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.
Zabihi Collection Antique Balouch Cream Gold Rug
Located in New York, NY
a pale cream and gold Balouch tribal small rug from the2nd quarter of the 20th century Details rug no. j4453 size 2' 9" x 6' 1" (84 x 185 cm)
Wool
"The Hunter" Unsigned 20th Century Folk Art Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This painting is dated on the stretcher frame 1940 and the large over sized dog is a pointer or know as a bird dog. The birds are quail. This painting is amazing and very well done. ...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Rare and Unique Modern Craftsman / Adirondack Twig Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A rare, unique neo-primitive /modern craftsman desk attributed to Lee Fountain (1869-1941) and composed of a base of interwoven twigs supporting a top in cherry. Drawer has a twig ha...
Twig, Cherry
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Yellow Ware in Seaweed Pattern Mixing Bowls, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two yellow ware seaweed pattern mixing bowls are in fine as found condition. There are no chips or cracks and have wonderful blue painted sea...
Pottery
Early 20thc Hickory Hand Made Chair Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Hickory wood armchair. Varnish has been added to this chair for added out door protection to the elements. This is a great folky look for a hand made wooden chair. Won...
Wood
18Thc New England Rocking Chair W/ Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Spindle back early & worn New England rocking chair has such wonderful patina.This rocking chair was found in a estate from Maine and i...
Rattan, Wood
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Original Blue Dated 1913 Cutting Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc Original blue painted round cutting board was signed and dated as it was given to someone in 1913 ! It is in very good condition and painted on the front and unpainted on ...
Wood
$716Sale Price|20% Off
American Indian Coiled Hand Woven Lidded Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Indian folk art Native American basket that is hand woven and coiled. It has been vegetable dyed and the basket lid is removable. The interior rein...
Hemp
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Amish Quilt "Trip Around The World"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Amish trip around the world pattern quilt is in fine condition. It is made from cotton and polished cotton block...
Cotton
German, Cork Wine Stoppers, Hand Carved, Painted Wood, 19th/20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
German, Cork Wine Stoppers, Hand Carved, Painted Wood, 19th/20th Century Large assortment of German puppet style wooden figures, hand-carved and paint decorated, and mounted to bott...
Wood
19th Century Hiney Basket from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century handwoven hiney basket from Pennsylvania in good condition with several minor breaks.
Hemp
Zabihi Collection Orange Antique Turkish Oushak, 3'2'' x 5'1''
Located in New York, NY
A rare small square size early 20th century authentic Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. j5089 size 3'2" x 5'1" Antique oriental carpets and rugs from Oushak have been carefully c...
Wool
Real Natural Raccon Fur Blanket King Size
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a beautiful and luxurious natural, raccoon sides fur, king size blanket. Soft pelts with rich, neutral and inviting coloration, are accented with black backing. This is perfe...
Fur
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Yei Navajo Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Yea Indian weaving is in cool neutral colors and in good condition. It has the original corner ties.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug, 3'3'' x 3'9''
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th century Square size Anatolian Carpet Details rug no. j4981 size 3' 3" x 3' 9" (99 x 114 cm)
Wool
$952Sale Price|67% Off
Reclaimed Wood Parsons Style Console
Located in Pasadena, TX
A charming Parson's style console table constructed of reclaimed wood in multi-color. 2 drawers.
Wood
Black Forest Antler Desk Set
Located in Northport, MI
Sculptural folk art desk accessory crafted from naturally shed deer antlers, mounted on a layered antler base. The composition features an integrated letter or card holder formed fro...
Antler, Horn
Zabihi Collection Plant Vase Brown Antique Indian Rug, 10' x 15'7''
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Indian Larestan Rug with an all-over large-scale plant vase pattern on a brown field Details rug no. j4414 size 10' x 15' 7" (305 x 475 cm)
Wool
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Decorated Stoneware Crock with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original decorated stoneware crock with double handles in fine condition. Fantastic folky floral design.
Pottery
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Rounded Cheese Box With Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19Thc pantry box / cheese box with a handle in fine condition. This cheese box in great condition. This cheese container is from New England and is si...
Wood
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Collection of Four Original Painted Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing and sturdy bar stools in old original painted surface with a natural surface tops. Sold as a collection of four stools,One pair is slightly different from the other pair.Grea...
Wood, Pine
$1,252Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Extended Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc extended arm Windsor chair is in fine condition.Has a nice mello patina.This is an English Windsor chair.
Wood
$1,116Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Johnson Bros Dinner Plates and Johnson Bros Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large English Turkey platter, Johnson Bros. and a set of three English Autumn Monarch Turkey plates. English hand engraved Johnson Bros. set of three p...
Porcelain
$1,340Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20Thc Pima Large Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine tight weave coil Pima Indian Basket is in pristine condition with a great zig zag geometric design. Comes to us from a amazing Indian collection.
Wood
$700Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Industrial Swivel Bar Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Industrial swivel bar stool with iron and wood.The stool has a fine patina and wonderful folky form.
Wood
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Early Navajo Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Navajo weaving pillow is a German Town weaving made into a big bolster pillow.It is from a saddle blanket weaving.
Wool
$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off
Navajo Geometric Wool Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Geometric wool pillows with natural neutral colors. The wool on this patter is a tight knit wool with hand dyed dark browns. Linen backing and down and feather inserts.
Wool
Custom-Made Iron Leaping Stag Lantern, Slag Glass, Eight Lights, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom-made leaping stag lantern new -old 1970s stock. Eight lights. Slag glass. Pewter type finish.
Wrought Iron
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug, 4'7'' x 5'5''
Located in New York, NY
a square small size middle of the 20th century turkish anatolian rug Details rug no. 30928 size 4' 7" x 5' 5" (140 x 165 cm)
Wool
Edward Mack Hawkins, "The Widow's Mite" Oil on Canvas, WWI
Located in Newfoundland, PA
The painting is quaint, as written on the back Edward Mack Hawkins the artist was motoring from NYC to Upstate during the World War, Near Windset on a country road he saw this meager...
Canvas
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug, 5'2'' x 9'10''
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian Rug in mellow tones Details rug no. j5034 size 5' 2" x 9' 10" (157 x 300 cm) rug type Anatolian
Wool
19Thc Original Paint Decorated Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated red over blue swing handled pantry box from New England.This amazing over painted pantry box has wonderful 19thc decoration and is in good condition.
Wood
$716Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved 19thc dough bowl was found in New England and is fine condition.Nice and sturdy with no cracks or damages.
Wood
E. 19thc New England Ladder back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 29th hand Made English Ladder Back. Wonderful Condition. Honest wear to the knuckle arms. the rattan seats are in wonderful condition. This Ladder back is very strong and sturdy.
Wood
Zabihi Collection 20th Century Antique Oushak Square Rug, 6'7''' x6'10''
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Green color antique turkish oushak square rug Details rug no. j4781 size 6' 7" x 6' 10" (201 x 208 cm)
Wool, Angora
Zabiihi Collection Antique Bergama Turkish Prayer Niche Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 1930s Bergama Prayer Niche square small Rug Details rug no. r5495 size 3' 2" x 3' 9" (97 x 114 cm)
Wool
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.
Wool
$716Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Child's Ladder Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Ladder Back child's chair with suede / leather seat cushion.The condition is very good.
Leather, Wood
$788Sale Price / set|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows w/ Crosses -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Navajo Indian weaving pillows with crosses and beautiful mohair backings. Sold as a pair or individually.
Wool
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillow. Down and feather insert and zippered casing.
Wool
Early 20Thc Monumental Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket pillow in very good condition.Amazing tan & brown colors with tan linen backing.The inserts are down & feather fill. There are two pillows...
Wool, Linen
Rustic Driftwood Serpentine Console, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual and charming rustic serpentine form console. Although very rustic in materials and construction, the console takes the form of a sophisticated baroque console. Thi...
Wood
Pendleton Indian Design Blanket ( Cayuse )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This totally reversible Pendleton Indian design wool blanket is in fine condition with minor wear to the binding from age and use. The blanket is in great shape.Great colors and desi...
Wool
Large Row Boat or Dinghy Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage row boat model hand crafted in mahogany with ambitious accuracy. Painted white with green trim and presented in a custom handcrafted stand.
Mahogany
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Original Cream Painted Side Table W/ Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original cream painted taper leg night stand or side table in very good condition.This one drawer stand has dovetailed construction drawer & square nails through out.
Wood
19th C American Flag and Stars Hand Hooked Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing and historic patriotic mounted hand hooked patriotic flag & stars rug in such fantastic condition. It comes from the famous Charlie Hunter'...
Wool
North West Coast Indian Totem Pole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This North West Coast Indian totem pole has fantastic carving and condition. It is unsigned or dated. Found in California. This table top totem...
Wood
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Hand-Carved Hardwood Adirondack Stool or Base Lamp, Rustic Design
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1346 - Vintage wooden rustic rectangular stool in hardwood (like that one I published round) - Very solid. Footprint of the legs is cm. 53 x 47. - Indispensable for Your porch or ...
Hardwood
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Large Wood Basket Hand Carved
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large root or burl wood basket has an amazing patina and surface. The condition is very good and sturdy.
Wood
$30,000 / item
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...
Canvas, Paint
Vintage Fallow Deer Antler Hall Tree
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage hall tree is Adirondack style at its most ambitious. A towering mahogany-stained oak frame serves as the backbone for an astonishing assemblage of fallow deer antlers, e...
Antler, Oak
19th Century Horn Chair Cowhide Western Steer. Great Accent Chair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th Century Horn Chair Cowhide Western Steer.
Cowhide
$540Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Hickory
$1,695 / set
Navajo Indian Weaving Large Bolsters -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows in amazing condition with alligator print leather backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Leather, Wool
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Wood
19th Century Stoneware Flower Decorated Crock from Maryland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century stoneware salt glazed flower decorated ovoid Baltimore Maryland jar or crock. Great earlier ovoid form with hand tooled top rim...
Pottery
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
19th C Piggin or Measure Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Piggin or measure bucket. The bucket has tight wood banding and is in great condition. Wear due to age. It would be great as an umbrella stand.
Wood
$716Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Bulbous Sponge Ware Design Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc sponge ware pitcher with bulbous design. Blue and white sponge patter. Has a wonderful design and size.
Pottery
$1,180Sale Price / set|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows with mohair backings.These simple & geometric pillows are in fine condition .Down & feather fill. Sold as a pair.
Wool
$316Sale Price|20% Off
19th C Brass Candlestick with Wick Cutter and Snuffer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Brass Candlestick with Wick Cutter and Snuffer
Copper