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Rare rocking chair by Steneby hemslöjd, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Torsten Claeson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare rocking chair designed by Torsten Claeson who was one of the designers at Steneby Hemslöjd in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare model, the first rocking chair, which was by Michael Thonet invented. Depending on the
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
Rare Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1
H 45.67 in W 25.2 in D 46.46 in
Rare Rocking Chair by François Turpin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare painted metal rocking chair with canvas sling by François Turpin. Made in France circa 1930s
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Vintage 1930s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Rocking Chair by François Turpin
Rare Rocking Chair by François Turpin
H 32 in W 20.75 in D 47 in
Midcentury Rare Rocking Chair Uluv, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable - Rare type.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Extremely Rare Rocking Chair by Peter Cooper, 1850s
Located in Praha, CZ
This chair was first exhibited in 1851 at the first world Expo in London, and at exhibiton world
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare Franco Albini style arm rattan rocking chair. This chair features a steam bent bamboo frame
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
H 38.59 in W 24.41 in D 48.43 in
Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare Franco Albini style arm rattan rocking chair and features a steam bent bamboo frame. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo

Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
H 35.04 in W 24.41 in D 46.46 in
Poul Hundevad Cognac Leather Rocking Chair, 1950's
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare rocking chair designed by Poul Hundevad, manufactured by Poul Hundevad Vamdrup, Denmark during
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Rocking Chair in the Style of Dirk Van Sliedrecht
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rare rocking chair designed during the 1960's in the style of Dirk Van Sliedrecht. The structure is
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cassina "572" Rocking Armchair, Italy 1960
By Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
A very rare rocking chair in walnut, rubber and fabric for Cassina, Italy. The exquisite production
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cassina "572" Rocking Armchair, Italy 1960
Cassina "572" Rocking Armchair, Italy 1960
H 37.01 in W 41.34 in D 25.2 in
Rocking Chair in Pine by Torsten Claeson for Svensk Fur, Swedish Modern, 1930s
By Svensk Hemslöjd, Torsten Claeson
Located in Odense, DK
Rare rocking chair designed by Torsten Claeson in the 1930s made in Sweden by Svensk Hemslöjd. Made
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
H 37.21 in W 25.6 in D 39.77 in
Rocking Chair in Oak with Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking Chair in Oak with Newly Reupholstered Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's Additional
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Rare Eames Zenith Rocking Chair for Herman Miller, USA 1950
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Zenith / Herman Miller
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Olav Haug Rocking Chair by Elverum Møbel, Norway, circa 1950
By Olav Haug, Elverum Mobel & Trevarefabrikk 1
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare rocking chair by Olav Haug. Designer: Olav Haug Manufacturer: Elverum Møbel OG
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rocking Chair by Anton Fix and Micheal Thonet, 1850s
By Michael Thonet, Portois & Fix
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare rocking chair made and designed by Micheal Thonet and Anton Fix , circa 1860. The
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Antique 1860s Austrian Baroque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Torben Skov rocking chair Nordik Andels Eksport Denmark 1989
By Torben Orskov
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare rocking chair designed by Torben Skov and manufactured by Nordik Andels Eksport
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Italian Rocking Armchair from the Rationalist Period, in of Rope
Located in Milano, IT
Rare rocking chair from the 1920s Italian Rationalist period of Italian manufacture. The armchair
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Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' Tartera' rocking chair, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design 1966
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Boxwood

Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
H 32.88 in W 27.17 in D 35.44 in
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
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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
Rare Jordi Vilanova Pair of 'Tartera' Rocking Chairs
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' pair of Tartera' rocking chairs, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Boxwood, Fabric

Restored Rare Snake Arm Rattan Rocking Child Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm childrens size rattan rocking chair with stick
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Rare Werner West Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1930/1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Werner West rocking chair, 1930/1940s. Birch frame with sheepskin upholstery. Good vintage
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Restored Vintage Rare Snake Arm Rattan Children's Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm child's size rattan rocking chair with stick
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Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rare Sculptural Rocking Chair Surfboard Design 70s Vintage Pine
Located in Oldenburg, NI
A sculptural rocking chair made of pine designed like an oldschool surfboard, probably designed in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Herb Ritts, Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Rare Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Teak Cane Rocking Chair
By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Teak rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, 1955, Denmark. The chair is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Ash

Pair of Rare Herman Miller Rocking Chairs by Peter Protzmann
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage pair of chrome frame rocking chairs features the stylish design of Peter Protzmann as
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Pair of Rare Beech Rocking Chairs by Uluv, Czechoslovakia
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - height of seat 40 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare George Hunzinger Rocking Chair with Patented Steel Webbing, 1869
By George Hunzinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine form and condition, with one broken strap and geometric moulding at upper right missing. The back with the wire webbing flanked by bamboo form frame, and bold swirled arms with ...
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Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Rare Willy Rizzo Rocking Chair in Black Steel and White Leather
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Willy Rizzo, rocking chair, lacquered steel, leather, rubber rope, Italy, late 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Rare Mid-Century Modern Design rocking chair by Takeshi Nii 1960 Black leather
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
frame, this sleek and elegant rocking chair boasts smooth and clean lines that perfectly blend form and
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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 Rocking Chairs

Pair of Rocking Chair, 1940
Pair of Rocking Chair, 1940
H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
Rare Antique Rocking Chair for Children American Rocker for Child or Toy Bear
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and decorative small antique chair. This handcrafted and rare American rocker for
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Rare Design Icon Rocking Sun Chair by Metz & Co. Vitra Design Museum, 1930
By Metz & Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing piece for your chair collection: This sun chair was made in 1930 by Metz & Co. in
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Rocking Chair - 18th Century - Wales
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Rocking Chair in mahogany from the 18th century fromWales in mahogany Rare piece of good quality
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Antique 18th Century Welsh Georgian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Rocking Chair - 18th Century - Wales
Mahogany Rocking Chair - 18th Century - Wales
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 26.38 in
Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair
By Parker Knoll
Located in Tarleton, GB
Embark on a journey through mid-century elegance with The Rare Chair Company's exclusive offering
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair
Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair
No Reserve
H 36.62 in W 25.2 in D 35.44 in
Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
By Brahmin, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic Mid Century Modern Danish teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin (Brahmin
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
H 34.5 in W 25 in D 31 in
Ernest Race Rocking Chair, 1940s, England
By Ernest Race
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ernest Race in 1948. A very rare low volume original, it has become a highly recognised
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ernest Race Rocking Chair, 1940s, England
Ernest Race Rocking Chair, 1940s, England
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Antonio Volpe
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare No. 267 egg rocking chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1922 and produced in a limited run by
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
H 95 in W 165 in D 74 in
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model. Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin, black lacquered elm wood. Produced in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 39.38 in
Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair. Striking American design from the 1900s
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
H 34.26 in W 26.58 in D 32.68 in
Yeti Rocking Chair by Mario Scheichenbauer, 1960s
Located in Ardooie, BE
A rare Pop Art 'Yeti' rocking chair, designed by Mario Scheichenbauer for Elam, Italy in 1968. It
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Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Rattan Wicker Sculptural Round Rocking Chair
By Franco Bettonica
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare rattan rocking chair you could hope
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Norwegian late 1930 pine rocking chair by Aksel of Norway. This rare piece is in great vintage
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Vintage 1930s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 33.47 in
Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

4 Mid Century Rocking Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and rare model Thonet wood, aluminum and vinyl rocking chairs, total of four available
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

4 Mid Century Rocking Chairs by Thonet
4 Mid Century Rocking Chairs by Thonet
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 27.5 in
Gastone Rinaldi Ondalunga Rocking Chair Italy 1971
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A very rare and original "Ondalunga" rocking chair, designed by Gastone Rinaldi and manufactured by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Rocking Chair, Chromed Steeltubes, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, rare Bauhaus Rocking Chair from Germany circa 1920/30s. Chrome-plated thick bent
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Rare & Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber
Located in GB
rocking armchair in pine. A good looking and exceptionally decorative armchair. All the timber is
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Antique 1820s Irish Primitive Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Ikea Axvall Rocking Chair By Niels Gammelgaard
By IKEA
Located in London, GB
A rather extraordinary rocking chair designed by Niels Gammelgaard in 2002 for Ikea. The chair is
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Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Eames Wire Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare satin black metal wire Eames rocking chair with birch wood runners and dark charcoal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wire

Yngve Ekström 'Circle' Rocking Chair, Sweden, circa 1960
By Møbel AB Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ‘Circle’ rocking chair by Yngve Ekström – Sweden, 1960s. Designer: Yngve Ekström
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rocking chair 'GE 674' by Hans wegner, Getame, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Balen, BE
A very rare oak rocking chair with a natural canvas woven webbing seat. Manufactured in limited
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

18th Century Bentwood Windsor Rocking Chair with Fan back
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-back Windsor Rocking Chair. Interesting and rare continuous bentwood fanback construction, outward
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Antique Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970's Maison Jansen Chrome Hollywood Regency Rocking Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Burbank, CA
, should be reupholstered in a fabric of choice. Very unique and rare French designed rocking lounge chair
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Rare Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rare rocking chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every rare rocking chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare rocking chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each rare rocking chair bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful rare rocking chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rare Rocking Chair?

Prices for a rare rocking chair start at $1 and top out at $58,000 with the average selling for $2,900.

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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.

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Questions About Rare 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, 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
    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.