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Mid-Century Lee Woodward Tufted Chenille Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Lee Woodward Zeigler
Located in Medina, OH
Mid-Century Lee Woodward Tufted Sculptural Rocking Chair in a printed charcoal textured chenille. Beautiful tubular brass frame with sensational lines. Upholstered and matching tufte...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Salterini Style Twisted Wrought Iron Peacock Rocking Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of two wrought iron peacock garden chairs attributed to Salterini (not marked) feature large fan backs and a twisted wire frame. Decorative scroll detailing in this Victorian sty...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Iconic Eero Aarnio Natural Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Iconic Eero Aarnio Natural Leather Bubble Chair
Iconic Eero Aarnio Natural Leather Bubble Chair
H 41.34 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Garden Patio Poolside Metal Rocking Chair Att. to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Garden, patio, poolside, rocking chair of wrought iron and metal mesh. The chair is in very good original condition, clean and ready to use. We also offer custom powder coating if yo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Mid Century Modern Sculptura Lounge Rocking Chair by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and totally restored rocking lounge chair by Russell Woodard. Sand blasted and powder coated silver with new plastic tips on the ends of the rockers. Very comfy and super st...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Maison Jansen French Polished Nickel and White Leather Rocking Armchair
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
French midcentury rocking armchair with an ornate polished nickel scroll design frame with quilted white leather upholstered seat and back. (Maison Jansen)(Available in black leather...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Ikea White Rocking Chair, Lounge Chair, Model Axvall by Niels Gammelgaard, 2002
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Schagen, NL
From the PS series Ikea produced this lounge/rocking chair, which was designed by Niels Gammelgaard. The chair features a (off) white enameled metal base with elastic cords creating ...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Outdoor Hanging Wicker Chair
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Access an entirely new dimension of relaxation with this free-swinging hanging chair. You can either suspend it from its matching stand, or fix it to your wall or ceiling. This is th...
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2010s Asian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Hanging Wicker Chair
Outdoor Hanging Wicker Chair
H 77.56 in W 59.06 in D 58.27 in
Modern Victorian Wrought Iron Peacock Rocker by Salterini
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this all-original Peacock rocker by Salterini with a great aged patina, composed of twisted, curled, and welded wrought iron wire. A fun and dramatic place ...
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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Victorian Style Green Garden Patio Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron Victorian style green garden patio rocker rocking chair. Item features wrought iron construction, very nice vintage item, great style and form, possibly Meadowcr...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Restored Woodard Wrought Iron Cantilever Spring Base Lounge Chairs
By John Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Recently powder coated in gloss black with new glides installed to base.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

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

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

Rare Iron and Chrome Rocking-Chair, circa 1970
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare iron and chrome rocking-chair, manufactured in 1970, in perfect vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Rare Iron and Chrome Rocking-Chair, circa 1970
Rare Iron and Chrome Rocking-Chair, circa 1970
H 37.8 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Iconic Eero Aarnio White Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the Bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Iconic Eero Aarnio White Leather Bubble Chair
Iconic Eero Aarnio White Leather Bubble Chair
H 41.34 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Gandia Blasco Textile Rocking Chair in Steel by Ana Llobet
By Ana Llobet, Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
“Textile is a collection of outdoor furniture inspired by the concepts and techniques used with textiles. A braided rope system knotted to polyethylene boards mimics garment seams to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Prisma Armchair Rocker Lounge 1984, Memphis Era
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1984 Prisma collection armchair rocker lounge. After decades of working with Thayer Coggin, a famously ‘hands-on’ boss that maintained final say over...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

21st Century Grey Rolling Stone Armchair in Aluminium Modular Seat for outside
By Andrea Barra
Located in Milano, IT
It is an armchair, in alluminium, for outside.. with 4 different seats inside, you just have to roll it, and you will find a seat, higher, a lower, a deeper and a more sport...
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Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Pair of Antique Children's Rocking Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet pair of white wrought iron children's rocking chairs. Newly sandblasted and powder coated finish.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sling Rose Pink Grey Machine Stitched Genuine Leather Hanging Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of leather or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable ex...
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Emeco Heritage Rocking Chair in Brushed Aluminium by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Heritage is a stacking chair designed by Philippe Starck, inspired by the original 1006 Navy.The rocking version was designed for the world famous Bon restaurant in Paris. Intended a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Folia Rocking Chair with Ottoman Designed by Kris Van Puyvelde
By Kris Van Puyvelde
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Folia rocking chair with ottoman. Beautiful designed inspired by veins on a leaf designed by Kris Van Puyvelde. Ottoman is included but can be order with rocking chair only...
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2010s Belgian Organic Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Hollis Jones Miniature O Line Rocker
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful miniature chair/rocker from his o line series, this piece by Charles Hollis Jones is as one of his first ventures into sculpture. The rocking chair sculpture is diminutiv...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Chrome Art Deco Springer Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chrome Art Deco springer lounge chair consisting of chrome frame that seamlessly forms to shape the flat iron legs, arms, and back support of the streamlined seat. The arms are toppe...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Emeco Hudson Rocking Chair in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the Navy Chair”. It takes an addi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Garden Swing in Child White Worked Metal, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury garden swing in child white worked metal, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Emeco Hudson Rocking Chair in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the Navy Chair”. It takes an addi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Heritage Rocking Chair in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Heritage is a stacking chair designed by Philippe Starck, inspired by the original 1006 Navy.The rocking version was designed for the world famous Bon restaurant in Paris. Intended a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Shopping Cart Loveseat or Settee
By Doug Meyer
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a one-of-a-kind creation salvage recycle of found objects by Industrial artist and welder, Doug Meyer, crafted by hand out of two vintage Mid-Century chromed steel shopping c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French Midcentury Chrome Rocking Chair by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A stylish midcentury chrome rocking chair by French design house Maison Jansen with a sweeping scroll design and arm rests. The chair has been re-upholstered in a chenille fabric in ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Gray Leather Armchair and Ottoman with Brushed Steel Arms
Located in Middleburg, VA
The Mid-Century Modern gray leather armchair and ottoman set with Brushed Steel Arms is a great example of mid-century modern design. The recently reupholstered modern gray leather c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Stainless Steel Rocking Chair with Upholstery Customization
By Gregory Clark
Located in Wilton, CT
Stainless steel rocking chair with upholstery customization Shown in stainless steel and with exotic wood arm rests Can be custom upholstered with your material selection - COL or CO...
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Pair of Perforated Metal Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Roubaix, FR
Pair of perforated metal armchairs or Rocking chairs USA, circa 1950. Polished and varnish finish.
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Perforated Metal Armchairs, circa 1950
Pair of Perforated Metal Armchairs, circa 1950
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 29.53 in
Tête-à-Tête Rocker, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2007
By Laurie Beckerman
Located in New York, NY
The original tête-à-tête seat was created during the pre-Victorian era for intimate conversation. This modern rocking version, made of Dupont Corian, a seamless and sensual materi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chicago, IL
Prototype hand-forged, steel rocker designed by Arturo Pani and executed by Telleres Chacon, Mexico City. The piece has been reupholstered in hand-stitched, Edelman leather with cust...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 seating. The stylish white and blue fabric over the thick padded seating provide ma...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rocker 01 Iron and Leather
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Roma, IT
With this Rocker, Lanzavecchia + Wai demonstrate how children’s play, through a sophisticated design process, can be transformed into refined grown-up objects with meaning and intent...
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2010s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rocker 01 Iron and Leather
Rocker 01 Iron and Leather
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Rocking Chair "Rocker #2" White Lacquered Iron and Beije Leather
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Roma, IT
With this Rocker, Lanzavecchia and Wai demonstrate how children’s play, through a sophisticated design process, can be transformed into refined grown-up objects with meaning and inte...
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2010s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Zenith RAR Rocker by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Morristown, NJ
Zenith Parchment RAR Rocker by Charles & Ray Eames.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

String & Rebar 1950s Rocker
Located in New York, NY
USA, 1950s. Rebar, original string.  
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

String & Rebar 1950s Rocker
H 19 in W 13.75 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

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
Iconic Scandinavian rocking chair model Stingray, modern classic
By Fredericia, Thomas Pedersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
The iconic Stingray rocking chair was designed by Thomas Pedersen in 2002. Manifactured by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark. In its most classic simplicity, white plastic with stainless...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel Rocking Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern stainless steel rocking chair. America, circa 1960’s in iconic mid-century modern styling. Featuring magnificently sculpted stainless steel frame with plush textur...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Too Much
By Masquespacio
Located in VALENCIA, VC
The Too Much rocking chair is the first item we designed to launch our Mas Creations collections. The design is a clear representation of Ana’s personality with its contrasting and u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Too Much
Too Much
H 39.38 in W 24.81 in D 39.38 in
Ring Mekanikk, Leather Swivelchair, and Recliner
By Ring Mekanikk
Located in Soesterberg, UT
Ring Mekanikk - leather swivelchair- and recliner Classic rotable recliner chair made by Ring Mekanikk Norway 1968. Very, very comfortable. The design is timeless as you can se...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ring Mekanikk, Leather Swivelchair, and Recliner
Ring Mekanikk, Leather Swivelchair, and Recliner
H 39.38 in W 31.11 in D 23.63 in
Vintage 70s Hollywood Regency Madison Jansen Chrome Rocking Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage 70s chrome rocking chair. Beautiful iconic design made by the Madison Jansen group. White quilted upholstery. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Vintage 1970s North American Hollywood Regency Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Attributed Chrome Rocking Chairs, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage chrome rocking chairs attributed to Milo Baughman. Reupholstered in a eggshell boucle. Extremely comfortable and versatile design. Last photo show minor oxidation to ...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th C English Estate Made Wrought Iron Strap Work Garden Rocking Chair
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A striking wrought iron strap work garden rocker, likely to off been estate made or via a local blacksmith. Would off been constructed in the early part of the 20th century very m...
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Early 20th Century English Early Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Salterini “Radar” Rocking Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron rocking chairs from Maurizio Tempestini's 1950s “Radar” collection for John Salterini. The chairs have a hoop construction with a delicate grid of wrought iron forming t...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Renato Zevi Ellipse Rocking Chair by Selig 1970's
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The Ellipse rocking chair designed by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy 1970's. Chrome-plated steel frame with original white leather upholstery. The chrome frame has a nice mirrored fini...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

White Leather Rocking Chair Design by Jori, Belgium 1960s
By JORI
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
White leather rocking chair Design by Jori, Belgium 1960s Steel frame with thick leather upholstery. Very comfortable, also great with a blanket in your baby room to swoon away ...
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary mid-century recliner chair crafted out of steel the chair has been professionally restored and newly reupholstered in a dark grey mohair fabric and new foam inserts ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Steel & Brass Petite Ladies Rocking Chair Nursery Rocker
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Lafayette, IN
Very cool 1930's vintage rocking chair by the Simmons Mfg. Co. Chair features full steel construction with unique steel "caning". Chair has been hand-stripped and polished to expose ...
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Renato Zevi White Tiger Pattern Fabric Chrome Rocking Chair for Selig Ellipse
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury rocking chair designed in Italy during 1970s. The piece is a very modernist Italian example, the "Ellipse" by Renato Zevi for Selig, designed with the strong ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel, Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Scrolling Arm Wrought Iron Garden Patio Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern scrolling arm wrought iron garden patio rocker rocking chair. Item features scrolling arms, wrought iron construction, very nice vintage item, great style ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Russell Woodard Sculptura Rocking Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
From design within reach: "Meshing durability with delicacy — An alfresco favorite since its debut, the handcrafted Sculptura chairs transform sturdy iron mesh into an airy silhouett...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

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
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Gray Metal Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of gray metal rocking chairs available for sale. We have 45 antique and vintage gray metal rocking chairs in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. Gray metal rocking chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Gray metal rocking chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Gray metal rocking chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Eero Aarnio, Emeco and Philippe Starck are consistently popular.

How Much are Gray Metal Rocking Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $25,000 highest priced.

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.