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How old is the rocking chair?

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How old is the rocking chair?
The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Expertly Restored - Adrian Pearsall Chaise Rocking Chair for Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ 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 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

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

Göperts Möbler, Rockings Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and green fabric rocking lounge chairs produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use. Iron reinforcements to old repairs pr...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Pine

Expertly Restored -Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Teak Rocking Chair for France & Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1962 Iconic Sgarsul rocking chair designed by Gae Aulenti and manufactured by Poltronova in Italy i...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood, Plywood

Eames Molded Armchair with Maple Rocker Base made 2009 by Vitra
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Molded plastic arm chair by Ray Eames and produced by Vitra of Switzerland in 2009 according to label. Made from white molded plastic mounted on chrome legs and a rocker base of mapl...
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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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