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1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker Wooden Rocking Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish hand woven wicker wooden rocking chair.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Vintage Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s, Reupholstered in French Boucle
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Very rare model of a rocking chair coming most probably from Czechoslovakia from circa 1950s. It
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Ash

Kembo Rocking by Wh Gispen, 1950s
By Gispen Kembo
Located in The Hague, NL
bakelite, black tubular structures and wooden sliders. From the 50's. New upholstery is possible. Typical
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

 Kembo Rocking by Wh Gispen, 1950s
 Kembo Rocking by Wh Gispen, 1950s
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Ezio Longhi Mid-Century Modern Italian Rocking Chair for Elam, 1950s
By Ezio Longhi, Elam
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and original rocking chair mod. Mitzi design by Ezio Longhi for Elam from the 1950s. We have
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Cassina Rocking Chair mod. 572 in Wood and Fabric, 1950s
By Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Cassina since 2015. Here we have a Cassina production: a rocking chair model 572 from 1955 with a wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames Authentic RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
RAR rocking chair. Original Condition. Features original early1950's fiberglass molded bucket formed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
H 37.21 in W 25.6 in D 39.77 in
Iconic Midcentury Design Rocking Chair / Expo, 1958
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s, Czechoslovakia - maker: TON - paper label - good original condition - also suitable
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Minimalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles and Ray Eames Designed 1st Generation RKR Rocker for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Birch wooden rockers, steel rod base and main body of the chair, then a burnt orange bikini seat cover.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Teak Rocking Chairs by Ole Wanscher 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare pair of MidCentury rocking chairs designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Danish Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher 1950s with New Upholstery
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare mid-century rocking chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Teak Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher 1950s with New Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare mid-century rocking chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Wool, Teak

1950s Rocking Chair in Oak & Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage rocking chair in solid patinated Scandinavian oak tree and original "Olmerdug" wool
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

1950s Rustic Style Wooden Children’s Rocking Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s rustic style children’s rocking chair. Original caned seat. Chair is structurally sound. Seat
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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Children's Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Rare Mid Century modern Poul Hundevad Rocking Chair
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Weesp, NL
Poul Hundevad rare mid century modern rocking chair Extremely rare oak and canvas 1950s safari
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Mid-Century Modern European Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-lasting, rock solid foundation for any seating. They also tie the ottoman to the chair visually. From the
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Modern Scandinavian Lounge Chairs with Tapered Feet, Scandinavia, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
a long-lasting, rock solid foundation for any chair. Master cabinetmakers were highly aware of body
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs with Lacquered Wood Legs, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
that wooden feet make a long-lasting, rock solid foundation for any chair. The textured fabric further
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of lounge chair and ottoman is an elegant and comfortable evidence of the mastery and
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca

“Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen 'Attr.' for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
, the Seija rocking chair, the lazy castle Rex and the Pulkka armchair. Interestingly, the chairs from
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Franco Albini Luisa Chair, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini Luisa Chair, American Walnut and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Luisa chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini Luisa Chair, American Walnut and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Luisa chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Marta Blomstedt Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Aulanko Hotel, Finland, 1930s.
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
mention that wooden bun feet make a long-lasting, rock solid foundation for any chair. * Price per piece
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Ilmari Lappalainen "Laila" Sofa for Asko, Finland 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Lappalainen's most popular products / series are the Laila sofa set, the Seija rocking chair, the lazy castle
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Laila" Sofa by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Lappalainen's most popular products / series are the Laila sofa set, the Seija rocking chair, the lazy castle
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Ottomans Upholstered in Wool, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-lasting, rock solid foundation for any chair. The chair’s back legs differ, they are tapered and slightly
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini Tl3 Table, Black Dyed Wood and Glass by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
installed. The upturned wooden cones that surmount each leg act as spacers between the cross-beams of the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, a table-top 40cm in diameter, and a wooden trim that makes it reminiscent of a tray. One of the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, a table-top 40cm in diameter, and a wooden trim that makes it reminiscent of a tray. One of the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, a table-top 40cm in diameter, and a wooden trim that makes it reminiscent of a tray. One of the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini TL3 Table, Wood and Glass by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
installed. The upturned wooden cones that surmount each leg act as spacers between the cross-beams of the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
relaunched by Cassina in Italy between 2011 and 2019. This exceptional wooden bookcase challenges the laws of
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, a table-top 40cm in diameter, and a wooden trim that makes it reminiscent of a tray. One of the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Finnish Rocking Chair
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
Wooden rocking chair, supposedly designed by Ilmar Tapiovaara. Surface of combination of black
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Finnish Rocking Chair
Midcentury Finnish Rocking Chair
H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 41.74 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rocking Chair
Located in Zaventem, Belgium
This 1950's rocking chair was completely restored and reupholstered. Tinted palissander colored
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Rocking Chair
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rocking Chair
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea Rocking Cart Germany, circa 1950
By Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrä Rocking Cart Germany circa 1950 Reversible Rocking Cart Push Car
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Reversible Kids Swing Chair by Mart Stam for Siegfried Lenz Berggieszhüb
By Siegfried Lenz, Hans Brockhage, Mart Stam
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Reversible kids car and rocking chair designed by Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andrä under the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Rubber, Beech

Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warsaw, PL
This modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
H 37.01 in W 21.66 in D 31.5 in
Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Patinated Black Wooden Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated black lacquered beech structure seating in blond wood, designed in the late 1950s by
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Danish Modern Spindle Backed Wooden Rocking Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This black lacquered beech Danish modern spindle backed rocking chair boasts truncated arms and a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rocking Antimott Chair by Wilhelm Knoll in Mohair Fabric, Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Knoll, Knoll Antimott
Located in Berlin, DE
Rocking Antimott chair by Wilhelm Knoll in mohair fabric, Germany - 1950s Rocking chair from the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mohair

Leather G1 Rocking Chair by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France
Located in Brecht, BE
A rare G1 leather rocking chair by Pierre Guariche from Farnce, designed in the 1950's for Airborne
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Mid-20th Century French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic Midcentury Design Rocking Chair / Expo, 1958
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s, Czechoslovakia - Maker: TON - Also suitable for new upholstery - Wooden parts refreshed
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

G1 Leather Rocking Chair by Pierre Guariche, France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare G1 leather rocking chair by Pierre Guariche from France. Designed in the 1950s for Airborne
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

MCM Turquoise Vinyl Faux Leather Spring Rockers Style of McKay and Rock-A-Chair
By McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Topeka, KS
Furniture and Rock-A-Chair. Comprised of the original turquoise vinyl or faux leather, a wood frame, and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair Dr. No by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden and wicker rocker designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1950s. Featured in the
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

1950s "Loop" Chair in Concrete by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Iconic design by Willy Guhl, 1954. Produced by Eternit Brazil, this chair still has the wooden
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Early Eames RAR by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This original vintage Eames rocking chair is an early example and has desirable characteristics
Category

Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swedish Midcentury Sheepskin Rocking Chair attributed to Gemla
By Gemla
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare rocking chair, most likely produced by Gemla, Sweden, circa 1950. With simple, organic design
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Elm, Sheepskin

Antimott Lounge Chair by Wilhelm Knoll in Mohair Fabric, Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Knoll, Knoll Antimott
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge chair from the Knoll Antimott series. Manufactured in the 1950s by Wilhelm Knoll in Germany
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Wood

Franco Albini Luisa Chair, American Walnut and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Luisa chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Restored Rare Rocking Chair in Bouclé Fabric, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- The frame is made of beech wood - newly upholstered in bouclé fabric - wooden parts have been
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

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1950s Wooden Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1950s wooden rocking chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all 1950s wooden rocking chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 64 antique and vintage 1950s wooden rocking chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 15 modern editions to choose from as well. 1950s wooden rocking chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 1950s wooden rocking chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Cassina, Franco Albini and Asko each produced beautiful 1950s wooden rocking chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1950s Wooden Rocking Chairs?

Prices for 1950s wooden rocking chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1950s wooden rocking chairs begin at $240 and can go as high as $54,768, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 1950s Wooden Rocking Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.