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20th Century Aluminum Rocking Chairs

Vintage Postmodern Aluminum Rocking Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Postmodern rocking chair. A chic tubular design freshly powder-coated in a matte black. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Vintage Postmodern Aluminum Rocking Chair
Vintage Postmodern Aluminum Rocking Chair
H 34.5 in W 21.25 in D 18.5 in
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Uccle, BE
This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its powerful form and its indisputable comfort. The RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base), ma...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 27.17 in
Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a brown leather upholstered, aluminum frame on wooden sleds and black bakelite armres...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather upholstered and aluminum frame on wooden sleds. This folding model is easy to s...
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Minimalist Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Peter Cooper for R.W. Winfield Rocking Chair, circa 1950
By R. W. Winfield & Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
Well preserved peter cooper for R.W. Winfield rocking chair, circa 1950 Nice rocking chair based on the famous design from 1850s R. W. Winfield first exhibited this chair design a...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

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

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Metal, Aluminum

Hans Kaufeld Leather and Brushed Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in North York, ON
Original Hans Kaufeld leather and brushed aluminium Mid-Century Modern rocking chair. Completely original in good condition. Measures: W 28”, H 33”, D 40”, seat height 21”, seat d...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

4 Mid Century Rocking Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and rare model Thonet wood, aluminum and vinyl rocking chairs, total of four available, three in green vinyl, one in turquoise vinyl upholstery. Build to commercial standards...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

4 Mid Century Rocking Chairs by Thonet
4 Mid Century Rocking Chairs by Thonet
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 27.5 in
Pair of French Rocking Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of copper and aluminum high style French rocking chairs.
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Vintage 1930s Rocking Chairs

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Copper, Aluminum

Pair of French Rocking Chairs
Pair of French Rocking Chairs
H 33.82 in W 24.38 in D 41.5 in
Hans Kaufeld Rocking Chair
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Kaufeld Rocking Chair
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Vintage 1970s German Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Hans Kaufeld Rocking Chair
Hans Kaufeld Rocking Chair
H 40 in W 28.25 in D 38 in

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Amish Children's Rocking Chairs From Lancaster, Pa.-3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish hand made children's rocking chairs in fine condition. These rocking chairs are marked Amish 1988 from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. These children's rocking chairs are all...
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

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Wood

1954 Herman Miller Eames LCM Walnut Lounge Chair with Metal Legs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1954 production Herman Miller LCM (Lounge Chair with Metal Legs), designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This was one of the earliest designs by the Eames,' af...
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International. Upholstered in gorgeous Sina Pearson fabric. Florence Knoll was a pioneering designer and entrepreneur who created the modern...
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Chrome and Leather Folding “Ny” Tubular Steel Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE CHROME AND PATINATED LEATHER "NY" CHAIR Designed by Takeshi Nii circa 1970s Item # 209MNW24K A perfect example of the harmony that can be found between industrial producti...
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20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Side Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Early LCW Lounge Chair in Birch by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Vorst, BE
An early LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) in Birch. Produced by Herman Miller between 1952 and 1958 (the production of the LCW has been stopped in 1958 until its re-introduction in 1994). ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Plywood, Birch

Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
By Frank Reenskaug, Brahmin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic Mid Century Modern Danish teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin (Brahmin). This gorgeous mid-century chair was produced in 1958. This rocking chair is type 182. ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Teak

Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
H 34.5 in W 25 in D 31 in
Thonet Rocking Chair Nr. 6
By Michael Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet Rocking Chair Nr 6 for restauration.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood

Thonet Rocking Chair Nr. 6
Thonet Rocking Chair Nr. 6
H 36 in W 20 in D 40 in
Starry Sky Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Starry Sky Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Designed and manufactured in Finland, circa the 1950s. Enameled metal, custom backplate. Rewired for U.S. standard...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Ole Wanscher Rocker for France and Sons
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Eames RAR Rocking Chair by Zenith for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The early Zenith shells are distinctive for their high fiber content and larger, more substantial rubber shock mounts, a translucent quality to the fiberglass. RAR was the designatio...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Iron

C. 1988 Herman Miller Aluminum Group Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original C. 1988 production Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad reclining lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example fea...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic rocker: Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR designed by Charles and Ray Eames featuring the iconic organically shaped fiberglass shell resting on cross-braced steel struts that...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 670 Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames 670 Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Black leather with down filled cushions. Wood grain on this example is really nice! Probably one of the nicest models ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
The Rocking chair J16, designed in 1944, was Hans Wegner’s first production chair. With design cues taken from the Shaker style and the Windsor chair this rocker is generous in propo...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair
Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair
H 43.31 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
By Charles Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original checkerboard Zenith Labels, ROPE EDGE, X BASE. ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Early production Charles Eames rocker with rope edged fibre glass shell, zinc Eiffel tower base and wood rockers wood birch, original label, first production, first generation 1949-1...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fiberglass, Birch

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Art Deco Machine Age Streamline Indoor / Outdoor Tubular Aluminum Lounge Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Machine Age streamline indoor / outdoor tubular aluminum lounge chair A uncommon example, in the manner of Richard Neutra or Warren McArthur. Appears to be original (or ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Midcentury Japanese rocking chair by Takeshi Nii Designer: Takeshi Nii 1950-1959 Country of Manufacture: Japan Attribution Marks This piece is a well-known design that is well do...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 33.08 in
Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Midcentury Japanese rocking chair by Takeshi Nii Designer Takeshi Nii 1950-1959 Country of Manufacture Japan Attribution Marks This piece is a well-known design that is well docu...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 33.08 in
Bauhaus Art Deco Machine Age Iconic Armchair Aluminum, Ash Marcel Breuer
By Embru, Marcel Breuer
Located in Dallas, TX
Bauhaus Art Deco Machine Age iconic armchair aluminum, ash marcel Breuer modernist Swiss German Presumably faithful later version of the iconic cantilevered Embru-Werke Mantel & C...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warsaw, PL
This modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather upholstery and an aluminum frame on wooden sleds. It is the brother of famous NY Chair ...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
H 37.01 in W 21.66 in D 31.5 in
Verner Panton "Dondolo" for Ycami Rocking Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
A Dondolo rocking chair, designed in 1994 by Verner Panton for Ycami Edizioni/Italy, tubular aluminium, upholstered seat and back, fabric covering.
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1990s Italian Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Rocking-Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950
By Takeshi Nii
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Incredible rocking-chair by Takeshi Nii , 1950s Aluminium structure is fordable, the faux leather is original and in perfect condition It’s really one scultural chair Takeshi N...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Rocking-Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950
Rocking-Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950
H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Iconic Brown Jordan Pale Green "Tamiami" Woven Rocking Chair
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a nice vintage rocking chair made by Brown Jordan in a pale green. The chair is very comfortable and would be great for the summer time. Seat H is 16.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a brown leather upholstered, aluminum frame on wooden sleds and black bakelite armres...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

1970s, Hans Kaufeld Leather Rocking Chair
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1970s Hans Kaufeld leather rocking chair, designed and manufactured by Hans Kaufeld, in Reda Weidenbrück, Germany. Remarkable rocking chair by the well-reknown German Manufacturer...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

1970s, Hans Kaufeld Leather Rocking Chair
1970s, Hans Kaufeld Leather Rocking Chair
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 39.38 in
Hans Kaufeld Aluminum Leather Rocking Chair 1970
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Munster, NRW
Hans Kaufeld rocking chair from the 1960s with aluminum frame, seat upholstered in black leather. H. 79 cm, W. 71 cm, D. 110 cm. Normal signs of use.  
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Hans Kaufeld Aluminum Leather Rocking Chair 1970
Hans Kaufeld Aluminum Leather Rocking Chair 1970
H 33.08 in W 27.96 in D 39.77 in
Takeshi Nii Design Leather Rocking Folding Chair, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Budapest, HU
Brown leather rocking chair, designed by Japanese Takeshi Nii in the 1950s. The chair is foldable in the middle to collapsed state of 14 cm width.  
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Vintage 1950s Minimalist Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

'Dondolo' Rocking Chairs with Tubular Frame by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Verner Panton for Ycami Edizioni/Italy, 'Dondolo' rocking chair, aluminum, beech (lacquered) and fabric, Italy, 1990s. Postmodern rocking chair, designed by Verner Panton. The cha...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Rare Rocking Chair Hans Kaufeld, 1970, Germany
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Rocking chair Hans Kaufeld Germany 1970 aluminium base fabric.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Rare Rocking Chair Hans Kaufeld, 1970, Germany
Rare Rocking Chair Hans Kaufeld, 1970, Germany
H 33.08 in W 45.28 in D 27.96 in
1960s, Black Leather, Rosario, Swivel Rocking Chair by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku
By Isku
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable black leather swivel or rocking lounge chair "Rosario" designed by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku, Finland. This chair is in good condition.  
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Rocking Chairs by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 2 rocking chairs was designed by Takeshi Nii and produced in the 1950s. The upholstery is made of natural leather in black with white stitching. The frame is made of alum...
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Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Rocking Lounge Chair in Orange
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Here we have an iconic design Classic from the Mid-Century Modern period. This vintage fiberglass shell chair was designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller, circa 1972....
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel, Aluminum

Sculptural and Comfortable Scandinavian Birch Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable Scandinavian birch rocking chair. Very sculptural piece.
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warsaw, PL
This modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather upholstery and an aluminium frame on wooden sleds. It is the brother of famous NY Chair...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
H 37.01 in W 21.66 in L 37.01 in
Mid-Century Aluminum and Wood Outdoor Folding Rocking Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century aluminum and wood outdoor/patio folding rocking chair, pair Condition- Like New.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare foldable rocking chair designed by Takeshi Nii, Japan, manufactured in Mid-Century in 1950s. This is the brother of the famous NY Chair by Takeshi Nii. It can be folded in th...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Hans Kaufeld Leather Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist rocking lounge chair with matching ottoman designed by Hans Kaufeld, Germany features it’s original black leather rolled upholstery with brushed steel frame. Measures: C...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Bill Lishman Free-Form Rocking Chair
By Bill Lishman
Located in Chicago, IL
Bill Lishman Free Form Rocking Chair
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Rocking Chair Designed Hans Kaufeld from the 1970s
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Aluminium rocking chair, Designed Hans Kaufeld, Germany, 1970. Aluminium base, white leather. Width 27". Depth 44". Height 30".
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Bill Lishman Free-Form Rocking Chair
By Bill Lishman
Located in Highland Park, IL
Free form rocking chair with cast aluminum tractor seat and backrest
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Bill Lishman Free-Form Rocking Chair
Bill Lishman Free-Form Rocking Chair
H 37.5 in W 49 in D 40 in
Polished Aviation Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polished aluminum jet fighter seat from 1965. This chair was manufactured for a C-130 military jet. One of four creations from these chairs by Chris Palermo. The seat has been ing...
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20th Century American Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Polished Aviation Rocking Chair
Polished Aviation Rocking Chair
H 37 in W 22 in D 27 in
Rocking Terras Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice foldable rocking chair,with brass details
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

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Aluminum

John Vesey Rocker
By John Vesey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Vesey polished Aluminum thonet-style Rocker
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20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

John Vesey Rocker
John Vesey Rocker
H 44 in W 21.5 in D 37.5 in
Bartolucci & Waldheim "Barwa" Lounge Chair (2 available)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Barwa" lounge chair by Bartolucci & Waldheim (2 available, priced each). ***Contact/Shipping Information: AOL (American Online) users may experience difficulties sending emails to ...
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Vintage 1940s American Chaise Longues

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Aluminum

Barwa Rocking Chaise lounge
Located in Hudson, NY
"When you rise from barwa, you feel revived, renewed, glowing! barwa is not a chair, not a bed, but a new and modern method of securing and insuring relaxation." Barwa Design Catalog
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Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Barwa Rocking Chaise lounge
H 42 in W 59 in D 21 in
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20th Century Aluminum Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 20th century aluminum rocking chairs available for sale. 20th century aluminum rocking chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 20th century aluminum rocking chairs over the years, but those made by Hans Kaufeld, Bill Lishman and Takeshi Nii are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 20th Century Aluminum Rocking Chairs?

Prices for 20th century aluminum rocking chairs start at $650 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $3,225.

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.