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Danish Rocking Chair in the manner of Henning Kjærnulf Solid Oak + Wool 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish vintage rocking chair in the style of designer Henning Kjærnulf.
The frame and armrests are made of turned solid oak upholstered with the original striped wool with brass nai...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in W 22.84 in D 30.32 in
Banmüller Lama Brown Leather French German Rocking Lounge Chair Chaise
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Banmüller Lama Brown Leather French German Rocking Lounge Chair Chaise Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Tan brown leather and chrome rocking chair chaise lounge by German ...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 64.97 in
NONNA rocking chair by PAUL TUTTLE for STRÄSSLE INT. (WK WOHNEN)- 1970'S
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle, WK Wohnen
Located in Zandhoven, BE
'NONNA' ROCKING CHAIR BY PAUL TUTTLE FOR STRÄSSLE INT. (WK WOHNEN)- 1970'S
Ultra comfortable rocking chair is designed by Paul Tuttle.
Made of white lacquered bentwood and chromed s...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 38.19 in
Paul Tuttle Swiss Rocking chair cowleather steel black wood
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Valladolid, ES
This is a good example of a "Nonna" rocking chair, designed by Paul Tuttle in 1972 for Strässle International, Switzerland. The materials used in this chair are an attractive combina...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Lacquered Tubular Metal Rocking Chair - 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
A great and comfortable rocking chair with a bright pop of color.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage bauhaus inspired rocking chair made from wicker and chrome.
Beautiful elegant design with beech wooden armrests.
Good condition, some wear on the armrests.
Very sturdy.
1...
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Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Rocking Armchair 70s Design G. Faleschini
By Guido 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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Vintage 1970s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Steel and Leather Rocking Chair by Fasem
By Fasem International
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very comfortable vintage Italian steel and leather rocking chair by Fasem. This was made in Italy, it dates from around the 1970’s.
The quality is outstanding, this ha...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s
By Selig, Renato Zevi
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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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 43.31 in
Classic Bauhaus Style Leather and Chrome Rocker, Arter Mies Van De Rohe, Italy
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Bauhaus style leather and chrome rocker, after Mies Van De Rohe, made in Italy, wonderful quality and construction, extremely comfortable, retains original MADE IN ITALY labe...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36 in W 22 in D 37 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Edgar Bartolucci Embellished Italian Rocking Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Edgar Bartolucci Rocking Chair Wrapped in Cloth by a Separate Artist. The Striped Padding is Removable. Features a weight on one End to Assist with Racking. No Maker’s Mark. Vintage ...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 60 in D 20 in
Italian rocking and swivel armchair from 1970 in fabric and metal
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian rocking and swivel armchair from 1970 in fabric and metal
Stool cm.45x45 heigth cm.40 ,
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Sculptural Organic Shape Lounge Chair in Zebra Fabric, C1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage rocking lounge chair upholstered in fabric with zebra pattern
Unknown producer
Age: circa 1970s
The heavy frame is made of metal and plywood, padded and upholstered ...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.99 in W 47.25 in D 28.35 in
1970's GUIDO FALESCHINI CHROME ROCKING CHAIR
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Waxahachie, TX
A sleek Mid-Century Modern Curved Chrome Frame Rocking Chair Upholstered In the original chenille.
Insanely comfortable and relaxing chair.
Classic look.
Will go with many different...
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Lishman Rocker, Sculptural Chrome-Plated circa 1976, William Lishman
By Bill Lishman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Free form rocking chair with cast aluminum tractor seat and backrest,,
Canadian Bill Lishman is best known for his role in Operation Migration, which continues his successful effort...
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Rocking Chair "Nonna" by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International Switserland 1970
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Rocking chair "Nonna" By Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switzerland, 1970s.
Looking for a vintage rocking chair that exudes both style and comfort? Look no further than the...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 22.45 in D 38.98 in
Rocking Chair "NONNA" by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switserland 70s
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Rocking chair "NONNA" BY PAUL TUTTLE FOR STRÄSSLE INTERNATIONAL, SWITZERLAND 1970S
Looking for a vintage rocking chair that exudes both style and comfort? Look no further than the "...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 22.45 in D 38.98 in
Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle, Switzerland, 1972
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Nonna rocking chairs designed in 1972 by american designer Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switzerland. Metal structure finished in bronze and bentwood oak wood and u...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Swivel Armchair, Peem, Finland, 1970s
By PEEM Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Finland
- Made of fabric and metal
- The fabric shows signs of use, three buttons are missing
- Fully functional, a bit off to the side
- Good, original condition
- Se...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Sculptural Chrome and Black Velour Rocking Chair Rocker in the Manner of M
By Milo Baughman
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous polished bent chrome frame, and black velour upholstered seat and back. Authentic 1970s vintage acquired from the stunning estate of a Chicago, USA Mid Century collector.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41 in W 22 in D 39 in
Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle, Switzerland, 1970s
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Almelo, NL
The ''Nonna'' armchair is the modern interpretation of a rocking chair, designed by the designer Paul Tuttle for Swiss company Strässle 1972.
Bent tubular steel chromed, in combinat...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970's Maison Jansen Chrome Hollywood Regency Rocking Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern rocking chair for sale. Designed by Maison Jansen in the 1970's. The chrome frame has been polished and is in excellent condition. The original black vinyl...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rocking chair, Suisse, 1979
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rocking-chair suisse de 1979, en tissu gris foncé avec pieds, accoudoirs en métal.
Dimensions : H93 x L60 x P90.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Iconic midcentury Scandinavian modern, "Parrot Chair" / Pepegojan, Swedish 1970s
By Ib Arberg, Abra Mobler
Located in Stockholm, SE
The iconic Papegojan / The Parrot chair designed by Ib & Anne Arberg for ABRA Möbler, Sweden 1970s. In original corduroy fabric.
In good condition. Few, smaller signs of wear. Fabr...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 64.97 in W 29.53 in D 46.07 in
Vintage Rocking Chair in the Style of Renato Zevi, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in taranto, IT
Original rocking chair from the 70s, probably attributed to renato zevi design, on a white lacquered metal structure and fabric upholstery
Good overall condition, as shown in the ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi Ondalunga Rocking Chair Italy 1971
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A very rare and original "Ondalunga" rocking chair, designed by Gastone Rinaldi and manufactured by Giuliano Pozzi, Italy 1971. The chair itself is a true eye catcher and due to it'...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A beautiful 1970s rocking chair in Thonet style. Brass structure, Wien wicker, seat on wood frame.
In very good conditions with onyl few signs of time.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s, Chrome Rocking Chair with Original Red Fabric
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning vintage, 1970s chrome rocking chair designed by Maison Jansen in the 1970s. The elaborate scroll work of the chrome chair frame gleams as light works through its vivacious c...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Mid Century Modern Brass Metal Rocking Chair Guido Faleschini Black Boucle
By Guido Faleschini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rocking chair designed by Guido Faleschini 1970. With curved and gilded metal. Reupholstered in a black boucle by Bisson Bruneel.
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Guido Faleschini Gilt Metal Lounge Rocking Chair
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Guido Faleschini gilt metal lounge rocking chair with its original fabric upholstery, 1970s
This rocking chair is in really good vintage conditions. Wear ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
Renato Zevi for Selig Mid Century Chrome Elliptical Rocking Chairs, A Pair
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Countryside, IL
Renato Zevi for Selig Mid Century Chrome Elliptical Rocking Chairs - A Pair
Each chair measures: 27.75 wide x 42 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height of ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 27.75 in D 42 in
Vintage Modern Outdoor Garden Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern iron patio rocking chair. This gorgeous rocker features elegant scrollwork and flower designs. Perfect for a deck, patio, or covered porch.
Please confirm item ...
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Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chrome Rocking Chair by Selig
By Selig
Located in Dorchester, MA
This fabulous rocking chair, made in Italy, imported by Selig, sets a deeply comfortable swoop of cushion on a polished chrome frame between oval rockers.
The seat height ranges fro...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Metal Upholstered Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt metal rocking chair reupholstered with vintage Rubelli fabric.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in
Spectacular Milo Baughman Style Chrome Oval Rocker Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Milo Baughman style chrome oval rocker with Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric on the seat cushion. We had the seat cushion reupholstered with this gorgeous piece of vintage...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully designed sculptural rocker by Lee Woodard, with tufted leather body and brass railing.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
A sleek Mid-Century Modern curved chrome frame rocking chair upholstered in Naugahyde. The chair is finished elegantly with zippered cush...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Scrolled Chrome and Cane Rocking Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An awesome chrome scrolled rocker, giving a Classic a fresh modern look. It features a sturdy chrome tubular frame with wood framed caning seat and backrest. Clean damage free condit...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 41 in
Maison Jansen MCM Chrome Rocker, 1970, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous chrome and vinyl MCM rocker. Chrome is in good vintage shape, no rust or pits. Upholstery should be replaced as it has few small tears in the fabric in the back side of the ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Chrome Rocking Chair, USA, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Cool Milo Baughman style chrome rocking chair covered in white vinyl. USA 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchair Danish Design Vintage 1960s Retro Leather Brown
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Splendid armchair from the 1960s-1970s, Minimalist form, Scandinavian design. Original leather upholstery (color, dark brown), construction made of chromed metal. Preserved in good c...
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Exciting Milo Baughman Style Chrome Oval Rocker Panton Fabric, Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Milo Baughman style chrome oval rocker. Psychedelic Panton inspired black and white vintage fabric covers the removable pad and looks amazing. The mirror polished chromed fr...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Rare Herman Miller Rocking Chairs by Peter Protzmann
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage pair of chrome frame rocking chairs features the stylish design of Peter Protzmann as presented by Herman Miller. Unique modern shape, iconic chrome design, and comforta...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair in the Style of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderful vintage modern rocking chair features a sculptural bent rod chrome frame. Stylish design with an upholstered seat and backrest complimented by maple wood. Sleek and co...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Midcentury Thonet Style Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Bucharest, RO
Attractive Thonet inspired rocker with brass frame and cane seat combine traditional and modern aesthetics compatible with any decor.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass Rocker and Leather
By Thonet
Located in Allentown, PA
Italian brass rocker and leather seat wonderful modern lines.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Black Leather Rocking Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a black leather and polished nickel rocking chair by Maison Jansen from France, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Rocking Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Paul Tuttle "Nonna" Rocking Chair
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Tuttle "Nonna" rocker for Strässle International, 1972.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle in Cream Leather
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Classic 1970s Paul Tuttle Nonna rocking chair. Frame of chrome-plated tubular steel and bent beech wood. Upholstery of cream leather over strap support of natural canvas.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Italian Chromed and Leather Rockers by Guido Faleschini
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Hollywood, FL
The high back upholstered seat above a chromed steel frame for Mariani/ Pace Collection. One is black and one in white
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Maison Jansen Rocker Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A super chic and imminently comfortable Maison Jansen chrome rocker. I had not seen this form expressed in anything other than bentwood so this was definitely a pleasant surprise. Th...
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Vintage 1970s French Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s RAR Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass and Green Upholstery Rocker Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage rocking chair by Herman Miller, circa the 1970s. The RAR Rocking Chair crafted by the iconic design duo, Charles and Ray Eames, was introduced...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28 in W 25.25 in D 27.75 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Italian Chrome Rocking Chair
The Mid Century Modern Italian Chrome Rocking Chair is a classic piece of furniture from the mid-20th century known for its stylish d...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Style of Milo Baughman Ellipse Tubular Chrome Rocker by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Milo Baughman Style Chrome Hoop Ellipse Rocking Chair Renato Zevi
Modernist Rocker Tubular Steel for Selig Italy
Unmarked.
32 h x 42 d x 27.75 w Arm rest 19.63 Seat 15.75 h
Unr...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1980s Modern Chrome Thonet-Style Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Modern chrome Thonet-style rocking chair.
Wonderful Curved chrome frame. strong and sturdy. Leather is in g used condition.
22L x 40W x 40H.
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Vintage 1970s North American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Charles & Ray Eames "Rar" Brown Original Rocking Chair, 1977
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern molded RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
This gorgeous midcentury rocking chair was produced 1977.
An original condition...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chrome Modernist Rocking Chair, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
a modern take on Thonet's famous bentwood rocker
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Paul Tuttle 'Nonna' rocking chair for Strassle international, 1970s
By Paul Tuttle
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century bahaus design inspired rocking chairs designed by Paul tuttle for Strassle.
This chair is named 'Nonna' chair.
Beautiful bentwood and metal frame with a beige fabric cu...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Design Rocking Chair Design by Renato Zevi, 1970
By Renato Zevi
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Italian Design rocking chair design by Renato Zevi, 1970
A classic and extremely comfortable chair in chrome and leather designed by Reanto Zevi for Selig.
A beautiful rockin...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Paul Tuttle "Nonna" Rocking Chair
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in Wien, Wien
Elegant rocking chair by the Swiss manufacturer Strässle based on a design by Paul Tuttle from the early 70s.
This design combines the formal language of classic bentwood rocking ...
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
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1970s Metal Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1970s metal rocking chairs is available at 1stDibs. 1970s metal rocking chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small 1970s metal rocking chairs measuring 17 inches across. 1970s metal rocking chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles Eames and Renato Zevi are consistently popular.
How Much are 1970s Metal Rocking Chairs?
Prices for 1970s metal rocking chairs start at $600 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $2,403.
Finding the Right Rocking Chairs for You
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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