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Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern high back rocker comprised of an oak frame and the original nubby rust
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Danish Modern High Back Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a Danish modern style lounge chair with green upholstery that swivels and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ralph Rapson Early High Back Lounge Chair for Knoll Rapson designed an entire series of furniture
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Birch

Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair
Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair
H 38 in W 28.5 in D 29 in
Victorian Wicker Rocker with Interlocking Circle Arms and Spider Woven Back
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This Victorian ladies rocker matches the youth chair we have also listed. The arms and back are
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Hickory House
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
, and rocker feature. Approximate measurements in inches Chair: 26" high at back 30" wide 32
Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

English Cottage Lounge Chair & Ottoman Swivel Rocker by Woodmark
Located in Lake Worth, FL
subtle Pastel Green pinstripes. Approximate Measurements in Inches Chair 34" high at back 38" wide 42
Category

Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Modern Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Mid-Century Style
Located in Wayne, NJ
Studio crafted rocking chair rocker. At the front the seat height is 19 1/4". At it's lowest point
Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Swivel Rocker Chair in Brown Velvet and Leopard Print Chenille
Located in Munster, IN
the seat and back, and new high-quality foam throughout. The metal base shows some wear to the the
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Victorian Wicker Parlor Set ‘His, Her and Child's’ Chairs, Settee and Rocker
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
of high quality with wood beads on the legs of the chairs and openwork curlicues cut into the backs
Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker

1930s Francois Carre Large Cantilever Rocker - Fully Restored
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
, stiffener and rivet throughout the chair. All components have been taken back to bare metal and primed
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Steel

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Located in Accrington, GB
A large American rocking chair dating to the 1950’s. The rocker is made from solid cherry wood
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
H 45.48 in W 26.38 in D 44.89 in
1930s Restored Francois Carre Large Cantilever Rockers - a Pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
spring, stiffener and rivet throughout the chairs. All components have been taken back to bare metal and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Platform Rocker Designed by Milo Baughman for James Furniture
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
upholstered high back, and seat, an exposed architectural wood frame. The chair is in overall good condition
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Victorian Child's Rocking Chair. American, Circa 1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
bentwood "rockers" and tops of the arms. Dimensions: 21 1/2" long x 14" wide x 24" high
Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
. Having a flamboyant shaped high flaring back that resembles the fanned feathers of the bird after which
Category

Vintage 1930s French Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

3 Pc. Suite Safari Chairs and Ottoman by Gold Metal Furniture Racine, Wisconsin
Located in New York, NY
clean and ready to use condition. This set includes a high back rocker, arm chair, and ottoman, all
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Walnut Rocking Chair by Biedermeier
By Biedermeier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
beautiful rocker features a high back backrest that provides comfort and style. The chair also features a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

No*10 Rocking Chair, Michael Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in London, GB
. The chair features a generously sized newly hand-woven cane seat and high back. The use of cane
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

No*10 Rocking Chair, Michael Thonet
No*10 Rocking Chair, Michael Thonet
H 40.16 in W 19.69 in D 40.95 in
19th Century Brown Painted Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century high back windsor rocker has bamboo turnings and has a brown painted surface. The
Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

1966 Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair Ottoman Japan
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Tendo Mokko Heron high back rocking chair lounge and footrest Japan bentwood with original
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Vintage Coastal Rattan Rocking Chairs after Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Trenton, NJ
, airy feel into any room. The chair's design features a classic high-back structure, ensuring support
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Mid Century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Homecrest, Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Here is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back Riviera Siesta Rocker patio lounge chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

19th Century English Carved Walnut and Fabric Convertible High Chair to Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
Feed your child in style or let him/her play in the antique and ingenious Victorian high chair
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Style Chrome Frame Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wooden rockers ensure a fluid rocking motion, while padded armrests and high back seat ensure optimal
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal, Steel

Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair Upholstered in Champagne Ivory Peruvian Alpaca
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
gently support the back of your knees and neck. This Vladimir Kagan Rocker was freshly professionally
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hide, Alpaca, Walnut

Gabriella Rocking Chair by Ambrozia, Maple, Black Steel & Dark Gray Upholstery
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
steel tubing frame design with a back chair in solid wood slats and seamless wooden rocker. This unique
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Vintage Wrought Iron Dining Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Cumberland, RI
. Perfect for any deck, garden, or patio. High back chairs featuring mesh seating with (2) Stationary arm
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
swiveling positions. The chair rotates and show rocker function and swiveling positions with the back seat
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Teak Arm Chair Rocker Recliner Arnt Lande Stokke Mobler 1960
By Stokke Møbler
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish original lounge chair, recliner, rocker, armchair, designed by Arnt Lande for Stokke
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Antique Children's Horse Head Rocking Chair
Located in Forney, TX
cushioned arm chair in the back. Dimensions: 22" High, 16” Wide, 30.5” Deep.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Children's Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the feet and upper back of the chair. Exceptional craftsmanship utilizing innovative links and joints
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Lloyd Flanders Woven Indoor/Outdoor All Season 5 Piece Patio Set
Located in Chicago, IL
, 2 matching side tables, a high arched-back armchair and a classic matching rocker. This set comes
Category

Early 2000s American Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

1970s MCM Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Measurements in Inches Table: 28" high 62" wide 43" deep Chairs: 34" high at back 24" wide 28" deep
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Outdoor Roda Laze Rocking Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
By Gordon Guillaumier, RODA
Located in Boston, MA
LAZE outdoor lounge chairs are designed as "leisure chairs", even more in the rocking version. LAZE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

High-Back Rocking Chair Rocker by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Completely restored: High-back Rocker rocking chair by Hans Wegner, 1960s, solid wood frame in an
Category

Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Fredrik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Rocker Norway, circa 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
the high-backed 965 Lounge Chair (1960s). Kayser was heavily influenced by Danish design—popular all
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rocking Chair of Ebonized Rush and Rush Seat Attributed to Ernest Gimson
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Southampton, NY
Fine circa 1910, rocking chair, with ball-turned carving. High back has finialled posts. Ball
Category

Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rush, Wool

Salterini Radar Chair Bouncer or Rocker Hoop Chair
By John Salterini
Located in Newtown, CT
version of the chair. It is 30" across and the back is 31.25" high. The seat height is 16".
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Victorian Mahogany Rocking Armchair
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
the carving continuing along the front of the cabriole legs. The chair has a high back with button
Category

Antique 1860s English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Rocking Armchair
Victorian Mahogany Rocking Armchair
H 34.6 in W 22.8 in D 34.2 in
Matching Pair Bar Harbor Wicker Armchair/Rocker
Located in Sheffield, MA
follows - chair: 33"wide, 28"deep, 37.5"high; rocker: 32" wide, 33"deep, 36"high
Category

Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Reed

Woodard Sculptura Springer Patio Lounge Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a very hard to find pair of Woodard Sculptura lounge chairs. They are the high back wire
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Three-Piece Bar Harbor Wicker Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Co, Wakefield, MA label. Measurements as follows - Sofa: 72" long, 33" deep, 39" high; chair: 32
Category

Early 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Reed

Art Deco Wicker Set
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Sheffield, MA
" deep, 40" high, chair: 34" wide, 30" deep, 38" high; rocker: 34" wide, 34" deep, 36" high.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Reed, Wood

Art Deco Wicker Set
Art Deco Wicker Set
H 40 in W 76 in D 31 in
Early 19th Century South West Ladder High Back Rocking Chair
By Shaker Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Early 19th century South West ladder high back rocker chair Great country accent, ladder high back
Category

Antique Early 1800s American Shaker Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Danish Modern High Back Rocker Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chair with a high-back and blue upholstered cushions
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Old Hickory High Back Rocker with Open Cane Weave
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rustic high back rocker from the Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville is Classic
Category

Vintage 1940s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hickory

Pair of Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chairs, One Rocker, Teak Orange Originall
Located in Kansas City, MO
Complimentary pair of teak Danish lounge chairs. One rocking chair and one stationary. Both are
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Adam Style Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Antique Oak Pressed Carved Adjustable Conversion High Chair Rocker, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique child's highchair offers oak construction with pressed scroll decorated slat back
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rocker Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
featuring a high back modern Windsor style back supports and tufted tweed upholstered cushions and matching
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rocker Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Rocker Lounge Chair & Ottoman
H 37.5 in W 30 in D 28 in
Exceptional Bentwood Twig 19th Century Barrel Back Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century mid-western barrel back bentwood twig rocker is strong, sturdy and remarkably
Category

Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Leather

Directional Lounge Chairs, Swivel Rockers
By Directional
Located in Raleigh, NC
plush back cushion. They are very comfortable and both swivel and rock. These are high quality pieces
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Norwegian Scandinavian Modern High Back Reclining Lounge Chair Attr Arnt Lande
By Stokke Møbler
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing MCM (aka Mid-Century Modern) Norwegian Scandinavian Modern style high back reclining lounge
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Sculptural Danish Teak Rocker
Located in San Mateo, CA
High back Danish rocking chair with dramatic teak legs. This rocker has been reupholstered with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Sculptural Danish Teak Rocker
Sculptural Danish Teak Rocker
H 40 in W 25.5 in D 33 in
Pair of O.W Lee Monterra Swivel Rocker Lounge Chairs
By O.W. Lee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large pair of patio garden swivel rocker lounge chairs made by California artisans O.W. Lee
Category

20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Rocking Chair English Victorian, Mahogany Wavy Line Rocker, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
mid-19th century, circa 1850. Delightful high back, 'wavy line' rocker Good consistent color
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century American Windsor Rocker
Located in Carmel, CA
This Windsor rocker is from the Connecticut Valley in New Hampshire. The step back top sits on
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century American Windsor Rocker
18th Century American Windsor Rocker
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 26 in
Black Naugahyde Heywood Wakefield 710d Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
"Walnut" finish. Chair tilts and swivels to give a reclining position when the occupant leans back. Four
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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High Back Rocker Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic high back rocker chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, every high back rocker chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect high back rocker chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right high back rocker chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made high back rocker chair over the years, but those crafted by Dux of Sweden, John Salterini and Juul Kristensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a High Back Rocker Chair?

A high back rocker chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,350, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $5,550.

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 High Back Rocker Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.