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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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Henning Kjærnulf Rocking Chair in Oak, Seat and Backrest Reupholstered, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful rocking chair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmöbel in the 1960s. The chair clearly reflects Kjærnulf's signature design language, featuring deco...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak, Wool
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
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, 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...
Category
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
