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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Signed Old Hickory Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed Old Hickory coffee table is in pristine condition and very sturdy.Such unusual form and patina.
Hickory
$1,180Sale Price / set|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows in large size.The inserts are down & feather fill.The backing are in cotton linen fabric.Sold as a pair.
Wool
Iron Bear Coin Bank Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Painted iron Coin bank. Wonderful age and patina to the body. Old brown paint. Iron mold has wear to bod y from age and use.
Iron
Early 20thc Navajo Center Eye with Corner Jigsaw
Located in Los Angeles, CA
early 20th century Navajo center eye / eye dazzler with corners in a jigsaw pattern. the color pallet chosen for this is a natural earth toned color pallet that is subtle and easy on...
Wool, Linen
Large 19th C Tureen w/ Lid and Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Ironstone Tureen with lid and Tray. Walnut and Vine design on lid. Tray measures - 16 wide x 12.5 deep x 1 high Tureen measures - 16.5 wide x 9 wide x 12.5 high.
Ironstone
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19Thc Large Early Butter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large early hand turned butter bowl is a large size and in fine condition.It has a nice mellow patina.
Wood
19Thc Decorated Stoneware Lamp W/ Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Crock lamp that has been turned into a lamp from an original 19thc pottery crock. It is newly wired and new linen shade. The blue cobalt blue floral ...
Pottery
$716Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Large Pantry Box with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century pantry box with lid in good condition. Found in New England in good condition.
Wood
20th C Folk Art Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original surface game board.
Wood
Bookends / Pair of Matching 19th Century Original Cream Painted Sad Irons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky pair of original cream painted cast iron sad irons are in good condition. They make a great pair of bookends or door stops.
Iron
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Collection of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows collection of three. The backing is in a blue cotton linen.Sold as a group of three.Down & feather fill.
Wool
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Early 20thc Pair of Ladder Back Charis with Rattan Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand made ladder back chairs with rattan seats. The finial tops add a wonderful look to the entire design. The rattan seats are wonderful to sit on as the contour to the pers...
Wood
Reed & Barton Silver Horse Head Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reed and Barton letter opener in silver plate with a horse head.
Silver
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Angora Wool Antique Oushak Square Rug, 8' x 8'
Located in New York, NY
a Stunning late 19th century Angora Wool Turkish Oushak Square size Rug Details rug no. j4420 size 8' 3" x 8' 5" (251 x 257 cm)
Wool, Angora
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
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
19Thc Decorated Stone Ware Crock W/ Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19Thc stoneware canister is in fine condition with minor chip on back side rim. There are no cracks in this crock or lid. It was found in ...
Pottery
20Thc Amazing Shaker Style Spice Wall Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hanging wall spice box is made so well with small wood pulls and old pin nailed construction.This fine American made spice box has such great cut outs & someone made plastic lin...
Wood
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow. Feather and down Insert.
Wool
19Thc Burl Maple Compote W/ Collection of 25 Pcs.Mini of Stone Fruit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Burl tiger maple compote from New England in fine condition 7 filled with a 25 pieces collection of miniature stone fruit.Sold as a collection of stone fruit & compote together.
Marble
Zabihi Collection Orange Round Gabbeh Rug, 5'3'' x 5'1''
Located in New York, NY
a contemporary round size Gabbeh Rug from the late 20th century Details rug no. j4992 size 5' 1" x 5' 3" (155 x 160 cm)
Wool
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geometric Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow with tan suede leather backing.The insert is down & feather fill.
Wool
Wicker Pencil Reed Tissue Box Cover, Vintage 1960s Holder from HK
Located in New York, NY
Wicker or Bamboo pencil reed tissue box cover or holder. circa 1960s-1970s. Made in Hong Kong. Overall good condition, ready to use. Hong Kong sticker on underside as shown.
Bamboo, Wicker
Cinco De Mayo, Framed Mexican Serape, Santa Barbara, Calif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual framed Serape / printed advertisement is most unusual . It is stamped " Cinco DE MAYO " CLEANERS / PROP. JOSE DIAZ PHONE WO -2-6561 506...
Wool
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19thc original painted Fruit & Floral Decoration Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original painted Fruit & Floral Decoration Box. Dovetailed construction and walnut wood. Wonderful age consistent of use.
Wood
19th C Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Wool Fans Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19th c wool fans quilt was found in a Lancaster County Amish home. It is in pristine condition with a paisley cotton backing. The fine quilting and...
Cotton
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative Navajo Indian weaving pillow with Suede back. New feather and down insert.
Leather, Wool
19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of three matching ladder back chairs are in very good condition and fine patina.Great for at a round kitchen table for that fine country look ! ...
Cane, Wood
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Faux Bamboo Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Wood Base Faux Bamboo Glass Top Coffee Table. Glass has nice rounded corners for safety. Few scratches to glass from age and use. Good overall useable condition. Base can be shipped ...
Glass, Faux Bamboo
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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Early 20Thc Hubley Scottie Iron Bookends -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pair of original Scottie dogs iron bookends on a fence are in fine undisturbed surface.This pair of fun bookends are quite heavy and in fine condition.
Iron
18thc New England Ladder Back Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century New England Ladder back armchair with original rush seat. Fantastic undisturbed surface with worn arms. Super comfortable and in nice...
Wood, Cane
Pair of Signed Bronze Lion Bookends, Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of lion Bronze bookends with great weight lions are well proportioned. Great patina from age.
Bronze
$1,500Sale Price / set|20% Off
19Thc Sponge Ware Pottery C & S -Set of Six
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Sponge ware Cup and saucer combined measure 6 inches in diameter x 4 high - Set of six matching cups & saucers set. Cup measures 3.75high x 4 deep ...
Pottery
Collection of 3 of Decorated 19thc Sponge Mixing Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of three 19thc sponge ware pottery bowls in fine condition. The three are in fine condition and look great as a set. Largest bowls- 12 diameter 6 high Smallest Bowl - ...
Pottery
Vintage Pair of Brown Leather Riding Boots Size 10C
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of tall brown leather riding boots for men. 10C is whats believed to be the size. Printed inside top of boot. In excellent vintage condition with wear from use and age,...
Leather
$476Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Blue Rag Rug Custom Made Pillows, '2 Sets'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage blue rag rug textile custom made pillows. (2 sets available) All 4 can be purchased at 595.00 per set of 2 pillows. Pillows have ...
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Antique Square Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
a square size Turkish Oushak rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century Details rug no. 9643 size 7' 5" x 9' (226 x 274 cm)
Wool
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Early 20thc Wooden Bar Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc wooden hand made bar stool in very good condition. wooden peg construction. Very strong and sturdy. great patina to the normal wear areas.
Wood
19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery, 3 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These three pieces are sponge ware with minor spider cracks but not that bad. Great shelf pieces. We just bought a huge collection of sponge ware and some pieces had minor cracks or chips in them. Measures: large bowl with metal...
Pottery
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Floral Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century large flower motif Turkish Rug Details rug no. j4942 size 6' x 8'
Wool
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Original Painted Iron Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted iron pig.
Iron
Vintage Chinese Oriental Small Asian Black Lacquer Painted Cabinets - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Oriental Small Low Asian Black Lacquer Painted Cabinets - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 24" W x 12" D.
Wood
Set of Three Sponge Ware Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Three 19thc hand made/baked sponge pottery pitchers with sponge pressed paint with a glazed over finish.
Pottery
19Thc Original Red Painted Rounded Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original red painted rounded farm bench from Pennsylvania. The condition is very good and has amazing cut outs.
Wood
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Made Papago Indian Geometric Floral Design Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand Made Papago Indian basket with Geometric Floral Design. The pattern flows in a downward direction from the top to show the beautiful floral pattern towards the middle of the bas...
Hemp
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Wool Log Cabin Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century wool log cabin quilt in fine condition with a bars backing. The condition is very good.
Wool
19Thc Hand Carved & Original Red Painted Wall Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc original red painted wall box has cut outs for spoons in the front and is in very sturdy tight condition.It could be a candle box or a wall box for other gatherings.Found...
Wood
19Thc Blue & White Geometric Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc early blue & white calico is an interesting pattern with in the honey comb squares. The condition is very good and this is a very muted blue calico fabric.
Cotton
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -Pair
By Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early hand woven Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows.The backing is fine suede leather and down & feather fill.
Wool
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
20Thc Pastel Painting of Still Life - Artist Signed 1921
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This signed & dated pastel still life painting is dated 1921 and artist signed ; Eda Hagerman 1921. The condition is very good and it retains the orifginal fo painted wood frame !
Wood
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20th C Medium Hand Woven Papago Indian Tray with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Star Pattern 20th C medium hand woven Papago Indian tray with handles.
Hemp, Natural Fiber
$716Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Original Buttercup Painted Basket from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original creamy yellow painted gathering basket from New England. This fine folky basket has the original cream painted handle and yellow bottom.
Hickory
Papago Geometric Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Papago American Indian geometric basket in fine condition.Amazing patina and form.
Hemp
1920s Wooden Arts And Crafts Childs Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s arts and crafts wooden child's chair with original leather seat and brass tacks around the seat.
Leather, Wood, Beads
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
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
$788Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Large Mocha Yellow Ware Seaweed Decorated Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large yellow ware seaweed blue decorated banded mocha bowl is in fantastic condition.
Pottery
Navajo Indian Crystal Trading Post Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Navajo Indian weaving , Crystal trading Post is in fine condition ,really mint condition.Very unusual color combo.
Wool
$716Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century sponge ware mixing bowl is in fine condition. The sponge bowl has a clam shell pattern design sponge.
Pottery
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Collection of Five Papago Baskets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of 5 Hand made Papago baskets all in very good condition.These American Indian baskets are in mint condition. Large Flat Woven Tray - 10x12x1.75 Large Lided Basket - 6 x ...
Hemp
Papago Indian Basket W/ Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Papago Indian weaving basket with handle in great condition.Great addition to any collection.
Hemp