Danish Cord and Beech Rocking Chair, Denmark, 1940s

While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this Swedish model proves, functionality can manifest in many forms, but it is always accompanied by both great material and aesthetic quality in Swedish design. Taking influence from the golden age of modernism in Sweden and the 1930s’ cabin furniture, this rocking chair was made in the famous “sportstugemöbel” style, originally intended for Swedish summer houses. Solid pine was the preferred material in this specific style and some of the most prominent Swedish designers created models for these summer residencies, including Axel Einar Hjorth and Carl Malmsten. Functionality and longevity were the guiding principles for the style, and accordingly, for this rocking chair as well. The pine structure is very polished and firm, assembled with an expert joinery technique. The seat is ergonomically carved, and the edges are gently rounded for maximum comfort. Åby furniture...

Slåke has produced furniture since 1938. The work has always been based on good craftsmanship and solid furniture traditions. Since the beginning, it has been important to the manufa...

Slåke has produced furniture since 1938. The work has always been based on good craftsmanship and solid furniture traditions. Since the beginning, it has been important to the manufa...

While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this Henning Kjærnulf model pr...

Danish design emerged as a prominent contributor to the Scandinavian design philosophy with many of the designers that are most well-known from the mid-20th century hailing from Denm...

Danish design emerged as a prominent contributor to the Scandinavian design philosophy with many of the designers that are most well-known from the mid-20th century hailing from Denm...

Custom hand made armchair with unique sophisticated rocking system. Made of elm and genuine leather in 1940s in Czechoslovakia. Very good condition.

An elegant rocking chair manufactured by Colombo Sanguineti during the 1950s in Chiavari, Italy, presents itself as a fine example of mid-century craftsmanship. Known as the "Spade" ...

Rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall, Svensk fur/Swedish pine for Karl Andersson & Söner. Made in the 1940s. Thus style of pine furniture were d...

Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.  

Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.

Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Completely restored.