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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
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
Futuristic Rocking Chair Danish Large White Space Age Minimalist Architectural
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in London, GB
A staggeringly cool, eye-catchingly original and extremely comfortable designer rocking chair in lovely vintage condition. Designed by Scandinavian Modern Design legend Niels Gammelg...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Futurist Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 40.56 in D 42.52 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker after Milo Baughman. Item features a chrome metal frame, white vinyl upholstery, impressive size, very nice v...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41 in W 22 in D 39 in
Black Lacquered Hans J. Wegner J16 Rocking Chair Or Rocker For FDB Mobler 1963
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare 'black edition' of the iconic Hans J. Wegner J16 rocking chair having perfect Rush seat with original red hanging head rest and seat cushion. In excellent condition having per...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 42 in W 24 in D 31 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
New Upholstery Renato Zevi Ellipse Base Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Selig MINT
By Renato Zevi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New Upholstery Renato Zevi Ellipse Base Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Selig MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 28 in D 41 in
Restored Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Restored 1960s Herman Miller Eames chair. Vintage fiberglass shell on later base of steel and wood runners. Signed and guaranteed authentic. Embossed with Herman Miller emblem undern...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chaise Longue, Iron, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and leather rocking chaise longue designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation present throughout metal frame.
Leather likely replaced at some po...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.5 in W 24.4 in D 63.5 in
Penguin Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Penguin Rocking Chair draws inspiration from the American modernists of the 1950s and 1960s. The chair's construction is characterized by an open design, featuring a curved back ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Japanese Space Age Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1960s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable rocking chair after a design by the japanese designer takeshi nii from the 1960s.
A rare design object with sophisticated function. The elegantly curved and ergonomic shape...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 37.4 in
Vintage Swiss Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle, 1970s
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant rocking chair from the Swiss manufacturer Strässle to a design by Paul Tuttle from the early 70s.This design combines the formal language of classical bentwood rocking chairs...
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20th Century Swiss Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.01 in W 22.44 in D 1,000,000 in
Vintage Swiss Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle, 1970s
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant rocking chair from the Swiss manufacturer Strässle to a design by Paul Tuttle from the early 70s.This design combines the formal language of classical bentwood rocking chairs...
Category
20th Century Swiss Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.01 in W 22.44 in D 1,000,000 in
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and cane rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation to iron legs and frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.625” H x 31.5”...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Rocking Chair
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze rocking chair designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The chair has a sculptural shape, with a single formation of tubular bronze forming the backrest, arms, e...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare Design Mid-Century Rocking Chair / Lounge Chair Attr. to Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Italian MId-Century Modern Rocking Chair or Lounge Chair Attributed to Gae Aulenti. The chair is an original piece of 1960's midcentury design and possesses a strong organic m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
MCM Milo Baughman Rocker & Ottoman Upholstered In Black Leather and Cowhide
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Tubular Chrome Rocker & Ottoman Newly Upholstered In Black Leather and Cowhide
This MCM Milo Baughman designed low profile tubular chrome framed ro...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 26 in D 40.5 in
Vintage Salterini Radar Rocking Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Lake Worth, FL
These vintage Salterini Radar Rockers are mid-century modern space-age rocking chairs that add a touch of retro charm to any indoor or outdoor space. Made of painted black wrought ir...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
1959 Mid Century RAR Gray Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
The iconic RAR chair - Rocking (R) Arm (A) Chair on Rod (R) Base - was designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1950 and launched as one of the original 5 base options fo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Mid-Century Bauhaus Rocking Chair in Leather by Fasem, 1980s
By Fasem International
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid century Bauhaus design Rocking leather chair by Fasem Italy 1980s Designer : Mart Stam
Leather and chrome are in very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Original Vintage Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Milo Baughman suede rocking-chair 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Grenoble, FR
Rocking chair in suede and chrome structure by Milo Baughman. armchair both traditional and modern with a very seventy spirit
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Child's Rocking Chair by Cooey of Brighton
Located in Littleton, CO
An adorable, rare child's rocking chair by Cooey of Brighton. Produced in the 1950s in Ontario, Canada.
Both the polished chrome frame and printed vinyl upholstery are in remarkable...
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Crome Bent Single Piece of Tube Rocking Armchair Bauhaus 1970s MINT
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bauhaus Mid Century Crome Bent Single Piece of Tube Rocking Armchair 1970s MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 40 in W 25 in D 38 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman "Scoop" Rocking Chair for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
1970’s Bauhaus Style Chrome Tube Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair or Rocker
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Bauhaus style rocking chair or rocker comprised of a chrome tube frame and bentwood trim surrounding a cane seat & back. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century Steel Springer Rocking Outdoor Patio Chair , Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Enjoy the serene beauty of your outdoor space with this pair of elegant dark Forest Green cantilever Springer Garden chairs. This vintage patio chair pair features sturdy metal const...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Brushed Steel Rocking Chair By Doehler Metal Furniture
By Doehler Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage early 20th century, art deco rocking chair by The Doehler Metal Furniture Co. features a pressed, brushed steel frame with fluted legs and decoratively scrolled back. The sea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in W 22.84 in D 30.32 in
Mid Century Modern Guido Faleschini Chrome & Brass Milo Baughman Rocking Chair
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Guido Faleschini Chrome & Brass Milo Baughman Rocking Chair. Item features a heavy ovoid shaped steel frame with chrome/bronze finish, upholstered armrests, and or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
H 36 in W 24 in D 41 in
Jacques Adnet leather mohair velvet rocking chair with ottoman 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, IDF
Superb rocking chair and ottoman in leather and mohair velvet by Jacques Adnet dating from the early 1950s. This set is characteristic of Adnet's work, soft saddle-stitched leather d...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Blue Metal Rusty Basketweave Patio Rocking Lounge Chair - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Blue Metal Rusty Basketweave Patio Rocking Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 33" H x 22.5" W x 29" D x 17" Seat height x 26" Arm height...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 29 in
Woodard Modernist Rocking Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Denton, TX
Very good original condition black metal with multi- colored patchwork upholstery.
Solid oak turned armrest and header gives this rocker that 1970's vibe.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Vintage chrome and rattan rocking chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century rocking chair made from chromed metal, rattan woven seats and backrest and lacquered wood.
Good condition.
1960s - Italy
Height: 102cm
Width: 50cm
Depth: 95cm
Seat hie...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Garden Patio Poolside Metal Rocking Chair Att. to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Garden, patio, poolside, rocking chair of wrought iron and metal mesh. The chair is in very good original condition, clean and ready to use. We also offer custom powder coating if yo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H x 22" W x 42" D x 17" Seat height x 26" Arm height.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rustic Adirondack Willow Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack style bent willow rocking chair with round slat back, rounded arms, and red seat cushion (Matching loveseat: MP2289, armchair: MP2290)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Francois Carre Cantilever Rockers - Fully Restored Pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
Looking for the quality, comfort, and enduring appeal of the past? These fully restored, iconic chairs offer the perfect mix of vintage charm and modern craftsmanship! Built to give ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco 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
Charming 1950s Iron Rocking Chair - A Mid-Century Modern Marvel
Located in Manzano, IT
Charming 1950s Iron Rocking Chair - A Mid-Century Modern Marvel
Step back in time with this exquisite 1950s rocking chair, a perfect blend of mid-century modern design and timeless ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames "Baby Rocker" RAR by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
If an employee of Herman Miller were to have a child, they were given an Eames "RAR" rocking chair to rock the newborn. It would be marked with a small placard commemorating the name...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Herman Miller Produced Eames RAR Rocking Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern shell rocking chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller Company, and used by the CUNY University. Leather slip is in tact over the fibe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Uccle, BE
This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its powerful form and its indisputable comfort. The RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base), ma...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
RAR Ray & Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
RAR Ray & Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Vitra
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
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
Vintage Children "Mobo" Metal Spring Mounted Rocking Horse, 1960s
By Mobo Toys
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage MOBO metal rocking horse 1960's This Rocking Horse was made in England by D.Sebel & Co LTD Mobo Toys. This metal horse toy is standing on a frame with springs to rock. With a...
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Rockers - a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your outdoor relaxation with this pair of Vintage MCM Wrought Iron Rockers. These American-style rockers blend mid-century modern design with durable wrought iron constructio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese folding rocking chair by Nii Takeshi
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare mid-century modern folding rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in black leather in very nice original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Danish Modern Penguin Rocking Chair By Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Renowned Danish designer, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Penguin Rocking Chair – a true testament to Scandinavian craftsmanship – features a sculptural bentwood backrest on a wrought iron frame w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Chrome And Leather Rocking Chair
By Kem Weber, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco, machine-age rocking chair in the manner of designers Gilbert Rohde and Kem Weber features a bent chrome frame on black lacquered wood rockers with contoured back. The back ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal and Acrylic, Unknown, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal and Acrylic, Unknown,1970 is nothing less than gorgeous!
Unlike tr...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Flamingo" Set of Two Cees Braakman for Pastoe Rocking Chairs, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful, rare Black and White set of two wire "Flamingo" rocking chairs designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s. In original good condition. The chairs made in a metal wire f...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
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20th Century Metal Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 20th century metal rocking chairs available for sale. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial 20th century metal rocking chairs are consistently popular styles. Many 20th century metal rocking chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames produced popular 20th century metal rocking chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are 20th Century Metal Rocking Chairs?
Prices for 20th century metal rocking chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 20th century metal rocking chairs begin at $85 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,389.
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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