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Adirondack Pedestals

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
Late 20th Century Adirondack Style Plant Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Rooted in the rustic elegance of the Adirondack tradition, this late 20th-century American plant stand embodies the charm of handcrafted design. Made from hand-whittled birch branche...
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Pedestals

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Cast Aluminum "Antler" Table Base, 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...
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1970s American Vintage Adirondack Pedestals

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Rustic Adirondack Root Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack style (modern) root design plant stand/pedestal with 3 shelves and an asymmetrical form supported on 3 feet.
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20th Century American Adirondack Pedestals

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19th Century Adirondack Twig Fern Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Adirondack Twig Fern Stand, Late 19th Century, a handcrafted pedestal stand made from black cherry branches, having a round pine board top with an applied stockade gallery of whittled and halved branch posts, raised on a crossed tripod of long branches, braced at bottom by branch stretchers. A classic and beautiful example of original Adirondack lodge homemade furniture...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Pedestals

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Cherry

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Adirondack pedestals for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Adirondack pedestals for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pedestals created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, aluminum and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack pedestals made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pedestals, popular names associated with this style include and Arthur Court. 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 pedestals differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,400 and tops out at $3,250 while the average work can sell for $3,200.

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