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Adirondack Decorative Art

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
William Alexander Drake (Am., 1891-1979) Oil On Masonite, Magnolia Tree In Bloom
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unsigned, from the estate of the artist. A large painting of a magnolia tree blooming in the spring with its gorgeous pink and white cupped flow...
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Masonite

William Alexander Drake (Am., 1891-1979) Oil On Masonite, Church Bells At Dawn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unsigned, from the estate of the artist. A luminous view of a church steeple with bells against a golden and rose tone sky as dawn breaks. The gray sky is gradually iightening with b...
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Masonite

“Bear Heaven” By Shawn-Lewis Halperin (American Contemporary, 21st Century)
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large, whimsical and dynamic mixed media artwork by Lake Placid, New York Multidisciplinary Artist Shawn Lewis-Halpern depicting three dancing bears beneath two flanking birch tree...
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Other

William Alexander Drake (Am., 1891-1979) Oil Mt. Loki, Baffin Island In Snow
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Signed lower right. Painted from a photograph by the mountaineer- part of the Mt. Loki ridge with rough rust tone peaks, partially covered with snow. The sun illuminates them from t...
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1960s American Vintage Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Masonite

Mother and Colt Horse Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mother and Colt Horse painting. Signed and dated 1971.
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Pictorial Turkish Goat Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare mid-20th century one-of-a-kind Turkish pictorial goat flatweave runner Measures: 3'5'' x 12'5''.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Original Painted California Gold Rush Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th Century Original painted Gold Rush Sign.
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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th C Signed Framed Horse Litho
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C signed Framed Horse Litho By Olso.
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Pictorial Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A Late 20th century one of a kind Turkish pictorial flatweave. Maybe good for a wall hanging? Measures: 3'4'' x 6'6''.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

Large American Micromosaic Alaskan Landscape, Features Moose
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large American Micromosaic Alaskan landscape, Features Moose This large scale micromosaic panel is executed with impressive precision. It features a moose in a typical Alaskan lands...
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Marble

Saffron Yellow Mid 20th Century Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish rug with an all-over repetitive floral motif in green and brown on saffron field Measures: 4'3'' x 7'5''.
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20th Century Turkish Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

Watercolor of Majestic Mountain View Signed Harold Broadfield Warren
By Harold Broadfield Warren
Located in Boston, MA
Watercolor on paper of a majestic view of the mountains signed Harold Broadfield Warren. He is a well listed landscape artist who lived from 1859 to 1934. He was born in Manchester, ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Monumental Texas Longhorn Mounted Bull
By Bud Jones Taxidermy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This was found on a Ranch in Texas and is signed Bud Jones Taxidermy from Texas and dated 1969. The condition is very good.
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Cowhide

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Original oil painting on canvas, Tonal-style landscape painting by listed, deceased, famous artist, William Keith (1838-1911). Painting features a group of majestic trees near a pond of water at deep dusk or early dawn. A lone shepherd, seated beneath a tree, watches over his herd of sheep as they make their way down to the water. The tone is relaxed and misty, with softly blurred details and an air of hazy tranquility. William Keith was a Scottish-American painter famous for his plein air California landscapes, characterized by how the landscapes captured feelings and emotions, rather than actual details. He was neither pure Realist nor pure Impressionist. During the 1870s, Keith painted a number of six-by ten-foot panoramas, including "Kings River Canyon" (Oakland Museum, originally owned by Governor Leland Stanford) and "California Alps" (Mission Inn, Riverside). These competed with paintings of similar size and subject matter by famous California landscape painters Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Hill. Keith is associated with Tonalism and the American Barbizon school of painting...
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Rare Original 17th Century Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of a Nobleman
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Russian Icon Painting Theotokos Vladimir Madonna Mother Mary Child Jesus Christ
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Sergio Sarri Abstract Man & Horse Painting
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Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Cypress, CA
Beautiful oil on canvas of reclining blonde nude on a white bed sheet. Framed. Signed (see attached photo). 20th century. Painting dimensions: H. 20...
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Located in Redding, CT
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Vintage Green Stained Glass Panel
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Vintage Green Stained Glass Panel
Vintage Green Stained Glass Panel
H 35 in W 39.5 in D 2 in
Fantastic Lamb Painting on Rustic Tin Signed Hamlin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic lamb painting on rustic tin. Signed Hamlin.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Decorative Art

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19th C Pennsylvania. Eight Point Star Doll Quilt in Plexy Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Decorative Art

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American Quilt
Located in New York, NY
a 20th century colorful hand-crafted American Quilt Textile in good condition. There is a tag in back that reads Mary Hinchman Measures: 6'2'' x 6'3''.
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American Quilt
American Quilt
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H 75 in W 74 in D 1 in
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Located in New York, NY
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4 Antique Wooden Canoe Paddles, Original Surface, Decorative Wall Display
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Oil on Board Seascape by Maine Artist Charles Andrew Hafner, 1937
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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H 36 in W 37 in D 0.25 in
Caribou, Pastel and Charcoal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1889, American artist, Thomas J. Fogarty pencil, pastel and charcoal drawing of caribou. Wonderful moody piece. The paper shows wear, loss and stains. In original oak frame.
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Adirondack decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Adirondack decorative art 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 decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, folk art, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack decorative art made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative art, popular names associated with this style include Harold Broadfield Warren, and Bud Jones Taxidermy. 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 decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $695 and tops out at $5,895 while the average work can sell for $2,523.

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