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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 -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

Adrian Pearsall Rocking Chair for Craft Associates
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Rocking Chair for Craft Associates
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of a hand made Old Hickory Furniture Co. barrel back rocking chair in fine as found condition.The woven web seating and backing is in original fine condition with a...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Gustaf Axel Berg Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and brown floral-printed fabric rocking lounge chair produced by Väsby möbel- & inredningsfabrik AB, Sweden, 1940s. Design attributed to Gustaf Axel Berg. Overall Dimensions...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Mexican Designer, Rocking Lounge Chair, Wood, Rush, Mexico, 1950s.
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rush rocking lounge chair likely designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s. Touch ups carried out to wood and rush seat.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.1” H x 27.75” W...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Henning Kjærnulf, Rocking Chair in Oak, Seat Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful rocking chair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmöbel in the 1960s. The chair clearly bears the mark of Kjærnulf's characteristic design language w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

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