Adirondack Chairs
ADIRONDACK STYLE
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.
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Style: Adirondack
Pair of Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s old hickory arm chairs with original front and back caning. Strong and sturdy chairs ready to use. These chairs match the other set of rocking chairs if your looking fo...
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1930s American Vintage Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Old Hickory Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chairs in a set of four. There are three matching chairs and one chair added to make four. The single chair has a slightly tighter weave and is slightly darker. All look gr...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Mid Century Black Adirondack Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid Century wooden Adirondack outdoor chairs.
Wonderful size and comfortable to sit on.
Great for a cabin or beach house.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wicker 1920s Bar Harbor Brown Wicker Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wicker 1920s Bar Harbor Brown Wicker Chair. Wonderful earth tone brown. Full woven seat. Great childs size and easy to move indoor or out door.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Early 19Thc Original Paint Decorated Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Step down Windsors in original paint decorated chairs.These very fine red painted chairs have mustard floral decoration with an amazing patina...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Paint Decorated Step Down Windsor Chairs -4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original sour apple green painted step down New England Windsor chairs in fine condition.The chairs have fine little floral design on the top splash of each chair. All chairs a...
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19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Adrondach Children's Ranch House or Beach Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These very cool Children's beach or ranch house chairs are so amazing and coated in nautical boat varnish for protection.They are very strong and durable.Sold as a pair.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
20thc Hand Crafted Ladder back Chairs With Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc Reproduction of 18thc L:adder back chairs with removable rush Seat. hand Carved and crafted.
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
19thc Ladder back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Ladder back natural colored chair. Wonderful patina and age. The rattan seat is in great condition. Chair is strong and sturdy.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Adirondack Outdoor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adirondack chairs from the 1960s set of two for 1495, both sets at 2495.
hand painted made from wood great for out door patio. Very comfortable.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Charles Pollock Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand crafted chairs and hand painted chairs have hand rushed seats and in fine sturdy condition.This set of four chairs are two arm chairs and two regular chairs.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Old hickory Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Old hickory arm chairs in a dark varnished finish. The condition are pristine and very sturdy. Signed Old Hickory Furniture Company from Martinsville,Indiana. Sold as a matchi...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Set of Four of Adirondack Outdoor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adirondack chairs from the 1960s Set of four at 2495 and if you need a set of two for 1495,
hand painted made from wood great for out door patio. Very comfortable.
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1960s American Vintage Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Firehouse Windsor Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of natural surface Firehouse Windsor chairs are in good sturdy condition. They are the look of the 18th century Windsor chair rail chairs f...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Old Hickory signed Old Hickory Furniture Company ,Martinsville,Indiana this pair of barrel back chairs are in pristine condition.The hand woven cane seating and back side have...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
19thc Ranch Style Pressed Back Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original old surface pressed back chairs in fine sturdy condition. The set of a great cowboy or Ralph Lauren Double RL look !!! Fantastic condition and...
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating.
Great sturdy chairs with amazing patina to the varnishes surface. This item has been coated with an all ...
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1940s American Vintage Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late 18Thc Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Hand crafted Child's Windsor chair with original red painted surface.This bow back Windsor is from New England in very good condition.This chair came from a fifty year old coll...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Paint
Early 19th C Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs, 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These ladder back chairs are from Delaware River Valley and have the original woven seats. Selling as a pair.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Signed Old Hickory Lawn /Beach Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Old Hickory Martinsville ,Indiana in original old surface lawn or beach chairs.These 1930's most unusual chairs could use cushions for comfort.Sold as a perfect matching pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
19Thc Folky Bentwood Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19Thc Folky twig rustic bentwood chair in fine condition.This chair is very sturdy.This chair was found in Pennsylvania
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
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 ! ...
Category
1860s American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
18thc Hand Carved English Bow Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 18thc hand carved & crafted Bow back Windsor chair in fine condition and sturdy.
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 20Thc Old Hickory Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Old Hickory child's chair with a hand woven replaced seat.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Natural Wood Branch Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unique and one-of-a-kind hand crafted solid wood branch armchair.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Adirondack Arm Chair
Located in Carmel, CA
This Adirondack arm chair is great looking, solid construction, and a lovely addition to rustic settings, porch or patio. The woven seat is original and in good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Wood
19Thc Bird Cage Windsor Chairs in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 19thc Original black painted Windsor chairs were found in Pennsylvania and in great condition.They have a fine worn patina and very strong & sturdy.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
19Thc Original Painted & Decorated NE Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four paint decorated chairs have a Rufus Potter top rail all hand painted, Amazing !!! The mustard paint is secondary coat over the 19thc original blue base. All in very ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
19thc Original Painted Extended Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine red painted 19thc Windsor arm chair is in fine and sturdy condition.The later painted surface has been on there for many years and is a fun red color. This chair is very co...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
19thc Birdcage Windsor Chairs From New England-Set of Six
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing matching set of six Birdcage Windsor chairs are in fine condition and very comfortable. The construction of the chairs are peg an...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
19Thc Hickory-Bentwood Ranch House Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand made rustic Ranch house hickory Side chair from Ohio.This fine old finish has a coat of outdoor protective varnish so it can be inside or outdoors. Fantastic porch chair.
Category
1890s American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
19Thc Original Painted Decorated Fiddle Back Chairs -Set of Six Signed G. Nees
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated fiddle back plank bottom chairs from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania. Signed G. Nees made in Manheim,Pennsylvania. These chairs are so comfortable and ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Matching Old Hickory Chairs And Rockers-Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Old hickory Rockers. In very good condition original cane front and back. Wonderful aged patina & condition.
Arm chairs: H 35-3/4" W 23-3/4...
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1930s American Vintage Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 19th C Hoop Back Windsor in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine extended arm hoop back New England Windsor chair is in fine sturdy condition. The black painted surface is all original with a wond...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Banister back chair from New England with hand woven early seat .The condition is very good and sturdy.
Category
1790s American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
19Thc Windsor High Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc High back Windsor arm chair with bamboo turnings.This chair is very comfortable and sturdy.A great desk or side chair.
Category
1850s American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Matching Pair of E. 20thc Original Green Painted Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early high back arm chairs in original cactus green painted surface.These chairs are in great condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Child's Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early form strong and very sturdy child's ladder back chair from New England is in fine and worn condition. The rush seat is very strong and sturdy with a fantastic patina.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Pair of Studio Adirondack Southwest Chairs and Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Studio Adirondack chairs and table. A skyscraper and southwest pattern. The table has an incised lizard on the front and can be used for storage as well as a table. All 3 pie...
Category
1960s American Vintage Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Red Painted Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic undisturbed original red painted children's ladder back chair. The seat is a hand woven original seat.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Pine
Antique Twig Adirondacks Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Twig Adirondacks Chair. Very well made example of a rustic Twig Adirondack style chair. Comfortable to sit in ergonomically, the design...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Twig
19thc Pennsylvania Birdcage Windsors in Original Black Paint / Set of Six
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century original black painted Pennsylvania birdcage windsor chairs a set of six with bamboo turnings. Fine pristine condition and very sturdy.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Adirondack Arts & Crafts Plank Chairs
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1930s. A stylish pair of occasional chairs from the Adirondacks. Each features handmade construction fashioned from six cuts of wood - most likely by a local craftsman or ca...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
19thc Original Decorated Hitchcock Chair Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Original Decorated Hitchcock Chair Company In Connecticut.
Highly Paint decorated with comb painted background. With all original silvering and gilt decoration.
Pristine Cond...
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare form of a fantastic original red painted child's chair, circa 1860s-1870s
Original worn stencil back splash and signed in pencil Conn. on bottom seat fantastic as found condition.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beads
Pair of Old Hickory Leather Covered Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory chairs covered in leather both seats and backings.The chairs have a great fine patina. The pair of chairs are heavy and sturdy.The leather is a top quality Italian leather.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Old Hickory Tall-Back Paddle-Arm Chair W/Slat Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory tall-back paddle-arm chair with slat seat and back, circa 1940.
Stamped Old Hickory Furniture Co., Martinsville, this side chair is in ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early hand made bentwood Old Hickory high back chairs covered in calf skin/leather.The condition are very good and sturdy.The pair are in fine condition and coated with marine varnis...
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
20Thc Children's Windsor Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Original black painted bow back Child's Windsor chairs in fine condition. These fun Children's Windsor chairs are so unusual and hard to find.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Old Hickory Chairs in Brown Suede Leather - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Old Hickory Chairs newly upholstered in brown suede seats & backing.These amazing barrel back Old Hickory chairs are super comfortable and ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Suede, Hickory
Early 19Thc Original Painted Child's Height Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19Thc Original Painted Child's Height Chair From New England - Circa 1840s
Wonderful wooden child's chair in amazing condition. This chair is a high chair meant to be level a...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
19Thc High Back Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Plank seat Windsor arm chairs in fine condition and with an amazing patina.This arm chair was found in New England estate.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Shaker Style Original Black Painted ladder Back Chairs -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Shaker style collection of three ladder back chairs are with black leather seats and very comfortable. The chairs are copies from the original Shaker chairs from New En...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
19Thc Ladder back Chair With Hand Woven Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc New England ladder back arm chair with hand woven seat.This chair has most unusual cut outs and wonderful aged patina.
Category
1860s American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Pine
19th Century High Chair with Lift Top Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century lift top high chair for children with beautiful cane lift top seat.
Category
19th Century American Antique Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Old Hickory rocking chair with hand sewn leather seat and backing.This rocker is in fine condition.The chairs are signed Old Hickory Furniture Company.
Category
1920s American Vintage Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Adirondack chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Adirondack chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, folk art, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Adirondack chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include and Old Hickory Furniture Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $5,200 while the average work can sell for $1,695.