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Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

Antique Wicker and Rattan Wooden Victorian Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wicker and Rattan Wooden Victorian Rocking Chair Rocker. Item features a solid wood wicker
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Bended beechwood rocking chair with rattan seat, circa 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Bended beechwood rocking chair with rattan seat, circa 1900 An English wooden bended rocking chair
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Early 20th Century British Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Wood

Early 20th Century Heywood-Wakefield Rocking Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century Heywood-Wakefield rocking chair. Close woven wicker in very fine repainted
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan

Thonet Rocking Chair No.7014
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet rocking chair no.7014 in very good original condition. Original rattan seat.
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1920s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Bentwood

Antique Thonet Rocking Chair No.7014
Thonet Rocking Chair No.7014
H 39.38 in W 53.94 in D 21.26 in
19Thc Original Apple Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original apple green ladder back rocking chair with a hand woven rush seat in a salmon paint
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan, Wood

18Thc New England Rocking Chair W/ Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Spindle back early & worn New England rocking chair has such wonderful patina.This rocking
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Late 18th Century American Adirondack Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan, Wood

Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 511, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 511. Vienna Secession, circa 1904.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Bentwood, Beech, Rattan

Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 71, Vienna, 1910, Signed Thonet Bellow
By Michael Thonet
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 71. Vienna, 1910. Signed Thonet Bellow.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Beech, Bentwood, Rattan

"Egg" Rocking Chair by the Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe, Italy, Circa 1922
By Antonio Volpe
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare “Egg” rocking chair in curved and stained wood, with caned seat and back. The wide oval-shaped
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1920s Italian Modern Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan, Wood

1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Metal

Bar Harbor Wicker Rocker
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Bar Harbor painted stick wicker rattan rocking chair has classic rounded backrest and wide
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Wicker

Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Rocker
Bar Harbor Wicker Rocker
H 31.25 in W 27.5 in D 32.25 in
19th C. matching wicker shell back design adult and child size rocking chairs
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
, strong and beautiful decorated with loops of rattan cascading down from the widest width of the chairs
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1890s American Victorian Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Reed, Wood

Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood White Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs - 3 Pc Set
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood

Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School
Located in Markington, GB
Two very special antique Colonial circa 1900 cane / Bamboo rocking armchairs used in a South
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Early 1900s South African Dutch Colonial Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Cane, Rattan

American Victorian 5 Piece Wicker Porch Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
rocking chair, arm chair with ottoman and glass top coffee table. Cushions available as show for sofa
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Wicker

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Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beach bentwood design by Otto Wagner about 1900 The fabric on the chairs is obsolete but I can offer you huge range Vienna Secession fabrics instad of. Delivery time 5-6 weeks  
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Beech, Bentwood

Antique Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Style Rocking Chair C1915
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair in the style of the Stickley Bros. Quarter sawn oak and stained in a rich deep brown that has mellowed and aged over 100 years. Beautiful wide...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Fabric, Oak

Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet #18 Café Chair Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Bauhaus style bentwood chairs attributed to Thonet #18 Café chair set of 6. These chairs have been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Oak

Art Nouveau Bentwood Salonfauteuil Easy Chair / Armchair Thonet No. 1 circa 1890
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition. New upholstery. Last picture is from Gebruder Thonet cata...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Bentwood, Upholstery

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley (model #2627) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat. Measures: 18.25"W x 24...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Leather, Oak

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slatted Rocking Chair by Harden C1910
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and comfortable arts & crafts mission rocker by Harden c1910. Mortise and tenon construction all pegged and with wide slats under the arms and was refinished previously. Not...
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1910s American Mission Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Fabric, Oak

Thonet Bench Attributed to Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beach bentwood design by Otto Wagner about 1900 The fabric on the chairs is obsolete but I can offer you huge range Vienna Secession fabrics instad of. Delivery time 5-6 weeks        
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bench Attributed to Otto Wagner
Thonet Bench Attributed to Otto Wagner
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker. Probably made in England or Scotland, circa 1880-90. Made of oak with glorious naturally aged p...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Oak

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley JM Young Style Lounge Arm Chairs Green - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley JM Young Style Lounge Arm Chairs Green - Pair. Item features mortise and tenon joints, beautiful quartersawn oak wood, original green Nauga...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Fumed Oak Rocking Chair by Gustave Stickley, no. 311 1/2
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MISSION EBONIZED OAK ROCKING CHAIR NO. 311 1/2 Gustave Stickley ca. 1904-7, red ink maker's mark to the reverse Item # 309VAX24P Described in their 1904 catalogue as being "Craftsma...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Faux Leather, Oak

Classic Thonet Style Blonde Bentwood & Caned Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic Thonet style light colored bentwood rocking chair having the recognizable curlicues and caned wicker seat and back. Functions comfortably. Diana B.
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1980s Italian Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a vari...
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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Cane, Bentwood

Set of 6 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood with saddle seats and a single bow back stretcher, set of 6, as is condition. Bea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Oak, Plywood

Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Rocker Rocking Chair Queen Anne Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Rocker Rocking Chair Queen Anne Legs. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 35.5" H x 24.5" W x 28.5" D x 15" Seat height x 24" Arm height. *Matc...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Cane, Walnut

Rocking Chair 7014 by Michael Thonet for Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old authentic rocking chair was designed Michael Thonet and manufactured by Thonet. It was in the catalogue of 1904. It is a design classic. This brown rocking chair is in very...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Bentwood

Rocking Chair 7014 by Michael Thonet for Thonet
Rocking Chair 7014 by Michael Thonet for Thonet
H 41.74 in W 19.69 in D 45.28 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quartersawn oak, with black leather seat. Measures: 18"W x 29"D x 33.5"H. Seat height:...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Leather, Oak

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Bentwood Child's Rocking Chair
By Marchio Di Fabbrica Depositato
Located in New York City, NY
A children’s bentwood rocking chair in a natural stain with rattan seat and back. By Marchio Di
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Cane, Bentwood

Antique Bentwood Child's Rocking Chair
Bentwood Child's Rocking Chair
H 30.5 in W 16 in D 32 in
Viennese Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Bastrop, TX
this very iconic chair was his favorite. Very good vintage condition. Measures: 41"H X 22"W X
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18th Century German Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan, Wood

Pair of Small Rocking Chairs for Children, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of small rocking chairs for children - seat and back caned - by the very famous
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19th Century German Campaign Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan

Thonet Children Rockchair Epstein Bentwood Armchair, circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
bentwood and the wickerwork is made out of rattan. The chair is in an excellent refurbished condition, with
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1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Bentwood, Wicker

Thonet Children Rockchair Epstein Bentwood Armchair, circa 1920
Thonet Children Rockchair Epstein Bentwood Armchair, circa 1920
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H 26.38 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
c.1920 American Hickory, Oak & Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Aesthetically appealing, this large scale American hickory, oak and rattan rocking chair with
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Hickory, Oak, Rattan

Vintage Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adirondack old hickory style tree branch wood frame rattan rocking chair. Item features a
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Early 20th Century Adirondack Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Wood

Exceptional Bent Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Highly unusual bent rattan rocker. In the manner of Thonet, quite unusual, collectors piece. Seat
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Early 20th Century Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

Antique Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker Rocking Arm Chair Rattan Seat 1900s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 1900s Heywood Wakefield Rocking chair. Features a wood frame wrapped in wicker with a rattan
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood

Heywood Wakefield Rocking Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
This charming rocking chair is attributed to Heywood Wakefield and dates to the late 19th-early
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1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Heywood Wakefield Rocking Chairs
Heywood Wakefield Rocking Chairs
H 35 in W 19 in D 29 in
19thc Original Old Natural Surface Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC OLD SURFACE ROCKING CHAIR FROM THE MID WEST.FANTASTIC ORIGINAL OLD WOVEN SEAT AND BACK .THE
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19th Century American Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Maple, Rattan

Rocking Chair 20th Century Bentwood Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Rocking chair 20th century bentwood, Sweden. A rocking chair made during the early 20th century in
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Bentwood

Egg Rocking Chair attributed to Josef Hoffmann for Società Anonima Antonio Volpe
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Milano, Lombardia
. Breathtaking, rare and elegant rocking chair. Black lacquered beech bentwood and viennese woven rattan, multi
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan, Bentwood

No. 267 Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A rare No. 267 egg rocking chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1922 and produced in a limited run
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1920s Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Cane, Wood

No. 267 Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
No. 267 Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
H 45.28 in W 27.96 in D 52.76 in
Rustic Hickory Furniture Company Rocking Armchair No. 21 Rocker Adirondak Lodge
By Rustic Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
rocking chair by The Rustic Hickory Furniture Company. Features a primitive log and rattan style with
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Early 20th Century Adirondack Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan, Hardwood

3-Piece Stick Wicker Rattan Table and Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 3 stick wicker, split reed rattan rocking chair, table and arm chair. The set is well
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Wicker

3-Piece Stick Wicker Rattan Table and Chairs
3-Piece Stick Wicker Rattan Table and Chairs
H 33.75 in W 31.5 in D 28.5 in
Set of Four Pieces of Rattan Porch Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful set of four pieces of rattan porch furniture including two armchairs, one lounge chair
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1920s Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan

1910-1920 ADIRONDACK ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE AND GREAT FORM ADIRONDACK ROCKING CHAIR WITH ORIGINAL SALMON PAINTED WOOD AND MUSTARD PAINTED
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Wood

1910-1920  ADIRONDACK ROCKING CHAIR
1910-1920  ADIRONDACK ROCKING CHAIR
H 50 in W 26 in D 25 in
Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Chair, Europe First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
manipulate and weave it into intricate patterns, resulting in furniture pieces like this rocking chair that
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Bamboo, Rattan

Vienna secession rocking chair for children
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession rocking chair for children in very nice original condition.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Vienna secession rocking chair for children
Vienna secession rocking chair for children
H 27.96 in W 16.15 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Lloyd Loom Style Brown Wicker Rocking Armchair with Cushion
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage brown/tan wicker rocking lounge chair in classic English style featuring a flowing
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Wicker, Faux Leather

Very Rare Original Antique Victorian Bobbin Rocking Armchair Coromandel Painted
Located in GB
of the most decorative rocking chairs I’ve ever seen, the frame is an absolute work of art from every
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Oak

19th Century Natural Wicker Platform Rocker
Located in Savannah, GA
chief competitor, the Wakefield Rattan Company (with whom they would later consolidate in 1897 to form
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Wicker

Pair of Carved Wood circa 1920s Italian Berger Rattan Rocking Armchair Chairs
Located in GB
rocking chairs. I have never seen another like these, they have hand carved cabriolet legs however they
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan, Hardwood

Pair of Saucer Form Swivel Lounge Bamboo Rattan Chairs, circa 1970s
By Calif-Asia
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of unique Mid-Century Modern bamboo rattan swivel lounge chairs with new custom cushions
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1670s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Cotton, Linen, Bamboo, Rattan

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Located in Dayton, OH
arms with ball and stick accents and rattan seat. Today a wheelchair is defined as a chair used by a
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Wicker, Rattan

Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful 1920's Art Deco split reed Rocking Chair. We have matching lounge chair and sofa also
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan, Cane

Victorian Wicker Rocker
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Beautiful and large scale antique wicker rocker. rocker measures 42"tall, 26"wide, 36"deep.
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1890s American Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Hardwood, Reed, Cane

Victorian Wicker Rocker
Victorian Wicker Rocker
H 42 in W 26 in D 36 in
Antique Wicker Rocker
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Beautiful Victorian Wicker Rocker in fresh white paint. Rocker measures 26" wide, 32"deep (including rockers), 40"tall, 16" seat height.
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1890s American Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Metal

Antique Wicker Rocker
Antique Wicker Rocker
H 40 in W 26 in D 32 in
Victorian Wicker Platform Rocker
Located in Sheffield, MA
Victorian wicker platform rocking chair in natural stained finish with original green painted
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19th Century American Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Reed

Victorian Wicker Platform Rocker
Victorian Wicker Platform Rocker
H 46.5 in W 27.5 in D 30 in
Early 20th Century Heywood Wakefield Rocker
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wakefield Company started in the late 19th Century combining two prominent wicker and rattan companies. The
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Reed, Paint, Wood

Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Lounge Chair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Art Deco split reed lounge chair. We have matching rocking chair and sofa listed on 1stdibs.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan, Cane

Pair of Old Hickory Hoop Arm Chairs
Located in Damariscotta, ME
These classic hickory chairs, one arm chair and one rocking chair, have three-hoop arms and their
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

Pair of Old Hickory Hoop Arm Chairs
Pair of Old Hickory Hoop Arm Chairs
H 35 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
MATCHING PAIR STICK WICKER ARMCHAIR & ROCKER
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual cathedral backed Stick Wicker armchair & rocking chair in natural stained finish with black
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan

MATCHING PAIR STICK WICKER ARMCHAIRS
Located in Sheffield, MA
. This pair matches another pair consisting of armchair & rocking chair shown & priced separately.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rattan Rocking Chair

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Rattan

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Antique Rattan Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique rattan rocking chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of natural fiber, rattan and wood, every antique rattan rocking chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique rattan rocking chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique rattan rocking chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique rattan rocking chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Michael Thonet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Rattan Rocking Chair?

Prices for an antique rattan rocking chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $725 and can go as high as $9,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.