roughly 19" wide, 18" deep and 7" high.
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Orange Painted Gathering Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Orange painted gathering basket from the south.The condition is very good.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19thc Bulbous Sponge Ware Design Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc sponge ware pitcher with bulbous design. Blue and white sponge patter. Has a wonderful design and size.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19thc Plaid Blanket All Wool Blanket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double sided plaid blanket with great colors. Great thick yellow striped with hints of green and white. Beautiful brown background hold the colors together and offers a gre...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Collection of Seven Ironstone Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 7 ironstone pitchers in great condition.
Tallest measuring 9.5 x 12.5 and smallest one measuring 8.5 x 10.5
Great collection of 19th century iron stone. A few of the pitch...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Original White Painted Large Iron Rooster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original white painted iron rooster garden ornament or could work as a large oversized door stop. Fantastic form and surface.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
Signed Old Hickory Oval Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and most unusual shape Old Hickory coffee table is in pristine condition.Protected with Marine varnished top for water or beach protection.This keeps it safe in bad weather...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Blue Painted Bail Handled Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine medium size 19thc original blue painted bail handled pantry box comes to us from a fifty year old folk art collection!
The paint has such a wonderful aged & worn patina.All...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
La Barge Chinoiserie Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
This fantastic mirror was made in the 1970s in the Chinoiserie style by LaBarge, a prestigious mirror manufacturer at the time. This model in particular is built to the point of over...
Category
1940s French Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
19th Century Sponge Ware Butter Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sponge ware butter crock in very good condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
20Thc Folky Flag Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folky hand crafted flag quilt from the mid west is signed and dated.Signed by the maker : Janette Gronvold June 2011 to honor all our past and present veterans.Amazing provenance !!!...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Paint
Interesting Set of 5 Sculptural Cypress Knees, Organic Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 interesting sculptural cypress knees, organic art.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cypress
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Rattan
19Thc Walnut Apple Tray W/ Eight Alabaster Apples
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Dovetailed apple tray with a collection of eight alabaster apples and sold as a total collection.Amazing early walnut dovetailed apple tray in fine condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Marble
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.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19thc Hubbly Terrier Door Stop
By Hubbly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron Hubbly painted door stop. Cute terrier with tail sticking up as to have noticed something familiar in the distance. has great weight.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Mexican Hand Carved Wood Horse Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved horse head has a wonderful aged patina.This horse head was found in SantaFe but was carved in Mexico.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows in fantastic colors and linen tan backing linen.These weaving pillows have minor wear spots,not that bad. Sold as a pair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
Classic Kingsley Bate Fairfax Teak Outdoor Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic Kingsley Bate teak garden bench having plaque on side.
seat depth 18
Arm height 24
Category
1980s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Teak
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Extra Large Adirondack Resin Antler Chandelier Four Feet Wide
Located in West Hartford, CT
Large, unusual and coveted antler chandelier that is electrified and wired for the US and in working condition. This piece measures 48 inches wide. The antlers look life-like but a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Resin
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving pillows with arrows in fine condition with cotton linen backings. The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
Folky 19th C American Reverse Flag Hand Hooked Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very folky reverse 20 stars hand hooked American Flag rug is on a stretcher frame.It is most unusual due to the reverse of the American flag and twenty stars contained.Minor fade throughout consistent with age and use. Minor fabric loss due to age as well.
This is such an Americana example of fine folk art and patriotic at the same time.
Ex. Charlie Hunter...
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
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 i...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Mexican / American Serape Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Mexican / American serape weaving in pristine condition.The backing is in a black cotton and insert is down & feather fill.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Collection of Three Miniature 19th C Hiney Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of super rare miniature 19th C hiney or buttocks baskets in mint condition. These hand made and tightly woven baskets come from a folk art collection in Pennsylvania. Its ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hemp
Early 20th Century Old Hickory Foot Stools with Suede Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th Century old hickory foot stool in amazing condition with a new suede seat. Its been newly upholstered in suede over the hand made rush seat.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Amish Quilt "Trip Around The World"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Amish trip around the world pattern quilt is in fine condition. It is made from cotton and polished cotton block...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Signed GORHAM STERLING Silver Alarm Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing signed Gorham Sterling silver case & face & frame. The 11 Jewels inside interior Cyma / AMIC clock. The condition is very good on the clock and ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Silver
Primitive Rustic Hickory Rocking Arm Chair Adirondack Lodge Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive Rustic Adirondack lodge chair. Handmade from hickory with woven seat and back.
Dimensions:
24" w x 28" d x 34.5" h; seat 17"
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Rush, Hickory
19th Century Hiney Basket from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century handwoven hiney basket from Pennsylvania in good condition with several minor breaks.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hemp
Pair Of Wool Navajo Arrow Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wool arrow pillows.
This pair has beautiful earthy colors arrow pillows has a beautiful rich natural color pallet. These are great in a natural colored Adirondack room with ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand Hooked Round Seat Cushions or Pillows -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of three hand hooked floral cushions are down & feather filled.There are zippers for removing for cleaning.Sold as a group of three cushions or pillows.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
19Thc Indigo Blue Irish Chain Quilt on a Red Calico Ground
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine triple Irish chain quilt is 19thc and was found in Ohio. The condition is very good.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19thc Mustard Painted Corner Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Original painted mustard one Piece corner cupboard, Cover green painted interior. Probably Later paint on the interior.
Circa 1860 - 1870.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19Thc Decorated Cowden & Wilcox 3 Gal. Crock with Cherries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This three gallon stone ware crock with decorated cherries is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The maker is Cowden & Wilcox and is signed on the front abov...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pine
19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of three matching ladder back chairs are in very good condition and fine patina.Great for at a round kitchen table for that fine country look ! ...
Category
1860s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
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
19thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wool log cabin quilt is in very good condition with a reversible one patch backing. This quilt was found and made in Pennsylvania.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Collection of 19thc Blue & White Ticking Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc blue & white ticking pillows with white linen backing. There are two pairs 20 x 20 and 22x22.
Pair of 22 x 22
pair of 20 x 20.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Linen, Cotton
Early 20thc Navajo Center Eye with Corner Jigsaw
Located in Los Angeles, CA
early 20th century Navajo center eye / eye dazzler with corners in a jigsaw pattern. the color pallet chosen for this is a natural earth toned color pallet that is subtle and easy on...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
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...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
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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