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Who made bentwood rockers?
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Michael Thonet was the original maker of bentwood chairs. He invented the process of bending wood by using vapor to heat and then bend it into shape. You can shop a collection of bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Bentwood Rocker and Chair with Cane Seats, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique 19th Century American Country Children's Furniture
Materials
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By Creative Playthings
Located in Riverdale, NY
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
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By Ingmar Relling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bentwood rocker in rosewood and black leather by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Very comfy
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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By Ingmar Relling
Located in Esperance, NY
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Materials
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By Thonet
Located in View Park, CA
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Materials
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By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in New York City, NY
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
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