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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Pair of Studio Adirondack Southwest Chairs and Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Studio Adirondack chairs and table. A skyscraper and southwest pattern. The table has an incised lizard on the front and can be used for storage as well as a table. All 3 pie...
Wood
1930's Old Hickory Saw Buck Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Old Hickory saw buck table. This table is very rare and hard to find. Very good condition.
Hickory
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.
Wood
$1,695 / set
H 29.75 in W 21 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid-Century Knoll Studio Steel Side Chairs & Pads Harry Bertoia 1970s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Portland, OR
Great pair of Mid Century Modern Harry Bertoia side Chairs by Knoll, Inc. Designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952, an iconic mid-century modern design. Bertoia created sublime grace from...
Stainless Steel
Pair of sculptural bronze and metal chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Two sculptural bronze and metal chairs
Metal, Bronze
$2,350
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
Antique Stamped Old Hickory Andrew Jackson Rattan Adirondack Lodge Rocking Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique signed Old Hickory Chair Co. Andrew Jackson rocking chair / rocker. Classic rustic design made from bentwood hickory saplings / tree branches, known for its distinctive hoop...
Reed, Hickory
Handcrafted Adirondack Branch Armchair, Solid Wood, USA, Ca. 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unique and one-of-a-kind hand crafted solid wood branch armchair.
Wood
Sold|$3,009
H 31.11 in W 62.6 in D 30.32 in
French Table Provincial Oak and Beech Top Server Dining Table 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French table made in the 18th century French Provincial This type of table had a triple function: - it could be used to store flour and knead bread (which is why the top can be rem...
Oak, Beech
Pair of Chrome and Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Chrome and Leather Lounge Chairs, Italy, circa 1990s. They have a wide stance and a clean lined design. The leather appears black from certain angles, but is actually a very ...
Metal, Chrome
$21,557
H 30.71 in Dm 63 in
Mid-Century Modern Ferreirinha Marble Dining Table, Brass, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Ferreirinha Marble Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Ferreirinha marble dining table pays homage to Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, a visionary businesswoman who defied the male-dominated Portuguese wine industry in the 19th century. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this marble dining table stands as a tribute to strength, resilience, and generosity—the defining qualities of the legendary “Ferreirinha.” Its sculptural design, with bold yet graceful elements, reflects her pioneering spirit, which continues to inspire generations. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Ferreirinha Dining Table can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. The Ferreirinha dining table features a polished Calacatta Black...
Marble, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
$4,459Sale Price|25% Off
H 35 in W 87.5 in D 40 in
Crafted Live Edge Top on Antique Steel Base with Original Paint Patina Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern server with reclaimed elm wood on steel base. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic. This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind coll...
Steel
$800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35 in W 16 in D 19.5 in
Pair of J. and J. Kohn Austrian Bentwood and Cane Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Austrian Viennese bentwood chairs produced by J. and J. John. handcrafted beechwood frames featuring a round handwoven cane seat. Supported by four round legs conjoined by a round stretcher. Each seat is stamped JJ Kohn Austria...
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Stone & Bronze Dining Table with Rotating Server by Costantini, Aragon
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
This White Ibiza Marble Table with wood and wrapped Bronze base and a rotating server by Costantini is in stock and available for immediate delivery. Measures 108" round by 30" hi...
Marble, Bronze
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in Dm 60 in
Rustic Adirondack Style Old Hickory Pedestal Dining Table c. 2000/2020
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive Old Hickory Rustic, Adirondack Style dining table c. 2000/2020. The table features a thick round top of solid Pine, which is supported by a bark covered pedestal base with a four prong base. This example is in very fine condition showing only light cosmetic cosmetic...
Wood
$840Sale Price / item|65% Off
H 30 in W 33 in D 28 in
S.S. United States Rectangular Pedestal Dining Tables
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES END OF SUMMER SALE We have five original rectangular pedestal dining tables from the first class dining room of the SS ...
Aluminum, Steel
English Tilt-Top Supper Table of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English tilt-top supper or tea table of mahogany, featuring a round or circular top and place-settings for serving plates, over a turned tripod pedestal column support on pad ...
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of White Painted Adirondack Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20thc original hand crafted & white painted pair of Adirondack porch or lawn chairs.These hand crafted chairs have double coats of top quality white outdoor paint.
Wood
Set of Two "Mornson" Rattan Nesting Tables
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Stamford, CT
The Mornson Nest of Two Tables. This fine Rattan covered pair of inset tables Retail at Ralph Lauren Home for $5,206. Wonderfully hand crafted are this pair of interlocking tables. Slightly tattered on the edges. Small H - 24, W - 24, D - 24 Recently acquired. Ralph Lauren Home Furnishings...