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How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?
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To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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Expertly Restored - Californian Studio Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Leon Meyer
By Leon Meyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Verner Panton Relaxer II Rocking Chair by Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Verner Panton "Relaxer II" rocking chair, designed for Rosenthal Einrichtung, Germany, 1974. Reupholstered in brown leather. The beech frame shows light wear consistent with age. Dim...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown velvet rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Release to lamination and traces of glue as illustrated
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Scratching present to wood consistent with age and use.
Reupholstered in brand new fab...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rocking Chair in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautifully crafted rocking chair in solid oak, with the seat reupholstered in a striking striped textile featuring shades of green, brown, and mustard yellow. Designed by Henning (H...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Keith Haring Children's Rocker, Rocking Horse, Pop Art Chair (Radiant Baby)
By Keith Haring
Located in München, BY
Keith Haring Pop Art children's rocker / rocking horse toy, United States 1992.
Children's rocker made of black, white and red painted wood, with re...
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1990s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
