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Verner Panton “Relaxer” Mid Century Rocking Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Verner Panton “Relaxer” Mid Century Rocking Chair for Rosenthal. Original leather cushion
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Verner Panton Original "Relaxer 2" Rocking Chair by Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern rocking chair " Relaxer II " by famous Danish designer Verner Panton and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Relaxer by Verner Panton, Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Relaxer by Verner Panton, Germany 1970s. Iconic rocking chair
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Verner Panton 'Relaxer II for 2' Rocking Lounge Chair with New Custom Cushion
By Verner Panton
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love this piece! Verner Panton loved a good futuristic design. We've seen many of the single rockers for one person. This double rocker is supreme. We added a channeled-leather cu...
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Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian rocking chair
Scandinavian rocking chair
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 35.44 in
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
reading nook, the Arthur Umanoff rocking chair invites you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the gentle
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.25 in
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
chair invites you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the gentle rocking motion, making it an inviting and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.25 in
Antique Victorian Leather Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
A charming antique Victorian period rocking chair. This was made in England, it dates from around
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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Rocking Chair
Antique Victorian Leather Rocking Chair
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 29.93 in
Michael Costerisan Rocking Chair, 1973
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Michael Costerisan rocking chair crafted off of oak. It is signed and dated 1973. Features a sling
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Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Antique Rush Seat Child Rocking Chair
Located in Trenton, NJ
This antique rush seat child rocking chair is a charming piece that combines nostalgic style and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Textile, Rush, Wood

Vintage Swedish Rocking Chair in Satin Birch
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish rocking chair in satin birch, dating from
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Vintage Swedish Rocking Chair in Satin Birch
Vintage Swedish Rocking Chair in Satin Birch
H 40.16 in W 25.99 in D 38.98 in
20th Century American Studio Craft Walnut Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage 20th century American studio Craft walnut rocking chair designed in the United
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Coastal Rattan Rocking Chairs after Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Trenton, NJ
style with this vintage Franco Albini style bamboo rocking chair, an embodiment of relaxed elegance and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair in Solid Oak and Sheepskin, France 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rocking Chair in Solid Oak and Sheepskin, France 1960s. Sit down and relax…. Enjoy your book, a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Rocking Chair By Jeffrey Greene
By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Culver City, CA
Get ready to rock and roll in style with Jeffrey Greene's walnut rocking chair, straight from the
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1990s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Design Rocking Chair Design by Angel Pazmino, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
while when you relax in this unique rocking chair. Definitely a special nostalgic vintage design object
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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Organic Beech Rocking Chairs Duo Frank Reenskaug
By Frank Reenskaug
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chairs from beech with renewed green loose cushions by Frank
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Milo Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern rocking chair, inspired by the iconic style of Milo Baughman. Its sturdy
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara 1950s Finland
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage rocking chair from beech and teak in black and brown color tone by
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Mid-Century Modern "Augusta" Rocking Chair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1991
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
make it the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day. The Augusta rocking chair's design is
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1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rocking Chair "NONNA" by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switserland 70s
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in DE MEERN, NL
chair for your nursery or a comfortable spot to relax in your bedroom, the "NONNA" rocking chair is the
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair "Nonna" by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International Switserland 1970
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in DE MEERN, NL
room or a comfortable spot to relax in your bedroom, the "NONNA" rocking chair is the perfect choice
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Rocking Chair Mama Baleri Italy Beige Leather Design by Denis Santachiara, 1995
By Denis Santachiara, Baleri Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Rocking chair Mama by Baleri Italy in beige leather design by Denis Santachiara 1995. This
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Crafted Arm Detail
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic Umber Chair. The Umber Rocker is a
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21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Shearling Sheepskin Throw
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic umber chair. The Umber Rocker is a
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2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut

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

Giovannetti, Modern Relaxing Rocking Armchair by S. Gil, White "Gabbiano"
Located in Casalguidi, IT
have the function of adjusting the position of relax". Frame in wood. Skates in curved beech
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

MONARCH Wooden Rocking Armchair with Decorated Back and Covered with White Lamb
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
the conventional rocking chair design. This handcrafted masterpiece is a harmonious interplay of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Lambskin, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Oak Spindle Back Rocker
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kick back and relax with the vintage comfort of this mid-century modern oak rocker. The sloping
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery

Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s. Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Plywood Lounge Rocking Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and extremely comfortable lounge / rocking chair made in the 1970s. The chair has a
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Customizable Artifort Rocking Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in New York, NY
Who can resist a rocking chair? It reminds us of our childhood when our parents lulled us to sleep
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

"Rock Chair" Black, White or Gray Dining Chair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Rock Chair" is a dining chair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Beech

Rock Sofa by Fred Rigby - for St. Vincents
By Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Rock Sofa by FRED RIGBY as part of the 5/5/5 Collection. An assemblage of 5 objects by 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Rock Sofa by Fred Rigby - for St. Vincents
Rock Sofa by Fred Rigby - for St. Vincents
H 25.2 in W 66.15 in D 57.09 in
Balance chair in Wool fabric
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Dining chair Balance invites us to relax and try to find so much needed balance in our life
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Balance chair in Wool fabric
Balance chair in Wool fabric
H 27.17 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
Balance chair in Teddy fabric
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Dining chair Balance invites us to relax and try to find so much needed balance in our life
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Balance chair in Teddy fabric
Balance chair in Teddy fabric
H 27.17 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
Handmade Mexican Contemporary Conacaste Solid Wood Rocking Chair
By Estrella Mora Zamorano
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
resistant chair, designed to relax and enjoy the space.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Wood

Art Deco Adolf Loos Style Josef Frank Fabric Vintage Rocking Lounge Chair 1920s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco rocking lounge chair model "Knieschwimmer" in the style of Adolf Loos from the 1920s. An
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

JAMES RIZZI "City People" Rosenthal Germany Collectible Plate Limited Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lounge Chair (1969), Verner Panton’s Relaxer Rocking Chair (1974), Burchard Vogtherr's Vario Pillo
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Rattan Cane Swivel Rocking Armchair
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
rocking mechanism. Large spiral springs in the foot make this chair rocking. Very relaxed seating! Very
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury Rattan Cane Swivel Rocking Armchair
Midcentury Rattan Cane Swivel Rocking Armchair
H 40.95 in W 25.2 in D 30.71 in
Rock Sofa by Fred Rigby for St. Vincents
By Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Rock Sofa by FRED RIGBY as part of the 5/5/5 Collection. An assemblage of 5 objects by 5
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Rock Sofa by Fred Rigby for St. Vincents
Rock Sofa by Fred Rigby for St. Vincents
H 25.2 in W 66.15 in D 57.09 in
Vintage Walnut "Wave" Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
sophistication, while the solid walnut sleigh base provides both stability and style. Known as the "Wave" chair
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1970s VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love" Rosenthal Framed Plate
By Rosenthal, Victor Vasarely
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lounge Chair (1969), Verner Panton’s Relaxer Rocking Chair (1974), Burchard Vogtherr's Vario Pillo
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Herman DeVries for Cushman No. 5-82 Easy Chairs
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this pair of No. 5-82 "Searsburg" easy chairs designed in the 1930s by
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Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Maple

Momento Solid Wood Armchair, Walnut Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Momento rocking chair grants relax without sacrificing aesthetics. A classic reinterpreted in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Locus Solus Blue Armchair by Gae Aulenti
By Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
refined Silhouette that reinterprets the traditional wooden rocking chair with a contemporary flair. Part
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2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Locus Solus Blue Armchair by Gae Aulenti
Locus Solus Blue Armchair by Gae Aulenti
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Lloyd Flanders Woven Indoor/Outdoor All Season 5 Piece Patio Set
Located in Chicago, IL
patio set to relax and rock your stress away! The set was acquired from the Chicago Merchandise Mart
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Early 2000s American Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Velvet by Liceu de Artes, 1960, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
icons like the Mole armchair, a rocking chair seat that emulates traditional rocking chairs and a
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

VINTAGE CIRCA 1930'S ENGLISH OAK ARMCHAIR WiTH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE FABRIC
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
same upholstery A very good looking well made and decorative wingback chair, it has a relaxed seating
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Arrebol Tibor Diffuser by Studioroca
Located in Geneve, CH
Arrebol Tibor diffuser by STUDIOROCA Dimensions: W 18 x D 18 x H 30.5 cm Materials: Volcanic rock
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Candle Stands

Materials

Stone

Arrebol Tibor Diffuser by Studioroca
Arrebol Tibor Diffuser by Studioroca
H 12.01 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Arrebol Escalonado by Studioroca
Located in Geneve, CH
personality, suited to the people who live, work and relax within it. This unpretentious use of materials
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2010s Colombian Post-Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stone

Arrebol Escalonado by Studioroca
Arrebol Escalonado by Studioroca
H 12.01 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Arrebol Rayado Side Table by STUDIOROCA
Located in Geneve, CH
personality, suited to the people who live, work and relax within it. This unpretentious use of materials
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Arrebol Rayado Side Table by STUDIOROCA
Arrebol Rayado Side Table by STUDIOROCA
H 19.69 in W 13 in D 13 in
"Relaxer" Rocking Chair by Danish Designer Verner Panton, 1974
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
The "Relaxer" rocking chair by the iconic Danish designer Verna Panton has a solid oak frame. The
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Vintage 1970s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

Rocking Chair, Relaxer, Verner Panton, 1970s, Rosenthal, Midcentury Armchair Vtg
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Iconic rocking chair designed by Verner Panton for Rosenthal. Germany. 1970s Very good condition
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary armchair by LePointD, fabric cover ash tree structure, customizable
By Le point D
Located in Valence, FR
Rocky for rocking chair of course. Inspiring by those curving lines and an extreme comfort - Rocky
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Danish Blond Wood "Relaxer" Rocking Chair by Vernor Panton for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
A Danish blond wood "Relaxer" Rocking chair for Rosenthal by Vernor Panton, one of the most
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vernor Panton Relaxer Rocking Chair in New Green Wool and Wood for Rosenthal
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sculptural and iconic rocking lounge chair designed by Vernor Panton for Rosenthal Einrichtung
Category

Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Relaxer Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic relaxer rocking chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every relaxer rocking chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a relaxer rocking chair, we have 13 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer relaxer rocking chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A relaxer rocking chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made relaxer rocking chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Verner Panton and Rosenthal are consistently popular.

How Much is a Relaxer Rocking Chair?

Prices for a relaxer rocking chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $983 and can go as high as $4,891, while the average can fetch as much as $2,250.

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 Relaxer 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.