Shaker Rocker
1970s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn CH45 Rocking Chair in Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Shaker rockers that were designed earlier in the 20th century. The chair’s construction includes
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Handmade Birch Rocker with Woven Rush Seat
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1940s
Handmade Birch Rocker with Woven Rush Seat. The details on this piece are subtle but
Category
Vintage 1940s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Birch
Shaker Rocking Chair, 20th c
Located in New York, NY
above rockers (possibly later reinforced with screws)
Shaker furniture is known for its simplicity
Category
20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
out, the lines elongated for purely aesthetic purposes. The elongated rockers are especially eye
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
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2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 1930s.
Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret an...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 37.8 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Verner Panton “Relaxer” Mid Century Rocking Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Verner Panton “Relaxer” Mid Century Rocking Chair for Rosenthal. Original leather cushion
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Mid-Century Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage rocking chair with midcentury styling from Denmark, circa 1960. Very comfortable with solid teak construction, this Classic Danish design fits easily into any residential env...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
By Frank Reenskaug, Brahmin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic Mid Century Modern Danish teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin (Brahmin). This gorgeous mid-century chair was produced in 1958. This rocking chair is type 182. ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
"Pernelle" Rush Weave and Walnut Dining Arm Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood arched frame threads through a woven rush seat with arms and backrest to form this well-proportioned, minimalist chair for dining, desk, vanity or an accent in any room....
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Liberty and Co., Arts & Crafts High Back Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co., Arts and Crafts high back ladder back armchair with newly laid rush seat.
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Rocking chair in oak and fabric, designed by Hans Wegner and made by Mikael Laursen. Great condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Antique Shaker Ladder Back Side Chair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Shaker Ladder back chair, 19th/20th Century. This side chair features a splint seat and old paint.
Dimensions
44" H x 19"W x 14"D
Seat height - 16" H
Acquired at Leslie Hindman ...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Shaker Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beachcomber Spindle Back Chair in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
During the 18th century, a profound design movement took place in Wales. It was led by peasant-carpenters who, simply in an effort to create a practical seating option, produced one ...
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2010s American Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Antique Set of 6 Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Set of 6 Original Painted Pennsylvania Plank Bottom Chairs.
Rare set of six antique chairs (circa 1850) with Pennsylvania Amish origin. These are Americana at its best. They...
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen´s Rocking Chair from 1962
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Vienna, Austria
Ib Kofod-Larsen´s rocking chair, model 650-15 with solid teak frame and lose seat and back cushions.
Designed in 1962 and produced by Chr. Linnebergs Mobelfabric.
The cushions have...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of four Connecticut Valley Hitchcock rush seat side chairs, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Set of 4 classic Hitchcock style side chairs of painted and stencil decorated mixed woods, fitted with handwoven rush seats. The turned and bowed crest rails are morticed to the turn...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Antique Shaker Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Shaker Ladder back rocking chair, 19th/20th Century. This chair features a newer woven fabric seat.
Dimensions
44" H x 19"W x 14"D
Seat height - 16" H
Acquired at Leslie Hindman ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19Thc Original Apple Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original apple green ladder back rocking chair with a hand woven rush seat in a salmon paint. This early New England rocking chair is in amazing condition and very sturdy.
The ...
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Voido Rocking Chair in White by Ron Arad for MAGIS
By Magis, Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by Ron Arad, one of the biggest designers in the international arena, with his masterfully unconventional style, Voido is a rocking chair that looks like a piece of contempor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
taken from the Shaker style and the Windsor chair this rocker is generous in proportion yet retains a
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Plybent Maple Rocking Chair with Raspberry Strap Seat, Made in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The classic Atmos Rocker draws inspiration from the Shaker design tradition with the purity of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Plybent Rocking Chair with Blue Strap Seat Handcrafted in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The Classic Atmos Rocker draws inspiration from the Shaker design tradition with the purity of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Custom Color Plybent Maple Rocking Chair by Peter Danko, Made in USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The Classic Atmos Rocker draws inspiration from the Shaker design tradition with the purity of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Orange Strap Plybent Maple Rocking Chair Made in USA by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The Classic Atmos Rocker draws inspiration from the Shaker design tradition with the purity of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Plybent Rocking Chair with Red Strap Seat Handcrafted in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The Classic Atmos Rocker draws inspiration from the Shaker design tradition with the purity of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Plybent Maple Rocking Chair with Black Strap Seat Handcrafted in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
The classic Atmos Rocker draws inspiration from the Shaker design tradition with the purity of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
A Shaker Maple Rocking Chair with Shawl Bar
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Shaker rocker chair constructed with stained Maple. It features a ladder back, a shawl bar on top
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Authentic Original Mt. Lebanon Shaker No. 3 Rocking Chair
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique Shaker rocker, circa 1890s. Impressed mark, Model No. 3, on back slat. In stained maple
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique 19th Century Shaker No. 7 Rocking Chair with Shawl Bar
Located in Peabody, MA
Original Mt. Lebanon, NY Shaker rocker circa 1890s. Stamped # 7, the largest adult size. In stained
Category
Antique 1890s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
1890 Shaker #6 Mushroom Capped Rocker Chair with Shawl Bar
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Peekskill, NY
This rocker chair is signed and stamped Shaker, Mt. Lebanon, New York, number 6. The finish and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Early American Spindle Back, Shaker Style Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uniquely scaled American pine rocking chair.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Early 19th Century South West Ladder High Back Rocking Chair
By Shaker Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Early 19th century South West ladder high back rocker chair
Great country accent, ladder high back
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Thos Moser Gloucester Rocker American 1991
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thos Moser American Gloucester Rocker 1991
Vintage rocking chair by Thos Moser. Lightly worn with
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Antique Early 1900s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash, Cherry
Hans Wegner 'J16' Rocker for Fredericia
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 'J16' model rocking chair by Hans Wegner for Fredericia, 1950s. Shaker inspired design with
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
American 19th Century Child's Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American hardwood Shaker style child's, the simple spindle back above a perforated solid seat
Category
Antique 19th Century American Shaker Rocking Chairs
19THC NEW ENGLAND LADDERBACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL SURFACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FORM.THIS ROCKER WAS FOUND IN MAINE AND IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION.THE STYLE IS VERY SIMILAR TO THE SHAKER
Category
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair in Burgundy
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed in 1944, Wegner 's rocker with the sensually curved arms was inspired by traditional Windsor and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner for FDB
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
, Wegner 's rocker with the sensually curved arms was inspired by traditional Windsor and Shaker furniture
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 36.62 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner for FDB
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
, Wegner 's rocker with the sensually curved arms was inspired by traditional Windsor and Shaker furniture
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 16.54 in W 24.81 in D 36.62 in
Mid-Century J16 Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for FDB Møbler, Beech and Cord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
the Shaker style and the Windsor chair this rocker is generous in proportion yet retains a light
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 30.71 in
19th Century Shaker Rocker Old Red Paint Surface
By Shaker Style
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful old red untouched surface.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Shaker Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
An Shaker Maple Rocking Chair
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Shaker rocker chair constructed with stained Maple. It features a ladder back, turned filial and
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Shaker Maple Arm Rocking Chair
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Shaker rocker chair with arms constructed with stained Maple. It features a back covered with
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique 19th Century Shaker No. 7 Rocking Chair with Shawl Bar
Located in Peabody, MA
Original Mt. Lebanon, NY Shaker rocker circa 1890s. Stamped # 7, the largest adult size. In stained
Category
Antique 1890s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Antique Shaker Rocking Chair with Thatch Rush Seat, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Shaker rocker offers carved wood construction with flanking carved conical finials and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Child's Maple Shaker Rocking Armchair
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique child's maple rocker with arms marked with only the number 1 It retains it original dark
Category
Antique 1880s American Shaker Children's Furniture
Materials
Rush, Maple
New Lebanon Shaker Community No. 5 Tapeback Rocker, circa 1850
Located in Peabody, MA
An original Shaker rocking chair with taped backrest from the Mt. Lebanon, NY Community of
Category
Antique 1850s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Three American Maple Shaker Ladder Back Rocking Chairs from Mt Lebanon New York.
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in London, GB
A rare set of three American Shaker, ladder back rocking chairs.
All three came together and are
Category
Antique 1870s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 42 in W 23 in D 28 in
Thomas Moser Shaker Studio Crafted Cherry and Ash Rocking Chair with Footstool
By Thomas Moser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional studio crafted Shaker style solid cherry wood and ash spindle back rocking chair and
Category
Late 20th Century American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash, Cherry
H 38.25 in W 22.75 in D 36.63 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocker Model J16 by Hans Wegner in Beech
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Belmont, MA
vintage condition. The Scandinavian Modern aesthetic with a shaker influence makes this chair a true
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Jim Geier for Vermont Folk Rocker Craftsman Oak Wood Block Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Jim Geier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rocker Company, circa 1970s. Crafted from oak and rope, this set of 6 Shaker styled chairs are priced as
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
H 35 in W 17.25 in D 19.25 in
Hans Wegner 'J-16' Rocking Chair for Fredericia, Signed & Dated
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Denmark) with sensually curved arms inspired by traditional Windsor and Shaker furniture, fused with
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Located in Dayton, OH
. It is a Shaker-style rocking chair with wheels attached but with no leg rests. The rocker is composed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 43.5 in W 26 in D 47 in
Shaker # 7 rocker
Located in New York, NY
A Shaker # 7 rocker made by the Shaker religious community in Mt. Lebanon, NY
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Shaker #6 Rocker
Located in New York, NY
shaker # 6 rocker with an old possibly original tape seat
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Finding the Right rocking-chairs for You
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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