$2,163Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 26.58 in D 32.68 in
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
$1,822
H 34.5 in W 28 in D 24 in
Victorian Tufted Rocking Chair, Floral Velvet & Fringe Trim, c. 1900s USA
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A whimsical and romantic Victorian rocking chair, custom upholstered in a soft blush and floral
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$7,450
H 43.31 in W 23.23 in D 44.49 in
Chunky Brass Rocking Chair with Damask Velvet Upholstery, France, 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An unusual brass rocking chair with an agreeable, chunky frame that has acquired a nice patina over
Copper
$1,057
H 38.98 in W 23.23 in D 53.15 in
Bentwood Early 1900s Rocking Chair Produced by Mundus, Budapest
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bentwood and straw rocking chair produced by Mondus in the early 20th century. The armchair is
Straw, Bentwood
1900s English Rocking Armchair With Leather Seat And Back
Located in High Point, NC
functional, this rocking chair works equally well as a fireside companion, library accent, or statement piece
Leather, Wood
Children's Rocking Chair, Finland, early 1900s
Located in Espoo, FI
Step back in time with our charming and children's rocking chair, handcrafted in the early 1900s by
Wood, Birch
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H 40 in W 30 in D 26 in
Antique Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker Rocking Arm Chair Rattan Seat 1900s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 1900s Heywood Wakefield Rocking chair. Features a wood frame wrapped in wicker with a rattan
Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
1900s French Wooden Rocking Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
1900s French Wooden Rocking Armchair. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair features a
Wood
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H 37.5 in W 27 in D 32 in
Antique Late Victorian Oak Rocker Rocking Chair with Leather Seat Arts + Crafts
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 1900s oak rocking chair. Made from oak with vase shaped splat and leather seat.
Leather, Oak
Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair by J & J. Kohn Austria
By Thonet
Located in Vero Beach, FL
rocking chair from the early 1900s. The wonderful frame with floating lines is designed by J & J Kohn and
Beech
1900s Austrian Bentwood Rocking Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in High Point, NC
This rocking chair was made in Austria, circa 1900 design attributed to Thonet. Made from steam
Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
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H 36 in W 28.5 in D 36 in
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
Leather, Oak, Upholstery, Cotton
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H 43.71 in W 27.76 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Swedish Dalarna Folk Art Painted Scandinavian Rocking Chairs, Pair
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
fire, in a conservatory or on the veranda! These Beech rocking chairs date from the early 1900s and
Fabric, Beech
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H 36 in W 25.25 in D 21 in
ANTIQUE nice ROYCROFT T-Back Rocking Chair - marked , Stickley era W1983
By Roycroft
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Roycroft T-Back Rocking Chair from the early 1900s. It is in excellent
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Early 1900s Press Back Rocking Chair with New Leather Seat
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very old press back oak rocking chair, circa early 1900s. Features reconditioned oak frame and new
Oak
Antique Mission Style Rocking Chair, Refinished Maple and Leather
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique Mission style rocking chair, circa 1900s, with unusual key symbol designed into the seat
Leather, Maple
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
English Teak and Tufted Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
English rocking chair early 1900s, in teak wood, with a rustic design, capitone leather and tacked
Leather, Teak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Gracie Hand Painted Wallpaper Panel Chinoiserie Gated Garden
By Gracie
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous large 20th century hand-painted wallpaper panel featuring a chinoiserie style scene. Panel SY-217, S-14442. Gated garden depicts flowering trees, bushes, and flowers with ex...
Paper
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Desk blends American style with Eastern elegance, featuring intricate Chinoiserie detailing and exquisite craftsmanship. This versatile desk a...
Upholstery, Glass, Wood
On Hold|$11,776 / set
H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror. The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...
Pair of Art Nouveau 19th Century Stained Glass Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A tall pair of late 19th century English stained glass panels, beautifully etched with Art Nouveau style details. Dating to circa 1890, this pair will look stunning as feature windo...
Glass, Stained Glass
Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass L'elegance perfume bottle. This pattern features two dancing female figures amongst flowers. Sepia stained relief details. Moulded, 'R. LALIQUE' ...
Glass
$1,250
H 3 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Candleholder Jugendstil Aesthetic Movement
Located in Sharon, CT
Arts and Crafts copper and brass candleholder Jugendstil Aesthetic Movement. Candleholder retains original patinated surface.
Brass
Vintage Parsons Sofa
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage parsons sofa newly upholstered with new foam seat and down back cushions. The chenille upholstery is a very light grey with a striated pattern.
Upholstery
$1,924
H 28.5 in W 36.5 in D 11 in
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Oak Window or Hall Seat with Large Pierced Hearts
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak window or hall seat with large pierced hearts to each end with moulded edges to the seat and an octagonal shaped stretcher.
Oak
$5,215Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$3,230
H 16.54 in W 25.79 in D 24.61 in
FINE ENGLISH VICTORIAN CiRCA 1860 FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN CHINESE CHINOISERIE FABRIC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable, original English Mahogany Footstool or Ottoman with period Victorian...
Fabric, Hardwood
Rattan & Wicker Filigree Peacock Wall Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-braided Peacock wicker rattan Midcentury mirror, Spain 1970s Rare find. This eye-catching mirror is framed by a handwoven wicker intrincate and natural fibers combining differen...
Natural Fiber, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Pair of Malachite Obelisks, 20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Carved from high-quality natural malachite, these pieces stand out for their striking shades of green and hypnotic veined patterns, each obelisk being completely unique. Inspired by...
Malachite
Azucena corner cabinet shelf made in Italy 1979
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This unique corner shelf desk with a cabinet, made by Azucena in 1979, is a remarkable piece of custom-made furniture that embodies the Italian manufacturer’s mastery of form, functi...
Glass, Wood
Round Coffee Table by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb coffee table in wood and brass, with tainted mirrors. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2022.
Brass
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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