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Ranch Oak Rocking Chair-Blue and Green Plaid
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Medina, OH
Ranch Oak Rocking Chair with close resemblance to Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture. Crafted with care and attention to detail, the kind that lasts generations.
Picture yourself unwinding ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Rubber, Oak
Antique L&JG Stickley Paddle Arm Rocker w/ Slot on the Sides - W8390
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique L&JG Stickley Paddle Arm Rocker w/ Slot on the Sides from 1910 in very good condition. There are minor stains on the arm as pictured.
It is with cleaned original...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Early Gustav Stickley Rocker( with a Decal ) with Original Leather w2648
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Early Gustav Stickley Rocker (Marked with Decal) with Original Leather
This is a great looking Gustav Stickley early rocking chair with great original finish and original le...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 38.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts large rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back cushion...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1910
Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with brown leather seat cushion.
Measures: 27....
Category
Vintage 1910s American Mission Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 33.5 in W 27.38 in D 31.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Arm Rocking Cube Chair by " KNOUSE " - Stickley Era
By John Wanamaker
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking, bulky Lounge/Arm/Rocking Chair (Cube Chair). It has a KNOUSE maker's mark from the early 1900s. The chair is in great condition with the original finish. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Oak
Antique L&JG Stickley Arm Morris Rocker - 20% SALE SALE W7936
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique L&JG Stickley Arm Morris Rocker -
This is an antique L&JG Stickley Arm Morris Rocker in good condition with no repairs or replaced parts.
The cushions for this chair have...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Upholstery, Cotton
Antique Nice L&JG Stickley Morris Rocking Chair recliner from the Early 1900s
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Nice L&JG Stickley Morris Rocking Chair from the Early 1900s
We do have another LjG Stickley on the same model made in 1016 FOR MUCH LOWER PRICE 1stDibs,
This chair is in e...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
H 36 in W 28.5 in D 36 in
Sexy and elegant all hands crafted rocking chair in the style of sam Maloof
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful all hands made rocking chairs, it look so much like Sam Maloof chairs, it is beautifully hands crafted, it is signed and dated 1993, made of solid oak, if my house was ...
Category
1990s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection"
USA, 2007
Solid oak frame, with inlaid marquetry, and original brown leath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Modern Indoor Rocking Chair in solid hardwood
By Marco Bogazzi
Located in Portland, OR
Elevate your living space with this contemporary rocking chair, a stunning blend of modern design and traditional craftsmanship. Proudly made in the USA from premium solid hardwood, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Teak, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Antique Rocking Chair - Charles Rohlfs Style - Stickley Era - W7212
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Rocking Chair from the Jamestown Furniture Co, Buffalo., NY - in the style of Charles Rholf / Stickley Era W7212
The rocker is in good condition with a minor repair to the o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker. Measures 17.5" in width, 26" in depth and 33.5" in height. Seat height is 15".
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Adirondack Style Bent Hickory And Oak Rocker, 20th C.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A 20th century Adirondack style oak and bent hickory rocker with exposed nailheads, lattice and scrolled back, solid joinery with nice patina.
Dimensions: 23 1/2" W, 32" D, 42 1/2" ...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Oak
L. & J.G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat.
Measures: 26.5"W x 29"D x 38.5"H. Seat height: ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in white oak and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock l...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Oak Antique Rocking Chair with Clavos and Leather Seat and Cane Back
Located in Lomita, CA
The main feature of this piece is the condition. The wood patina and overall condition of the rocker is quite attractive: beautiful oak and restored seat in rich brown leather. Thi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful Arts & Crafts rocking chair with slight modern feel with the side arm supports extending below the chair seat. Made by Cleveland Chair Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Victorian Barley Twist Oak and Upholstered Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Barley Twist Oak and Upholstered Rocking Chair. Firm seat with springs support. Measures 26.5" in width, 30" in depth and 39" in height.
Seat height is 15.5" to the top o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocker
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with newly reupholstered brown leather seat cushion.
Measures: 25.5"W x 29...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 35 in W 25.5 in D 29.25 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Style Rocking Chair C1915
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair in the style of the Stickley Bros. Quarter sawn oak and stained in a rich deep brown that has mellowed and aged over 100 years. Beautiful wide...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction with upholstered back and seat, each arm having concave corbels, c1910.
Measures- 3...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair.
Striking American design from the 1900s.
Quarter-sawn oak frame with two hand-carved monks in the back rest.
The rocking cha...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original olive green leather seat.
Measures: 25.25"W x 27.5"D x 34.5...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.5 in W 25.25 in D 27.5 in
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection"
USA, 1990s
Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat.
Measures:...
Category
1990s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Earl Walnut, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock leat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley (model #2627)
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat.
Measures: 18.25"W x 24...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slatted Rocking Chair by Harden C1910
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and comfortable arts & crafts mission rocker by Harden c1910. Mortise and tenon construction all pegged and with wide slats under the arms and was refinished previously. Not...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Mission Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Arts & Crafts Fumed Oak Rocking Chair by Gustave Stickley, no. 311 1/2
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MISSION EBONIZED OAK ROCKING CHAIR NO. 311 1/2
Gustave Stickley ca. 1904-7, red ink maker's mark to the reverse
Item # 309VAX24P
Described in their 1904 catalogue as being "Craftsma...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Rocker with New Leather Seat
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts rocking chair by Gustav Stickley, circa 1910. Quarter sawn oak with a new leather seat and padding. Mortise and tenon construction all pegged joints. Very comf...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat.
Measures: 17"W x 24.25"D x 34"H. Seat height:...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 34 in W 17 in D 24.25 in
The Sternum Rocking Chair by American Studio Craftsman David Ebner
By David Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
The Sternum Rocking Chair, by Internationally renowned Studio Craftsman & Designer David Ebner.
Ebner's Rocking Chair was inspired from the sternum bone of the duck, structurally s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quartersawn oak, with black leather seat.
Measures: 18"W x 29"D x 33.5"H. Seat height:...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with tan leather seat.
Measures: 17.25"W x 24.75"D x 31.25"H. Seat h...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.25 in W 17.25 in D 24.75 in
Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing or nursing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat.
Measures: 17"W x 25"D x 3...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31 in W 17 in D 25 in
19th Century Leather and Brass Trimmed Soleil Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unusual and beautiful 19th century oak rocking chair with brass Helios - father of the sun - in brass on backrest and apron. Pressed brass circle trim throughout in immaculate shape...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Oak Bentwood Sling Rocking Chair in Shearling by Plycraft, Circa 1970's
By Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak bentwood rocking chair made by CFA Plycraft, circa 1970's. The chair has a new genuine shearling sling upholstery. The frame is in original condition and has been lightly clean...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage Sculpted Walnut Patchwork Rocking Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Let the rest of the world go by rocker by Top Notch Industries. Hand crafted patchwork walnut strung together with rope. Very comfortable and stunning for any room of the house.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak, Walnut
Earl Walnut, Beige Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock leat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
CraftAssociates Chair, Cawtaba Modern Rocking Chair, Black, Sling, Leather
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Catawba rocking chair, Modern leather rocking chair, black, for Craft Associates
This Catawba Rocking Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture are expertly crafted. The sides tables ...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 44.5 in W 24.5 in D 33.5 in
“Sternum” Rocker Designed by David Ebner
By David Ebner
Located in Norwood, NJ
The “Sternum” rocker from David Ebner’s “Wishbone” series. Oak and cane. The entire form uses bent lamination technique.
“David Ebner played a pivotal role in the development of stu...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Cane
Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Style Rocking Chair in Honor of U.S. Gen. Thayer
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning Hitchcock Style Rocking Chair crafted by Nichols & Stone. Splendid black, gold and tan with intricate hand painted flowers. This fabulous chair was crafted by Nichols and St...
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
EARL Walnut, Black Leather Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and black leather.
In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
1900 Gustav Stickely Early Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Youth Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Monrovia, CA
GUSTAV STICKLEY Early American Craftsman Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Youth Rocker 1900s.
Early American Antique Piece Of Furniture and History.
This Early Antique Craftsman Missio...
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 29.75 in W 15.75 in D 23.25 in
Early American Oak and Split Reed Seat Rocker, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
An early American oak and split Reed seat Rocker in very good condition.
Measures 21.5"W x 33.5"D x 41.25"H. Seat 15.50"H.
W7060722G
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Reed, Oak
Stickley Brothers in the Style of, an American Arts & Crafts Oak Rocking Chair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in London, GB
Stickley Brothers in the style of.
A good quality American Arts and Crafts oak rocking chair, with a stylish curved and slatted back and a burgundy leather cushion.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42.5 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
Earl Ebonized Oak, Black Leather Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in ebonized oak and black leather.
In stock leather choice: black, olive...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Folded Cruise Ship Chaise-Longue, USA, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Folded cruise ship rocking chaise-longue made out of oak wood, Vienna staw, and Franzy leather. Manufactured by Marks, New York 1890 ca.
Category
Antique 1890s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
Earl White Oak, Black Leather Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in white oak and black leather.
In stock leather choice: black, olive, c...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Folder Cruiseship Chaise Longue, USA, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Folded cruise ship rocking chaise-longue made out of oak wood. Manufactured by Marks, New York, 1890 ca.
Category
Antique 1890s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Blackened Steel and Black Oak Slats
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iced tea in hand, Sam Cooke on the hifi, the rocker tall is deeply rooted in Southern American porch culture. While its heritage might be southern, this contemporary Rocker by Klein ...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Blackened Steel and Oiled Oak Slats
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iced tea in hand, Sam Cooke on the hifi, the rocker tall is deeply rooted in Southern American porch culture. While its heritage might be southern, this contemporary Rocker by Klein ...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century American Oak Rocker
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-20th century American oak rocker, in wonderful condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Studio Oak and Stainless Steel Rocking Chair by Leon Mayer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing 1980s studio rocking chair by Leon Mayer. The chair is hand signed by Leon Mayer dated 1980 and numbered 169. The rocking chair is constructed of solid oak and polish stai...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Burnish Brass Plated Steel and Oak Slats
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iced tea in hand, Sam Cooke on the HiFi, the rocker tall is deeply rooted in Southern American porch culture. While its heritage might be southern, this contemporary Rocker by Klein ...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
Fumed White Oak Wood Luna Rocking Chair with Webbed Seat by Goebel
By Martin Goebel, Goebel Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Rocking chairs have been a focus of furniture designers for centuries, quite simply because they are difficult to make. Here’s one where comfort and design meet right in the middle. ...
Category
2010s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Rocker Two by Klein Agency
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rocker Two by Klein Agency.
Iced tea in hand, Sam Cooke on the hifi, the rocker tall is deeply rooted in Southern American porch culture. While its heritage might be southern, the...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
American Empire Style Rocking Chair in Oak, circa 1890
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Alhambra, CA
Beautifully refinished American Empire style rocking chair, reupholstered in a deep brown mohair with caramel brown leather arm covers and seat piping. Solid oak frame, reconditioned...
Category
Antique 1890s American American Empire Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Oak
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of american oak rocking chairs available for sale. Find 72 antique and vintage american oak rocking chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. American oak rocking chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. American oak rocking chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large american oak rocking chairs, so small american oak rocking chairs measuring 3.94 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Gustav Stickley, Chris Earl and Stickley Brothers each produced beautiful american oak rocking chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are American Oak Rocking Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,575, while they’re typically $445 on the low end and $30,000 highest priced.
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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