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 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...
Wool
White Antler Chandelier, Adirondack Style, Brass Canopy, USA, 1980
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking nice sized antler chandelier painted white to give it a contemporary organic feel. Brass canopy painted white is included. Mara
Antler
2 Early 19th Century Blue and White Chargers The Blue and White Willow Pattern
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
2 Early 19th Century Blue and White Chargers The Blue and White Willow Pattern charger is of St Albans Abbey, Beverley, and the other from the City of Glasgow Steam Packet Company ...
Ceramic
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Signed Bear Watercolor / California Artist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed R.Porter watercolor of a bear in the woods in California.This California artist was found in Ojai,California in a antique collection.It has been newly framed and matted.Its re...
Canvas, Wood
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
Impressionist American School Oil on Canvas Landscape Barn Painting Signed
Located in Sarasota, FL
Original oil painting, signed in tiny script that has not been deciphered. Oil on canvas of what appears to be a crab shack or barn.
Paint
American Indian / Navajo Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow is in fine condition and has a cotton linen backing.
Wool
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Large Mexican Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Mexican Indian eye dazzler weaving in a large size with a blue cotton backing.The insert is in down & feather fill.
Wool
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving / Eye Dazzler Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow with fine taupe faux-sheep skin backing.This eye dazzler is in taupe/black/brown & cream ground.
Wool
$540Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Original Salmon Painted Cutlery ( Knife Box )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original salmon painted cutlery / knife box in fine condition. Great cut handle.
Wood
Child's Bent Wood /Twig Wood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand made folky twig Child's chair with leather seat.This chair is in very sturdy condition.The trim of the twigs are painted original orange paint.This is a very strong...
Bentwood
20Thc Square Side or Dinning Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Original black painted turned leg side table or end table or even could be used as a small dinning table.The condition is very good...
Pine
Amazing Navajo Indian Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving in grey & black & white.Great geometric pattern & condition.
Wool
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving in Blue Colors Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow with soft cotton backing.The backing is in a blue soft fabric & down & feather fill.
Wool
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Mexican Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing large Mexican Indian weaving bolster pillow with black linen backing.This bolster pillow is down & feather fill.
Wool
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Mexican Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Indian weaving bolster pillow in an eye dazzler pattern.The insert is down Feather fill.
Wool
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Navajo Chinle Wool Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Chinle sampler pillows with beautiful color pallet. Leather backing with down and feather inserts.
Leather, 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''
Wool
$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mexican Indian Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Indian weaving pillows with black linen backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Wool
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Mexican Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Indian weaving pillow with grey leather backing.The insert is down & feather fill.
Leather, Wool
$956Sale Price|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving eye dazzler bolster pillows with red linen backings.The inserts are down & feather fill. Sold as a pair.
Wool
$716Sale Price / set|20% Off
Navajo Indian Girls Dancers -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving girl dancers pillows with suede backings and down & feather fill.They have minor spots or old aged spots. Smaller pillow - 15 x 16 Larger pillow - 17 x 16
Wool
19th Century Adirondack Duck Boat, Solid Wood, Circa 1890s
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare 19th century Adirondak duck / sneak boat in old blue paint. Rare because these boats were made from solid wood and unless protected have all but rotted. It has a spectacular old...
Wood, Paint
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''
Wool
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'
Wool
American Rustic Chess Game Table with Slat Twig and Root Design
Located in Queens, NY
American rustic Adirondack square game table (with 19th Century elements) with slat twig and root design base and penwork chess / chessboard center top.
Wood
Signed Farnsworth Bronze Sculpture of Sitting Southern Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Bronze southern Gentleman sculpture in original paint. This sculpture depicts that of a man smoking a cigar sitting on a high stool or bench with a cane in the other hand. Ther...
Bronze
19thc Sponge ware Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 19th century sponge ware pottery bowl. Medium sized bowl. The original bake design is present . No warping to the bowl. Great age and patina. Wonderful decorative bowl.
Pottery
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'
Wool
$1,495 / set
1930s Navajo Stitch Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Native American natural earthy wool Stitched patterned pillow. Great neutral colors. Thick wool weave used to make the front of this pillow. The backing is a beige linen. Adds some c...
Wool
$795 / set
Pair of Eye Dazzler Pillows With Stripes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Striped eye dazzler pillows in a neutral color pallet. Beige background with dark browns and reds. Great for any setting. not over powering bringing in some color to any space.
Wool, Linen
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
Early 19thc Flame Stitch Hand Made Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand carved foot stool is dated 1842 and is made in New Hampshire.The condition is pristine.The flame stitch wool fabric was n...
Wool, Wood
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Original Paint Decorated Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Painted Children's Paint Decorated Rocking Chair from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania Circa 1880-1890.The condition is very...
Wood, Paint
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
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving W/ Geometric Patterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian Weaving saddle blanket pillows with wool backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th-century Turkish mini rug Measures: 1'9'' x 3'3''.
Wool
19Thc Folky Sled Table in Original Red Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original salmon painted sled made into a double shelf table.This table is strong and sturdy.Fantastic coffee table.
Pine
19Thc Mortised Textile /Quilt or Rug Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early & hand crafted quilt or textile rack.It folds up as its hinged.It has early mortised & pegged construction .It is in very good condition.
Wood
Vintage Rustic Iron & Pine "Lone Wolf" Table
By Victor Brauner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home vintage furniture worth howling over with this fantastically unique "Lone Wolf" side table. Built in a transitional industrial/ru...
Metal, Iron
Adirondack Porch Bench and Side Table
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage one of a kind Adirondack porch bench and side table. Hand crafted of lodge pole. Made and used in the Adirondacks and moved to a Colorado mountain home. Both sculptural and i...
Wood
E. 20thc Wool Road Runner Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Road Runner pillow with a wondrous inner design of the bird and unusual color pallet to the exterior of the pillow. Great square smaller pillow, may work as a kidney pillow...
Wool
$716Sale Price / set|20% Off
Wool Navajo Striped Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red and white striped Navajo wool pillows. Striped vertically with square design corner. Vintage linen backing with down and feather insert. All wo...
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'
Wool
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''.
Wool
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''.
Wool
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian weaving pillows with cotton linen backings.These eye dazzlers are in pristine condition.Sold as a pair.
Wool
Mexican / American Serape Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastic Mexican / AmericanIndian weaving serape pillow.The backing is in a cotton linen.The condition is perfect !
Wool
$476Sale Price|20% Off
Mexican /American Serape Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Mexican /American serape pillow with yellow cotton linen backing.The insert is down & feather.
Wool
Quality Set Of Six Adirondack Style Tree Limb Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Set of Six Rey well made hardwood backed Stools in the Adirondack Style. With good weight and solid feeling comfort, the stools are assembled of tree limbs with the bark left on. ...
Hardwood
19Thc English Children's Windsor Arm Chair Carved " Bertram"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand crafted & carved Children's Windsor captains chair with the name "BERTRAM " carved on the inside back of the crest of the chair. The conditi...
Pine
William Alexander Drake (Am., 1891-1979) Oil On Masonite, Church Bells At Dawn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unsigned, from the estate of the artist. A luminous view of a church steeple with bells against a golden and rose tone sky as dawn breaks. The gray sky is gradually iightening with b...
Wood, Masonite
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
Navajo Indian Weaving Geometric Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geometric hand hooked Navajo weaving bolster pillow. The colors are most unusual and emerald green and dark green with orange and cream ground. The backing is cotton linen and the i...
Wool
$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off
Collection of Three Mexican Indian Weaving Geometric Pillows -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine weaving pillows are made in Mexico to look like American Navajo Weaving Pillows and are in very good condition. Can be sold individually @ 895.00 each or as a collection o...
Wool
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Suede Top Drum Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic Glendale High School Drum was made into a ottoman with a suede top cushion and feet added to the base. The condition is very good and super sturdy.
Pine
$716Sale Price / set|20% Off
Indian Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Indian weaving pillows. Down and feather inserts and zippered cases. Measures: 15 x 17.
Wool
$1,295 / set
Pair of Indian Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Indian Weaving Pillows. Down and Feather Inserts. Zippered Casing.
Wool
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Large Yei Indian Weaving Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Large Yei Indian Weaving Pillow. White, Beige, Pink, Turquoise, and Black. Feather and Down Insert.
Wool
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''.
Wool
$716Sale Price|20% Off
20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C folk art carved boy doll with original clothes. Hand painted face and shoes.
Wood