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Did Benjamin Franklin invent the rocking chair?
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No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent the rocking chair. This common misconception is linked to an erroneous statement made in the book The Rocking Chair: An American Institution, published in 1921. In actuality, rocking chairs were created by English farmers early in the 18th century. Early American examples date back to around 1830. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rocking chairs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Walter Lamb Arm Chairs
By Walter Lamb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walter Lamb Arm Chairs.
Manufactured by Brown Jordan
Beautiful natural verdigris surface
Set of 6
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Copper
$24,500 / set
Walter Lamb, Chaise Longue, Bronze, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze and fabric cord chaise longue designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan, USA, c. 1955.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Side Table
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This bronze patio side table by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan is a classic example of Lamb’s signature style, blending modernist lines with durable materials suited for outdoor living...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,000 / item
Vintage Walter Lamb Bronze for Brown Jordan Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Walter Lamb Bronze for Brown Jordan Lounge Chair and Ottoman, model C-5700, nicely patinaed frame and ottoman with original nylon cording.
Dimensions:
29.50" height
29.50" de...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb Square Lounge Chair
By Walter Lamb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walter Lamb Bronze and Rope Lounge Chair
Manufactured by Brown Jordan
Beautiful natural patina
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise Lounge, circa 1960s
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural bronze 'Waikiki' rocking chaise lounge by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These collectible examples of functional art features curvy tubular bronze frames and rewoven with ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
