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vintage rocking chair art deco rocking chair Danish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage rocking chair art deco rocking chair Danish period 1950s designs unknown Denmark
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1950s Danish Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Glamorous Rocking Chair
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iron rocking chair with leather.
Category

1920s Used Rocking Chairs

Used Glamorous Rocking Chair
Glamorous Rocking Chair
H 47.64 in W 23.63 in D 46.46 in
Breuer Rocking-Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Paris, FR
Rocking-chair by Marcel Breuer, 1980.
Category

Late 20th Century Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Used Breuer Rocking-Chair
Breuer Rocking-Chair
H 41.34 in W 20.48 in D 40.95 in
Stokke Rocking Chair
By Stokke Møbler
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A delightful and comfortable Stokke rocking chair. Uniquely designed with raised foot pads.
Category

1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple, Leather

Used Stokke Rocking Chair
Stokke Rocking Chair
H 45 in W 24.5 in D 45 in
Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An attributed thonet rocking chair as it is not signed in good condition in tinted beech.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Used Bentwood Rocking Chair
Bentwood Rocking Chair
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 43.31 in
Midcentury Rocking Chair
By TON a.s.
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury rocking chair still unrestored made by TON (former Thonet factory) delivery time 4-5
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Used Midcentury Rocking Chair
Midcentury Rocking Chair
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 40.16 in
Italian Antique Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal base and the fruit wood rocking chair early 20th century. Rocking chair is from the Bassano
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Early 20th Century Italian Campaign Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Used Rocking Chair
Italian Antique Rocking Chair
H 49.2 in W 18.1 in D 40 in
Sculptural Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern style rocking chair in the design of Vladimir Kagan. Great form throughout the
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Used Sculptural Rocking Chair
Sculptural Rocking Chair
H 39 in W 31 in D 43 in
Hans Kaufeld Rocking Chair
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Kaufeld Rocking Chair
Category

1970s German Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Used Hans Kaufeld Rocking Chair
Hans Kaufeld Rocking Chair
H 40 in W 28.25 in D 38 in
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair. Strong and sturdy rocking chair. The seats are made from slats
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19th Century American Adirondack Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
H 38.5 in W 28.5 in D 25 in
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Arthur Umanoff rocking chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegant design with
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.25 in
Modern Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Modern simple wood rocking chair. Ready for a new home.
Category

1980s American Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Wood Rocking Chair
Modern Wood Rocking Chair
H 31.75 in W 21 in D 25 in
Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Adorablegreen victorian wicker rocking chair w/ cushion.
Category

20th Century Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
H 43 in W 26 in D 35 in
Viener Werkstatte Rocking Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Vienna Secession rocking chair bentwood and caned seat.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Viener Werkstatte Rocking Chair
Viener Werkstatte Rocking Chair
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Bentwood Striped Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
Bentwood double circle design rocking chair with striped upholstery (19th Cent.)
Category

19th Century Austrian Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Upholstery

Bentwood Striped Rocking Chair
Bentwood Striped Rocking Chair
H 42 in W 23 in D 48 in
Pascal Mourgue Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
Pascal Mourgue rocking chair with a stained birch frame. Frame is well constructed.
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1980s French Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pascal Mourgue Rocking Chair
Pascal Mourgue Rocking Chair
H 43.5 in W 34 in D 48.5 in
Costa Rican Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Costa Rican Rocking Chair Mid-Century Modern campaign rocking chair from the 1970s. Teak
Category

Late 20th Century Campaign Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Costa Rican Rocking Chair
Costa Rican Rocking Chair
H 39 in W 25 in D 33 in
Japanese Root Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Japanese style rocking chair made of carved fruitwood. Artistic chair for home or office. Please
Category

20th Century Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Root Rocking Chair
Japanese Root Rocking Chair
H 35.75 in W 27.25 in D 41 in
Rocking Chair, Luigi Crassewig
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig is a masterful creation that epitomizes comfort and
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1960s Italian Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rocking Chair, Luigi Crassewig
Rocking Chair, Luigi Crassewig
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Rocking chair, Suisse, 1979
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rocking-chair suisse de 1979, en tissu gris foncé avec pieds, accoudoirs en métal. Dimensions
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking chair, Suisse, 1979
Rocking chair, Suisse, 1979
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Rocking Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Walnut Rocking Chair in the style of Gio Ponti, manufactured by Cassina. Italy, 1960s. Newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rocking Chair by Cassina
Rocking Chair by Cassina
H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 40.5 in
Dondolo Rocking Chair
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Baranzate, IT
Vintage rocking chair designed by Leonardi and Franca Stagi one evening in 1967. Continuous tape
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Polyester

Dondolo Rocking Chair
Dondolo Rocking Chair
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
Rocking Chair by Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual rocking chair by Danish architect Wikkelso. Made in Denmark ca' 1950's. A great example
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1950s Danish Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Rocking Chair by Wikkelso
Rocking Chair by Wikkelso
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 27 in
Rocking Chair by Henrik Pedersen
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Discover the sublime fusion of style and comfort with the rocking chair designed by Henrik Pedersen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair by Henrik Pedersen
Rocking Chair by Henrik Pedersen
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Rocking Chair, 1940
Located in Marseille, FR
Rare pair of rocking chair or rocking chair covered with large quilted decoration., good general
Category

20th Century Used Rocking Chairs

Pair of Rocking Chair, 1940
Pair of Rocking Chair, 1940
H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Bentwood Rocking chair. This unique chair is a perfect conversation piece for any living
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair
H 42 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
Scandinavian pine wood Rocking chair
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian pine wood Rocking Chair - 1970s
Category

1970s Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Scandinavian pine wood Rocking chair
Scandinavian pine wood Rocking chair
H 37.41 in W 32.29 in D 35.44 in
Scandinavian Rocking Chair, 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Scandinavian rocking chair, 19th Century.
Category

19th Century Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Rocking Chair, 19th C.
Scandinavian Rocking Chair, 19th C.
H 41.34 in W 20.87 in D 34.26 in
Italian Vintage Bamboo Rocking Chair 1950s
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage bamboo rocking chair from the 1950's. The vintage rocking chair is of excellent Italian
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Italian Vintage Bamboo Rocking Chair 1950s
Italian Vintage Bamboo Rocking Chair 1950s
H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 43.31 in
Mid-Century Modern Platform Rocking Chair
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern platform rocking chair in the manner of the Paoli Chair Company, with ochre
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Walnut Rocking Chair
By Baumritter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With rich walnut making up this chair's frame and spindle back, this vintage rocking chair is full
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Walnut Rocking Chair
Vintage Walnut Rocking Chair
H 35 in W 28 in D 32 in
Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made Windsor style rocking chair in what looks like maple, having modeled seat and fine
Category

1940s American Victorian Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair
Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair
H 42 in W 23 in D 26.25 in
Thonet Rocking Chair Nr. 6
By Michael Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet Rocking Chair Nr 6 for restauration.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Rocking Chair Nr. 6
Thonet Rocking Chair Nr. 6
H 36 in W 20 in D 40 in
Rocking Chair Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking chair for children. Produced in Denmark.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Rocking Chair Produced in Denmark
Rocking Chair Produced in Denmark
H 19.3 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
American Twig Adirondack Rocking Chair
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage American twig Adirondack painted rocking chair.
Category

20th Century American Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Rocking Chair in Rattan
Located in bari, IT
Rocking chair for children in rattan from 50s.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Italian Rocking Chair in Rattan
Italian Rocking Chair in Rattan
H 27.17 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Arthur Umanoff rocking chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegant design with
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.25 in
1960's Vintage Rocking Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Vintage Light Wood Rocking Chair. Original green textile cover.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960's Vintage Rocking Chair
1960's Vintage Rocking Chair
H 41 in W 28 in D 25 in
19th Century Black Rocking Chair
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Rocking chair from the 1800s. Origin Italy and in particular Piedmont, a region in the North well
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Walnut

19th Century Black Rocking Chair
19th Century Black Rocking Chair
H 47.25 in W 29.53 in D 24.02 in
Darling Rattan Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pint sized rattan rocking chair for a lucky kid.
Category

1960s Philippine Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Darling Rattan Child's Rocking Chair
Darling Rattan Child's Rocking Chair
H 22.5 in W 14 in D 23 in
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

1980s Used 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
Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
The Rocking chair J16, designed in 1944, was Hans Wegner’s first production chair. With design cues
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair
Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair
H 43.31 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
Pair of French Rocking Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of copper and aluminum high style French rocking chairs.
Category

1930s Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Copper, Aluminum

Pair of French Rocking Chairs
Pair of French Rocking Chairs
H 33.82 in W 24.38 in D 41.5 in
French Victorian Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian bamboo rocking chair with paisley upholstered seat and back
Category

19th Century French Victorian Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Upholstery

French Victorian Bamboo Rocking Chair
French Victorian Bamboo Rocking Chair
H 39.75 in W 21.5 in D 36 in
Italian Venetian Fruitwood Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian style (19th Cent) fruitwood rocking chair with carved lion sides
Category

19th Century Italian Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Upholstery

Italian Venetian Fruitwood Rocking Chair
Italian Venetian Fruitwood Rocking Chair
H 42 in W 25.5 in D 47.5 in
Thonet Rocking Chair No.7014
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet rocking chair no.7014 in very good original condition. Original rattan seat.
Category

1920s Czech Vienna Secession Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Rocking Chair No.7014
Thonet Rocking Chair No.7014
H 39.38 in W 53.94 in D 21.26 in
Charles W. Stendig Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Thonet, Charles Stendig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic rocking chair by Thonet for Stending Co. Beautiful bentwood lines throughout this rocking
Category

Mid-20th Century Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Stylish child’s bentwood rocking chair attached to Thonet. This example is in very good original
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair
Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair
H 24.5 in W 16 in D 28 in
White Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
White wicker rocking chair. Vintage American sturdy white painted wicker rocker. See photos for
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1930s American Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

White Wicker Rocking Chair
White Wicker Rocking Chair
H 33 in W 25 in D 36 in
Scandinavian rocking chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian rocking chair made of wood painted white. A piece of furniture that refers to the
Category

1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian rocking chair
Scandinavian rocking chair
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern style rocking chair. Beautiful organic wood frame with flowing curves. Please
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
H 40 in W 30.88 in D 41.5 in
Antique Caned Rocking Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique caned rocking chair. The chair has a caned balloon back carved on the crest with a
Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Caned Rocking Chair
Antique Caned Rocking Chair
H 33.5 in W 20.75 in D 28.5 in
Paul Tuttle 'Nonna' Rocking Chair
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Dallas, TX
A leather, canvas, chrome-plated steel and lacquered wood 'Nonna' rocking chair design by Paul
Category

1970s Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Paul Tuttle 'Nonna' Rocking Chair
Paul Tuttle 'Nonna' Rocking Chair
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 39 in
Swedish Rocking Chair in Pine, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish rocking chair in pine, 1940s a stunning rocking chair in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a late Victorian wicker rocking chair that that is detailed in
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1890s American Late Victorian Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
H 39.5 in W 29.5 in D 33 in
20th Century Vintage Rocking Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
Made in the 1950s in East Germany, beechwood and straw, great vintage design for this rocking chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

20th Century Vintage Rocking Chair
20th Century Vintage Rocking Chair
H 43.71 in W 22.84 in D 33.47 in
Rocking Chair by Mira Nakashima
By Mira Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A rocking chair in black walnut made be the Nakashima studio and signed / dated by Mira Nakashima
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1990s Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rocking Chair by Mira Nakashima
Rocking Chair by Mira Nakashima
H 36 in W 25 in D 28 in
19Thc English Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original surface Windsor rocking chair from England in fine sturdy condition. This rocker is
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Early 19th Century American Country Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Amish Bent Wood Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Amish child's rocking chair is in fine condition and was found in Lancaster County
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Midcentury Rocking Chair in Beechwood
Located in Vienna, Austria
Rocking chair in beachwood made in Czechoslovakia in early 1950s. Simple design inspired from
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Rocking Chair in Beechwood
Midcentury Rocking Chair in Beechwood
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
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Used Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used rocking chairs — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Used rocking chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used rocking chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Hans J. Wegner, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller each produced beautiful used rocking chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Rocking Chairs?

Prices for used rocking chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used rocking chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,997.

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 Used 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
    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 director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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
    The white Eames lounge chair is the currently featured chair of the hosts (sharks) on the television show Shark Tank. This iconic chair was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company and was released in 1956. Created for a high-end market, these chairs have been a part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art and are acclaimed worldwide. Find a collection of expertly vetted Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.