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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Pennsylvania 19Thc Mini Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early mid 19thc mini pieced postage stamp chain crib quilt from Pennsylvania has a amazing diamond border and in pristine condition. This crib quilt has been professionally fra...
Cotton, Plexiglass
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1930's Appliqué Eagle Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Appliqué eagle quilt From Pennsylvania. This Quilt is in great condition & has Fantastic Piecing & Quilting.
Cotton
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Early Pennsylvania Wool and Velvet One-Patch Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century one-patch quilt from Pennsylvania. This fun and colorful quilt is made from wool and velvets. The back is a polished cotton and has cotton ties through out. This w...
Wool, Cotton, Velvet
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Navajo Indian weaving large pillows have aged and worn alligatored leather backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Wool
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19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wool & satin log cabin barn raising quilt and has a wool flannel backing. This quilt is in pristine condition.
Wool
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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Sunshine Shadow Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Amish quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in small one inch squares in wool and cotton. The piecework and quilting is very fine and g...
Wool
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19Thc Indigo Blue Irish Chain Quilt on a Red Calico Ground
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine triple Irish chain quilt is 19thc and was found in Ohio. The condition is very good.
Cotton
$1,650Sale Price|24% Off
19th Century Hand-Crafted Postage Stamp Quilt, Adirondack Style, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Postage stamp crib quilt on a stretcher. This is wired on top and the side.
Cotton
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Amish Lancaster Co. , Pa. Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early Amish Lancaster County, Pennsylvania all wool bars quilt is in fine condition.Note the red & blue bars is quite rare and not typical Amish colors.Very fine and int...
Wool
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Antique Amish Quilt Holmes Co. Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Ohio Amish quilt is in pristine condition and is made from polished cotton. The fine piecework of the postage stamp nine patch corners and geometric pattern surround. It is...
Cotton
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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 ...
Wool
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19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc velvet and embroidered quilt is in pristine condition. It was found in Pennsylvania.
Velvet
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19th Century Lady of the Lake Quilt with Chintz Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century fine pieced lady of the lake quilt with chintz border in really good condition. This is a new England quilt there is minor wear on the...
Cotton
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One Patch Contained Blocks Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky contained one patch quilt is in mint condition and has a wonderful diamond block border.The condition is pristine.
Cotton
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19Thc Flying Geese Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc flying geese or birds in flight quilt in bars format. This quilt is made from such amazing calico and bandana fabrics. The condition is mint with mi...
Cotton
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19Thc Postage Stamp Chain Mounted Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc postage stamp Irish chain crib quilt is in fine condition and mounted on stretcher frame.It was found in Pennsylvania and is in red chain on a buttery yellow ground.
Cotton, Wood
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Ohio Amish Blue & Pink Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ohio Amish blue & pink broken star quilt in pristine condition. Very fine quilting and piece work. Notice the fine hand stitched saw tooth binding.
Cotton
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19th Century Blue & White Irish Chain Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Blue & white Irish chain quilt with fine quilting.This quilt is in great condition.
Cotton
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19Thc Mini Pieced Broken Dishes Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Th c Blue & white mini pieced mounted doll quilt in pristine condition.The doll quilt is in pristine condition. The doll quilt is sewn on white linen and on a framed stretcher read...
Cotton
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Early Amish Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Indiana Amish wool log cabin quilt. Finely pieced and very fine quilted quilt.
Cotton
$956Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Crazy Scrap Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century crazy strip star quilt has a burg calico back round and a homespun blue and white backing. Photos look odd but it is in good condition as found. It does have two li...
Cotton
$556Sale Price|20% Off
19th C Silk & Velvet Hired Hands Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Silk & Velvet Hired hands quilt. Nice decorative piece or could be used in a period film.
Velvet, Silk
$760Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Miniature Postage Stamp Irish Chain Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1870s Red And White miniature Postage Stamp Irish Chain Doll Quilt. Cotton made and in very good condition.
Cotton
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19thc Pennsylvania Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc fancy calico fabric log cabin quilt. This barn raising quilt is in fine condition.
Cotton
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Amish Ocean Waves Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ohio Amish ocean waves crib quilt is in very good condition and is on a mounted frame.This crib quilt is very finely pieced and in great condition.The back round is dark blue...
Cotton, Wood
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19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc velvet crazy quilt with embroidery and ties. This quilt is in pristine condition. The backing is a blue calico backing with ties.
Velvet
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19thc Wool Log Cabin from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all wool challis straight furlows pattern log cabin quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is in pristine condition. The striped border is a fantastic finish to compl...
Wool
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Antique Quilt Postage Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine masterpiece postage stamp chain in small pieces is in pristine condition with fine piecework. The quilting is fine as well.
Cotton
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19thc Mini Postage Stamp Blue & White Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc blue & white postage stamp mounted doll quilt sewn on linen. The condition is very good.
Cotton
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Early 20th C 45 Star Wool Flag Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual wool flag quilt with 45 stars and all hand sewn & quilted through out.The condition is very good and has a blue cotton backing that matches...
Wool
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19th Century Early Flying Geese Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century early flying geese quilt in bars format. The condition is very good. The quilt was found in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Cotton
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19th C Fly Foot Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Red and White Fly Foot Quilt (Circa 1890) The Fly Foot is the Indian symbol of Peace.
Cotton, Fabric
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Antique Amish Wool Pennsylvania Diamond in A Square Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Amish 20thc diamond in a square quilt in wool.Amazing condition and colors from a 50 year collection never offered for sale before. The colors are most unusual for Lancaster Am...
Wool
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Amish Roman Stripes Contained Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Howard County, IN made by Beulah ( Marner ) Cobb, This fine Amish Quilt from Indiana is in fine condition. Six Inch squares randomly sized strips, alternating with squares of solid...
Cotton
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1930s Broken Star Patriotic Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely quilted and pieced broken star quilt is in fine condition. It’s most unusual with the pink trailing color. Really works well with the red...
Cotton
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Early 20th C. Indian Blanket Blocks Quilt / Comforter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine comforter quilt is made from Indian beacon blankets and fine piecework. The condition is very good.
Cotton
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19th Century Four Patch Patriotic Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Patriotic four patch crib quilt from Ohio.The condition is very good and has great inner borders.
Cotton
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19Thc Wool Log Cabin Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Wool log cabin doll quilt from Pennsylvania in fine condition.This comes from a private collection.
Wool, Linen
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Applique Quilt with Swag Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing autumn leaf applique quilt is in pristine condition and has a very unusual swag border. It comes to us from Southern Ohio from the family -mother that made the quilt. Th...
Cotton
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19thC Pennsylvania Red & Green Triple Irish Chain Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Fantastic red & green triple Irish chain quilt in fantastic condition. This quilt has many great uses. It could be a great Christmas quilt too.
Cotton
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Pendleton Blanket Cayuse Masonic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendleton Indian Design camp blanket with a masonic symbol in the center of the blanket.
Abalone
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Amish Sunshine and Shadow Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Amish sunshine and shadow crib quilt is in good condition. It was found in Western Pennsylvania.
Cotton
$780Sale Price|20% Off
19th C Nine Patch Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Nine patch chain with a saw tooth border. This early Pennsylvania nine patch is in fine condition.
Cotton
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19th C Wool Chaliss Mini Pieced Honey Comb Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Wool challis New England honey comb mini pieced quilt in pristine condition.Fantastic piecing and workmanship.
Wool, Cotton
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20Thc Amish Plain Quilt from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Amish Holmes County Ohio plain quilt with double inner borders. This quilt is very nicely quilted & pieced. The cotton sateen fabric stands out with the quilting, This qu...
Cotton
$780Sale Price|20% Off
20Thc Antique Quilt, Hole in The Barn Door Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun hole in the barn door pattern quilt is in butter cup yellow and mint green colors.The condition is very good and mint.These fun spring colors are really wonderful.Notice the...
Cotton
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Early Holmes County Ohio Postage Stamp Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Amish Holmes County ,Ohio postage Irish chain quilt in pristine condition. This amazing blue back round quilt has a purple Irish chain trail.The...
Cotton
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1920's Mini Pieced Pieced Delectable Mountains Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine mini pieced delectable small dolls quilt is in amazing condition.Its all in a polished cotton and hand sewn on lavender cotton linen.Then mounted...
Cotton
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Amish Baskets Quilt from Holmes County, Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful authentic Amish quilt from Holmes Co., Ohio, circa 1930s The baskets are treadle machine, pieced in various shades of blue, green, pink and purple. Set with black cotton ...
Cotton
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Early 20th Century Postage Stamp Quilt with Wild Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and wild postage stamp quilt with small one inch pieces and has a railroad slats borders. It is a contained miniature Philadelphia pavements. The backing is in a vibrant red polished cotton. The front is a mix of red and black polished cotton...
Cotton
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Amish Ohio Broken Dishes Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc rare Amish Holmes County, Ohio broken dishes quilt with double inner borders. This quilt is from the thirties and is very unusual pastel colors. The condition is very good.
Cotton