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Maloof Rocking Chair

Sam Maloof Rocking Chair 1979 , With Special Provenance.
By Sam Maloof
Located in Pawtucket, RI
carved symbol that was used by the Hand and Spirit Gallery . Maloof made this chair specifically for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

Vintage Sam Maloof Style Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Vintage Sam Maloof Style Rocking Chair
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Sam Maloof Style Rocking Chair
Vintage Sam Maloof Style Rocking Chair
H 44.25 in W 25.5 in D 47.5 in
Double Rocking Chair by Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in New York, NY
Double rocking chair by Sam Maloof, circa 1980's signed Sam Maloof f.A.C.C./©, dated 1988 and
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Walnut

Double Rocking Chair by Sam Maloof
Double Rocking Chair by Sam Maloof
H 46.5 in W 44.25 in D 46.5 in
Sam Maloof Style 'Evans' Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Malm Rocking Chair made with Black Walnut Wood Hand-Crafted & Created by the Artist
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Walnut

Studio Craft Rocking Chair in the style of Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful American Studio Craft Oak Rocking Chair in the style of Sam Maloof. Amazing sculptural
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Ash

Donald Gordon Rocking Chair Kauri Wood Oak Sam Maloof New Zealand
By Sam Maloof
Located in Munster, NRW
Donald Gordon, rocking chair in Kauri wood This rocking chair, made by Donald Gordon in the early
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Early 2000s New Zealand American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Oak

20th Century American Studio Craft Walnut Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in North Hollywood, CA
States. This rocking chair has a design inspired by the most representative models of Sam Maloof, where
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Rocking Art Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sculptural rocking chair in the Sam Maloof style, circa 1970s Not marked or signed however you can
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Sculptural 1960s Wishbone Rocking Chair In Oak By Robin Williams
By Yngve Ekström, Sam Maloof, Robin Williams
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare 1960s "Wishbone" rocking chair in steam-bent oak by British designer Robin Williams
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak

American 1980s Music Stand by Michael Coffey
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
first presented his Aphrodite rocking chair, a monumental oblong curved piece of wood which excited the
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Vintage 1980s American Music Stands

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Wenge

Michael Coffey, Satan's Tongue, Side Table, United States, 1982
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
Maloof, and others. In 1978, Coffey first presented his Aphrodite rocking chair (pictured above), a
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Vintage 1980s American Side Tables

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Wood, Padouk

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By George Nakashima
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A fine example of this form. The family requested an extra wide slab -arm. Signed with the clients name.
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1949 Hunting Chair Borge Mogensen Erhard Rasmussen Labeled Leather Sling Lounge
By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen
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1960s Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Hans Olsen in Plush Cream Shearling
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Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful early 1960s Danish teak and cane rocking chair Model 532A designed by Hans Olsen and produced by Juul Kristensen. This Danish Modern rocking chair exudes a warm and nurturi...
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Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic and authentic (both the leather cushion and the Mahogany frame is signed with Knoll International labels) daybed is the 'Barcelona Daybed' also referred to as the 'Barcel...
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Stunning Walnut and Fiddle Back Maple Credenza Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Superb American craftsmanship. Every detail refined. Cabinet features two drawers above two doors concealing two adjustable shelves with exotic wood inlay and pulls. Master woodworke...
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Original Charles Eames Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman 1959
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and original first edition- ca' 1950s Charles Eames for Herman Miller lounge chair and ottoman, known as 670 and 671. Black leather and rosewood, with rare original foil la...
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Country English Pine Welsh Cupboard Dresser with Pot Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country English welsh cupboard dresser with pot rack storage crafted from pine. The grand cupboard rack measures 7 feet wide with three plate shelves surmounted by a cornice m...
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Finn Juhl, Rare Important Sofa Walnut Fabric, Baker Furniture United States 1951
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan. Introduced to the American design community by Edgar Kaufmann Jr, an art collector...
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American Studio Crafts Movement Walnut Two-Drawer Stand, USA 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This piece although unidentified shows signs of the great makers of the period. Unable to determine if it is by the likes of Wendell Castle, Sam Maloof or Wharton Esherick it clearly...
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Arts and Crafts Oak Blanket Chest, English, Circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful oak chest or box. This is a very special piece. The best quality of cabinet making and the finest choice of timber. Probably made in the Cotswolds, England The hin...
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Concordia Chair by Mira Nakashima based on a George Nakashima design, USA
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Berlin, DE
Mira Nakashima Concordia Chair based on a design by George Nakashima. Outstanding grain on the seat, can be signed. Important: Please consider the production lead time of around 18 m...
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Børge Mogensen Oak and Leather Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of low lounge chairs with frames of solid oak. The seat and back with patinated brown grain leather. These examples were manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Two of th...
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Rare Signed & Dated Book by Sam Maloof Furniture
By Sam Maloof
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful illustrations signed and dated by Sam Maloof 2002 nice clean condition.
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Rocking chair found in France
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Maloof, a US craftsman, became famous for their durability and deluxe appearance. Maloof's rocking chairs
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Rocking chair found in France
Rocking chair found in France
H 38.25 in D 28.25 in
Rocking Chair, in the Manner of Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in Mexico City, MX
Rocking Chair, In The Manner of Sam Maloof Period: 1960-1969
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Rocking Chair, in the Manner of Sam Maloof
Rocking Chair, in the Manner of Sam Maloof
H 44.49 in W 21.26 in D 35.44 in
Landon Sanborn Velvet Mesquite Rocking Chair, Hal Taylor, Sam Maloof Design
By Landon Sanborn
Located in Tucson, AZ
This is a handcrafted rocking chair made by Landon Sanborn. It is the product of over 500 man hours
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Sam Maloof Walnut Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One walnut rocking chair by Sam Maloof, 1960s. Signed Maloof Calif.
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Mid-20th Century American Rocking Chairs

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Sam Maloof Walnut Rocking Chair
Sam Maloof Walnut Rocking Chair
H 45.5 in W 28 in L 45.5 in
Sam Maloof Style Solid Walnut Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in 神戸市, JP
Handcrafted solid wood rocking chair in the manner of Sam Maloof. The level of attention to detail
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sam Maloof Style Solid Walnut Rocking Chair
Sam Maloof Style Solid Walnut Rocking Chair
H 40.79 in W 23.63 in D 44.49 in
Rare Early Rosewood Rocking Chair by Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early model of rocking chair designed and made by Sam Maloof (1916-2009), one of the most
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sam Maloof Style Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair, Signed Bill Kappel
By Sam Maloof
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved rare tiger maple Sam Maloof style rocking chair. Mid-Century Modern with incredible
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Sam Maloof Rocker
By Sam Maloof
Located in Pawtucket, RI
A perfect example by noted California woodworker Sam Maloof. His iconic rocker defined his work and
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Sam Maloof Rocker
Sam Maloof Rocker
H 45.5 in W 23 in D 45.5 in
Early and Unique Sam Maloof Rocker, 1977
By Sam Maloof
Located in Pawtucket, RI
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Exceptional Studio Craft Oversized Rocker Manner of Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exceptional studio craft oversized rocker manner of Sam Maloof.. bench made, amazing craftsmanship
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Sculptural Modern Handmade Cherrywood and Woven Leather Rocking Chair
By Roger Deatherage, Sam Maloof, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite handmade rocking chair made from cherrywood with a leather seat and woven leather backing
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Sculptural Modern Handmade Walnut and Woven Leather Rocking Chair
By Roger Deatherage, Sam Maloof, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite handmade rocking chair made from walnut with a leather seat and woven leather backing
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Dave Hentzel Handcrafted Rocking Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
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Dave Hentzel Handcrafted Rocking Chair
Dave Hentzel Handcrafted Rocking Chair
H 42.5 in W 25.25 in D 43 in
Thomas Moser "New Gloucester" Rocker Rocking Chair, 2000
By Thomas Moser
Located in Culver City, CA
studio left no design elements unturned on this chair-- you can see literally every pin on this chair
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American Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Rocking Chair, Hand Crafted, Marked
Located in Kansas City, MO
original leather seat pad that is not attached but sits perfectly in the seat. The chair is in very good
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Sam Maloof Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Sam Maloof
Located in Fulton, CA
A sculptural black walnut lounge chair and accompanying foot stool by Sam Maloof. Excellent
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sam Maloof Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Sam Maloof Lounge Chair and Ottoman
H 38 in W 29.13 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural California Craftsman Studio Rocker
Located in Peabody, MA
Impressive hand made studio rocking chair, California made, in the tradition of Sam Maloof
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Dave Hentzel Hand-Crafted Arm Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
rocking chair available separately. Hentzel is no longer making commissioned studio furniture which makes
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs

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Dave Hentzel Hand-Crafted Arm Chair
Dave Hentzel Hand-Crafted Arm Chair
H 46.5 in W 25 in D 20.5 in
American "Heron III" Console by Michael Coffey
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
Aphrodite rocking chair, a monumental oblong curved piece of wood which excited the market and solidified
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A Beautiful Sam Maloof Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful Sam Maloof rocking chair. American, 1976.
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Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

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By Sam Maloof
Located in Highland, IN
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By Sam Maloof
Located in Miami, FL
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Edward G. Livingston Sculptural Studio Rocking Chair, 1970s
By Sam Maloof
Located in Coronado, CA
Equal parts sculpture, equal parts furniture, this divinely comfortable, large scale rocking chair
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Walnut

Sam Maloof Style American Craftsman Rocking Chair with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized Sam Maloof styled American craftsman rocking chair. This generously proportioned armchair
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20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

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Brass

Oversized Sam Maloof Style Studio Craftsman Rocking Chair, Signed and Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly stunning large scale studio rocking chair by Charles Jacobs, signed and dated 11-8-85
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

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Hardwood

Antique Scandinavian Rocking Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Remarkably original artisanal handcrafted rocking chair from Sweden circa 1840-1850. Stained birch
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Antique 1840s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Birch

Antique Scandinavian Rocking Chair
Antique Scandinavian Rocking Chair
H 43.5 in W 22 in D 51 in
Michael Coffey, Serpent I, Coffee Table, United States, 1989
By Michael Coffey
Located in New York, NY
Maloof, and others. In 1978, Coffey first presented his Aphrodite rocking chair (pictured above), a
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Sam Maloof Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature hand-crafted rocking chair by Sam Maloof.
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20th Century American Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

Sam Maloof Rocking Chair
Sam Maloof Rocking Chair
H 47 in W 27 in D 46 in
Sam Maloof Walnut & Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
excellent example of Sam Maloof Rocking Chair -- Stamped "'Designed/made Maloof' Client: Rich 8/70
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Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

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Walnut, Leather

American Walnut Craft Rocker in the Manner of Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in Berkeley, CA
Black walnut rocker after Sam Maloof. Built by E.M. Long of Fayetteville Arkansas in 1989. Large
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

Rocking Chair in the Style of Sam Maloof
Located in San Francisco, CA
This iconic rocking chair was designed by Sam Maloof, but we believe it to have been hand crafted
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20th Century American Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

Hand Carved Rocker by Jocko Johnson
By Jocko Johnson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Purpleheart plugs, and Oak seat slats. Similar in style to Wendell Castle or Sam Maloof, the chair is hand
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Modern Rocker Designed and Built by Kevin Grey
By Kevin Grey
Located in Denver, CO
Kevin grey of Trail Creek Woodworks, has been designing and building chairs, rockers, stools, small
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1990s American Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cherry, Wood

Sculpted Rocking Chair by Jocko Johnson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wendell Castle or Sam Maloof, the chair is hand sculpted and artist signed.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

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Oak

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Maloof Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the maloof rocking chair you’re looking for. A maloof rocking chair — often made from wood, walnut and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 16 variations of the antique or vintage maloof rocking chair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the maloof rocking chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each maloof rocking chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made maloof rocking chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sam Maloof, Roger Deatherage and Landon Sanborn are consistently popular.

How Much is a Maloof Rocking Chair?

A maloof rocking chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,400, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.

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.

Questions About Maloof Rocking Chair
  • 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, 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 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, 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 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 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.