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Who made bentwood rockers?

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Who made bentwood rockers?
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
These two bentwood children's chair and bentwood rocking chair are in very good condition. Selling
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Antique 19th Century American Country Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cane

Creative Playthings Mid Century Childs Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Creative playthings mid century Childs bentwood Rocker designed by Gloria Caranica circa 1964
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Leather Rocker Westnofa
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

Rosewood, Leather

Mid Century Scandinavian Rocker by and Ottoman Attributed to Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Esperance, NY
Presenting an exquisite vintage bentwood rocker with ottoman that exudes timeless beauty. This
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Luigi Crassevig Italian Bentwood Rocking Chair with Woven Cane Seat, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in San Francisco, CA
, and flourishes. Calls to mind similar bentwood rocker designs by iconic German furniture designer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A fabulous and important original Vienna workshop, bentwood rocker, model# 824, Schaukel Fauteuils
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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