FH Conant’s Mission Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
FH Conant’s Mission Rocking Chair 27”x23”x35” is a beautiful representation of traditional American craftsmanship blended with timeless comfort.
Wood
$2,130Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Leather, Oak
Arts & Craft Mission Tiger Oak & Leather Rocking Chair by Stickley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stickley in the 1910s, this exceptional Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair showcases the timeless craftsmanship that defined the American handcrafted furniture movement.
Leather, Oak
Fine Mission Oak Rocking Chair Circa. 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual and fine Mission Oak / Arts & Crafts rocking chair. Circa. 1910.
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....
Fabric, Oak
$3,220Sale Price|20% Off
Mission Chestnut Slat Back Rocking Chair by National Chair Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Chestnut Mission style slat back rocking chair with black leather seat by National Chair Co., circa 1910.
Wood, Chestnut
Antique Stickley-style Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique rocking chair with suede cushion. Manufactured under the influence of Gustav Stickley's iconic Craftsman style, the chair is made of solid quarter sewn white oak with a suede...
Metal
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By Charles P.
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat and back ...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak sewing rocking chair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 17"W x 23.25"D x 31.5"H.
Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period V-back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather upholstered seat.
Leather, Oak
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.
Fabric, Oak
Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair by Harden C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts Mission oak rocker by Harden. Particularly a real heavy duty mission style rocker along with its actual weight. Slatted arms and a tapestry covering the seat. ...
Tapestry, Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat cushion.
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 27"W x 29.25"D x 37.5"H.
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period V-back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather upholstered seat.
Leather, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair by Oregon Chair Co., Portland, O
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Antique Arts and Crafts rocking chair by the Oregon Chair Company of Portland, Oregon, dating to the early 20th century.
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Harden Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts rocking chair By Harden Furniture USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back cushions.
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 Beautiful quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered seat.
Leather, Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with green vinyl upholstere...
Upholstery, Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with leather...
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather upholste...
Leather, Oak
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...
Leather, Oak
Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of L. & J.G.
Upholstery, Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat.
Leather, 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 quarter sawn oak rocking chair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 26.5"W x 28"D x 35.25"H.
Upholstery, Oak
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period spindle rocking chair By Charles P.
Upholstery, 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:...
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...
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...
Leather, 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...
Leather, Oak
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...
Wood, Oak
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair.
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair.
Cane, Oak
J.M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, original label, very nice antique item, quality Amer...
Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910 Measures - 34" x 26 3/4" x 32 1/2" This antique rocking chair, crafted by RH Conant’s Sons around 1...
Oak
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910 Measures - 34" x 26 3/4" x 32 1/2" A classic example of early 20th-century American craftsmanship, th...
Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
J. M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers By J.M.
Upholstery, Oak
J. M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers By J.M.
Upholstery, Oak
J. M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers, J. M. Young and Sons
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers By J.M.
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Oak Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Cambridge, US
A handsome and quite comfortable Model 323 rocking chair by Gustav Stickley. Features solid oak frame with classic Mission details.
Leather, 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...
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...
Brass
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By L. & J.G.
Upholstery, Oak
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H 31 in W 31.5 in D 38.5 in
American Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair by Limberts & Two Leather Cushions
By Charles Limbert
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Arts & Crafts mission rocking chair by Limberts with two leather seat and back cushion
Leather, Oak
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H 35 in W 26.5 in D 31 in
American Lifetime Furniture Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair and Seat Cushion
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Lifetime Furniture Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair, with a leather seat cushion.
Leather, Oak
Oversize Mission Lifetime Rocking Chair
By Lifetime
Located in New York, NY
Massive Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by "Lifetime Furniture Company".
Oak
Sold
H 34.5 in W 27.25 in D 30 in
Antique Arts & Crafts L & JG Stickley Handicraft Mission Oak Rocker, c 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair by L & JG Stickley Handicraft offers handcrafted oak construction with slat back, signed, c1910 Measures: 34.5" H x 27.25" W x 30" D.
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
This is an antique Arts & Crafts Mission-style oak rocking chair by J.M. Young, dating back to circa 1910.
Oak
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H 33.5 in W 27.38 in D 31.25 in
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.
Leather, Oak
Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocking chair By Charles P.
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Stickley Mission Oak Rocking Chair, circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Stickley mission oak rocking chair, circa 1910 Solid and comfortable chair.
Oak
Antique Harden Line Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair with Label "From The Harden Line" c1910 M...
Oak
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H 42.63 in W 27.13 in D 28.75 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocking chair By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mission oak Arts & Crafts stickley style rocker rocking chair.
Oak
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H 41.5 in W 29.25 in D 32.5 in L 41.5 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat and back cushions.
Leather, Oak
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H 34 in W 31 in D 27.25 in
Antique Limbert Mission Arts & Crafts Ladderback Quartersawn Oak Rocking Chair
By Charles Limbert
Located in Dayton, OH
Limbert rocker, circa 1920s. Made from quartersawn oak with vinyl seat, stamped along underside of arm. Charles P. Limbert was an American furniture designer. He is considered one of...
Oak
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H 43.75 in W 27 in D 29.5 in
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with green vinyl upholstered se...
Upholstery, Oak
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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...
Leather, Oak
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H 43.75 in W 27 in D 29.5 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chairs, Pair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chairs In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with green vinyl uphol...
Upholstery, Oak
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H 32 in W 25 in D 16 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with rush seat.
Rush, Oak
Harden Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Style Rocking Chair Rocker Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Harden Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocking chair armchair in the Gustav Stickley style.
Leather, Oak
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H 33 in W 27.25 in L 33 in
Quaint Furniture Stickley Brothers Slat Back Mission Oak Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quaint furniture Stickley Brothers slat back mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker rocking chair. Item features a drop seat, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, original label,...
Oak
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H 20.5 in W 17.25 in D 21.5 in
Arts & Crafts L & JG Stickley Mission Oak Children’s Rocking Chair c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An fine piece of American Arts & Crafts furniture, this children's rocking chair is crafted from solid quarter-sawn oak, characteristic of the Mission style popular in the early 20th...
Oak
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H 35 in W 27.25 in D 25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gus Stickley Mission Oak Rocking Chair, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission rocker in the manner of Gustav Stickley offers oak construction with slat back, circa 1910. Measures: 35" H x 27.25" W x 25" D.
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
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H 31.25 in W 17 in D 25 in
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 leather seat. Measures: 17"W x 25"D x 31.25"H. Seat heig...
Leather, Oak
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H 34 in W 17 in D 24.25 in
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:...
Upholstery, Oak
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H 31 in W 17 in D 25 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...
Leather, Oak
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H 36.5 in W 25 in D 27.75 in
Signed Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat. Measures: 25"W x 27.75"D x...
Leather, Oak
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H 34.25 in W 27.25 in D 34 in
Pair of Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chairs c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chairs c1910 Measures - 34 1/8" x 27 1/4" x 34" A pair of antique rocking chairs crafted by RH Conant’s S...
Oak
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H 35 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
Antique Arts & Crafts JM Young Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair, circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction with slat back over upholstered seat, c1910. Measures- 35''H x 26.75''W x 30''D. *Ask abou...
Oak
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H 39 in W 26.5 in D 28.5 in
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 28.5"D x 39"H. Seat height: ...
Leather, Oak
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.