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Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s
Located in Ely, GB
Beautifully Well Proportioned Spindle Back Rocking Chair, circa 1960s. The chair, made from beech
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s
Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 15.75 in
Child Rocking Chair in Wood and Fabric, 1950s
Located in taranto, IT
Small rocking chair for children in original wood from the 1950s It measures 70 cm in height
Category

Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Child Rocking Chair in Wood and Fabric, 1950s
Child Rocking Chair in Wood and Fabric, 1950s
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Angel Pazmino Small Sling Rocking Chair
By Muebles De Estilo, Angel Pazmino
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Unique organic modern form rocking chair designed by Angel Pazmino and made by Muebles de Estilo in
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Thonet Ebonized Black Rattan Bergere Rocking Chair Lovely Small Armchair
By Thonet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small vintage Thonet Rocking armchair with ebonised
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20th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage brutalist oak rocking chair
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Very nice rocking chair from Germany! The rocking chair was probably made at a small manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1980s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage brutalist oak rocking chair
Vintage brutalist oak rocking chair
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 41.74 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
Vintage Brown Bentwood Rocking Chair, 1950s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Brown Bentwood Rocking Chair, 1950s. Boho styled elegant and romantic rocking chair in the
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Bohemian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Brown Bentwood Rocking Chair, 1950s
Vintage Brown Bentwood Rocking Chair, 1950s
H 42.33 in W 22.25 in D 49.22 in
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C
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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-catching, and enable the true “rocking chair experience” thanks to their angle and length. The small round
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Amish Children's Rocking Chairs From Lancaster, Pa.-3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish hand made children's rocking chairs in fine condition. These rocking chairs are marked
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gae Aulenti Sgarsul rocking chair Poltronova Italy 1962
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
furniture. The Sgarsul rocking chair was created by a small but significant Tuscan company with a strong
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s
By Pierluigi Ghianda
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
Rocking chair Prototype handmade and designed by the important Italian craftsman Pierluigi Ghianda
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Salterini Style Twisted Wrought Iron Peacock Rocking Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of two wrought iron peacock garden chairs attributed to Salterini (not marked) feature large
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stick Reed Rattan Double Strand Spring Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A double-strand arm spring-loaded rattan rocking chair with cushioned back and a rattan stick sided
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Vintage 1980s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Awesome Salterini Style Mid-century Rocking Chair Patio
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
ONE SMALL LEAF DETAIL MISSING ON ONE OF THE SCROLLS-SEE PHOTOS. PLEASE CONSIDER THE PHOTOS AS PART OF
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Restored Franco Albini Style Stick Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Franco Albini style four Double Arch arm "Day Dreaming" rattan rocking chair with custom
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Sculptural 1960s Wishbone Rocking Chair In Oak By Robin Williams
By Yngve Ekström, Robin Williams, Sam Maloof
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
. Produced in small numbers, it is one of the more graceful rocking chairs of the period. Reminiscent of
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gandia Blasco Textile Rocking Chair in Steel by Ana Llobet
By Gandia Blasco, Ana Llobet
Located in New York, NY
element that fits people like a piece of clothing.”– Ana Llobet (Designer) –. The Textile rocking chair is
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Erik Ole Jorgensen Teak Rocking Chair for Tarm Stole
By Tarm Stole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Jorgensen Danish Rocking Chair. Smaller scale perfect for a tight corner or childs bedroom
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Restored Albini Style Child's Stick Reed Reed Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Child size oversized Franco Albini-style two-strand round arm stick rattan rocking chair
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Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Norwegian Wood and Papercord Rocking Chair by Slåke Møbelfabrik, Norway 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
elaborate structure, traditional technique and materials, this rocking chair can only be described as
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Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Les Amisco Memphis Ellipse Metal and Black Leather Rocking Chair
By Les Industries Amisco
Located in Basel, BS
: Excellent vintage condition. Small areas of very minor wear on the leather, better than one would expect due
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Norwegian Wood and Papercord Rocking Chairs by Slåke Møbelfabrikk, Norway 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
elaborate structures, traditional techniques and materials, these rocking chairs can only be described as
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Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

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

"Egg" Rocking Chair by the Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe, Italy, Circa 1922
By Antonio Volpe
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare “Egg” rocking chair in curved and stained wood, with caned seat and back. The wide oval-shaped
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Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Costa Rican Folding Safari Campaign Rocking Chair set, 1960's Costa Rica
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Original Midcentury Costa Rican Folding Safari Campaign rocking chair set of 4. Made in
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Vintage 1960s Costa Rican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sculptural Unique Rocking Chair by Finnish Matti Martikka in Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning one of collectible item by Finnish Matti Martikka. A rocking chair made in solid pine
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

NONNA rocking chair by PAUL TUTTLE for STRÄSSLE INT. (WK WOHNEN)- 1970'S
By Strässle International, WK Wohnen, Paul Tuttle
Located in Zandhoven, BE
'NONNA' ROCKING CHAIR BY PAUL TUTTLE FOR STRÄSSLE INT. (WK WOHNEN)- 1970'S Ultra comfortable
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Old Hickory Furniture Rocking Arm Chair No. 21 Rocker Adirondack Lodge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique circa 1930s #21 rocking chair by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana
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Vintage 1930s Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

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

Dondolo Rose Antique Iron Rocking by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
antique. The price of the artwork may vary depending on the price of the chair. An antique rocking
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stone, Cement, Marble, Iron

Argil Grey Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Argil Grey Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 85 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Seat Height
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Other

Argil Grey Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Argil Grey Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
Chocolate Brown Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Brown Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 85 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Seat
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Other

Flame Red Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Flame Red Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 85 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Seat Height: 34
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Other

Flame Red Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Flame Red Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
Dove Grey Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Dove Grey Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 85 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Seat Height: 34
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Other

Dove Grey Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Dove Grey Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
Saffron Yellow Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Saffron Yellow Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 85 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Seat
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Other

Jet Black Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Jet Black Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 85 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Seat Height: 34
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Other

Jet Black Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Jet Black Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
Milky White Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 85 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Seat Height
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Other

Lime Green Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime Green Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 85 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Seat Height
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Other

Lime Green Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Lime Green Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
Elephant Grey Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 85 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Seat Height
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Other

Sweet Fuchsia Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Sweet Fuchsia Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 85 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Seat Height
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Other

Pumpkin Orange Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Pumpkin Orange Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 85 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Seat
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Other

Powder Blue Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Powder Blue Blos Rocking Armchair by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 85 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Seat Height
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Other

Hand Carved Antique Original Tibetan Rocking Armchair Must See Collectors Piece
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Tibetan rocking armchair with original
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Other Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Iconic midcentury Scandinavian modern, "Parrot Chair" / Pepegojan, Swedish 1970s
By Abra Mobler, Ib Arberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
The iconic Papegojan / The Parrot chair designed by Ib & Anne Arberg for ABRA Möbler, Sweden 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter Opsvik for Varier, Norway 1980s
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find am exceptionally rare "Gravity Balans" chair design by Peter Opsvik
Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Unique Stump Chair by Finnish Matti Martikka in Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural hand carved one of collectible item by Finnish Matti Martikka. A chair made in solid
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Black Steel and Birch RKR Bikini Rocker
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller RKR Bikini rocking chair. One of my personal favorites
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Maison Jansen MCM Chrome Rocker, 1970, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
should be replaced as it has few small tears in the fabric in the back side of the chair. An upgrade it
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Prisma Armchair Rocker Lounge 1984, Memphis Era
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
small collection of 11 colorful, post-modern pieces Abe convinced Coggin to put the collection into
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Prisma Armchair Rocker Lounge 1984, Memphis era
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of restrained, idealized Modernism, Baughman designed a small collection of 11 colorful, post-modern
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rock Chair with Leather Seat by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
matched with others from the same series, this stunning chair is a refined showcase of craftsmanship
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rock Chair with Leather Seat by Marc Sadler
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in
Rock Red Lounge Chair with Gray Leather Seat by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
The lounge armchair from the Rock series is a large and welcoming piece of functional decor
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored Stick Pencil Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair by Emerson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Art Deco era four Double Arch arm rattan rocking chair by Emerson with custom-made cushions
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Customizable Zanotta Rider Rocking Lounge Chair by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Tilting lounge chair. Stiff polyurethane frame with upholstery in graduated polyurethane. Frame
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Fabric, Textile

Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Rock Star" His and Her Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Pasadena, TX
Kagen rocker chairs and ottoman By Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 1997 Pair "Rock
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Dark brown leather 'The Rock' lounge chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very comfortable lounge chair, model 'The Rock', was designed by Gerard van den Berg for
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Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

21st Century Modern High Backrest Wooden Rocking Base Arca Made in Italy
By Orlandini Design
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Coming from Studio Orlandini’s inspiration, Arca defines a new concept of armchairs and chairs for
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Primitive Chair by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Primitive Chair designed by Newanderthal for Superego Editions. All made by hand as a sculpture in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rubber

Mother of Pearl Chair by Marten and Joost
By Joost Dingemans, Marten van Middelkoop
Located in Geneve, CH
Mother of pearl chair Sustainable design: Plastic waste into timeless design...? - Measures: L 48
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin

Mother of Pearl Chair by Marten and Joost
Mother of Pearl Chair by Marten and Joost
H 29.34 in W 21.46 in D 18.9 in
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Small Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal small rocking chair for your home. A small rocking chair — often made from wood, natural fiber and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small rocking chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A small rocking chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made small rocking chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ercol, Lucian Ercolani and Thonet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Small Rocking Chair?

The average selling price for a small rocking chair at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $648 on the low end and $4,726 for the highest priced.

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.

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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.

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Questions About Small 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Small chairs are often called slipper chairs. The first examples date back to the Victorian era, when they often appeared in women's dressing areas. Their low height made it easy for women wearing the bulky corsets and petticoats of the time to sit down so that someone could help them get their slippers or shoes on. Even though people primarily use these chairs in sitting areas today, the name has stuck. Explore an assortment of slipper 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.