1800's Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair by Heywood-Wakefield or J.C. Berrien
By Liberty & Co., Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An exquisite survivor of 19th-century American craftsmanship, this sculptural wicker and cane rocking chair embodies the romance and artistry of the Victorian era. Its intricate, loo...
Cane, Bentwood
$509Sale Price|55% Off
Antique Vintage English Oak Rocking Chair, 1800s
Located in Markington, GB
Circa 1800 English Oak Rocking Chair A charming English oak rocking chair dating from around 1800, showcasing timeless craftsmanship and classic design. This piece is in very good v...
Oak
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good condition. Seat cushion upholstery in great shape, very firm and very firm. Cushion uph...
Metal
English 1800s Georgian Period Plum Wood Child's Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period plum wood child's rocking chair from the early 19th century, with rush seat, ladder back and turned base. Born in the very early years of the 19th century,...
Rush, Wood
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H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 45.28 in
Swedish Antique Rocking Chair Gungstol 6 Legs 1800s Hand Painted Black Gold
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish antique rocking chair or Gungstol with 6 legs from the 1800s.
Pine
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H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 45.28 in
Swedish Antique Rocking Chair Gungstol 6 Legs 1800s Hand Painted Black Gold
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish antique rocking chair or Gungstol with 6 legs from the 1800s.
Pine
Antique Mt. Lebanon No. 6 Shaker Rocking Chair, Ca. Mid-1800s
Located in Peabody, MA
An authentic four slat No. 6 Rocking chair from the important Mt. Lebanon Community of Shakers, circa mid 19th century.
Cotton, Wood
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H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 45.28 in
Swedish Antique Rocking Chair Gungstol 6 Leg 1800s Hand Painted Angel Black Gold
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish antique rocking chair Gungstol with 6 legs from the 1800s.
Pine
Swedish Rocking Chair in Painted Birch from Early 1800s
Located in Singapore, SG
Rocking chair from Sweden, 1800s. White painted with gold details, not original paint.
Birch
$1,714Sale Price|24% Off
H 44.75 in Dm 18 in
19th Century Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. Natural Wicker Swivel Piano Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
This fanciful Victorian wicker swivel piano chair has all the bells and whistles of the most prestigious American wicker designers Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company. Curlicues, ...
Metal
Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Chair by Heywood Wakefield c 1880/1920's
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic antique Bar Harbor wicker chair by Heywood Wakefield, circa 1880/1920's. This fine example is in excellent original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cos...
Wicker
$6,500
H 47.5 in W 27 in D 32 in
Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair by Heywood Brothers, Late 19th Century
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker ornate high back platform rocking chair with woven rolled arms and finials & swag chain link on back (HEYWOOD BROS.)
Wicker
$1,250
H 24.5 in W 46 in D 17 in
Antique Victorian Indianapolis Mfg Co Wicker Rattan Portrait Chair 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian portrait chair by the Indianapolis manufacturing company. Made of wicker and rattan featuring serpentine form with high reticulated / scrolled crest, harp shaped b...
Wicker
$3,900
H 36 in W 31 in D 34 in
Antique Bar Harbor Style Double Strand Wicker Arm Chair in Natural Finish
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A Bar Harbor style wicker arm chair in a rare double strand weave in natural finish, with decorative colored trim in black ,green and cranberry red , American ,C..1910 and attributed...
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Antique Wicker Loveseat by Larkin & Co., Arts and Crafts Style, USA
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on the back and apron and cane seat. The settee features new Arts & Crafts uphols...
Brass
Late 19th Century Wicker / Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
This wicker / rattan chaise lounge showcases a beautifully woven design with a gently curved silhouette. It has brass tips on the corners and wavy side detailing. The warm, natural b...
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 32 in D 31 in
Antique Wicker Wing Chair by Heywood-Wakefield, Bar Harbor Style
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful, antique Heywood Wakefield, Bar Harbor style wicker wing chair, recently acquired from a private estate. It is done in natural finish with green accent trim, American, ci...
Wicker, Reed, Wood
$1,450
H 40 in W 22 in D 33.75 in
Folk Art Bent Twig Hand Crafted Adirondack Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair C1900
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing original condition, so we'll taken care of and preserved. 125 years ago John Wiltout built this chair from hickory branches and a pine seat. Square head nails were used and t...
Hickory, Pine
Victorian Wicker Arm Chair by Heywood-Wakefield, 19th Century USA
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker arm chair with fan shaped back with scroll and filigree design. (Heywood Brothers)
Wicker
Antique Rocking Chair Solid Oak Cane Seat
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Rocking Chair in solid oak with a cane Seat in good condition. This chair features a leafy, scalloped crest above turned spindles. It 's a beautiful antique piece to make a b...
Cane, Wood, Oak
$350
H 26 in W 16 in D 20 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Frame Rocker Rocking Chair with Needlepoint Tapestry Upholstery. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: Folded: 31" H x 15" W ...
Walnut
$338Sale Price|62% Off
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Antique Victorian Heywood Wakefield (attr) Ball & Stick Wicker Chair, Circa 1890
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
A truly wonderfully preserved example of Victorian stick and ball fiddlehead style. Great Patina. This fanciful hand made chair features ball and stick designs, skilled scrollwork, s...
Wicker, Paint
Antique Cane and Carved Wood Arm Side Chair with Rose Detail
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful antique Victorian carved wood armchair with a cane seat and back. This chair will make a great side chair in a living room or at a desk. It has smooth-sloped arms on each...
Cane, Wood
$1,231Sale Price|30% Off
H 41.74 in W 23.23 in D 26.78 in
Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair – Fine Quality An antique 19th-century Windsor armchair crafted from ash and elm, full of age, character, and p...
Ash, Elm
$395
H 25.5 in W 15.25 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features floral tapestry upholstery, platform spring rocker, unique small chair. Circa 1900. Measuremen...
Tapestry, Maple
Bar Harbor Wicker Rocker
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Bar Harbor painted stick wicker rattan rocking chair has classic rounded backrest and wide flat arms with diagonal latticing. Measures: Arm height 25".
Wicker
Extraordinary Carved Mahogany Full Bed With Swans
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborately carved full bedstead with intricate swan carvings. The headboard with a gadrooned carved acanthus motif trim around the parquetry herringbone inlay. The arched headboa...
Mahogany
Pair of Art Noveau Style Cast Iron Garden & Patio Benches
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of cast iron benches in the Art Noveau Style, high quality iron castings perfectly fitted to each other and freshly hand painted with Rustoleum hunter green gloss. Ver...
Iron
Antique Wicker Chaise Lounge by Heywood-Wakefield Co., Navy Trim, 1910
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful reed and rattan wicker chaise lounge in a lovely natural color with a continuous navy blue braid trimming around the back, arms and seating, American, C. 1910 by the Heyw...
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
$5,364
H 93.31 in W 56.5 in D 84.65 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...
Hardwood
French Spindled 19th Century Walnut Decorative Cradle, Swan Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
French Spindled 19th Century Walnut Decorative Cradle, Swan Motif A stunning cradle or baby crib. The birch or walnut wood bassinet is simply darling. The long swan neck in place to...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Wicker Settee
Located in Pasadena, CA
The perfect spot for an afternoon read or sharing tea for two. This lovely vintage wicker settee has been newly painted in a soothing blue/grey finish and coupled with a newly uphols...
Linen, Wicker
$3,780Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 37 in W 79 in D 36 in
American Victorian 5 Piece Wicker Porch Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
A rare find -- An American Victorian (5) piece wicker porch seating set including: sofa, matching rocking chair, arm chair with ottoman and glass top coffee table. Cushions availabl...
Wicker
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Antique renaissance revival lounge chair featuring a finely carved carved walnut frame, a bronze medallion at the crest, and brass casters with wooden wheels on the front legs. Attri...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
$1,095
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 31.5 in
Antique Heywood Wakefield Victorian Woven Wicker Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Heywood Wakefield Woven Wicker Victorian Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a carved wood platform rocker base with rolling casters, ornate woven wicker wrapped fra...
Wicker
Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair. Caning in great condition
Cane, Walnut
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.5 in W 29.5 in D 20 in
A Rare Bar Harbor Style One Drawer Server with Top Shelf in Natural Finish
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A rare Bar Harbor style one drawer wicker server In natural finish. It is beautifully and elaborately woven in a three over three reed design on all surfacesmwith an unbelievably bea...
Wicker, Reed, Wood
4 Piece Wicker Patio Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
Lloyd Loom flat arm 4 piece rattan seating ensemble consisting of 3 seat sofa, 2 matching arm chairs and a small round matching occasional table. All seating have generous proportion...
Wicker
$7,500
H 38 in W 48 in D 22 in
Rare Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Victorian Wicker Conversation Gossip Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perhaps the Rarest of all Victorian Wicker pieces, this parlor chair was used for Ladies to gossip while not facing one another or to limit contact between courting couples. Victoria...
Wicker
Antique Ficks Reed Wide Arm Wicker Armchair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Ficks Reed wicker armchair in fresh white paint has closely woven pattern, open lattice work under the arms. The fan back chair is fully skirted for tailored look on all side...
Rattan, Reed, Hardwood, Wicker
$1,295
H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 20 in
Antique Wicker Heywood Wakefield Settee with Original Natural Finish circa 1900
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 1900s natural wicker Heywood Wakefield settee featuring a closely woven set-in caned seat, rolled arms and back with lattice work divided by two panels, the top employs the fis...
Wicker
The phrase “rocking chair” didn’t find its way into the dictionary until the mid-18th century. While most of the sitting furniture that we use in our homes originated in either England or France, the iconic rocking chair is a quintessentially American piece of furniture.
A Philadelphia cabinetmaker’s bill for a proto-rocking chair issued in 1742, which identified the seat as a “Nurse Chair with rockers,” is the earliest surviving evidence of this design’s humble beginnings. The nurse chair was a low side chair intended for nursing women, so giving it a soothing rocking motion made sense. Rocking chairs, which saw a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked, quickly gained popularity across the United States, garnering a reputation as a seat that everyone could love. They offered casual comfort without the expensive fabrics and upholstery that put armchairs out of many families’ budgets.
Rocking chairs are unique in that they don’t just offer a place to rest — they offer an opportunity to reminisce. The presence of one of these classic pieces stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space. They easily introduce a simple country feel to the city or bring the peaceful rhythm of a porch swing into a sheltered sunroom. Although craftsmen took to painting and stenciling varieties of the chairs that emerged in New England during the 19th century, the most traditional rocking chairs are generally unadorned seats constructed with time-tested materials like wood and metal. As such, a minimalist vintage rocking chair can be ushered into any corner of your home without significantly disrupting your existing decor scheme or the room’s color palette.
In the decades since the first rocker, top designers have made the piece their own. Viennese chair maker Michael Thonet produced a series of rockers in the middle of the 19th century in which the different curved steam-bent wood parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).
No matter your personal style, let 1stDibs pair you with your perfect seat. Deck out your porch, patio or parlor — browse the vintage, new and antique rocking chairs in our vast collection today.
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