How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?

To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.

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Fancy Painted Child’s Rocking Chair

$600

H 21.75 in W 14 in D 18.5 in

Fancy Painted Child’s Rocking Chair

Located in Savannah, GA

Fancy Painted Child’s Rocking Chair, mid-19th century. 14 inches wide by 18 ½ inches deep by 21 ¾ inches tall

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint

Primitive Childs Rocking Chair Herringbone Splint Weave

$680

H 24 in W 12 in D 11 in

Primitive Childs Rocking Chair Herringbone Splint Weave

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Antique Child’s Ladder Back Chair with Cream Paint and Herringbone Splint Weave Seat This antique child’s rocking chair features a classic ladder back design and a cream-colored pai...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Period Walnut Child's Rocking Chair

$793Sale Price|60% Off

H 24.81 in W 14.97 in D 20.87 in

19th Century Victorian Period Walnut Child's Rocking Chair

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A charming late 19th century Victorian period mahogany child's rocking chair. A carved bowed crest rail of deep form with walnut inlay back support above a leather seat flanked by sm...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Child's Rocking Chair, Circa 1910

$995

H 20.5 in W 17.25 in D 20 in

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Child's Rocking Chair, Circa 1910

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period child's rocking chair By Charles P. Limbert Co.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Oak

English George III Child's Rocking Chair, Wood, Wing Arms, Circa 1850

$2,700

H 26 in W 16 in D 14 in

English George III Child's Rocking Chair, Wood, Wing Arms, Circa 1850

Located in Queens, NY

English George III wooden child's rocking chair with wing arms and shaped top rail above a cut-out heart shaped handle slot, the seat composed of 3 segments, the center of which open...

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19th Century British George III Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

18th Century Elm Child's Rocking Chair

$930

H 22 in W 11.5 in D 18 in

18th Century Elm Child's Rocking Chair

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th century elm child’s rocking chair, with the shaped sides and top rail with pierced hand holds, lovely patina, circa 1780.

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1780s Georgian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Elm

19Thc Bent Wood / Twig Child's Rocking Chair

$1,195

H 27.5 in W 16.5 in D 20 in

19Thc Bent Wood / Twig Child's Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand made rustic bentwood rocking chair has a suede seat cushion and is in fine condition.It is a very sturdy rocking chair.

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Suede, Wood

Antique Child's Rocking Chair with Excellent Patina

$860

H 10 in W 19.5 in D 23 in

Antique Child's Rocking Chair with Excellent Patina

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique children's rocker features. hardwood construction, spindle style arms and vintage black paint that has worn resulting in a beautiful patina. Dimensions: 19.5w 23d 31.5h...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood Child Rocking Chair

$990

H 23.5 in W 16 in D 39 in

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood Child Rocking Chair

By Michael Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a child’s room or nursery with this charming antique bentwood rocking chair crafted in France circa 1920 in the manner of Michael Thonet.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

English 1800s Georgian Period Plum Wood Child's Rocking Chair with Rush Seat

$1,800

H 30.25 in W 18.5 in D 22 in

English 1800s Georgian Period Plum Wood Child's Rocking Chair with Rush Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Georgian period plum wood child's rocking chair from the early 19th century, with rush seat, ladder back and turned base.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Rush, Wood

Charming 19th Century English Child's Rocking Chair, Great Old Color And Patina

$2,800

H 30 in Dm 17 in

Charming 19th Century English Child's Rocking Chair, Great Old Color And Patina

Located in Buchanan, MI

Very charming English childs rocking chair with rush seat. Very nice old finish with good color and patination.

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19th Century English George III Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Oak

Victorian Child's Rocking Chair. American, Circa 1875

$685

H 24 in W 14 in D 21.5 in

Victorian Child's Rocking Chair. American, Circa 1875

Located in Incline Village, NV

Lovely child's mid-Victorian hardwood rocking chair, ebonized with hand painted polychromed floral stenciling to the top back rail in colors of blue, green and red; gold line and fle...

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1870s American Victorian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

19thc Child's Green Rocking Chair Original Paint

$950

H 21 in W 13 in D 21 in

19thc Child's Green Rocking Chair Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century child's rocking chair. hand made and hand painted this chair has a beautiful floral design through out the rocker with a beautiful patinaed green background.

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

19Thc Child's Walnut Rocker

$1,295

H 27.5 in W 16 in D 22 in

19Thc Child's Walnut Rocker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Walnut child's rocking chair upholstered in a suede leather.The condition is very good and sturdy.

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

19thc Childs Bentwood Rocker W/Suede Seat Cushion

$985

H 31 in W 19 in D 26 in

19thc Childs Bentwood Rocker W/Suede Seat Cushion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Bentwood / twig child's rocking chair from Pennsylvania in fine condition.The custom made seat cushion in suede / leather.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Suede, Wood

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Child's Rocking Chair

$1,295

H 17 in W 11 in D 22 in

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Child's Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original Painted Children's Paint Decorated Rocking Chair from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania Circa 1880-1890.The condition is very good and sturdy.

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Wicker Clam Shell Stylized Mother and Childs Matching Rocking Chairs

$7,900 / set

H 40 in W 26 in D 36 in

Antique Wicker Clam Shell Stylized Mother and Childs Matching Rocking Chairs

By Heywood Brothers & Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

A charming matching pair of Victorian period Clam Shell stylized wicker mother and child rocking chairs by The Heywood Brothers Company,Gardner Massachusetts.C. 1890s.This adorable...

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1890s American High Victorian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Wood, Cane, Rattan

Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair

$375

H 24.5 in W 16 in D 28 in

Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Stylish child’s bentwood rocking chair attached to Thonet.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Childs Bar harbor Wicker Rocking Chair

$1,295

H 24 in W 18 in D 22 in

Childs Bar harbor Wicker Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fan back Early 20thc Bar Harbor Wicker Child Rocker. Wonderful blue painted wicker. The seat cushion was custom made for this child's rocker. Very strong and sturdy piece.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wicker

Child's Bent Wood /Twig Wood Chair

$895

H 27 in W 16 in D 13 in

Child's Bent Wood /Twig Wood Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc hand made folky twig Child's chair with leather seat.This chair is in very sturdy condition.The trim of the twigs are painted original orange paint.This is a very strong...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Country Willow Child's Rocker

$1,650 / item

H 32 in W 18 in D 27 in

Country Willow Child's Rocker

Located in Queens, NY

2 American Country (19th/20th Cent) Amish style willow and slat wood design child\'s rocker. (PRICED EACH)

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19th Century American Rustic Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Victorian Wicker Parlor Set ‘His, Her and Child's’ Chairs, Settee and Rocker

$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 35 in W 28 in D 26 in

Victorian Wicker Parlor Set ‘His, Her and Child's’ Chairs, Settee and Rocker

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Miami Beach, FL

It includes His and Her chairs as well as a beautiful settee and rocking chair for Mother and a Child's chair.

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1890s American Victorian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wicker

19thc Original Blue Painted Childs Rocker

$1,495

H 25.5 in W 13.5 in D 21 in

19thc Original Blue Painted Childs Rocker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original blue painted rocking chair from New England.The condition is very good and sturdy. The seat is a newly made hand woven rush seat.The condition is very good with a gre...

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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

English Oak Arts and Crafts Child's Chair with Decorated Splat

$1,150

H 25 in W 16 in D 25 in

English Oak Arts and Crafts Child's Chair with Decorated Splat

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming oak English arts and crafts style child's rocking chair, the rectangular back splat centered with a delightful scene of 2 children at play.

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Oak

19th Century Child's Windsor Rocker from New England

$895

H 19 in W 13 in D 16 in

19th Century Child's Windsor Rocker from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century handmade wooden child's rocker in great condition. This child's rocker is very strong and has been checked for strength and stability. Has a replaced rocker on the right...

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Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Hand-Made Pair of Boston Rockers for Mother and Child

$1,000 / set

H 35 in W 17 in D 15 in

Hand-Made Pair of Boston Rockers for Mother and Child

Located in Asheville, NC

The hand-turned legs are sturdily crafted but retain a simple grace. The rocking chair was reputedly invented by Benjamin Franklin.

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19th Century American Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Maple, Pine, Hickory

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair

$395

H 26 in W 16 in D 20 in

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a unique folding frame.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair

$395

H 25.5 in W 15.25 in D 19 in

Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair.

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Tapestry, Maple

Antique American Primitive Spindle Back Small Child's Rocker Rocking Chair

$210

H 21 in W 14 in D 19 in

Antique American Primitive Spindle Back Small Child's Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Red Painted Primitive Spindle Back Small Child's Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa 19th Century.

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19th Century Primitive Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

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18th Century Childs Rocking Chair

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H 26.38 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in

18th Century Childs Rocking Chair

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

18th century original oak Childs rocking chair.

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18th Century Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Oak

Bentwood Child's Rocking Chair

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 16 in D 32 in

Bentwood Child's Rocking Chair

By Marchio Di Fabbrica Depositato

Located in New York City, NY

A children’s bentwood rocking chair in a natural stain with rattan seat and back. By Marchio Di Fabbrica Depositato. Italian, circa 1900. Excellent vintage condition, seat recently ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early 19th Century Child's Rocking Chair

Unavailable

H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in

Early 19th Century Child's Rocking Chair

Located in Mississauga, ON

Charming child rocking/commode chair with lift up lid, (no porcelain bowl.)

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Early 19th Century European Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th-Century Adirondack Childs Rocker

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H 32 in W 18 in D 28 in

Early 20th-Century Adirondack Childs Rocker

Located in New York City, NY

Early 20th-century Adirondack Childs rocking chair.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Sheraton Faux Bamboo Child's Rocker

Unavailable

H 26.5 in W 19.5 in D 32 in

Sheraton Faux Bamboo Child's Rocker

Located in Seattle, WA

Wonderful carved faux bamboo and painted child's rocking chair with original rush seat. Retains original surfaces.

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19th Century English Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Antique Gilt Hand Painted Child's Rocking Chair Cane Back and Seat

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H 25.75 in W 15 in D 21.5 in

19th Century Antique Gilt Hand Painted Child's Rocking Chair Cane Back and Seat

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

This wonderful children's rocking chair is hand carved, with a beautiful hand painted design along the top and back. Original wood, with sturdy cane back and seat. Measures: 25.7...

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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Rocking Chair, Childs Chair, Beechwood, American, 1880, H582

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H 31 in W 15 in D 21 in

Antique Rocking Chair, Childs Chair, Beechwood, American, 1880, H582

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique rocking chair, childs chair, beechwood, American 1880, H582 American 1880 Solid beechwood Original finish Turned supports with finials on top Velvet upholstered seat and bac...

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1880s Scottish Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Beech

Vintage Bentwood Child's Rocker

Unavailable

H 27 in W 15 in D 30 in

Vintage Bentwood Child's Rocker

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A very nice rocker in the style of Thonet in great condition.

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Early 20th Century North American Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Child’s Adirondack Rocking Chair Old Hickory

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H 23 in W 17 in D 20 in

Child’s Adirondack Rocking Chair Old Hickory

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Child’s Adirondack rocking armchair. Old Hickory co., circa 1900. All original patina.

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Early 1900s Antique Childs Rocking Chair

19thc Original Paint Decorated Pa. Child’s Rocking Chair

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H 21 in W 14 in D 21 in

19thc Original Paint Decorated Pa. Child’s Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic York County ,Pennsylvania paint decorated child’s rocking chair is in amazing untouched surface.

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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Vintage Walnut Child's Rocking Chair, circa 1920s

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H 27.56 in W 13 in D 16.93 in

Vintage Walnut Child's Rocking Chair, circa 1920s

Located in Sofia, BG

A vintage walnut child's rocking chair with cane back and seat, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

19th Century American Country Style Child's Rocking Chair

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H 31.75 in W 19.75 in L 31.75 in

19th Century American Country Style Child's Rocking Chair

Located in Queens, NY

19th century American country style child's rocking chair with an ebonized faux bamboo design and decorated with painted flowers and a rush seat.

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19th Century American Country Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rush

Child's Rocking Chair in the American Style

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H 27.5 in W 17 in D 18.25 in

Child's Rocking Chair in the American Style

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English child's rocking chair in the American style, featuring the working design of an adult-sized chair but at a smaller scale.

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19th Century English Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Iron

19th Century mahogany double-sided child’s rocking chair

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H 29 in W 66 in D 18 in

19th Century mahogany double-sided child’s rocking chair

Located in London, GB

An unusual 19th century mahogany double-sided Child’s Rocking chair, having carved and scrolled upholstered armchairs with central tray table having well-carved scrolled prince of Wa...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Mahogany

19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED AND DECORATED CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR

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H 27 in W 16 in D 18 in

19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED AND DECORATED CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL 19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED AND DECORATED CANE SEAT CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR IN GREAT CONDITION. THIS BEAUTY COMES FROM PENNSYLVANIA AND HAS HAND PAINTED FLOWERS ON THE TOP C...

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19th Century American Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Early New England 19thc Original Painted Childs Rocking Chair

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H 32 in W 18 in D 14 in

Early New England 19thc Original Painted Childs Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic original painted 19thc child's rocking chair has the most wonderful old patina.

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19th Century American Antique Childs Rocking Chair

20th Century French Wood and Cane Child Rocking Chair, 1920s

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H 26.78 in W 15.75 in D 29.53 in

20th Century French Wood and Cane Child Rocking Chair, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice and rare 20th century French wood and cane child rocking chair from the 1920s. Caned seating and back.

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1920s French Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Child's Rocking Chair, Circa 1900

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H 22.75 in W 14 in D 20.25 in

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Child's Rocking Chair, Circa 1900

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts child's rocking chair By Gustav Stickley (partial label present on underside) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original brown leat...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Child's Rocking Chair

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H 22 in W 20.5 in D 20 in

Child's Rocking Chair

Located in Highwood, IL

The only real antique bent willow original paint child’s rocking chair I have ever seen, let alone in such nice original unrestored condition.

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1910s American Folk Art Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Child's Rocking Chair in Oak

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H 24.5 in W 15.5 in D 24.5 in

Child's Rocking Chair in Oak

Located in Petaluma, CA

What a wonderful piece of child's furniture we have here. This beautiful bent arm rocking chair has a detailed horse pressed into the back.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Oak

Early 20thc Wicker Bar Harbor Childs Rocking Chair

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H 23 in W 21 in D 23 in

Early 20thc Wicker Bar Harbor Childs Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc Wicker bar harbor Childs Rocking Chair. red painted wonderful size and great build quality.

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1920s Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wicker

American 19th Century Child's Rocking Chair

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H 23 in W 13.25 in D 21.25 in

American 19th Century Child's Rocking Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

An American hardwood Shaker style child's, the simple spindle back above a perforated solid seat with straight legs ending in rockers.

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19th Century American Shaker Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Charming 19th Century English Childs Rocking Chair

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H 30 in Dm 17 in

Charming 19th Century English Childs Rocking Chair

Located in Buchanan, MI

Very charming English childs rocking chair with rush seat. Very nice old finish with good color and patination.

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19th Century English Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Oak, Rush

19th Century Original Black Painted Childs Rocking Chair

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H 26 in W 14 in D 20 in

19th Century Original Black Painted Childs Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS CHILDS ROCKING CHAIR IS FROM PENNSYLVANIA AND HAS FANTASTIC ORIGINAL PAINTED SURFACE.THIS EARLY 19THC BEAUTY IS VERY STRONG AND STURDY.THE FORM IS FANTASTIC.

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19th Century American Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Antique Childs Rocking Chair Children's Rocker Seat English Georgian, circa 1800

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H 27.17 in W 13.78 in D 20.87 in

Antique Childs Rocking Chair Children's Rocker Seat English Georgian, circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This attractive English Georgian item of children's furniture offers huge character and is presented in excellent condition. A well proportioned rocking chair with pleasing design...

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Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Mahogany

19thc Original Sage Green Painted Childs Rocking Chair From Ohio

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H 17 in W 15 in D 18 in

19thc Original Sage Green Painted Childs Rocking Chair From Ohio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc original green over white painted Windsor child's rocking chair. The trim is gilded original paint.

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19th Century American Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Antique Arts & Crafts Victorian Oak Wood Rush Seat Small Child's Rocking Chair

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H 27 in W 14 in D 22 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Victorian Oak Wood Rush Seat Small Child's Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Victorian Oak Wood Rush Seat Small Child's Rocking Chair. Item features woven rope cord seat, stick and ball clawed backrest, very unique child's chair.

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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Cord, Rope, Oak

Rare Antique American Shaker Mt. Lebanon Mushroom Cap Maple Childs Rocking Chair

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H 23 in W 13.5 in D 16.5 in

Rare Antique American Shaker Mt. Lebanon Mushroom Cap Maple Childs Rocking Chair

By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare and impressive American Shaker Child's Rocking Chair, circa last quarter 19th Century.

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Late 19th Century American Shaker Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Arts & Crafts Childrens Rocking Chair

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H 25 in W 16 in D 21 in

Arts & Crafts Childrens Rocking Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Childs rocking chair of Arts & Crafts designing the stylised back with central cartoon painting by May Gladwin.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Oak

19th Century Original Red Paint Decorated Child's Rocking Chair

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H 26 in W 15 in D 20 in

19th Century Original Red Paint Decorated Child's Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing 19th century red painted rocking chair with wonderful painted floral decorated backrest. The arms are flat and bentwood. Condition is very. It is in very good condition.

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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Pine

Antique Child's Rocking Chair, Oak, Folk Art Style, USA, 1890s

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H 27.5 in W 21 in D 15 in

Antique Child's Rocking Chair, Oak, Folk Art Style, USA, 1890s

Located in Savannah, GA

This sturdy antique child's oak rocker retains its original honey oak color varnish and slatted seat. Nice old patina.

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Oak

Heywood Wakefield Child's Wicker Rocking Chair

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H 22 in W 20 in D 17 in

Heywood Wakefield Child's Wicker Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Heywood Wakefield child's rocking chair with a custom leather cushion in fine condition.Strong & sturdy.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Leather, Wicker

20Thc Painted Child's Toy Rocking Chair

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H 15 in W 12 in D 15.5 in

20Thc Painted Child's Toy Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Original white painted child's toy rocking chair for a doll or teddy bear.

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1920s American Adirondack Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique Elm and Ash Childs Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 27.56 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in

Antique Elm and Ash Childs Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

19th century antique elm and ash childs Windsor rocking chair boasting a wonderful shaped turned stick back with shaped arms supported by turned columns.

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19th Century English Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Childs Small Rocking Chair Walnut Rocker Green Mohair

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H 24 in W 14.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Victorian Childs Small Rocking Chair Walnut Rocker Green Mohair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian childs small rocking chair walnut rocker green mohair.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique Red Woven Wicker Barrel Back Child’s Rocker Rocking Chair Doll 19"

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H 17 in W 19 in D 18.25 in

Antique Red Woven Wicker Barrel Back Child’s Rocker Rocking Chair Doll 19"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique red wicker barrel back child or doll sized rocking chair with attached pink floral cushion.

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

19th century Child's Maple Shaker Rocking Armchair Mt. Lebanon, New York

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H 28.5 in W 16.25 in D 21 in

19th century Child's Maple Shaker Rocking Armchair Mt. Lebanon, New York

By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community

Located in Savannah, GA

Antique child's maple rocker with arms marked "Shakers No 1 Trademark Mt. Lebanon NY." It retains it original dark walnut color varnish and rush seat. Nice old worn patina. See measu...

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1880s American Shaker Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Rush, Maple

19th Century Child's English Maple Rocker

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H 22 in W 17 in D 24 in

19th Century Child's English Maple Rocker

Located in Savannah, GA

English slat back maple child's rocker retaining its original finish and rush seat. In very good sturdy condition. Wide rockers measuring 24" deep.

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19th Century English Primitive Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Rush, Maple

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Child's Rocker, circa 1910

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H 23 in W 14 in D 18.5 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Child's Rocker, circa 1910

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Mission child's rocker by Gustav Stickley offers oak construction with ladder back, unsigned, c1910 Measures: 23" H x 14" W x 18.5" D; seat 10.5" H.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Leather, Wood, Oak

19th Century York County Pennsylvania, Original Painted Child's Rocking Chair

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H 19 in W 13.5 in D 20 in

19th Century York County Pennsylvania, Original Painted Child's Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century original paint decorated child rocking chair. This rocking chair is originally from York County Pennsylvania found in a private collection in California.

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Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Wood

Antique Late 19th C. Victorian Maple Caned Childs Rocking Chair Doll Rocker Seat

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H 24 in W 15 in D 20 in

Antique Late 19th C. Victorian Maple Caned Childs Rocking Chair Doll Rocker Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

Victorian Childs Rocking Chair, circa 1890s. Features a serpentine crest rail over contoured caned back with downswept arms leading to a caned seat and ring turned front supports co...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Cane, Maple

Victorian Child's Wicker Rocking Chair with Heart Shape Spider Woven Back

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H 24 in W 17 in D 13 in

Victorian Child's Wicker Rocking Chair with Heart Shape Spider Woven Back

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This delightful child's rocking chair would be a perfect addition to a Victorian parlor or as accent piece in a nursery.

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1860s American Victorian Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Wicker

Antique White Wicker Child's Rocking Chair

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H 20.5 in W 18 in D 22 in

Antique White Wicker Child's Rocking Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very sweet antique white wicker child's rocker.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Wicker

Childs Thonet Rocker

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H 24 in W 15 in D 26 in

Childs Thonet Rocker

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Childs rocking chair by Thonet. This example is in good overall condition, it shows some minor loss to base of backrest panel.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Cane, Bentwood

Antique Old Hickory Adirondack Style Child's Rocker, circa 1920

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H 22.5 in W 16.5 in D 16 in

Antique Old Hickory Adirondack Style Child's Rocker, circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique old Adirondack style child's rocking chair features woven seat and back, circa 1920 Measures - 22.5" H x 16.5" W x 16" D, 12" seat height.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Hickory

18th Century Original Blue Painted Ne Child's Rocking Chair

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H 27 in W 14 in D 14 in

18th Century Original Blue Painted Ne Child's Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is one of the best children's original painted rocking chair we ever seen. The undisturbed painted surface is the very best with wonderful worn patina. The seat is a old replace...

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Late 18th Century American Country Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Pine

Late 19th Century Child's Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 24 in W 16 in D 21 in

Late 19th Century Child's Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th century child's Windsor rocking chair Custom made rocking chair with reed woven seat Measures: 16 wide at the arms x 14" wide at the feet x 21" deep at the feet 11...

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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Reed, Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Eastlake Childs Caned Needlepoint Rocking Arm Chair

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H 27.5 in W 15.5 in D 24.5 in

Antique Victorian Walnut Eastlake Childs Caned Needlepoint Rocking Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Eastlake childs rocker featuring caned and needlepoint design with turned and fluted accents.

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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Fabric, Cane, Walnut

Early 19th Century Childs Rocking Chair

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H 26 in W 13 in D 17 in

Early 19th Century Childs Rocking Chair

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A charming oak child's rocking chair, incorporating period potty.

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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Childs Rocking Chair

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H 24.41 in W 15.75 in D 22.05 in

Mid 19th Century Childs Rocking Chair

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

Mid 19th century beechwood framed childs rocking chair reupholstered in a tweed fabric

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19th Century English Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Late Georgian Period Pine Child's Rocking Chair

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H 25 in W 13 in D 26 in

Late Georgian Period Pine Child's Rocking Chair

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

Late Georgian period pine child's rocking chair with original colouring to mahogany.

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1810s British Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Pine

Craftsman Era Child's Rocking Chair, Solid Oak

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H 26 in W 16 in D 24 in

Craftsman Era Child's Rocking Chair, Solid Oak

Located in Alhambra, CA

Craftsman style child's rocking chair, circa early 1900s. Solid wood, excellent craftsmanship, beautiful wood patina.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Arts & Crafts Child's Rocking Chair By G. Stickley

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H 21.5 in W 20 in D 16 in

Arts & Crafts Child's Rocking Chair By G. Stickley

Located in Bedford, NY

OAK WOOD CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR WITH LEATHER SEAT MADE BY GUSTAV STICKLEY IN NEW YORK STATE IN 1905.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Leather

Beech and Ash Childs Rocking Chair

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H 77 in W 43 in D 45 in

Beech and Ash Childs Rocking Chair

Located in Salisbury, GB

A beech and ash spindle back child's rocking chair. circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century Antique Childs Rocking Chair

American Craftsman Child's Rocking Chair

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H 22 in W 16 in D 18 in

American Craftsman Child's Rocking Chair

Located in Alhambra, CA

American craftsman child size rocking chair. Reconditioned oak frame.

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Childs Rocking Chair

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Leather, Oak

Unusual Provincial Georgian Child's Rocking Chair

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H 27.5 in W 14.25 in D 24 in

Unusual Provincial Georgian Child's Rocking Chair

Located in London, GB

Of boarded construction with shaped cresting and original rockers well patinated pine with traces of historic painted surface.

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19th Century English Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Heywood Wakefield Victorian Child's Rocking Chair c.1900

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H 40 in W 28 in

Heywood Wakefield Victorian Child's Rocking Chair c.1900

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rocking chair was made by Heywood-Wakefield, a premier wicker producer.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Childs Rocking Chair

Materials

Reed, Wood, Paint

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Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.

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Antique Childs Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique childs rocking chair available at 1stDibs. An antique childs rocking chair — often made from wood, natural fiber and oak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique childs rocking chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique childs rocking chair bearing Georgian, Victorian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique childs rocking chair over the years, but those crafted by Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gustav Stickley and Marchio Di Fabbrica Depositato are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Childs Rocking Chair?

Prices for an antique childs rocking chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $265 and can go as high as $6,806, while the average can fetch as much as $765.

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Questions About Antique Childs Rocking Chair

How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.

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