Antique Old Rocking Chairs
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Adirondack Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Cane, Beech
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Iron
1820s Irish Primitive Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Pine
1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Teak
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Pine
1870s American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Horn
1870s American Victorian Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Other Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
19th Century English George III Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
1810s English Regency Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak
1910s Other Art Style Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Watercolor
19th Century British Romantic Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Canvas, Paint
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Ceramic
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Textile
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Bronze
20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
20th Century English Victorian Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Early 2000s American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Enamel
1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Giltwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Iron
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Bentwood, Beech, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Adirondack Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Hickory
1930s Adirondack Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
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19th Century English Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Iron
1860s English Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s Antique Old Rocking Chairs
19th Century English Folk Art Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Pine
1920s American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Paint
1920s American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Early 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Pine
Early 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Reed, Hickory
Early 20th Century American Country Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Hickory
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Maple, Rattan
Early 20th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Hickory, Leather
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Pine
1880s American Country Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Rush, Wood
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Oak, Bentwood
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Willow
1810s Canadian Country Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Pine
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Early 20th Century French Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Cane, Wood
19th Century American Rustic Antique Old Rocking Chairs
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Beech, Cane
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Pine
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Oak
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Pine
19th Century Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Beech, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Reed, Wood
1630s English Charles II Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Oak
1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
1830s English William IV Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Pine, Hickory
Early 20th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Hickory
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
19th Century Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Pine
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Pine
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
1770s English Country Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Fruitwood, Oak, Ash
1730s French Louis XIII Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Walnut
18th Century George III Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Oak
Early 1900s Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Hickory
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Pine
19th Century English Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Oak, Rush
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Old Rocking Chairs
19th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Walnut
1890s British Folk Art Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Antique Old Rocking Chairs
Wood
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
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