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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair in good antique condition measuring 19" in width, 30" in depth, 32.5" in height with a Seat hei...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Walnut, Cane

Mid-Century Ebonized Rocker or Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Located in Southampton, NJ
Blending classic Adirondack construction with striking Japanese lines this rocker is the center of attention in most design settings. Solid ebonized mahogany having woven cane backre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Art Deco Chrome And Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco, machine-age rocking chair in the manner of designers Gilbert Rohde and Kem Weber features a bent chrome frame on black lacquered wood rockers with contoured back. The back ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features steam bent rattan frame with Art Moderne styled pink flamingo covered cushions, circa ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Handmade Crochet Black and White Outdoor UV Protected Textile Swing
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
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2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs

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Cotton, Polyester, Teak

RAR Ray & Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
RAR Ray & Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Vitra
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Studio Cassina '572 Rocking' Chair in Ebonized Wood and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cassina, lounge chair model 572, darkened wood and red fabric, Italy, 1950s. This rocking chair in ebonized wood is designed and produced by the Italian company Cassina. This chair ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' Tartera' rocking chair, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design 1966, manufacture 1960s. This wonderful rocking chair is made of two symmetrical side piec...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Boxwood

Ernest Race Rocking Chair, 1940s, England
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ernest Race in 1948. A very rare low volume original, it has become a highly recognised design classic. Constructed from bent steel rod, the chair is very comfortable. ...
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Rare Willy Rizzo Rocking Chair in Black Steel and White Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Willy Rizzo, rocking chair, lacquered steel, leather, rubber rope, Italy, late 1960s This unique rocking chair by Willy Rizzo hardl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Lucian Ercolani for Ercol Rocking Chair in Beech and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, rocking chair, beech, oak, United Kingdom, 1960s   Lucian Ercolani designed this rocking chair for Ercol in the 19...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Oak

Rare Jordi Vilanova Pair of 'Tartera' Rocking Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' pair of Tartera' rocking chairs, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design 1966, manufacture 1960s. These two wonderful rocking chairs are made of two symmetrical side pieces, which integrate the structure of the backrest, arms, legs and swinging arch in the same gesture. The continuity of all these components draws on an oval gap in the center of what is perceived as a single wooden plate, emphasizing its unity. Both sides are joined by four wooden cylinders, two at the bottom, next to the arches, and two more at the top, which serve to hold the ends of the seat and back, forming a single padded piece of sackcloth. The Tartera chairs are usually upholstered with a leather seating, making this version more rare. Jordi Vilanova i Bosch (1925-1998) was a Catalan interior designer. He was trained as a cabinetmaker and later on developed his skills to design furniture. In 1960, he founded the multidisciplinary group 'La Cantonada' and he was founder and promoter of the Catalan Art...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Boxwood, Fabric

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury French Riviera rocking chair with rattan and bamboo footstool. This fantastic piece was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1970s. This chair is unique be...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid century Rocking chair, De Ster - Gelderland Netherlands 1950-1960
Located in Herentals, BE
Varnished wooden rocking chair with hand-woven rush seat and upholstered back with original fabric. The organically designed chair is in good and sturdy condition. The seat height is...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Rush

Midcentury Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair for Children, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant rocking chair for children, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s. The chair is in folded rattan, with beautiful details and in very good c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Bamboo, Rattan

1960s Børge Mogensen Rocking Chair for FDB Møbler, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - sturdy - newly reupholstered pillow
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Iconic Eero Aarnio Silver Bubble Chair
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a...
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2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Outdoor Cacao Swing Handmade Crochet in UV Protected Yarn with Burmese Teak Wood
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
These swings are light, dreamy and perfect for enjoying the outdoors. They are composed of nearly 100 handcrafted elements from a signature UV protected yarn, designed and produced e...
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2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs

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Cotton, Polyester, Teak

Danish Modern Penguin Rocking Chair By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Renowned Danish designer, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Penguin Rocking Chair – a true testament to Scandinavian craftsmanship – features a sculptural bentwood backrest on a wrought iron frame w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Half Half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 83 x D 66 x H 90cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and seat...
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2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric

Peglev Macassar Leather And Walnut Rocking Chair by Objekto
Located in Geneve, CH
Peglev Macassar Leather And Walnut Rocking Chair by Objekto Designed by Michel Arnoult. Dimensions: D 67 x W 65 x H 78 cm. Seat Height: 38 cm. Materials: Leather and walnut. Availab...
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2010s French Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Gaivota Beech Rocking Chair by Objekto
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaivota Beech Rocking Chair by Objekto Designed by Reno Bonzon. Dimensions: D 109 x W 58 x H 90 cm. Seat Height: 38 cm. Materials: Beech plywood. Available in different wood options...
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2010s French Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Rockers - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your outdoor relaxation with this pair of Vintage MCM Wrought Iron Rockers. These American-style rockers blend mid-century modern design with durable wrought iron constructio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Spun Rotating Chair by Thomas Heatherwick for Magis
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A piece of sculpture becoming a playful piece of design! Spun allows the sitter to swivel in a circular rocking motion, including being able to rotate in a complete circle. Not just...
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Early 2000s European Modern Rocking Chairs

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Polystyrene

19th Century Victorian Period Walnut Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A charming late 19th century Victorian period mahogany child's rocking chair. A carved bowed crest rail of deep form with walnut inlay back support above a leather seat flanked by sm...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

J16 Rocking chair, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Neuss, NW
J16 rocking chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fredericia from the 1940s. High-quality solid frame made of stained beech wood with hand-woven seat made of paper yarn. Quality Features: ac...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Yarn, Beech

Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak “V” Slat-Back Rocker C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak “V” Slat-Back Rocker with Upholstered Seat,...
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Early 20th Century American Mission Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Matti Savijärvi, 1920's unique tree root rocking chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the iconic Matti Savijärvi 1920's rocking chair, a unique piece of vintage furniture that will add character and charm to any home. This vintage rocking chair is a true t...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Italian Modern Rocking Chair Designed by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rocking chair from the 60s era, designed by Gastone Rinaldi. Made of metal, wood and faux leather. The leather is perfectly preserved, the metal parts show some signs of use and age....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Armchair, Rocking Chair, in lacquered teak and fabric by Poul Volther for Gemla.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian Rocking Chair. Comfortable and very elegant rocking chair, two pommels adorn the armrests, very good quality manufacturing.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Mid century rocking chair with solid chrome frame and fabric seat from the 70s
Located in Breda, NB
Mid century rocking chair with solid chrome frame and fabric seat from the 70s. Dimensions: Height: 100 cm Depth: 110 cm Width: 56 cm The seat needs some attention, it could use so...
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1970s Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Mid Century Arm Rocking Chair
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
We have a pair of matching rocking chairs but you can buy one or both are reupholstered and firm enough to be used immediately.
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Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Poltrona a dondolo "Ellipse", design di Renato ZEVI per Selig. Italia, Anni 70
Located in Torino, IT
Poltrona a dondolo Ellipse design Renato ZEVI per Selig, in metallo cromato. ORIGINE Italia PERIODO Anni 70 DESIGNER Renato ZEVI noto designer italiano di mobili, particolarmente ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Vintage bamboo rocking chairs, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Midcentury bamboo rocking chairs. Great patio furniture or garden chairs Good condition. 1960s - italy Height: 95cm Width: 60cm Depth: 90cm Seat height: 50cm Ref.: 652144 * P...
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1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo

19th Century Yew Rocking Chair by J. Spencer
Located in Newark, GB
An attractive 19th century chair of yew, this has the appearance of a Windsor chair on a rocking base, with lovely tactile bentwood arms and a pierced splat. It has an incised stamp ...
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19th Century English Country Antique Rocking Chairs

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Yew

1920s PA Hand Made Rustic Hickory & Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Amish Twig rocking chair from Pennsylvania in good working condition and rustic surface.
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1920s American Adirondack Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Hickory

EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely full sized Antique Victorian Thonet circa 1880 rocking chair with hand carved back and seat pane...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood

Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Period Quartersawn Tiger Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Arts & Crafts period upholstered rocking chair, unbranded. Solid quartersawn tiger oak, raised solid crestrail, upholstered backrest & seat in a red, beige, & gold color plaid-lik...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

MID 19th CENTURY ROCKING ARMCHAIR
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful rocking armchair in carved, turned and ebonized wood. The armrests and backrest are turned on the bamboo model, which gives further elegance. Upholstered in fabric in good ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Restored Rare Snake Arm Rattan Rocking Child Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm childrens size rattan rocking chair with stick rattan seat. Professionally restored to original specificat...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

"Razorblade" Oak Rocking Chair By Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
This mid-century masterpiece was designed by the renowned Henry 'Henning' Kjaernulf, as a part of the iconic "Razorblade" series. Crafted from warm oak in the 1960s, this chair displ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Rocking Chairs

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Oak

19Thc Original Green Painted Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Windsor green high back bird cage Windsor rocking chair is in pristine condition.This rocking chair was found in Pennsylvania and is from New England.
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Eames for Herman Miller Zenith RAR Rocking Chair w/ Rope Edge Original Base 1950
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare “RAR” (Rocking Chair on Rod) designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Cream/yellow fiberglass shell seat produced by Zenith Plastics, 2nd edition, circa 1950s. Rope ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Plastic

Guido Faleschini Golden Metal and Gray Velvet Arm Chair / Rocking Chair, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Iconic rocking armchair by Guido Faleschini from the 70s, all curves and elegance, simple and linear. The rocking armchair has a fully curved golden metal structure, armrests and le...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocker Model J16 by Hans Wegner in Beech, 1944
Located in Belmont, MA
Whether soothing a newborn or unwinding after a hectic day, nothing compares to the gentle rocking motion of the Wegner J16 Rocking Chair. Designed by Hans J. Wegner, one of his earl...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Post Modern Charles Hollis Jones Style Lucite Rocker in White Shearling C. 1980s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Float on a cloud in this Charles Hollis Jones style lucite and white shearling rocker made by Hill Manufacturing. Stylish. Comfortable. Cozy. The comb...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Hide, Lucite

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown bouclé fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Seat height 18”. Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Rare Russell Woodard Rocking chairs + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM
Located in San Jose, CA
A beautiful set of rocking armchairs with matching side table. Salterini collection Daisies pattern Made by Russell Woodard Circa 1960’s Made of wrought Iron chairs in great working...
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1960s American American Classical Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Mid-century Vamo Sonderborg Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Vamo Sonderborg Danish rocking chair handcrafted of a sculpted solid teak frame with steel cross stretcher, upholstered in the original green mohair fabric and leather seat. The wood...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Mohair, Teak

Pair of Che-Chent Rocking Chairs by Salvador Vidal
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
When ones speaks of Cancun and Isla Mujeres one always thinks of sun, sand, beaches and the ocean; the most marvelous in the world. That is exactly how it is. Years ago, a beautiful ...
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1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rosewood, Bentwood

Noguchi Rocking stool Vitra 1954 Maplewood, wallnut-stained
Located in Berlin, DE
Isamu Noguchi (Designer) Design: Cyclone Series
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

American Designer, Rocking Chair, Pine, Cord, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and cord rocking chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Seat height: 17.25”
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1970s American Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Cord, Pine

1900s French Wooden Rocking Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Introduce timeless elegance and a touch of nostalgic charm to your living space with this exquisite 1900s French Wooden Rocking Armchair. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail,...
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Early 20th Century French Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Half Half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 83 x D 66 x H 90cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and s...
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2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric

Rare Russell Woodard Gliders + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM, Vintage
Located in San Jose, CA
A beautiful set of gliding chairs with matching side table. Salterini collection Daisies pattern Made by Russell Woodard Circa 1960’s Made of wrought Iron Gliding chairs in great wo...
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1960s American American Classical Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Sculptural Rocking Chair done in molded Ash plywood in style of Wendell Castle
Located in Beograd, RS
Breathtaking Sculptural Rocking Chair done in molded Ash plywood featuring mesmerizing organic lines, resembling the work of the American artist and designer Wendell Castle. The chai...
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Early 2000s Balkan Organic Modern Rocking Chairs

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Ash, Plywood

Folding adjustable steamer, deck or campaign rocking chair, circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
folding steamer or garden adjustable chair, circa 1920's 3 positions rocking movement
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20th Century European Art Deco Rocking Chairs

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Metal

A Modernist Rocking Chair
Located in Conwy, GB
Dry untreated plywood and pine. Unknown maker but clearly influenced by the work of Axel Einar Hjoth, Alvar Aalto, Gerald Summers and Marcel Breuer. Anon, 1930s.
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Early 20th Century European Rocking Chairs

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Pine, Plywood

Vintage, New and Antique Rocking Chairs

The phrase “rocking chair” didn’t find its way into the dictionary until the mid-18th century. While most of the sitting furniture that we use in our homes originated in either England or France, the iconic rocking chair is a quintessentially American piece of furniture.

A Philadelphia cabinetmaker’s bill for a proto-rocking chair issued in 1742, which identified the seat as a “Nurse Chair with rockers,” is the earliest surviving evidence of this design’s humble beginnings. The nurse chair was a low side chair intended for nursing women, so giving it a soothing rocking motion made sense. Rocking chairs, which saw a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked, quickly gained popularity across the United States, garnering a reputation as a seat that everyone could love. They offered casual comfort without the expensive fabrics and upholstery that put armchairs out of many families’ budgets.

Rocking chairs are unique in that they don’t just offer a place to rest — they offer an opportunity to reminisce. The presence of one of these classic pieces stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space. They easily introduce a simple country feel to the city or bring the peaceful rhythm of a porch swing into a sheltered sunroom. Although craftsmen took to painting and stenciling varieties of the chairs that emerged in New England during the 19th century, the most traditional rocking chairs are generally unadorned seats constructed with time-tested materials like wood and metal. As such, a minimalist vintage rocking chair can be ushered into any corner of your home without significantly disrupting your existing decor scheme or the room’s color palette.

In the decades since the first rocker, top designers have made the piece their own. Viennese chair maker Michael Thonet produced a series of rockers in the middle of the 19th century in which the different curved steam-bent wood parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).

No matter your personal style, let 1stDibs pair you with your perfect seat. Deck out your porch, patio or parlor — browse the vintage, new and antique rocking chairs in our vast collection today.

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