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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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1960s Sigvard Bernadotte Rocking Chair for France and Sons & John Stuart in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rocking chair designed by Sigvard Bernadotte, labelled with original tags from France and Sons as well as John Stuart. The chair was produced circa mid 1960s and...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Teak

Iron Hoop Rocker, 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rock on (indoors or outdoors) in this 1930s iron beauty – freshly restored and ready to add a touch of vintage charm to your relaxation routine! - 32"h, 21"w, 33"d, 14.5"h (seat), 20"d (seat depth), 19"w (seat width) - Black powder-coated iron - Condition: Excellent; iron loss to lower right hoop; newly refinished by Betsu Studio
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Iconic Eero Aarnio Silver Bubble Chair
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a...
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Outdoor Cacao Swing Handmade Crochet in UV Protected Yarn with Burmese Teak Wood
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
These swings are light, dreamy and perfect for enjoying the outdoors. They are composed of nearly 100 handcrafted elements from a signature UV protected yarn, designed and produced e...
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2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Teak

Steel and Leather Rocking Chair in the Manner of R. W Winfield
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A strip metal steel frame rocking chair in the manner of R. W Winfield, reupholstered in new black distressed leather.
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Antique 1850s English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair. Striking American design from the 1900s. Quarter-sawn oak frame with two hand-carved monks in the back rest. The rocking cha...
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

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