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
19thc French Wrought Iron Occasional Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc Iron sides with amazing patina that have been redone with new wooden boards. The iron arms have a wonderful patinaed rusted paint with beautiful greens and orange. Very strong ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo weaving saddle blanket pillows with black linen backings.The inserts are down & feather fill. Sold as a pair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Indian Made Pueblo Drum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun smaller Navajo Indian -Pueblo drum from New Mexico is in fine as found condition.This drum is made from wood and buckskin .
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
19Thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin quilt or barn raising in fine condition. The backing is in a early brown calico fabric.This was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania. The quilt dates from the ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19Thc Rare Bandana With Bears Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Bandana with bears on the face and polished cotton backing pillow.The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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
Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Lounge Chair Sheep Skin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Lounge Chair Sheep Skin. Great formed burl root wood in large slabs.
1960s measures approx - 44d x 40w x 48h x 15 seat height
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in a stunning blue underglaze on an elegantly shaped body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19Thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19Thc hand carved dough bowl with a wonderful aged patina.The condition is very good with handles on each end.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Blue Swedish Rya Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
A plush Swedish Rya rug from the Mid-20th Century in various shades of blue and a dark border
Measures: 3'6” x 6'3”
Swedish Rya rugs are extremely colorful, lovely and quite chic a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Large Cast Iron Patinated Turtles Garden Fountains C1980
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast iron garden turtle fountains. Each turtle measures at 25 x 14 x 10h inches. Hefty in weight, very stable. Copper tubing for the water spout. Great detailed cast...
Category
1980s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
Pair of Modern 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
19Thc Paisley Bandana Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Cotton paisley pillow with cotton linen backing in pristine condition.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Settee Sheep Skin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Free Form Slab Burl Redwood settee sheep Skin 1960s measures approx - 66w x 44d x 33h x 14 seat height
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of Eglomise Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare pair of hand painted reveres mirrored eglomise paintings The borders are mirrors with that extend outward and have a mint green outline with cross sections throughout. Depictin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Paint
1960s Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Settee Sheep Skin Three Seater
Located in Pasadena, CA
1960s Vintage Free Form Slab Redwood Settee Sheep Skin-Structurally sound and in amazing shape. The wood on this three seater has been conditioned and lightly re-stained. There are t...
Category
1960s Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Old hickory Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Old hickory arm chairs in a dark varnished finish. The condition are pristine and very sturdy. Signed Old Hickory Furniture Company from Martinsville,Indiana. Sold as a matchi...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
Vintage Set of Three Bamboo And Rattan Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Vintage set of three burnt bamboo and rattan nesting tables. Some wear to finish as shown in photos. Measurement is for largest table. Good overall sturdy condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
19thc Dry Sink From Pennsylvania in Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early Pennsylvania dry sink is painted grey over green surface.The condition is good and strong & sturdy.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
1950s Possom Belly Drop Leaf Bakers Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
1950s Possum Belly Drop Leaf Bakers Table. Large bottom drawer storage. Wonderful age and patina to the body. Swing out arms to hold up the leaves on each...
Category
1950s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Metal
Old Hickory Gaming or Dinning Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine oversize gaming table or small dinning table is in fine sturdy condition.This signed Old Hickory Martinsville,Indiana is stamped under the top of the table.Wonderful origin...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
Early 20thc Brass Duck Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great bronze design standing duck ornament. This ornament has great color and patina from age. The surface has great textures.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19Thc Original Powder Blue Farmhouse Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue painted farmhouse bench from Pennsylvania.This sturdy water bench has fantastic cut out legs. Great form and color.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19thc PA Folk Art Hickory Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand made folky twig & log settee from Pennsylvania.This settee is in fine sturdy condition.Fantastic example of folk art furniture.It was found on a farmhouse porch in Lancast...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hickory
Miniature Cast Iron Boston Terrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun miniature cast iron Boston Terrier is in original paint and in fine condition.Very rare to find these miniatures.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
19Thc Original Mustard Painted Barrel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky original mustard painted over grey barrel was found on a farm in Pennsylvania. The condition is very good and sturdy. The patina is amazing and it has a outdoor protective...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geometric Navajo Indian weaving pillows with linen backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.Sold as a pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20Thc Mexican Indian Weaving Pillows-Collection 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of four Mexican Indian striped weaving pillows. Selling as a group of four.Down & feather fill. The backings are in black linen fabric.
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19Thc Sponge Ware Pottery Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Sponge ware pottery pitcher in the smoke ring pattern.The condition is very good.This pattern is the hardest to find.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Army General John Joseph Pershing Dated 1919 Coin Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing dated 1919 coin bank. GCB (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948), nicknamed "Black Jack", was a senior United States Army officer. He served...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Iron
Hand Painted & Crafted Cow From a Dairy Farm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky cow was found on a dairy farm probably used as a advertising prop. or trade sign.It is hand painted pot metal and in very good con...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Ironwood Carved Grizzly Bear Sculpture Figurine Rustic Log Cabin Adirondak
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage carved iron wood sculpture / figurine in the shape of a grizzly bear walking on all fours. Rustic hunting lodge decor.
Dimensions:
18" x 5.5" x 9.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
Late 20th Century Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Banister back chair from New England with hand woven early seat .The condition is very good and sturdy.
Category
1790s American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow with cotton linen.This Chinle weaving is in fine condition. The insert is down & feather fill.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19Thc Folky American Indian Totem Pole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing antique American Indian totem pole came from a trading post in New Mexico originally.We obtained it from a Folk art collection in California....
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Duck Decoy Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic duck decoy table lamp will make a subtle statement with its form and hand painted details.
Note: Base measures 1.75" height x 16" width x 9.25" depth.
Note: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Brass
19thc Original Red Painted Farmhouse Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc original red painted farm bench is in fine ,sturdy condition.This bench came from Pennsylvania.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
19Thc Three Piece Collection of Bohemian Glass Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two tumblers and one goblet are in fine condition and very hard to find.Great addition to any collection.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Zabihi Collection Green Swedish Rya Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Marvelous small plush Swedish Rya rug from the Mid-20th Century
Measures: 2'7” x 3'8”
Swedish Rya rugs are extremely colorful, lovely and quite chic and each have their own charact...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Folky Hand Carved Cow Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted folky cow wood hanging double sided trade sign.This carved cow has the original metal chain and is in great as found condition.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Folky Hand Carved & Painted Fish Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand carved & painted fish sign comes from a cabin in New England.Possibly a fishing campsite.Amazing painted surface.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows ( Individually )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow or pillows. These Chinle Navajo Indian weaving pillows.Sold individually or as a set of four.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
20Thc Folk Art Cow Sign W/ Original Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc folky hand made cow trade sign.This full body cow hanging trade sign is double sided and has the original metal chain.The cow is hand carved & painted wood.
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Amazing Large Room Size Braided Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very large room size hand braided wool rug is in fine condition and in amazing country colors.It was found in the state of Maine and was we...
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Cashmere Austrian Skier PIllows
Located in Hudson, NY
The decorative pillows, shown here, are certain to become one of your seasonal favorites for years to come. Made in Austria, each ivory cashmere pillow is woven with an animated a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug in reds and blues
17'' x 18''
Category
20th Century Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
E. 20thc Wool Striped Blanket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striped all wool blanket with majority brown background, thin striped colorful accents provide a small touch of variety. There are some areas of wear to the edges. There is a patch o...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
The Triumphant by Connie K. Bellet and Emilie Touraine
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Oil on board; 48" x 96". Used in the Entry Pavillion of 1974 World's Fair in Spokane, Washington. Depicts a herd of buffalo and buffalo clouds. Wood and rope frame. Subjects for Emilie's work include horses, burros, owls, old farm buildings, ranch gates...
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Early 20thc Coffee Shop Cafe Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
E20thc Cafe Sign on a custom stand. Great patina that shows wear consistent with age and use. The custom stand is a sturdy base for this sign.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Sheet Metal
Workstead Lodge Sconce in Natural Oak and Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The lodge sconce is composed of a singular wooden column mounted on a metal back plate. The fixture swivels from side to side, directing light from a soft...
Category
2010s American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Shearing Pillow From Sheep Skin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing hand crafted sheepskin pillow with suede backing and down & feather fill.Amazing only one in stock.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19Thc Original Paint Decorated Step Down Windsor Chairs -4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original sour apple green painted step down New England Windsor chairs in fine condition.The chairs have fine little floral design on the top splash of each chair. All chairs a...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
Striking White Painted Antler Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking nice sized antler chandelier painted white to give it a contemporary organic feel. Brass canopy painted white is included.
Mara
Category
1980s American Vintage Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Antler
Stone Fruit Collection -18 Pcs. W/ 19thc Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine collection of stone fruit of 18 pieces are in fine condition.We are including the 19thc wood dough bowl with this collection.What a great statement on a table.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Marble
20Thc Pendleton Blanket Jewel Folders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Pendleton Jewelry bags are in amazing as found condition.They have leather ties & vintage Indian head button closures.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Pine Round Coffee Table from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century handmade round coffee table wit turned legs is in fine and sturdy condition.What a great Size for a coffee table or side table. Wonderful aged patina.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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