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
Antique Mixed Wood Children’s L Shaped Corner Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique L-shaped School Bench with hardwood slats and pine uprights. The bench with slatted back, center divided support.
Dimensions: 31 1/2" H, footprint - 64" x 52" and 13 3/4" H....
Category
20th Century Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Papago Indian Basket W/ Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Papago Indian weaving basket with handle in great condition.Great addition to any collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hemp
English Hand Made Wooden Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English hand made wooden bowl. Inscribed on bottom of bowl, " Made in England".This hand crafted bowl feels like treen.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
1930's Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Runner Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian Weaving runner rug.This eye dazzler has been prof. cleaned and in pristine condition.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930's Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Old Hickory Rocking chair with vintage leather seating and backing.The condition is very good and sturdy.This rocking chair is signed Old Hickory Furniture Company.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
Early 20th C 45 Star Wool Flag Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual wool flag quilt with 45 stars and all hand sewn & quilted through out.The condition is very good and has a blue cotton backing that matches...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19thc Cast iron Bull Windmill Weight W/Custom Made Cast Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fairbury iron works was founded in 1890 and manufactured its first windmill in 1899. In 1900 the company was renamed Fairbury Windmill Company. Company ceased production in 1961.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mexican Serape Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican indoan Woven Bolster pillow with linen backing. Wonderful festive colors with a beautiful Aguila motif in front.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 19thc Large Bail Handled Pantry's, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine early hand crafted bail handled pantry boxes are in great condition. There is minor wear of the edge of the top of the smaller pantry but is st...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 18Thc Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Hand crafted Child's Windsor chair with original red painted surface.This bow back Windsor is from New England in very good condition.This chair came from a fifty year old coll...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Paint
18thc Hand Carved English Bow Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 18thc hand carved & crafted Bow back Windsor chair in fine condition and sturdy.
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Navajo Yei Weaving Pillows With Blue Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wool Yea Weaving Wonderful colors, Rare blues bring this yea to life. The corn stock dancers wool weaving. Such a fun and peaceful pillow. Large pillows that can float in any room.
...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19thc Wool Log Cabin from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all wool chalis straight furlows pattern log cabin quilt from Lancaster County,Pennsylvania is in pristine condition.The striped border is a fantastic finish to complete...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Original Painted Full Body Rooster Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century full body rooster weather vane on custom iron base. This rooster has a worn and aged patina of a zinc painted surface. The copper shows through in areas as well.The weig...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Copper
Equipale Leather & Cedar Ottoman / Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing leather Equapaki table or ottoman with cedar wood base.These handmade tables are from Mexico and found with American Indian decor.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th C. Cast Iron Miniature Farm House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th C cast iron miniature farm house. Rust surface patina. From New England.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
1940s Native American Trading Post Wooden Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Native American wooden painted trading post sign. Colors are vibrant. This is what paint collectors appreciate. The natural fade and slight crackling of the paint showing true ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19thc Spice Wall Box/ Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Table top spice box with square nail construction and in fine condition.These early spice boxes are hard to find in such good condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19thc Original Painted Extended Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine red painted 19thc Windsor arm chair is in fine and sturdy condition.The later painted surface has been on there for many years and is a fun red color. This chair is very co...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Cast Iron Patinated Turtle Garden Fountains C1980
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron garden turtle fountain. turtle measures at 25 x 14 x 10h inches. Hefty in weight, very stable. Copper tubing for the water spout. Great detailed castings and in w...
Category
1980s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century Original Sage Green Painted Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rustic original sage green basket is in good condition. It is so rustic and has a fine aged patina surface.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mexican / American Indian Weaving Pillows, 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are offering a group of three Mexican serape pillows with linen backings.The inserts are down & feather fill with zippers.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
20th Century American Adirondack-Style Shelving Unit
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 20th-century American Adirondack-style shelf is a captivating blend of nature and craftsmanship, showcasing the unique charm of willow branches arranged in intricate s...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Willow
19thc Mini Pieced Bars Quilts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Mini pieced bars quilt in fine condition. The pattern is very unusual and fine quilting.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Original Salmon Painted Cutlery ( Knife Box )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original salmon painted cutlery / knife box in fine condition. Great cut handle.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Signed Old Hickory Lawn /Beach Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Old Hickory Martinsville ,Indiana in original old surface lawn or beach chairs.These 1930's most unusual chairs could use cushions for comfort.Sold as a perfect matching pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early Navajo Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket bolster pillows. The backings are in a cotton linen and the inserts are down & feather fill.Sold as a pair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
Signed Maple Musical Notes Violin Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Maple Violin with musical notes on the side of the footstool.
Within the interior of the foot stool it is Stamped - "Hand Crafted by Robert R. Hunter".
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th C Pineapple Log Cabin Quilt from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th C cotton pineapple log cabin was found in New England and in very good condition. The quilt is made up of very interesting calico prints. The backing is a cream colored cot...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Decorated Stoneware Crock with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original decorated stoneware crock with double handles in fine condition. Fantastic folky floral design.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19Thc Folky Bentwood Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19Thc Folky twig rustic bentwood chair in fine condition.This chair is very sturdy.This chair was found in Pennsylvania
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
Navajo Indian Weaving -Crystal Trading Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving Crystal Trading company with stars & geometric pattern. Fine condition and very clean condition.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Stately Taxidermy Reindeer Mount.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Stately Taxidermy Reindeer Mount.
Category
20th Century Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Fur
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...
Category
1870s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Four Turquoise and Silver Spoons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four native American silver with turquoise spoons.
Measures: Large spoon 8"
Small spoon 5"
Small spoon 5"
Medium spoon 6" marked sterling.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Indian Fringed Serape Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican bolster fringed eye dazzler pillow with a vintage linen backing. Custom made down and feather inserts.
Red background with eye dazzlers and striped edge pattern. Great looki...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th C Original Painted Farmhouse Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Original painted farmhouse bench.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19thC Large Mocha Green Seaweed Yellow Ware Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large yellow ware mixing bowl is in great condition and has the green mocha seaweed markings.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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
Seagrass Footstool - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seagrass Footstool - Pair
stool measures - 11.5 x 10.5 x 10.5
smaller stool measures -7 x 9.5 x 8
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Old Hickory Child's Bench With Suede Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun handmade Old Hickory child's bench with a suede seat. It has been newly upholstered in leather.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
19Thc Striped Horse Blanket -Wool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool striped horse blanket in fantastic condition & colors.These blankets are hard to find.
Category
1880s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
20Thc Tin Coffee Canister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Coffee tin canister in original painted labels & original condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Tin
Cast Aluminum "Antler" Table Base, Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Desert, CA
We have 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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
French Limoges Porcelain Dinner Plates with Rustic Fish & Boat Design, Set of 8
By Tressman & Vogt, T&V Limoges
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous set of eight (8) French Tressman & Vogt Limoges porcelain lunch or dinner plates in a rustic Adirondack design style, circa early-20th Century, France. There are 8 plates in set, with three varying design scenes. Scenes include fishing boat, beach, bass fish...
Category
Early 20th Century French Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1970's Mexican Zapotec Rug, Mesoamerican Meets Contemporary Santa Fe
Located in Dallas, TX
79193 Vintage Mexican Zapotec Kilim Rug, 03'07 x 07'00. Rooted in the ancient weaving traditions of Oaxaca, this handwoven wool vintage Mexican Zapotec rug is a profound expression o...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Original Buttercup Painted Basket from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original creamy yellow painted gathering basket from New England. This fine folky basket has the original cream painted handle and yellow bottom.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
Benjamin Angstad Lewisburg, Penn, Coverlet Dated 1846
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed BenJn Angstad, Lewisburg Penn 1846. Woven jacquard coverlet in mint condition with amazing full fringe. This coverlet is the best condit...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19thc Log Cabin Quilt W/ Zig Zag Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc log cabin barn raising quilt with zig zag border in pristine condition. This amazing log cabin quilt looks like the logs are stuffed.It has an...
Category
1870s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mexican Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of three Mexican Indian weaving pillows with unusual yellow linen backing.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19Thc Decorated Stoneware Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19thc decorated stoneware( butter churn crock ) is in fine condition with a floral decoration and a six for six gallon.The condition is very goo...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Early Original Painted 19th Century Pantry Box with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large size pantry box or meal box is in original fantastic green paint. It is in the form of a large band box and hand carved handle and early wood peg construction.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved wood lion head from one solid piece of wood. Great form and proportional.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early Original Paint Decorated 19th Century Hitchcock Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century original painted Hitchcock armchair with a decorated inside back. The condition is very good and sturdy. The back ground has a wo...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
E. 20thc Sterling Silver Beveled Mirror American Hand Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
E. 20thc sterling silver Beveled mirror American hand mirror. Repose Pattern. the mirror is clean with minor wear. Wonderful Look.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This silver painted dog nut cracker of a dog has a squirrel in front of the dog. It has a fantastic patina and nice weight.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
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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