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Rocking Chair by Mira Nakashima
By Mira Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A rocking chair in black walnut made be the Nakashima studio and signed / dated by Mira Nakashima
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1990s A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Rocking Chair by Mira Nakashima
Rocking Chair by Mira Nakashima
H 36 in W 25 in D 28 in
Industrial Chain Rocking Chair with Pony Skin Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rocking chair - the piece is definitely a statement and should be considered a functional and sculptural
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20th Century Industrial A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rare Vintage Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s, Reupholstered in French Boucle
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Very rare model of a rocking chair coming most probably from Czechoslovakia from circa 1950s. It
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Beech, Ash

Lovely set of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
Lovely set of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Circular Radar Saucer rocking chair and Ottoman
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1950s American American Classical A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960s Sigvard Bernadotte Rocking Chair for France and Sons & John Stuart in Teak
By Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rocking chair designed by Sigvard Bernadotte, labelled with original tags from
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1960s Danish Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Teak

Mexican Venadillo Wood, Leather and Bronze Rocking Chair circa 1940
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Spanish style rocking chair with Venadillo wood, bronze nail heads and leather back and
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20th Century Mexican A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Bronze

John Risley Wrought Iron Female Queen Rocking Chair Mid Century Modern
By John Risley
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, merging the functionality of a rocking chair with the playful elegance of a sculpted iron maiden. With its
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

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
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini “PS16” Rocking Chair for Poggi, 1959
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini “PS16” rocking chair for Poggi, original fabric and walnut, Italy, 1959. The Albini
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Sculptural Unique Rocking Chair by Finnish Matti Martikka in Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning one of collectible item by Finnish Matti Martikka. A rocking chair made in solid pine
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Pine

1950s Mid Century Modern Paoli Chair Company Rocking Chair-A Pair
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very unique and rare pair of rocking chairs by Paoli Chair Company which was founded in 1926, and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Maple

Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (A)
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (A). Item features solid
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Maple

Gae Aulenti Sgarsul rocking chair Poltronova Italy 1962
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic Sgarsul rocking chair designed by Gae Aulenti and manufactured by Poltronova in Italy in
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Leather, Plywood

20th Century Cassina Rocking Chair mod. 572 in Wood and Fabric, 1950s
By Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Cassina since 2015. Here we have a Cassina production: a rocking chair model 572 from 1955 with a wooden
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Platform Rocking Chair
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern platform rocking chair in the manner of the Paoli Chair Company, with ochre
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Adrian Pearsall Style, American, Chrome, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Stamford, CT
having a rocking chair feature with its original fabric. A very sleek and stylish example of mid century
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Chrome

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Rocking Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones for Hill manufacturing in the 1970s. It has
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1970s American A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Cotton, Lucite

Midcentury Rocking Chair
By TON a.s.
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury rocking chair still unrestored made by TON (former Thonet factory) delivery time 4-5
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Midcentury Rocking Chair
Midcentury Rocking Chair
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 40.16 in
Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
and gold chenille fabric. This rocking chair is in beautiful condition, keeping in mind that it is
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bauhaus Style Black Vinyl & Chrome Bentwood Style Rocking Chair After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Bauhaus style black vinyl faux leather & chrome bentwood style rocking chair after
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Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Chrome

Norwegian Wood and Papercord Rocking Chair by Slåke Møbelfabrik, Norway 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
elaborate structure, traditional technique and materials, this rocking chair can only be described as
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1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

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Papercord, Wood

1960s Upholstered Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON
By TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden chair was produced in Czechia, circa 1960. A rocking armchair sculpted with
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood

Hans Wegner Oak Rocking Chair
By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A hard to find Hans J. Wegner designed Oak rocking chair produced by Mikael Laursen. An early
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Oak Rocking Chair
Hans Wegner Oak Rocking Chair
H 30.25 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Rocking chair in oak and fabric, designed by Hans Wegner and made by Mikael Laursen. Great
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

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Sheepskin, Oak

Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 30.71 in
Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair, Frederik Kayser Model 599 By Norway, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

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Papercord, Teak

Scandinavian rocking chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian rocking chair made of wood painted white. A piece of furniture that refers to the
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

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Wood

Scandinavian rocking chair
Scandinavian rocking chair
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 35.44 in
Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Buffalo, NY
Colonial American style solid maple wood high-back rocking chair designed by Herman de Vries for
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1930s American American Colonial A Vintage Rocking Chair

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Maple

Dondolo Rocking Chair
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Baranzate, IT
Vintage rocking chair designed by Leonardi and Franca Stagi one evening in 1967. Continuous tape
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Fiberglass, Polyester

Dondolo Rocking Chair
Dondolo Rocking Chair
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
Stokke Rocking Chair
By Stokke Møbler
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A delightful and comfortable Stokke rocking chair. Uniquely designed with raised foot pads.
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Maple, Leather

Stokke Rocking Chair
Stokke Rocking Chair
H 45 in W 24.5 in D 45 in
Vintage Rock-a-Chair Cantilever Rocker Chair in Harvest Gold Vinyl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rock-a-chair cantilever rocker chair in Harvest Gold Vinyl. $1,450 This Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Rocking Chair
By Karl-Axel Adolfsson, Gemla
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s white-painted wooden Isabella chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler. A
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Rocking Chair
Scandinavian Rocking Chair
H 47.25 in W 22.05 in D 28.75 in
Rattan Rocking Chair by Rohe Noordwolde, a Pair Available
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Brussels, BE
Rattan rocking chair by Rohe Noordwolde, a pair available Price for one.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Rattan

Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Arthur Umanoff rocking chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegant design with
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Steel

Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.25 in
Rocking Chair, Luigi Crassewig
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig is a masterful creation that epitomizes comfort and
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1960s Italian Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Rocking Chair, Luigi Crassewig
Rocking Chair, Luigi Crassewig
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Pascal Mourgue Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
Pascal Mourgue rocking chair with a stained birch frame. Frame is well constructed.
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1980s French A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pascal Mourgue Rocking Chair
Pascal Mourgue Rocking Chair
H 43.5 in W 34 in D 48.5 in
Modern Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Modern simple wood rocking chair. Ready for a new home.
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1980s American Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Modern Wood Rocking Chair
Modern Wood Rocking Chair
H 31.75 in W 21 in D 25 in
Costa Rican Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Costa Rican Rocking Chair Mid-Century Modern campaign rocking chair from the 1970s. Teak
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Late 20th Century Campaign A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Leather

Costa Rican Rocking Chair
Costa Rican Rocking Chair
H 39 in W 25 in D 33 in
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Bentwood Rocking chair. This unique chair is a perfect conversation piece for any living
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair
H 42 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
Rocking Chair by Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual rocking chair by Danish architect Wikkelso. Made in Denmark ca' 1950's. A great example
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1950s Danish A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Cherry

Rocking Chair by Wikkelso
Rocking Chair by Wikkelso
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 27 in
Milo Baughman Mid Century Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs, A Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Mid Century Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs - A Pair Each chair measures: 32 wide x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern French Rocking Chair with a Chrome Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern rocking chair features a heavy flat bar chrome frame and upholstered
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

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Chrome

1960's French Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
A deeply pleasing rocking chair with a large footprint and some lovely proportions. The base has a
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Papercord, Beech

1960's French Rocking Chair
1960's French Rocking Chair
H 35.83 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Milo Baughman Rocking Egg Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A high back rocking egg chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Reupholstered and
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1970s A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Bouclé

Milo Baughman Rocking Egg Chair
Milo Baughman Rocking Egg Chair
H 44 in W 37 in D 36 in
Scandinavian pine wood Rocking chair
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian rocking chair from the 1970s in pine wood. The assembly is doweled with wood. The warm
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1970s Scandinavian Arts and Crafts A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood, Pine

Scandinavian pine wood Rocking chair
Scandinavian pine wood Rocking chair
H 37.41 in W 32.29 in D 35.44 in
Samton Metal Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage rocking chair with a unique sculpted chrome frame. Extremely smooth and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Chrome

Samton Metal Chrome Rocking Chair
Samton Metal Chrome Rocking Chair
H 34 in W 26 in D 37.5 in
Vintage Metal Frame Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century rocking chair is built with a strong metal frame with a curving vinyl seat
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Frame Rocking Chair
Vintage Metal Frame Rocking Chair
H 39 in W 22 in D 39.25 in
Vintage brutalist oak rocking chair
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Very nice rocking chair from Germany! The rocking chair was probably made at a small manufacturer
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1980s A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Oak

Vintage brutalist oak rocking chair
Vintage brutalist oak rocking chair
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 41.74 in
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Arthur Umanoff rocking chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegant design with
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.25 in
Shaker Rocking Chair, 20th c
Located in New York, NY
Shaker rocking chair in fruitwood. Here are the details: Style: Shaker Material: Fruitwood
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20th Century American A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Shaker Rocking Chair, 20th c
Shaker Rocking Chair, 20th c
H 40.4 in W 22 in D 16.4 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Postmodern Aluminum Rocking Chair
Vintage Postmodern Aluminum Rocking Chair
H 34.5 in W 21.25 in D 18.5 in
Regency Tufted Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience timeless luxury with our Regency Tufted Leather Rocking Chair, a classic piece offering
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1960s American Regency A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Regency Tufted Leather Rocking Chair
Regency Tufted Leather Rocking Chair
H 28.5 in W 19.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Rocking Chair, 1940
Located in Marseille, FR
Rare pair of rocking chair or rocking chair covered with large quilted decoration., good general
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20th Century A Vintage Rocking Chair

Pair of Rocking Chair, 1940
Pair of Rocking Chair, 1940
H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 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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1930s A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Copper, Aluminum

Pair of French Rocking Chairs
Pair of French Rocking Chairs
H 33.82 in W 24.38 in D 41.5 in
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
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1970s American Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Rocking Chair by Selig
Chrome Rocking Chair by Selig
H 32 in W 27.75 in D 38.5 in
Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made Windsor style rocking chair in what looks like maple, having modeled seat and fine
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1940s American Victorian A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Maple

Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair
Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair
H 42 in W 23 in D 26.25 in
Darling Rattan Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pint sized rattan rocking chair for a lucky kid.
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1960s Philippine A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Rattan

Darling Rattan Child's Rocking Chair
Darling Rattan Child's Rocking Chair
H 22.5 in W 14 in D 23 in
Paul Tuttle 'Nonna' Rocking Chair
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Dallas, TX
A leather, canvas, chrome-plated steel and lacquered wood 'Nonna' rocking chair design by Paul
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1970s A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Leather

Paul Tuttle 'Nonna' Rocking Chair
Paul Tuttle 'Nonna' Rocking Chair
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 39 in
Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage rocking chair is a stylish way to add Mid-Century Modern style to space. Please confirm location
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
H 42 in W 24 in D 26 in
1950s Bamboo Rocking Chair, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice comfortable Rocking chair for your interior or Patio look great with a sheepskin
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Bamboo

1950s Bamboo Rocking Chair, Italy
1950s Bamboo Rocking Chair, Italy
H 38.59 in W 24.41 in D 51.97 in
Michael Costerisan Rocking Chair, 1973
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Michael Costerisan rocking chair crafted off of oak. It is signed and dated 1973. Features a sling
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1970s American A Vintage Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

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A Vintage Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the a vintage rocking chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An a vintage rocking chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer a vintage rocking chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each a vintage rocking chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful a vintage rocking chair that is worth considering.

How Much is an A Vintage Rocking Chair?

Prices for an a vintage rocking chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $50,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,994.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

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.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

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

Questions About A Vintage Rocking Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Boston rocking chair is a wooden rocking chair with a decorative top panel and a seat and arms that curve down towards the front. Find an assortment of rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    What a rocking chair symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate rocking chairs with comfort or relaxation. Because people often sit in the chairs to gently rock babies to sleep, the furniture may also represent parenthood or motherhood. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A platform rocking chair is a rocking chair constructed to have the rockers on a fixed platform rather than the floor. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary platform rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.