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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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Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
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Scratching present to wood consistent with age and use.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Danish Mid Century Modern, Oak Rocking Chair, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant Danish highback rocking chair from the 1950s is a refined example of mid-century craftsmanship. Made from solid oak, the frame features gently curved runners and sculpte...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Wood
Adrian Pearsall Rocking Chair for Craft Associates
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Rocking Chair for Craft Associates
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Upholstery, Walnut