Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
How old is the rocking chair?
1 Answer
The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Related Questions
- What is a Boston rocking chair?1 Answer
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer
- What is the purpose of a rocking chair?1 Answer
- What is a platform rocking chair?1 Answer
- What does a rocking chair symbolize?1 Answer
Shop for Rocking Chairs on 1stDibs
18th Century Bentwood Windsor Rocking Chair with Fan back
Located in North Hollywood, CA
18th Century Bentwood Windsor Fan back Rocking Chair.
An interesting late 18th century elm Sack-back Windsor Rocking Chair.
Interesting and rare continuous bentwood fanback construct...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Limited edition Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1, 1993
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
This is the rocker number 1, which was first introduced in 1860. In 1993 for the 175th company Thonet anniversary there was a new limited edition of 175 pieces for 4400,- Deutsche Ma...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Belle Époque Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
19th Century Biedermeier Rocking Chair, Mahogany, Germany, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
19th century antique rocking chair
North Germany
Mahogany
Late Biedermeier, around 1840
Dimensions:
Height: 97 cm, width: 5...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian mahogany rocking chair with tufted honey-toned leather upholstery. Mounted on a platform base and with fabulous turned wood detailing, the design has a cozy, Neo-Gothic fee...
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Iconic Eero Aarnio Natural Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Iconic Eero Aarnio Silver Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
