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Vintage Wicker Rocker

Vintage Wicker Rocker by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely amazing rocking chair from legendary American design master Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Furniture. Blending classic Appalachian construction with elements of traditio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker, Wood

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 Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Vintage White Wicker Rocking Chair
White Wicker Rocking Chair
H 33 in W 25 in D 36 in
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden and wicker rocker designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Vtg Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Figural Duck Rocker Bassinet Basket Crib
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Figural Duck Rocker Bassinet Basket Crib Plant Holder
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker
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1930s French Bohemian Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

American Art Deco Wicker 6-Piece Living Room Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 American Art Deco wicker salon / living room set painted green & yellow with an arch form
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Pr. Wicker Rocking Chairs by Francis Mair c 1950/1960's
By Francis Mair
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of wicker rocking chairs designed by Francis Mair, circa 1950/1960's. These
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

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Iron

His and Her 1960s Rattan Swivel Chair Pair Weightless Rock & 360 Swivel
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
His & Hers AUTHENTIC midcentury Vintage Rattan Rocker Swivel Chair Pair Sink into these
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1960s Pacific Islands Bohemian Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Pleasures of the Porch: Ideas for Gracious Outdoor Living Hardcover Book First E
By Maureen LaMarca, Daria Price Bowman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Bentwood rockers and white wicker settees, string hammocks and wide-striped awnings, floral-washed pillows
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Paper

Restored Albini Style Child's Stick Reed Reed Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
featuring large loops forming both the armrest and the rocker's rails. 1960, Italy We only purchase and
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1960s American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Rattan

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Cream Antique Bed with Sun Design Castings MK298
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive cast iron antique bed finished in cream with straight brass top rails and decorative castings depicting sun designs. This bed accepts a UK king size or US queen size (...
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Late 19th Century English Vintage Wicker Rocker

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Brass, Iron

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Silk

Cream Antique Bed with Art Nouveau Decoration MK297
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive cast iron antique bed finished in cream with straight brass top rails and decorative castings depicting Art Nouveau floral designs. This bed accepts a UK king size or ...
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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Vintage Wicker Rocker

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Brass, Iron

White Painted Wicker Side Table
Located in New York, NY
White Wicker side table. Vintage American sturdy round wicker side table with conforming tray stretcher below. In very good condition. United States, first quarter of 20th century. ...
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Early 20th Century American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker

Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker Newly Upholstered in Soft Peruvian Alpaca
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Adrian Pearsall chaise rocker is a triple crown winner with iconic Mid-Century Modern ergonomic Adrian Pearsall design, cozy comfort dressed in new hand sewn baby soft Champagne...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

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Hide, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut

Large green Murano glass chandelier, Mid Century
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Murano glass Mid-Century Modern chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1970s. The hand blown Murano glass chandelier is made in a light green color with gold plated mount...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Gold Plate

Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Armchair for Matteo Grassi
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Weesp, NL
Leather Armchair Korium Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. Sophisticated, stylish and very comfortable is this Korium full leather arm chair which was designed by Tito Agnoli in the 1980...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Leather

Cream Antique Bed with Sunflower Design Rosettes MK301
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb cast iron antique bed finished in cream with decorative footboard displaying floral rosettes including a stunning central rossette of a sunflower.. This bed accepts a UK ki...
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Late 19th Century English Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Wicker Baby Crib
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Victorian style antique crib made of wicker with detachable swing. Great as antique decoration! Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Early 20th Century Victorian Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker, Reed

Antique Wicker Baby Crib
Antique Wicker Baby Crib
H 40 in W 42 in D 22 in
Asko Bonanza set of 2 black leather armchairs from Esko Pajamies
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Two Bonanza armchairs from the 60s in the beautiful combination of black leather and light wooden frame. The armchairs show minimal signs of wear on the leather, the thick leather is...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

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Leather

Vintage Herman Miller Eames Rocking Chair (RAR)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Excellent examples of vintage Eames rocker with oranger fiberglass. Remnants of sticker remain on the underside. More history below: The famous Eames Rocking (R) Arm (A) Chair on ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Fiberglass

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 vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a vari...
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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Custom White Murano Glass Disc Tiered Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Custom white Murano glass disc tiered chandelier. Custom orders are available for different sizes, finishes, shapes and glass colors.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Stainless Steel

Small Double Brass and Iron Antique Victorian Bed in Black, MD152
Located in Wrexham, GB
A small double Victorian cast iron and brass bedstead finished in black with curved brass top rails, brass cap collars and simple castings. This bed accepts a small double size 4ft ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Bamboo Cradle in Style of Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Den Haag, NL
Bamboo Cradle in style of Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Rattan

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Rocking chair found in France
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
18th century. They were originally used in gardens and were just ordinary chairs with two rockers at
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20th Century European Vintage Wicker Rocker

Vintage Rocking chair found in France
Rocking chair found in France
H 38.25 in D 28.25 in
Five-Piece Art Deco Wicker Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Five-Piece Art Deco wicker set having strong Mission style influence to decorative cut-outs in
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Reed, Wood

Vintage Five-Piece Art Deco Wicker Set
Five-Piece Art Deco Wicker Set
H 37.5 in W 81.5 in D 33 in
Fredrik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Rocker Norway, circa 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Fredrik A. Kayser Model 599 teak rocking chair, Rocker Norway circa 1960s Magnificent mid
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Cane, Teak

Woven Wicker Rocker
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great flat-woven wicker rocker with bucket seat and black iron frame. Fantastic shape and
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker

Woven Wicker Rocker
Woven Wicker Rocker
H 29 in W 31 in D 28 in
Pair of Gothic Wicker Rockers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Worn pair of vintage Gothic Rockers with original deep purple paint. Foam filled seat cushions
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1960s American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker, Upholstery

Pair of  Gothic Wicker Rockers
Pair of  Gothic Wicker Rockers
H 39.25 in W 29.75 in D 27 in
1930's Bar Harbor Black Painted Wicker Rocker W/linen Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930'S FANTASTIC CONDITION BAR HARBOR BLACK PAINTED WICKER ROCKING CHAIR.THE ROCKING CHAIR MATCHES
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1930s Vintage Wicker Rocker

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Wicker

Vintage Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sturdy wicker rocker with original green paint and solid wood rockers.
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1950s American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Wicker Rocking Chair
Vintage Wicker Rocking Chair
H 40.5 in W 27 in D 32 in
Heywood Wake Field Wicker Rocking Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful light brown painted tan surface. Haywood wake field wicker rocker in strong and sturdy
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20th Century American Other Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker

Rocking Chair Dr. No by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden and wicker rocker designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1950s. Featured in the
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

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Wicker, Wood

Mid-Century Sculptural Rocker
Located in Miami, FL
Beautifully Crafted Rocker in Carved Wood with Patine and Wicker. It's Unique Shape and Sled
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1970s American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Sculptural Rocker
Mid-Century Sculptural Rocker
H 40 in W 24.5 in D 39 in
Vintage French Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden rocking armchair from France, produced circa 1960. A wicker seat woven around a wooden
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1960s French Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker, Hardwood

Vintage French Wicker Rocking Chair
Vintage French Wicker Rocking Chair
H 31.9 in W 24 in D 50.4 in
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Style Rocker
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage rocking chair with tubular steel and woven wicker seat. Great sculptural shape. (Please
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Italian Tubular Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, Bauhaus Style
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Well constructed tubular chrome and wicker vintage rocker, marked made in Italy, extremely
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Wicker & Iron Rocking Chair
By Raoul Guys
Located in Rochester, NY
& front of both rockers. This chair is stylistically similar to some of the french wicker and iron
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Cramer Art Deco Stick Reed Rattan Wicker Rocking Chair, 1930s
Located in Hamburg, PA
manufacturer's tag "Cramer MFG Co 253 So Fifth St Philadelphia PA". This is an adult rocker. The
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Wild Form Mid-Century Rocking Chair From Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern form rocker with great exaggerated lines. Wicker seat and back, teak wood, long
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Restored Albini Style Childs Stick Rattan Rocking Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
featuring large loops forming both the armrest and the rocker's rails. 1960, Italy We only purchase and
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1960s Italian Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Rattan

Calif Asia Iron and Rattan Rocker
By Calif-Asia
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Calif Asia iron and wicker rocker. Manufactured in the Philippines for Calif Asia in the 1960s
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1960s Philippine Vintage Wicker Rocker

Calif Asia Iron and Rattan Rocker
Calif Asia Iron and Rattan Rocker
H 30 in W 29.5 in D 27.25 in
6 Piece Wicker Set, Sofa, 2 Chairs, 2 Rockers and Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful set of vintage wicker sofa and chair set consisting of small sofa or loveseat, 2 rockers
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20th Century American Adirondack Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker

Antique Children's Rocking Chair Wood and Wicker Seagrass Armchair Rocker, 1930s
By Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Ambianic presents for your consideration: an Antique children's rocking armchair - Woven wicker
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1930s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Seagrass, Wood

Midcentury Chrome Rocker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage rocker constructed with tubular chrome frame. Seat and back rest
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Chrome Rocker
Midcentury Chrome Rocker
H 25.5 in W 22 in D 36 in
Italian Rocker in the manner of Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hudson, NY
1970's Italian made cane rocker in superb condition. Reminiscent of Mies van der Rohe style.
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Rustic Old Hickory Chairs, One Lounge with Arms, One Rocker
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
. The solid hickory frames and woven wicker seats and backs are in very good condition both cosmetically
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1950s American Rustic Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker, Hickory

Italian Tubular Chrome & Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Well constructed tubular chrome and wicker vintage rocker, marked Made in Italy Clearly a take on
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Chrome

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara "Dr. No" Wicker Rocking Chair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in North Miami, FL
Striking 1950s wicker-back rocker by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Four Preban Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Wicker Cantilevered Dining Chairs
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Preban Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm rocker cantilevered dining chairs. In excellent vintage
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker

Stunning Pair of Art Deco Stick Wicker/Split Reed Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of Art Deco stick wicker/split reed chairs. One stationary, one rocker. Features
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Reed

Wicker Rocker & Chair Set
Located in Sarasota, FL
Wicker Rocker and Chair, painted pale greenish tan. Cushions covered with floral Ralph Lauren
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1930s American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Wicker Rocker & Chair Set
Wicker Rocker & Chair Set
H 34 in W 29 in D 27 in
Wicker Rocker
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rocking chair fully woven in wicker on rod iron frame resting on steel bearing rocking base, both
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1960s American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Wicker Rocker
Wicker Rocker
H 48 in W 35.5 in D 30 in
Modern Wicker Rocker
Located in High Point, NC
Modern rocking chair with wicker oval "O" sides and upholstered seat
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1970s American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Fabric

Modern Wicker Rocker
Modern Wicker Rocker
H 33 in W 24 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Wicker Rocker
Located in Hudson, NY
Nice looking Mid-Century piece in good condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Wicker Rocker
Mid-Century Wicker Rocker
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 32 in
Vintage Boho Bamboo and Wicker Rocker Toy / Bassinet, Midcentury
Located in Marietta, GA
Children’s adorable rocking toy made of wicker and bamboo. Not only is it useful, but it is unique
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Three Piece Wicker Set
Located in New York, NY
Wicker Chair: 35"h × 30 1/2"w × 31" deep Wicker Rocker: 35"h × 30 1/2"w × 31" deep Wicker Sofa
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1940s American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Upholstery

Three Piece Wicker Set
H 33 in W 82.5 in D 28 in
VICTORIAN WICKER ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ornate Victorian wicker rocker in original natural stained finish. Serpentine rolled crest and arms
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20th Century American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Reed

VICTORIAN  WICKER ROCKING CHAIR
VICTORIAN  WICKER ROCKING CHAIR
H 37 in W 25 in D 30 in
FANCY VICTORIAN WICKER ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Sheffield, MA
American antique wicker rocker in natural stained finish. Large scale, high backrest with broad
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20th Century American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Cane, Reed

Stick Wicker Chaise Rocker
Located in Wainscott, NY
Unusual Form, Large Stick Wicker Chaise that rocks
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20th Century Vintage Wicker Rocker

Matching Pair Bar Harbor Wicker Armchair/Rocker
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bar Harbor wicker armchair & rocking chair in bone colored painted finish. Series of woven three
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20th Century American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Reed

3pc Suite of Wicker Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
A good 3 piece set of American, circa the 1930's, wicker furniture. Comprising of a 30 1/2 h x
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1930s American Country Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wood, Paint, Upholstery, Wicker

3pc Suite of Wicker Furniture
3pc Suite of Wicker Furniture
H 30.5 in W 52 in D 24 in
Italian Child's Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian wicker/rattan child's rocker in the manner of an Franco Albini design, graceful curves with
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20th Century Italian Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Rattan

Three-Piece Bar Harbor Wicker Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Three-piece Bar Harbor wicker set in old green painted finish with bronze colored trim. (can be re
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20th Century American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Reed

20th Century Rare 3 piece Child's Bar Harbor Wicker Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a rare yet adorable 3 piece child's wicker set. There is a matching sofa, rocker and chair
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20th Century American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Reed, Wood

Superb Henry Link Rocker Vintage Wicker with Scalamandre Cushion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superb vintage Henry Link Rocker wicker with beautiful Scalamandre cushion high 21.5.
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20th Century North American Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Wicker

Italian Rocker in the manner of Mies Van der Rohe
Located in New York City, NY
Italian Rocker in the manner of Mies Van der Rohe. Chrome and wicker.
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1970s North American Bauhaus Vintage Wicker Rocker

Frederik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Norway, circa 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Frederik Kayser Model 599 teak rocking chair, Rocker Norway circa 1960s Stunning mid century
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Cord, Teak

Frederik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Norway, circa 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
(1955); the wicker 570 Chair (1958); 599 Rocking Chair (1958-9); the 711 Series (1960), which won first
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wicker Rocker

Materials

Cord, Teak

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Vintage Wicker Rocker For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage wicker rocker for your home. Frequently made of natural fiber, wicker and rattan, every vintage wicker rocker was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage wicker rocker — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage wicker rocker is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage wicker rocker that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur Umanoff, Asko and Daria Price Bowman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Wicker Rocker?

A vintage wicker rocker can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,293, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.

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 Vintage Wicker Rocker
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether vintage wicker is valuable varies based on factors like the maker and what type of furniture it is. Demand is also important: How many pieces like it are available for sale? Because the condition will also greatly affect the value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser inspect your furniture. Wicker furniture from the late 19th century may be valuable, and a complete set of wicker furnishings will certainly garner interest with collectors (as long as the set is in good condition). On 1stDibs, find a collection of wicker furniture and decorative objects.