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.
Stunning Mango Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning early 20th-century golden rod mango color antique Turkish Oushak rug in excellent condition Measures: 7'1" x 9'9".
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
A 2nd quarter of the 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner Measures: 3'4'' x 13'
Wool
$319Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Large Floor Size Red Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug. Red, brown, green accents. 18'' x 28''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$1,260Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Jajim Flatweave
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish Geometric Jajim flatweave textile rug. Measures: 5'2'' x 7'2''
Wool
$520Sale Price|42% Off
Zabihi CollectionTurkish Kilim Prayer Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
20th century Scatter size Turkish Kilim flat-weave Measures: 2'10'' x 4'3".
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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...
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Zabihi Collection Small Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mini size mid 20th century turkish anatolian rug Measures: 1'10'' x 3'
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Zabihi Collection Mini Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mini size mid 20th century turkish anatolian rug Measures: 1'5'' x 3'1''.
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Brown Vintage Turkish Goat Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Turkish Anatolian Pictorial rug depicting a white goat on a brown field Measures: 2'6'' x 2'9''.
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Persian rug with a pretty geometric design. Measures: 2' x 4'2''.
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Swedish Rya Water Bungalow Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Marvelous small plush Swedish Rya rug from the Mid-20th Century Measures: 1'10” x 3'9” Swedish Rya rugs are extremely colorful, lovely and quite chic and each have their own ch...
Wool
$675Sale Price|25% Off
Zabiihi Collection Antique Anatolian Turkish Prayer Niche Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Prayer niche rug. Measures: 2'6'' x 3'7''.
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Turkish Deer Pictorial Figurative Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish rug depicting 2 deers on a camel field. Measures: 1'10'' x 3'2''.
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Geometric Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Turkish Kilim with a Geometric Pattern in great condition Measures: 3'6'' x 5'5''.
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Vintage Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
20th century antique Turkish Kilim pillow in purple Measure: 19'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton
$8,250Sale Price|40% Off
Zabihi Collection Soft Red Ivory Turkish Oushak Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
An oversize old Turkish Oushak rug, with ivory, soft brown, and light green accents and predominantly soft red tone, circa 1930. Size: 10'5" x 15'2".
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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''.
Wool
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A cheerfully colored mid-20th century handmade room size Turkish Kilim. 9' x 10'11''
Wool
$500Sale Price|42% Off
Brown Vintage Turkish Village Throw 20th Century Rug 2 x 3'6''
Located in New York, NY
Plush pile mid-20th century Turkish Kars rug. 2' x 3'6''
Wool
Zabihi Collection Ivory Orange Antique Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Turkish Oushak in predominant ivories and orange. Measures: 10'7" x 13'3" Oushak carpets are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by ...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Throw Rug Featuring Tree of Life Design
Located in New York, NY
A fascinating small Turkish rug featuring a planted flower tree surrounded by a thin ivory border with small square-shaped cubes. We love how the wea...
Wool
$536Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Mexican Zapotec Nagual Textile, Echo of the Ancient Oaxaca: Bear-Shifter
Located in Dallas, TX
78636 Vintage Mexican Zapotec Pictorial Rug, 01'08 x 03'06. This handwoven wool vintage Zapotec kilim is a captivating fusion of mystical narrative and understated luxury—an heirloom...
Wool
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Romanian Tribal Rug with Adirondack Lodge Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77299, vintage Romanian Tribal rug with Adirondack Lodge style. This hand knotted wool vintage Romanian rug with Adirondack Lodge style features a hex...
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Antique Caucasian Kilim Bag, Tribal Bohemian Bag
Located in Dallas, TX
70472, antique Caucasian Kilim bag. Rich with tribal symbolism, this functional antique Caucasian knapsack features a handwoven Kilim bag face on a well worn...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Square Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Antique Turkish Oushak Square Large Rug Details rug no. j4654 size 13'10" x 14' Antique oriental carpets and rugs from Oushak have been carefully chosen as h...
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$1,599Sale Price|20% Off
Distressed Antique Afghani Rug with with Adirondack Lodge Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76628, distressed antique Afghani rug with Adirondack Lodge Style 02'11 x 03'10. This hand knotted wool distressed antique Afghani rug features a large...
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Turkish Konya Rug in sky blue, browns, tans and creams Details rug no. j4306 size 4' 11" x 7' 9" (150 x 236 cm)
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Mini Square Red Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mini square mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian rug Details rug no. j3761 size 2' 6" x 3' (76 x 91 cm)
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Zabihi Collection Oversize Square Turkish Oushak Neutral Color Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century vintage Turkish oushak rug in neutral colors. Yellowish cream field with brown accent colors Details rug no. 10807 size 13' 5" x 17' 4" (409 x 528 cm) Antique or...
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Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 5'2'' x 8' - 157 x 244 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 5'2'' x 8' - 157 x 244 )
Fabric, Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
A 2nd quarter of the 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner Measures: 2'8'' x 9'5''
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Zabihi Collection Bubble Gum Pink Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
A 2nd quarter of the 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner Measures: 2'6'' x 10'7''
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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Malayer Extremely Long Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century skinny , extremely long Persian Malayer long runner. Measures: 2'9'' x 26'
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of 20th-century Turkish Konya Rug Measures: 2'6'' x 4'
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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...
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''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 20th Century Turkish Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th-century Turkish mini rug Measures: 1'9'' x 3'3''.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Prayer Rug Dated 1969
Located in New York, NY
a Turkish Anatolian Prayer niche red in reds and brown, dated 1969. Measures: 2'8'' x 5'
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Zabihi Collection Whimsical Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A whimiscal Turkish Scatter size rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century Measures: 4'3'' x 5'6''.
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Peculiar Indonesian Pictorial Square Head Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Indonesian brown pictorial square rug depicting numerous faces of people and animals. A conversation piece. Measures: 5'' x 6'2''.
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Geometric Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Turkish Kilim with a colorful Geometric Pattern in great condition Measures: 3'6'' x 5'6''.
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Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Geometric Runner
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century geometric skinny Turkish runner. Measures: 1'3'' x 12'11''.
Wool
$169
Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Turkish Kilim pillow Measure: 20'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Room Size Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind room size Turkish rug with a traditional oriental design in gray, apricot, and ivory tones Measures: 8'9'' x 10'9''.
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Traditional Colorful Early 20th Century Antique Karabagh Caucasian Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Caucasian Karabagh runner featuring a traditional paisley motif and floral border Measures: 3'4" x 9'8'' Karabagh rugs were handwoven in the South-Easter...
Wool
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Tribal Traditional Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Traditional Turkish Kilim accents in soft red, purple, ivory and green. Measures: 19" x 20".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Turkish Oushak Large Medallion Traditional Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century antique Turkish Oushak rug.
Wool
$22,500
Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A colorful antique early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug in predominant bright orangy/red field and fresh ivory colored border. 11'11'' x 13'9'' Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period...
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Zabihi Collection Bright Turkish Kilim Geometric Tribal Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Colorful vintage Turkish Kilim flat-weave from the mid-20th century. Cherry red, chartreuse, and orange dominant accents on a ivory ground, circa 1940, measures: 5'8" x 8'4".
Wool
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Cypress Tree Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak rug with an-all-over cypress tree branch design on a beige color field. Accents in lavender and soft green. 4'10'' x 8'7''
Wool
$225Sale Price|23% Off
Turkish Geometric Red Yellow Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Lumbar size pillow made from a vintage Turkish Anatolian rug in accents of red, yellow, gray and brown. Size: 15” x 24”.
Cotton, Foam, Wool
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Turkish Kula Rug
Located in New York, NY
The town of Kula, was one the most prolific weaving centers in the country of Turkey for centuries. The charcoal background makes this rug very decorative and the peculiar motif is a...
Wool
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Weathered Rug
Located in New York, NY
A grotesque vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the middle of the 20th century.
Wool, Cotton
Ivory Vintage Turkish Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish Konya rug. Measures: 3'11'' x 4'9''.
Wool