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.
Find vintage Adirondack chairs, benches, lounge chairs, decorative objects, folk art and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Adirondack
Period: 20th Century
Paper Mache Pig Candy Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand crafted & painted in black & white paint in a papier mache material is in very good as found condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Old Hickory Rocking Arm Chair Adirondack Wagon Wheel Back Lodge Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Rocking armchair by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana. Features a primitive Adirondack style with flared arms and rattan seat.
History
In the 1800's as pioneers traveled West across America, they discovered the useful and remarkable hickory tree. This small diameter tree grew throughout the Midwest in groups of twenty to thirty, surrounded by much larger trees. As the saplings struggled towards the sunlight above, they grew straight and tall - yet the diameter did not exceed two to three inches - even after twenty to thirty years of growth. The hardwood saplings were used for many different things (e.g. wagon wheel spokes, tool handles and furniture). The hickory saplings could be bent to fit the contours of the body, so the furniture was incredibly comfortable and strong. The inner bark strips could be woven together in a herringbone pattern to make soft yet durable chair seats and backs.
In the 1890s Billy Richardson started selling hickory chairs and rockers on Saturdays on the town square in Martinsville, Indiana. Legend has it that Richardson and his father had made hickory chairs and rockers for the President Andrew Jackson's home, The Hermitage many years earlier.
Others in the Martinsville area studied Richardson's products and banded together in 1892 in an abandoned church, producing hickory sapling furniture as a full-time business. They chose the name ""Old Hickory"" for the new company, the same nickname as the late President Jackson. When the company incorporated in 1899, a full line of products were available for shipping across the country to homes and resorts. Old Hickory furniture became so poplar that it was going to the new National Park Lodges in the West as well as Great Camps and resorts in the Adirondack Park. The most famous installation was the Old Faithful...
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
Vintage Flag Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage embroidered flag bolster pillow with red & white stripes backing.The inset is down & feather fill.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Linen
Sheep Skin Pillows W /Homespun Linen Backing -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing sheep skin pillows with homespun linen backings.These hand made pillows are down & feather filled.Sold as a set of three in collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20thc Cast Mermaid Boot Scraper/Remover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast Mermaid Boot Scraper/ Remover. Easy to handle the arms remove boots or can be used as a boot scraper. Great as a decorative piece or may be used as intended. Beautiful patina an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
Steiff Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original German made Steiff Bear with glass eyes. The original tag is in place and in tact. Steiff is know for well made Toy bears that are jointed and hav...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Glass
Melrose Collection Guy Chaddock & Co. Plate Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing pine plate shelf / rack from Melrose Pine Antique store label on top of shelf.It is a repo of a 18thc hanging wall plate rack.It is in amazing condition and very strong...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20Thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing condition signed Old Hickory Furniture Company rocking chair is a barrel back style with original hand woven seat and backing.This rocking chair is super comfortable ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s old hickory arm chairs with original front and back caning. Strong and sturdy chairs ready to use. These chairs match the other set of rocking chairs if your looking fo...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Banthrico inc Chicago Metal Santa Coin bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Metal Santa bank. Santa Sitting on a Wing Seat after a hard day Sleigh Ride. Original painted coin bank. Wonderful patina to the body Great color.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Metal
1940s Amish Bent Wood Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 20Thc Amish bentwood rocking chairs were found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania. They are made from willow & slatted oak and some hickory.The cond...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Linen Rooster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine roosters printed linen pillows red on cream.The backing is in a white linen backing.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Sold as a pair.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Farm House Table in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc original mustard painted farm table from Ohio in great sturdy condition.The top of the scrub top table is early cut nails and a fine waxed top fo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Native American Knitting Basket with Cover and Handles, Adirondack Regio
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage knitting basket with lid and braided strap handle is strikingly similar to the one in Ethnographic department collection of the Peabody...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
1920s PA Hand Made Rustic Hickory & Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Amish Twig rocking chair from Pennsylvania in good working condition and rustic surface.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
20Thc Bar Stools In Dark Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of complete matching bar stools have a wonderful dark surface or stain and in very good condition.They are strong & sturdy and very comfortable.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow Yei
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yea weaving pillow. the the forward facing Deity. This pillow shows a wonderful colorful pallet and pattern. The Forward facing Yei is the deity that brings super natural powers to h...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Child's Bent Wood /Twig Wood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand made folky twig Child's chair with leather seat.This chair is in very sturdy condition.The trim of the twigs are painted original orange paint.This is a very strong...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
19Thc Italian Star Inlaid Pedestal Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Inlaid stars pedestal three legged octagonal table or Stand is top quality workmanship. The legs have a lot of inlaid work as well and the table is very sturdy and strong condition. This table is in pristine condition. Reminds of a antique star quilt.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Red & White Flag Pillows -4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red & white flag pillows with linen backings.Down & feather inserts. Set of Four in a collection.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Linen
Set of Four Rustic Adirondack Style Dining Chairs Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of four vintage lodge chairs crafted of rustic hickory poles with caned backrests and saddle tanned genuine topgrain leather seats. This timeless Adirondack style, made popular...
Category
1960s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cane, Oak
Oak Plank Seat Bar Stools, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oak plank seat bar stools from the mid century. These stools are very strong & sturdy. They are very comfortable and in fine condition.
Seat diameter measures 13.25 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early Oregon City Wool Blanket with Fringe
By Oregon City Woolen Mills
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 1900's Oregon City, Oregon -Jacobs early wool camp blanket with original hand tied fringe is in good condition. Minor moth loss in some areas.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted Canadian goose is on feet and old nails used for the feet.The carver signed the base of the decoy "Charlie Adams " in pencil. The condition is very good an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Navajo Eye Dazzler Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early Navajo Indian weaving in an eye dazzler design and in pristine condition.It has been professionally cleaned.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle.
Great condition.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber, Hemp
MId-Century Mahogany with Stenciled Tooled Leather Top Cocktail Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A MId-Century Fruitwood Two-Tier Coffee Table or Cocktail Table in good vintage condition. Measures 34.5" in diameter and stands 17 Tall. Lower tier clearance is 7".
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Wall Mounted Store Prop Coffee Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage store front sheet metal prop sign with finger pointing the reader in the direction of coffee. This is a hand painted sign with great wear and patina.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Sheet Metal
Early 20Thc Cast Iron Hubley Cat Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Cast iron Hubley cat door stop in good condition.The hand painted eyes.This is a very heavy doorstop.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
Collection of Four Navajo Weaving Bolster Pillows -4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Navajo weaving pillows This set of four is chosen at random. The set is chosen by the reds and browns. All in very good condition and have linen backings.The inserts are ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
Hen and Chick Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Sweet Victorian Hen and Chick Oil Painting with Ornate Frame.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
1930s Pendleton Cayuse Wool Blanket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pendleton wool cayuse Indian design blanket is in fine condition and has a missing label. There is minor wear that's normal on the wool biding edge. Fantastic rare design & patt...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Sterling Silver Cat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing sterling silver full body cat in fine condition.Marked sterling & 925.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Navajo Indian weaving large pillows have aged and worn alligatored leather backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
1990s American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Round Folk Art Game Board From Haiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky handmade and inlaid round game board was made in Haiti in the mid-20th century. It is reversible and in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Haitian Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Blue and White Eight Point Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue and white eight point star from Pennsylvania. Made from blue and white check fabric. Fine piecework and nice quilting.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
20Thc Walnut Side Table w/ Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of Americana small,sweet side table or one drawer stand is in fine condition.Comes to us from a private collection in Santa Barbara.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century German Antler Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from fallow deer and stag antlers, these 20th-century German three-arm sconces stand as majestic relics of the Black Forest's heritage. Likely adorning the walls of a hunting...
Category
20th Century German Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Antler
Full Size Cushman Maple Bed Attributed to Herman DeVries
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual full size Cushman Maple bed, design attributed to Herman DeVries. The bed is in very fine, original condition, clean and ready to use. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Maple
Pair of Modern Steel Wire Adirondack Twig Like Chandeliers C1985
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic modern take on an Adirondack inspired chandelier created from heavy wire rods in a rounded up cluster. Pair available, priced and sold individually. 32 inch diameter with a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wire
Early 20thc Rustic Mexican Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early wooden Mexican Coffee table with dual drawers. Hand made & carved pine bleached wood. You can leave as is or put your own favorite finish on this cool handmade coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing hand made hickory and oak slats barrel back rocking chair in fine condition.Not only is this chair great looking it has a wonderful undisturbed surface.The rocking chair is i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20thc Hickory Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky twig side table is in fine sturdy condition & has a marine varnish patina surface .
Great with old hickory furniture !
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood, Twig
Mid Century Black Adirondack Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid Century wooden Adirondack outdoor chairs.
Wonderful size and comfortable to sit on.
Great for a cabin or beach house.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
a late 20th-century mini square Turkish kilim
Details
rug no. j3830
size 2' 5" x 2' 6" (74 x 76 cm)
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
1930's Appliqué Eagle Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Appliqué eagle quilt From Pennsylvania. This Quilt is in great condition & has Fantastic Piecing & Quilting.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Early 20Thc Signed Old Hickory Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Signed Old Hickory side table from Martinsville,Indiana in pristine condition. This table has a fine patina.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
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
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...
Category
20th Century Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Other, Iron, Wire
Vintage C1950 Cast Iron Frog Door Stop Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous vintage c1950 cast iron frog door stop attributed to Hubley manufacturing. Ooks like the original paint with precision castings. One piece.
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
Wicker 1920s Bar Harbor Brown Wicker Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wicker 1920s Bar Harbor Brown Wicker Chair. Wonderful earth tone brown. Full woven seat. Great childs size and easy to move indoor or out door.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Navajo Ganado Geometric Indian Weaving
By Navajo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Navajo geometric Ganado Indian weaving is in fine condition and has been professionally cleaned.Great area rug or for the wall.Amazing condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Adirondack Outdoor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adirondack chairs from the 1960s set of two for 1495, both sets at 2495.
hand painted made from wood great for out door patio. Very comfortable.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Amish Lancaster Co. , Pa. Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early Amish Lancaster County, Pennsylvania all wool bars quilt is in fine condition.Note the red & blue bars is quite rare and not typical Amish colors.Very fine and int...
Category
1910s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early Plank Top Picnic Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early indoor /outdoor picnic table or sawbuck table has a thick plank top and the base is in green paint. The top plank is three inches thick.This is a very sturdy table.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
20thc Bar Stools, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These bar stools are Mid-Century Modern and very sturdy. Great look and sturdy.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
American Indian Pictorial Papago Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand woven American Indian pictorial basket in fine condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hemp
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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