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Guido Faleschini Golden Metal and Gray Velvet Arm Chair / Rocking Chair, 1970
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Rome, IT
Iconic rocking armchair by Guido Faleschini from the 70s, all curves and elegance, simple and linear.
The rocking armchair has a fully curved golden metal structure, armrests and le...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 25.99 in D 36.23 in
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig in Chrome and Alcantara, Italy 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Ulm, DE
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern Icon in Chrome and Alcantara
Rocking chair, rocking lounge, Mid-Century masterpiece, chrome-plated met...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 27.76 in D 43.31 in
Mid Century Modern Pair of Oak and Metal Racking Chairs, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of rocking chairs with a modern, minimalist design that could be described as French-inspired. It features a white oak wooden seat and backrest, supported by a black m...
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Vintage 1970s French Industrial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brass and fabric rocking chair, design by Guido Faleschini, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined Italian rocking chair designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s, made of brass with original fabric cushion.
The elegant and solid brass structure dialogues harmoniously with...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rocking Chair S826 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic rocking chair by Ulrich Böhme for Thonet. Designed in 1971, model S826. Frame made of chrome-plated tubular steel. The rocking chair has been reupholstered and covered with a...
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Scrolled Chrome and Cane Rocking Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One SOLD & Only one in stock!
An awesome chrome scrolled rocker, giving a Classic a fresh modern look. It features a sturdy chrome tubular frame with wood framed caning seat and ba...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 41 in
Danish Rocking Chair in the manner of Henning Kjærnulf Solid Oak + Wool 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage rocking chair in the style of designer Henning Kjærnulf.
The frame and armrests are made of turned solid oak upholstered with the original striped wool with brass nai...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in W 22.84 in D 30.32 in
Charles & Ray Eames "Rar" Black Original Rocking Chair, 1977
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern molded RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
This gorgeous midcentury rocking chair was produced 1977.
An original condition.
B...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
An all original vintage rocking lounger designed by Renato Zevi circa 1970s
By Selig
Located in Houston, TX
An all original vintage rocking lounger designed by Renato Zevi and produced by Selig in the early 1970s. Consists of a heavy polish chromed frame, with the original Scandinavian pri...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bepi Fiori Rocking Armchair
By Bepi Fiori
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bepi Fiori was the director of the Italian design firm Bernini starting in the 1970's. A rare model that was only produced in small numbers.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Swivel Armchair, Peem, Finland, 1970s
By PEEM Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Finland
- Made of fabric and metal
- The fabric shows signs of use, three buttons are missing
- Fully functional, a bit off to the side
- Good, original condition
- Se...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970's GUIDO FALESCHINI CHROME ROCKING CHAIR
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Waxahachie, TX
A sleek Mid-Century Modern Curved Chrome Frame Rocking Chair Upholstered In the original chenille.
Insanely comfortable and relaxing chair.
Classic look.
Will go with many different...
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid century rocking chair with solid chrome frame and fabric seat from the 70s
Located in Breda, NB
Mid century rocking chair with solid chrome frame and fabric seat from the 70s.
Dimensions:
Height: 100 cm
Depth: 110 cm
Width: 56 cm
The seat needs some attention, it could use so...
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Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 43.31 in
Paul Tuttle Swiss Rocking chair cowleather steel black wood
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Valladolid, ES
This is a good example of a "Nonna" rocking chair, designed by Paul Tuttle in 1972 for Strässle International, Switzerland. The materials used in this chair are an attractive combina...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage bauhaus inspired rocking chair made from wicker and chrome.
Beautiful elegant design with beech wooden armrests.
Good condition, some wear on the armrests.
Very sturdy.
1...
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Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s
Rocking armchair mod. Ellipse. The structure is in chromed metal and is composed of two side ellipses...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 43.31 in
Spectacular Milo Baughman Style Chrome Oval Rocker Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Milo Baughman style chrome oval rocker with Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric on the seat cushion. We had the seat cushion reupholstered with this gorgeous piece of vintage...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Classic Bauhaus Style Leather and Chrome Rocker, Arter Mies Van De Rohe, Italy
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Bauhaus style leather and chrome rocker, after Mies Van De Rohe, made in Italy, wonderful quality and construction, extremely comfortable, retains original MADE IN ITALY labe...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36 in W 22 in D 37 in
Blue Lacquered Tubular Metal Rocking Chair - 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
A great and comfortable rocking chair with a bright pop of color.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Edgar Bartolucci Embellished Italian Rocking Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Edgar Bartolucci Rocking Chair Wrapped in Cloth by a Separate Artist. The Striped Padding is Removable. Features a weight on one End to Assist with Racking. No Maker’s Mark. Vintage ...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 60 in D 20 in
Italian rocking and swivel armchair from 1970 in fabric and metal
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian rocking and swivel armchair from 1970 in fabric and metal
Stool cm.45x45 heigth cm.40 ,
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modern Outdoor Garden Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern iron patio rocking chair. This gorgeous rocker features elegant scrollwork and flower designs. Perfect for a deck, patio, or covered porch.
Please confirm item ...
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Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rocking Chair "NONNA" by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switserland 70s
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Rocking chair "NONNA" BY PAUL TUTTLE FOR STRÄSSLE INTERNATIONAL, SWITZERLAND 1970S
Looking for a vintage rocking chair that exudes both style and comfort? Look no further than the "...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 22.45 in D 38.98 in
Chrome Rocking Chair by Selig
By Selig
Located in Dorchester, MA
This fabulous rocking chair, made in Italy, imported by Selig, sets a deeply comfortable swoop of cushion on a polished chrome frame between oval rockers.
The seat height ranges fro...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rocking Chair "Nonna" by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International Switserland 1970
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Rocking chair "Nonna" By Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switzerland, 1970s.
Looking for a vintage rocking chair that exudes both style and comfort? Look no further than the...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 22.45 in D 38.98 in
1970s Sculptural Chrome and Black Velour Rocking Chair Rocker in the Manner of M
By Milo Baughman
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous polished bent chrome frame, and black velour upholstered seat and back. Authentic 1970s vintage acquired from the stunning estate of a Chicago, USA Mid Century collector.
...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41 in W 22 in D 39 in
Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle, Switzerland, 1972
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Nonna rocking chairs designed in 1972 by american designer Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switzerland. Metal structure finished in bronze and bentwood oak wood and u...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle, Switzerland, 1970s
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Almelo, NL
The ''Nonna'' armchair is the modern interpretation of a rocking chair, designed by the designer Paul Tuttle for Swiss company Strässle 1972.
Bent tubular steel chromed, in combinat...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Rocking Chair in the Style of Renato Zevi, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in taranto, IT
Original rocking chair from the 70s, probably attributed to renato zevi design, on a white lacquered metal structure and fabric upholstery
Good overall condition, as shown in the ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
A sleek Mid-Century Modern curved chrome frame rocking chair upholstered in Naugahyde. The chair is finished elegantly with zippered cush...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully designed sculptural rocker by Lee Woodard, with tufted leather body and brass railing.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970's Maison Jansen Style Chrome Hollywood Regency Rocking Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern rocking chair for sale. Design in the manner of Maison Jansen in the 1970's. The chrome frame has been polished and is in excellent condition. The original...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Brass Metal Rocking Chair Guido Faleschini Black Boucle
By Guido Faleschini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rocking chair designed by Guido Faleschini 1970. With curved and gilded metal. Reupholstered in a black boucle by Bisson Bruneel.
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
Iconic midcentury Scandinavian modern, "Parrot Chair" / Pepegojan, Swedish 1970s
By Ib Arberg, Abra Mobler
Located in Stockholm, SE
The iconic Papegojan / The Parrot chair designed by Ib & Anne Arberg for ABRA Möbler, Sweden 1970s. In original corduroy fabric.
In good condition. Few, smaller signs of wear. Fabr...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 64.97 in W 29.53 in D 46.07 in
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
This elegant rocking chair from the 1970s embodies the timeless aesthetic of Thonet-style design, blending classic craftsmanship with a m...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gastone Rinaldi Ondalunga Rocking Chair Italy 1971
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A very rare and original "Ondalunga" rocking chair, designed by Gastone Rinaldi and manufactured by Giuliano Pozzi, Italy 1971. The chair itself is a true eye catcher and due to it'...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rocking chair, Suisse, 1979
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rocking-chair suisse de 1979, en tissu gris foncé avec pieds, accoudoirs en métal.
Dimensions : H93 x L60 x P90.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Chrome Rocking Chair With Original Red Fabric
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning vintage, 1970s chrome rocking chair designed by Maison Jansen in the 1970s. The elaborate scroll work of the chrome chair frame gleams as light works through its vivacious c...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Metal Upholstered Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt metal rocking chair reupholstered with vintage Rubelli fabric.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in
Rare Lishman Rocker, Sculptural Chrome-Plated circa 1976, William Lishman
By Bill Lishman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Free form rocking chair with cast aluminum tractor seat and backrest,,
Canadian Bill Lishman is best known for his role in Operation Migration, which continues his successful effort...
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Exciting Milo Baughman Style Chrome Oval Rocker Panton Fabric, Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Milo Baughman style chrome oval rocker. Psychedelic Panton inspired black and white vintage fabric covers the removable pad and looks amazing. The mirror polished chromed fr...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchair Danish Design Vintage 1960s Retro Leather Brown
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Splendid armchair from the 1960s-1970s, Minimalist form, Scandinavian design. Original leather upholstery (color, dark brown), construction made of chromed metal. Preserved in good c...
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair in the Style of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderful vintage modern rocking chair features a sculptural bent rod chrome frame. Stylish design with an upholstered seat and backrest complimented by maple wood. Sleek and co...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Rare Herman Miller Rocking Chairs by Peter Protzmann
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage pair of chrome frame rocking chairs features the stylish design of Peter Protzmann as presented by Herman Miller. Unique modern shape, iconic chrome design, and comforta...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Midcentury Thonet Style Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Bucharest, RO
Attractive Thonet inspired rocker with brass frame and cane seat combine traditional and modern aesthetics compatible with any decor.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass Rocker and Leather
By Thonet
Located in Allentown, PA
Italian brass rocker and leather seat wonderful modern lines.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Black Leather Rocking Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a black leather and polished nickel rocking chair by Maison Jansen from France, circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s French Rocking Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Paul Tuttle "Nonna" Rocking Chair
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Tuttle "Nonna" rocker for Strässle International, 1972.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle in Cream Leather
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Classic 1970s Paul Tuttle Nonna rocking chair. Frame of chrome-plated tubular steel and bent beech wood. Upholstery of cream leather over strap support of natural canvas.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Italian Chromed and Leather Rockers by Guido Faleschini
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Hollywood, FL
The high back upholstered seat above a chromed steel frame for Mariani/ Pace Collection. One is black and one in white
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Maison Jansen Rocker Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A super chic and imminently comfortable Maison Jansen chrome rocker. I had not seen this form expressed in anything other than bentwood so this was definitely a pleasant surprise. Th...
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Vintage 1970s French Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rocking chair dating from the 70s, design in the spirit of Thonet Milo Baughman
By Thonet
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Rare rocking chair, chic and refined decoration from the 1970s.
The armchair was created after a Thonet model from the beginning of the 20th century, revisited in a chrome version.
C...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 40.95 in W 22.05 in D 38.98 in
Paul Tuttle model "Nonna" rocking chair for Stassle Switzerland, circa 1972
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Skokie, IL
Paul Tuttle model "Nonna" rocking chair for Stassle Switzerland, designed in 1972. This is as beautiful as it is comfortable.
Bent tubular steel chromed, in combination with beech wo...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.5 in W 22 in D 36.5 in
Paul Tuttle for Strassle "Nonna" Rocking Chair
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Astoria, NY
Paul Tuttle for Strassle "Nonna" Rocking Chair with bentwood and steel frame and maroon leather covered seat. 37" H x 21.5" W x 39" D; seat: 17" H.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970's Maison Jansen Chrome Hollywood Regency Rocking Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern rocking chair for sale. Designed by Maison Jansen in the 1970's.Classic design.similar to bentwood rockers made by Thonet. / but in chrome. The chrome fram...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
“Elipse” rocking chair by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970
By Renato Zevi
Located in Madrid, ES
Rocking chair in bouclé fabric with chromed steel structure, designed by the well-known artist Renato Zevi during the 1970s.
BIO:
Best known for his inimitable Ellipse rocking chai...
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Vintage 1970s Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Banmüller Lama Brown Leather French German Rocking Lounge Chair Chaise
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Banmüller Lama Brown Leather French German Rocking Lounge Chair Chaise Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Tan brown leather and chrome rocking chair chaise lounge by German ...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 64.97 in
1970s RAR Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass and Green Upholstery Rocker Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage rocking chair by Herman Miller, circa the 1970s. The RAR Rocking Chair crafted by the iconic design duo, Charles and Ray Eames, was introduced...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28 in W 25.25 in D 27.75 in
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1970s Metal Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1970s metal rocking chairs is available at 1stDibs. 1970s metal rocking chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small 1970s metal rocking chairs measuring 17 inches across. 1970s metal rocking chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles Eames and Renato Zevi are consistently popular.
How Much are 1970s Metal Rocking Chairs?
Prices for 1970s metal rocking chairs start at $600 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $2,403.
Finding the Right Rocking Chairs for You
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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