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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$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off
Collection of Four Red and White Vintage Ticking Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of four 19th century red and white ticking pillows are in fine condition. The inserts are down and feather fill. The backings are in cream cotton linen.
Cotton
$780Sale Price / set|20% Off
Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian eye dazzler weaving pillows - pair. Off white Chenille backing and zippered shams. Down and feather inserts. Measures: 18 x 17.
Wool
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20thc Original Painted Bar Stools W/ Suede Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc original painted with suede leather seats. Newly upholstered seats.These look like the wild west.
Leather, Wood
$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows. Feather and down inserts. Zippered casing.
Wool
$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Indian weaving bolster pillows. Blacking backing. Feather and down inserts and zippered casing.
Wool
Pair of 20th C Beautiful Navajo Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 20th C Beautiful Navajo Eye Dazzler Bolster Pillows. New Feather and Down insert and zipper casing for cleaning.
Wool
20th C. Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 20th C Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket custom made Pillow.
Wool, Linen
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Large Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow. This pillow is 38 " long. There are 3 available and posted here in our store. Black Linen backing. Feather and down insert and zippered ca...
Wool
Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Lounge Chairs a Pa...
Rattan, Wood
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Native American Trading Post Wooden Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Native American wooden painted trading post sign. Colors are vibrant. This is what paint collectors appreciate. The natural fade and slight crackling of the paint showing true ...
Wood
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Stoneware jug, Cowden and Wilcox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snow flake pattern
Pottery
$956Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Wood Bench & Bin Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky bench has a hinge to open the top for storage. This was used for toy box or storage. Great at the end of the bed for storage and sturdy enough to sit on. The insid...
Wood
Zabihi Collection Vintage Deer Turkish Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century mini Turkish Rug depicting a deer Details rug no. j3834 size 1' 4" x 1' 8" (41 x 51 cm)
Wool
$716Sale Price / set|20% Off
19thc New England Linen Pillows With red Stripe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage all linen pillows made from a cotton linen fabric found in a New England collection with beautiful red stripe down the middle. Neutral colors with a strong vibrant stripe. Do...
Linen
$476Sale Price|20% Off
English Hand Made Wooden Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English hand made wooden bowl. Inscribed on bottom of bowl, " Made in England".This hand crafted bowl feels like treen.
Wood
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
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
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Early Concrete Lamb Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc concrete sculpture of a lamb probably from a garden area.Found in New England.
Cement
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Collection of 19thc Homespun Linen Pillows -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Homespun linen fabric pillows with zippers for removal for cleaning.These are a nubby type linen and down & feather fill.All are in good condition.
Linen
$556Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Original Sage Green Painted Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rustic original sage green basket is in good condition. It is so rustic and has a fine aged patina surface.
Oak
1970's Mexican Zapotec Rug, Mesoamerican Meets Contemporary Santa Fe
Located in Dallas, TX
79193 Vintage Mexican Zapotec Kilim Rug, 03'07 x 07'00. Rooted in the ancient weaving traditions of Oaxaca, this handwoven wool vintage Mexican Zapotec rug is a profound expression o...
Wool
$556Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Oval Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved oval dough bowl from New England.It is in very good condition with a nice aged patina.
Wood
Zabihi Collection Oversize Square Turkish Oushak Salmon Peach Color Rug
Located in New York, NY
A large Antique Oushak Rug in peach, sand, and brown from the early 20th century Details rug no. 10463 size 16' 7" x 18' 7" (505 x 566 cm) Antique oriental carpets and rugs from Ous...
Wool
$716Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Original Mustard Painted Barrel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky original mustard painted over grey barrel was found on a farm in Pennsylvania. The condition is very good and sturdy. The patina is amazing and it has a outdoor protective...
Oak
$556Sale Price|20% Off
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle. Great condition.
Hemp, Natural Fiber
$716Sale Price|20% Off
20Thc Original Cream Painted Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing cream painted double picture frame molding with original mirror.This is a very heavy frame & mirror.
Wood
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Shovel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original red painted hand-carved pine shovel was found in New England. The patina is the best. Condition is very good and it does have a lot of nice age wear.
Pine
$716Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Rust Calico Bear Paw Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century rust & white calico cotton Bear Paw quilt.The condition is very good.
Cotton
$636Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc German Town Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
By Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving -German Town weaving pillow from a saddle blanket.The insert is down & feather fill.The backing is in a red linen.
Wool
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Monumental Cuban Bark Covered Cigar Shoulder Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large handmade leather and wood bark covered shoulder bag or humidor has a leather strap and wood top and base. The entire bag is covered in a bark and wood notts. The condition...
Wood, Leather
$476Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Floral Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This floral decorated sponge ware pitcher is in good condition. Great for flowers.
Pottery
$760Sale Price|20% Off
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
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Original Grey Painted Farm Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original grey painted farm bench with rose head nails & cut nails.This fine sturdy bench has wonderful simple lines.
Wood
$620Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Unusual Sponge Ware Pottery Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual shape sponge ware pottery bucket is in very good condition. It has the original bail handle and in fine condition.
Pottery
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Early Navajo / Yei Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Yei Indian weaving Indian weaving pillow.The insert is down & feather fill.
Wool
$3,116Sale Price / set|20% Off
19Thc Original Painted Dough Bowls in Blue & Red
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted hand carved dough bowls in amazing blue & red surface.These painted bowls came from a private collection. Both in very good condition. These bowls are in very ...
Wood
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Original Orange Painted Gathering Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Orange painted gathering basket from the south.The condition is very good.
Wood
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Navajo Flame Stitch Wool Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wool Navajo Flame Stitch Pattern pillow with red linen backing. Great color in a flame pattern. Beautiful oranges and reds, whites and browns. Wonderful design.
Wool, Linen
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Painted Taupe Bar Stools -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Painted bar stools with natural pine seats.Great condition.
Wood
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20Thc French Small Chairs in Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc French small chairs covered in fine plaid linen.The finish is original white washed painted surface.The chairs are very sturdy and strong.Great...
Pine
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
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
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Zinc Irish Setter Mail Box or Post Topper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Zinc Irish Setter Mail Box or Post Topper.
Zinc
$716Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful smaller sponge ware pitcher with a wonderful sharp turn handle. The sponge blue color is a deep blue providing a great deep look. Great piece. Minor wear from age and us.
Pottery
$620Sale Price|20% Off
Large 20th Century Rustic Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large rustic basket was found in the mid west and is in fine condition. It is unfinished or natural finish. The condition is very good.
Wood
$780Sale Price|20% Off
19th Dusty Rose Painted Furkin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original dusty rose painted furkin / bucket i fine condition. Nice construction and form.
Wood
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Collection of Three 19th Century Butter Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine and early butter bowls are in fine condition and have a nice worn patina. Sold as a group of three.
Wood
$556Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Sponge Ware Smoke Ring Pitcher With Floral Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Sponge ware with smoke ring pattern in blue and white. Tall pitcher in great condition. Great wear from age and use. The flower design is on both side of the pitcher with grea...
Pottery
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Plank Seat Bar Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century large plank seat bar stool. Natural wood color and in great condition. stool is made from a very strong and sturdy oak wood.
Wood
Zabihi Collection Mini Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mini size mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug Measures: 1'6'' x 2'3''.
Wool
1950s Regency Style Mahogany Quadpod Lyre Pedestal Console Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Regency Style Mahogany Quadpod Lyre Pedestal Console Table with brass cap paw feet and walnut burl skirt. Measures 42" in width, 21" in depth and stands 30.5" tall.
Brass
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
19th C Mochaware Mixing Bowl W/Spout
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 19th C mochaware mixing bowl w/spout.
Pottery
Large Hand Wrought Iron with Twists and Open Spirals style of Samuel Yellin
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and Grand pair of andirons in the style of Samuel Yellin. Large 3 pc set 41 wide by 35 high by 30 deep. There is something magical about this set. So much fantastic work on all three pieces. Hearts galore with open scrollwork and spiral twisted tops...
Iron
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
19th C Sponge Pottery Butter Crocks -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each crock measure approximately 6 inches in diameter x 3.5 inches in height.
Pottery
A Nice Vintage Adirondack Bentwood Armchair With A Tortoise Finish
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Nice Vintage Adirondack Armchair With A Tortoise Finish In good condition
Bentwood
$760Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Sponge Ware large Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc sponge ware bowl with light light blue design. The blue color is not overpowering allowing the background color to be shown. there is a scalloped texture to the going throughou...
Pottery
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Mini Step Back Child's Cupboard-2 Pcs.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing two pcs. child's step back cupboard with original hardware & ironstone or porcelain knobs or drawer pulls.This is in old surface & amazing patina.
Porcelain, Wood
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Early Wool German-Town Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modernistic German-Town pillow. Deep grays and a color pallet that give off a great sense of color and design. A beige center eye with red border. Beautiful red striped give mo...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tribal Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century Turkish Konya Square Village Rug Details rug no. j2823 size 6' 5" x 6' 7" (196 x 201 cm) rug type Konya
Wool
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Cast iron Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century cast iron door stop of basket with assorted fruits. Great weight and great wear from age and use. Wonderful painted fruits. Great condition.
Iron
French Forged Iron with Frosted Glass Shade Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, MI
French forged iron with frosted glass shade depicting three pine cones hanging light fixture.
Iron
$396Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Original Red Painted Cutlery / Knife Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand crafted and painted cutlery box from Pennsylvania in original red painted surface. The condition is very good and has square nail construction.
Wood