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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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Antique wood and cane Lincoln rocking chair, 19th century
Located in View Park, CA
A genuine antique Lincoln rocker, featuring wooden frame, cane seating and back, and hand-carved scroll arms, 19th century.
20.75” W x 31.5” D x 39” H x...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Art Deco Oak Bentwood Rocking Chair, Original Wool Upholstery, England c.1950
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful Art Deco rocking chair , England c.1950's. This armchair has wonderful bentwood oak arms which slightly angle towards the sitter. Original cream with colourful flecked wool...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vintage Original Dondolo Rocking Chair Designed by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
An iconic and sculptural “Dondolo” rocking chair designed by Luigi Crassevig and produced in Italy in the late 60s
New cane
This exceptional example embodies the refined craftsmanshi...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak, Bentwood
Luigi Crassevig, Rocking Chair, Wood, Cane, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bentwood and cane rocking lounge chair, model Dondolo, designed and produced by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 3...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Sam Maloof Style Sculptural Rocking Chair by Harold Dodson, Pickens SC, 2006
By Sam Maloof
Located in Decatur, GA
Harold Dodson Sam Maloof Style Sculptural American Black Walnut Rocking Chair, Pickens SC, 2006
An exceptional handcrafted rocking chair made by Harold Dodson in Pickens, South Caro...
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Early 2000s American Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Original Vintage Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials:
Fiberglass Shell, Iron Base, Birch Runners
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, a...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
