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Vintage Thonet Ebonized Black Rattan Bergere Rocking Chair Lovely Small Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small vintage Thonet Rocking armchair with ebonised black frame and rattan seat Originally designed in the 1800s with elaborate curv...
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20th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

Swedish Gungstol Rocking Chair - Circa 1911
Located in Brussels , BE
very good condition
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s Rocking armchair mod. Ellipse. The structure is in chromed metal and is composed of two side ellipses...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Restored Vintage Rare Snake Arm Rattan Children's Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm child's size rattan rocking chair with stick rattan seat. Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has bee...
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1950s Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc New England ladder back rocking chair in fine condition.This chair has an amazing replaced tan leather seat in fine condition.
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Late 18th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Rocking Chair by H. Brockmann-Petersen from 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
1960s Oak Rocking Chair Designed by H. Brockmann-Petersen, Upholstered in Blue Fabric by Randers Møbelfabrik Indulge in the timeless comfort of this rocking chair, a design attribut...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Rare Child Size Danish Teak Rocker Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare child size rocker in teak, unmarked, but remarkably fine craftsmanship. Prior owners recall their parents brought this home in a box from a trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, in th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Herman Miller Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Herman Miller parchment shell fiberglass RAR rocker by Eames Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this rocker is one of the most iconic designs from Charles...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Sculptural Handmade Angel Pazmino Leather Rocker Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist rocking chair inn leather and carved wood by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, circa 1960s.
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1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Liberty and Co. A litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A sweet litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair with a wonderful wavy back flowing down while attatching to...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Vintage Rocking Chairs in Bamboo, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of bamboo rocking chairs, 1960s. Solid and functional; light wear from age and use, one in particular has loose threads on the front (see photos). Armchair dimensions: One - h.9...
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1960s Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo

Vintage egg shaped bamboo hanging chair on metal base, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black metal foot and pole in good condition Chair is hanging with a spring to the metal frame. The rattan is in very good original condition. Rattan chair is 63 cm wide, 65 cm deep...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing or nursing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather se...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Antique Shaker Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Shaker Ladder back rocking chair, 19th/20th Century. This chair features a newer woven fabric seat. Dimensions 44" H x 19"W x 14"D Seat height - 16" H ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rocking chair in oak and fabric, designed by Hans Wegner and made by Mikael Laursen. Great condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Keyhole" rocking chair, Hans J Wegner, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
Hans J Wegner for GETAMA. A very large rocking chair which name comes from the holes in the front beams to insert the support beams of the seat. T...
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1960s Danish Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Linen, Oak

Danish Teak Rocker by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug with original upholstered seat and back cushion, in fine and supple condition. Designed for Bramin Møbler, circa 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Czech Rocking Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern rocking chair. This chair is in excellent vintage condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos). If you would like any a...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

1970s Bentwood and Velour Textile No.10 Rocking Chair Attributed Michael Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
Rock star rocker to have if you need to get a rocker. If you have a baby to rock, this is the rocker to have. Currently upholstered in salmon colored velour textile, which is really...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

1920's Neoclassical style Ebonized & Gilt Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Neoclassical style Ebonized and Gilt Wood Rocking Chair. Very nice neoclassic carving.
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1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Czech Mid Century Rocking Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern rocking chair. This chair is in excellent vintage condition with brand new Knoll upholstery! We use ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Antique Windsor child's rocking chair, around 1850
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this antique Windsor rocking chair in a child's size. The charming allure of this chair from the early 19th century reflects a bygone era and brings a touch of history int...
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1850s Antique Rocking Chairs

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Wood

L. & J.G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat. Measures: 26.5"W x 29"D x 38.5"H. Seat height: ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Rocking Armchair 70s Design G. Faleschini
Located in None, IT
Rocking armchair with gilt brass structure and light blue fabric covering. Design Guido Faleschini, 70s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear caused by time. DI...
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1970s Italian Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Red Rocking Chair Canapo by Franco Albini for Cassina, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Red Rocking Chair Canapo by Franco Albini for Cassina, Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Antique Victorian Steel and Leather Rocking Chair by Peter Cooper for R.W Winfie
Located in London, GB
An iconic and beautiful design, this is an antique Victorian steel and leather rocking chair by Peter Cooper for R.W Winfield. It was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Hans Olsen for DUX Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Springfield, OR
An original Hans Olsen for DUX teak + afromosia wood rocking chair. A beautifully proportioned and designed chair. All the elements work well together. The wa...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Rocking chair by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
Pine wood rocking chair with armrests. A Swedish design piece that is part of the Svensk Fur range, a type of pine furniture designed specifically for Swedish summer homes in the la...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen Black Rocking Chair
Located in Springfield, OR
A beautiful piece of modern and minimal design. Originally designed in 1958 by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, it features beautifully shaped and curved paddle arms.
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Organic Beech Rocking Chairs Duo Frank Reenskaug
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chairs from beech with renewed green loose cushions by Frank Reenskaug from Bramin Mobler circa 1960 Denmark. A fabulous duo rocking chairs from ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

vintage rocking chair | chair | 60's
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage rocking chair | chair | 60's period | 60's design | unknown | The Netherlands condition | good | light signs of use | patina size | 80 x...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

20th Century Italian Mid Century Rattan Rocking Chair - Vintage Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid Century modern "French Riviera" rocking chair. This Italian lounge chair was produced in Italy during the 1950 - 1960 time period. The seat is made of thin Ratt...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Platform Rocker Designed by Milo Baughman for James Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman for James Inc. recliner, platform rocker, circa 1950's. This chair features a vinyl upholstered high back, and seat, an exposed architectural wood frame. The chair i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slatted Rocking Chair attributed to Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous heavy duty slatted rocking chair in excellent antique condition attributed to the Stickley Brothers furniture Co. Deep rich color to the...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Antique English Chesterfield rocking chair
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique English Chesterfield rocking chair Solid wood, finely carved. Comprehensively covered with high-quality Chesterfield l...
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20th Century English Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Arts & Crafts Fumed Oak Rocking Chair by Gustave Stickley, no. 311 1/2
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 Rocking Chairs

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Faux Leather, Oak

Vintage Czech Mid Century Rocking Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern rocking chair. Designed by Antonin Suman for TON. This chair is in excellent vintage condition with ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Rocker 01 Rocking Chair by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Rocker 01 Rocking Chair by Secondome Edizioni Limited Edition Of 12 Pieces. Designer: Lanzavecchia + WAI. Dimensions: D 40 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Materials: Lacquered iron and leather. ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Sam Maloof Rocking Chair 1979 , With Special Provenance.
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Beautiful, iconic and perfectly executed early walnut Sam Maloof rocker from 1979. A very Special chair with exceptional provenance and in excellent ori...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

Limited edition Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1, 1993
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...
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Mid-19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood

Hand-Woven Contemporary Rocking Chair in Caribbean Walnut
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The design of Cocom rocking chair draws its inspiration from the wicker rockers and armchairs traditionally woven in Yucatan. Nowadays, this tradition is fading away, along with the art of hand-weaving chairs. That's why the intention behind the design of the Cocom collection is to remember and reclaim that heritage. This item is part of the Cocom Collection, where pieces merge tradition with modernity and elevate craftsmanship to its highest expression in terms of attention to detail. For its production, a wide variety of tropical woods endemic to southern Mexico are used, each of which gives the pieces not only a tropical vibe but also a unique and distinctive personality. _ design: Ania Wolowska finish: waxed weaving: cotton available in: Caribbean Walnut...
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2010s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cotton, Hardwood, Walnut

Pr. Wrought Iron Platform Rocking Chairs att. to Woodard c. 1970/1980's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish platform rockers constructed of wrought iron, with metal mesh seats, and backs. The chairs ae complete with removable indoor outdoor cushions, they are clean and read...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Home Swing, Brazilian Leather Design by Atelier Decarvalho
Located in New York, NY
"Sela" (saddle) it is a home swing inspired by the life countryside, but it brings interesting dynamics into the interior. The leather is the main material, hanging in the structure ...
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2010s Brazilian Rocking Chairs

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Leather

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slatted Rocking Chair by Harden C1910
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 Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Rocking Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Rocking Chair, manufactured by Artifort and designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. This particular chair is manufactured around 2015. The fabric and the foam ...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

English Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English spindle back rocker, this gently rocking chair is very comfortable, having arms and a tall serpentine shaped back. There are two rows of ...
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1860s English Antique Rocking Chairs

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Rush, Beech

Art Deco Adolf Loos Style Josef Frank Fabric Vintage Rocking Lounge Chair 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco rocking lounge chair model "Knieschwimmer" in the style of Adolf Loos from the 1920s. An amazing rocking lounge chair with a frame and rocking curves from solid cherrywood a...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Cherry

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR in G. NAKASHIMA style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant rocking chair with generous lines, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, of Dansk, Scandinavian inspiration, in carved solid light wood, sometimes attributed to and certai...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Children's Rocking Chair, Finland, early 1900s
Located in Espoo, FI
Step back in time with our charming and children's rocking chair, handcrafted in the early 1900s by an unknown talented Finnish artisan. This unique piece showcases Arts & Crafts des...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Folk Art Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Birch

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant sculpted bentwood Thonet rocker from Czechoslovakia c1960. Hand caned seat and back with a fabulous bentwood design. Concentric circles form the base with other be...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Beech

Mid Century Danish Modern Ingmar Relling Rocker
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Ingmar Relling Rocker Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some very slight wear to wood frame....
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Teak

Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Rocking Chair, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brass studded leather seat and back. Measures: 25.5"W x 28"D x ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Steel Tube Rocking Chairs with Croco-Stlye Upholstery
Located in Ulm, DE
Mid Century Rocking Chair with Crocodile Embossing Rocking chair / armchair Square tubes with original chrome plating Freshly upholstered, genuine leather with croco embossing Mid-...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Black Lacquer Oak/Natural Paper Cord by HansJ.Wegner
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of his first chairs ever put into production. The very first version was designed in ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Voluta Rocking Chair by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Voluta Rocking Chair by Secondome Edizioni Limited Edition Of 9 Pieces + 3 A.P. Designer: Stefano Marolla. Dimensions: D 105 x W 60 x H 73 cm. Materials: Bobinga wood, carbon fiber and brass. Collection / Production: Secondome. This piece can be customized. Available finishes: any kind of wood. Different finishes on request: Brass, iron, stainless steel or wood. Please contact us. The VOLUTA rocking chair, designed by STEFANO MAROLLA, made of wood, carbon fiber and brass, is inspired to the classical organic...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

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Brass

Rocker 02 Rocking Chair by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Rocker 02 Rocking Chair by Secondome Edizioni Limited Edition Of 12 Pieces. Designer: Lanzavecchia + WAI. Dimensions: D 40 x W 200 x H 75 cm. Materials: Lacquered iron and leather. ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Style Fasem Bauhaus Chrome Sling Rocker
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe Style Fasem Bauhaus Chrome Sling Rocker Newly Upholstered in Cheetah Print Hair-on Cowhide The Mid Century Modern Mi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Rare Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Teak Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Teak rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, 1955, Denmark. The chair is crafted of solid teak with woven cane seat and back. The chair has been lightly clea...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Vintage, New and Antique Rocking Chairs

The phrase “rocking chair” didn’t find its way into the dictionary until the mid-18th century. While most of the sitting furniture that we use in our homes originated in either England or France, the iconic rocking chair is a quintessentially American piece of furniture.

A Philadelphia cabinetmaker’s bill for a proto-rocking chair issued in 1742, which identified the seat as a “Nurse Chair with rockers,” is the earliest surviving evidence of this design’s humble beginnings. The nurse chair was a low side chair intended for nursing women, so giving it a soothing rocking motion made sense. Rocking chairs, which saw a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked, quickly gained popularity across the United States, garnering a reputation as a seat that everyone could love. They offered casual comfort without the expensive fabrics and upholstery that put armchairs out of many families’ budgets.

Rocking chairs are unique in that they don’t just offer a place to rest — they offer an opportunity to reminisce. The presence of one of these classic pieces stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space. They easily introduce a simple country feel to the city or bring the peaceful rhythm of a porch swing into a sheltered sunroom. Although craftsmen took to painting and stenciling varieties of the chairs that emerged in New England during the 19th century, the most traditional rocking chairs are generally unadorned seats constructed with time-tested materials like wood and metal. As such, a minimalist vintage rocking chair can be ushered into any corner of your home without significantly disrupting your existing decor scheme or the room’s color palette.

In the decades since the first rocker, top designers have made the piece their own. Viennese chair maker Michael Thonet produced a series of rockers in the middle of the 19th century in which the different curved steam-bent wood parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).

No matter your personal style, let 1stDibs pair you with your perfect seat. Deck out your porch, patio or parlor — browse the vintage, new and antique rocking chairs in our vast collection today.

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