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How old is the rocking chair?
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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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Shop for Rocking Chairs on 1stDibs
Vintage Thonet Ebonized Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, ca. 1920s Thonet rocking chair Model #10 (in 1923, Thonet was forced to merge with Kohn-Mundus to form Mundus-Allgemeine- Handels-und Industrie-Gesellschaft, and production w...
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Vintage 1920s Polish Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished, Newly Reupholstered
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativit...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Other Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Cowhide, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige cowhide rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s.
Wear to wood frame consistent with age and moderate use.
Reupholstered in brand new cowhide...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Norway Teak and Leather Rocking Chair/ 2 Positions!!
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norway Teak 2 Positions Rocker. In nice shape with leather pads. Chair can be set in 2 spots for a slightly more relaxed angle. Much like furniture from Westnofa, not 100% sure of...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak, Plywood
Hans J. Wegner Model J16 Rocking Chair, 1961
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful model J16 rocking chair by Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, designed in 1944, in light-gray painted beech with woven paper cord seat. This example was produced in 1961, features...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Mid-Century Danish Teak Model 100 Rocking Chair by Søren Georg Jensen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Model 100 Rocking Chair by Danish manufacturers cube Møbler, designed by Søren Georg Jensen from the 60s.
A rare emerging Jensen design. Unlike the common Jensen rocking chairs...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
