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
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Suede, Wood
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
Suede, Wood
Bentwood Rocker and Chair with Cane Seats, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two bentwood children's chair and bentwood rocking chair are in very good condition. Selling
Wood, Cane
Creative Playthings Mid Century Childs Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Creative playthings mid century Childs bentwood Rocker designed by Gloria Caranica circa 1964
Bentwood
$1,795
H 38 in W 28 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Leather Rocker Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bentwood rocker in rosewood and black leather by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Very comfy
Leather, Rosewood
$1,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Rocker by and Ottoman Attributed to Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Esperance, NY
Presenting an exquisite vintage bentwood rocker with ottoman that exudes timeless beauty. This
Bentwood
Bentwood rocking chair attr. Thonet, late 19th century
By Thonet
Located in View Park, CA
A bentwood rocker attributed to Thonet, designed late 19th or early 20th century. Featuring art
Wicker, Bentwood
$3,375
H 41 in W 21 in D 37 in
Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A fabulous and important original Vienna workshop, bentwood rocker, model# 824, Schaukel Fauteuils
Bentwood
$4,800
H 36 in W 29 in D 48 in
Rare Lishman Rocker, Sculptural Chrome-Plated circa 1976, William Lishman
By Bill Lishman
Located in Buffalo, NY
1976 Lishman Rocker, an apparent homage to the sinuos lines of the Nouveau-influenced bentwood rocker
Metal, Aluminum
19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse
Located in Lancaster, PA
, softened by generations of use and natural age. The horse sits on its original bentwood rockers, joined by
Wood
Victorian Child's Rocking Chair. American, Circa 1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
bentwood "rockers" and tops of the arms. Dimensions: 21 1/2" long x 14" wide x 24" high Note: I am a
Wood
Early 20th Century American Bentwood Tiger Oak Rocker
Located in Wainscott, NY
A beautifully crafted American bentwood chair, circa 1920s, showcasing timeless Shaker and Arts
Wood, Oak
$850
H 33 in W 20.5 in D 36 in
Vermont Tubbs Oak Bentwood Snowshoe Rawhide Lacing Rocking Chair Rocker
By Vermont Tubbs Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Vermont Tubbs snowshoe rocking chair featuring an oak frame with rawhide lacing. Dimensions: 36" x 20.5" x 33"h, seat 17.5" to 14"
Hide, Oak, Bentwood
$1,695
H 39 in W 20.5 in D 40 in
1970’s Bauhaus Style Chrome Tube Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair or Rocker
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Bauhaus style rocking chair or rocker comprised of a chrome tube frame and
Chrome
$800
H 40.5 in W 20.5 in D 40 in
Iconic Thonet Style Bentwood Rocking Chair Natural Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Thonet style attributed rocking chair. Circa mid century. Made from hardwood in classic bentwood
Cane, Bentwood
$49
H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 0.75 in
Pleasures of the Porch: Ideas for Gracious Outdoor Living Hardcover Book First E
By Maureen LaMarca, Daria Price Bowman
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. Bentwood rockers and white wicker settees, string hammocks and wide-striped awnings, floral-washed pillows
Paper
$650
H 40 in W 22 in D 43 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Rattan Cane Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Rattan Cane Rocking Chair Rocker. Circa Mid 20th Century
Wood
$695
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 43.5 in
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker. Circa Early 20th
Oak
$2,695
H 39 in W 20 in D 43 in
Mid Century Thonet No 10 Bentwood and Cane Rocker w/ Rose Damask Velvet Cushions
By Thonet
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Thonet No 10 Bentwood and Cane Rocker with Rose Damask Velvet Cushions. Measures 20" in
Velvet, Cane, Bentwood
$1,031Sale Price|50% Off
H 35.44 in W 22.45 in D 37.41 in
1970s Paul Tuttle Nonna Rocking Chair for Strässle International Chrome Rocker
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
, ebonised bentwood, leather and canvas. The seat and backrest consist of a thick black canvas, which is
Chrome
$3,800 / set
H 34 in W 38.5 in D 29 in
Vermont Tubbs Snowshoe Caned Double Rocker Bench Settee 2 End/Side Tables Set
By Vermont Tubbs Furniture
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an attractive coordinated set of faux snowshoe furniture made by Vermont Tubbs Furniture Co. which made this type of furniture in Forestdale, Vermont until the early part of ...
Hide, Bentwood
$795
H 40 in W 19.75 in D 42 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant sculpted bentwood Thonet rocker from Czechoslovakia c1960. Hand caned seat and
Cane, Beech
$2,960 / set
H 36 in W 22.38 in D 33.25 in
1966 Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair Ottoman Japan
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko
Located in Chula Vista, CA
rocking chair lounge and footrest Japan circa the 1960s. Bentwood with original upholstery. Dimensions
Fabric, Bentwood
19th Century Bentwood Rocker
By George Henshaw Sons, Edward Smith
Located in Lambertville, NJ
chairmaker and appears in his patent documentation of 1808. Remarkably, Gragg's bentwood chair technology
Wood
Unavailable
H 39.77 in W 36.62 in D 21.26 in
Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair for Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1910s
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Budapest, HU
Rare, original bentwood rocker by designer Gustav Siegel, manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn
Bentwood
Creative Playthings Bentwood Toy Rocker
By Creative Playthings
Located in Tulsa, OK
vintage bentwood piece from the 1950s or 1960s, by Creative Playthings. It is the unusual combo of the "T
Bentwood
Vintage Bentwood Child's Rocker
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A very nice rocker in the style of Thonet in great condition.
Vintage Haworth Shetland Saddle Rocker Stool
By Haworth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare Mid Century Modern Haworth bent plywood shetland saddle chair/stool. Great vintage ergonomic chair for an office or leisurely sitting.
Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
Early 20th-Century Adirondack Childs Rocker
Located in New York City, NY
Early 20th-century Adirondack Childs rocking chair.
Bentwood
Vienna 1800s Bentwood Rocker, Very Rare Form
By Michael Thonet
Located in Peekskill, NY
We all know Thonet and his amazing bentwood rocker. It's long been a design icon that was copied by
1930s Amish Hickory and Bentwood Rockers and Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Amish Hickory and Bentwood Rockers - Pair of 1930s Old Hickory and Bent Wood Amish Rockers
Wood
American Woodworker's Bentwood Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bent laminate plywood rocking chair with caned seat and back pegged and glued
Amish Bentwood Rocker and Footstool
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Handcrafted, signed and dated by the maker in 1995, this rocker and footstool are classic examples
Wood
1930s Amish Hickory and Bentwood Rockers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s Old Hickory and Bent Wood Amish Rockers. Wonderful patina strong and sturdy rockers
Hickory, Bentwood
19thc Original Painted Turquoise Bentwood Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original turquoise painted bentwood or twig painted rocking chair from a cabin in
Wood
Classic 1910 Rustic Adirondack Bentwood Rocker
Located in Peekskill, NY
Craig Gilborn wrote a wonderful reference book on this type of rocker… "Adirondack Furniture and
Classic 1910 Rustic Adirondack Bentwood Rocker
Located in Peekskill, NY
Craig Gilborn wrote a wonderful reference book on this type of rocker… "Adirondack Furniture and
Sold
H 38.5 in W 28 in D 35 in
Ingmar Relling Danish Modern Bentwood Rocking Chair for Westnofa of Norway
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Modern bentwood rocker by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa of Norway. Fabric is original.
Fabric, Wood
Chrome Modernist Rocking Chair, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
a modern take on Thonet's famous bentwood rocker
Chrome
Pair of Matching Amish Bentwood Rocking Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
East coast. Its very rare to find a pair of matching bentwood rockers. They are in pristine condition
Wood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 33 in
"Heron" Rocking Chair and Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ply and bentwood rocker and matching ottoman in brown, channelled leatherette vinyl by Sugasawa
Mahogany, Oak
Vintage Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Austin, TX
new. Chrome frame is shaped in the style of a bentwood rocker.
Chrome
Set Of Six Jay Spectre Dark Blue & Gray Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
interpretation of the bentwood rocker in aluminum." Suitable for use outdoors, or in.
Set of Six Jay Spectre Dark Blue & Gray Metal Dining Chairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
interpretation of the bentwood rocker in aluminum." Suitable for use outdoors, or in.
Sold
H 34.5 in W 24 in L 34.5 in
Set of Six Jay Spectre for Brown Jordan Midnight Blue Metal Dining Chairs
By Jay Spectre, Brown Jordan
Located in Chicago, IL
interpretation of the bentwood rocker in aluminum." Suitable for use outdoors, or indoor.
Enamel, Metal
1970's Maison Jansen Chrome Hollywood Regency Rocking Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
design.similar to bentwood rockers made by Thonet. / but in chrome. The chrome frame is in nice original
Chrome
1910 Rustic Adirondack Bentwood and Board Rocker
Located in Peekskill, NY
Craig Gilborn wrote a wonderful reference book on this type of rocker. "Adirondack Furniture and
Amish rustic bentwood hickory and oak adult rockers
Located in NYC, NY
Amish rustic bentwood hickory and oak adult rockers. They are formed to fit your back and seat to
Oak
Exceptional Bentwood Twig 19th Century Barrel Back Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century mid-western barrel back bentwood twig rocker is strong, sturdy and remarkably
Hickory, Leather
Vintage Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Cane Rocker Rocking Chair by Cerda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Cane Rocker rocking chair by Cerda. Item features rattan wrapped
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Austrian Thonet Bentwood and Cane Rocker Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Austrian Thonet bentwood and cane rocker rocking chair. Item features a shapely bentwood
Cane, Wood
Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Bentwood rocking chair, circa mid 20th century. Made from walnut in classic bentwood styling with
Rattan, Walnut
Sold
H 42 in W 25 in D 33.5 in
Bentwood Rustic Armchair-Rocker with Plank Seat & Traces of Early Black Paint
Located in Stamford, CT
Bentwood rustic armchair-rocker with plank seat & traces of early black paint, American, early 20th
Bentwood
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocker rocking chair. Item features cane back
Cane, Beech
Sold
H 42 in W 21.5 in D 39 in
Iconic Thonet Style Bentwood Rocking Chair Natural Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Thonet style attributed rocking chair. Circa mid century. Made from hardwood in classic bentwood
Cane, Bentwood
Sold
H 41.5 in W 20.5 in D 41 in
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood & Cane Schaukelstuhl Rocker Rocking Chair 70s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, Schaukelstuhl rocking chair, with a cane back on bentwood
Cane
Thonet Early Rocker
By Thonet
Located in Water Mill, NY
Early Thonet Rocker with Hand Caining in Very Good Condition
Bentwood, Cane
Paul Tuttle 'Nonna' Rocker
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Tuttle 'Nonna' Rocker with Bent Wood and Enameled Metal Frame with Canvas and Leather Seating
Metal
1940s Amish Bent Wood Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 20Thc Amish bentwood rocking chairs were found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania. They are
Bentwood
1940s Amish Bent Wood Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 20Thc Amish bentwood rocking chairs were found in Lancaster County , Pennsylvania. They are
Bentwood
Finely Made Antique Adirondack Rocker with Excellent Patina
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and turned thin branches. Mounted on an oak rocker base. The seat rail with an incised vine motif
Bentwood
Sold
H 35 in W 22 in D 41 in
1960s Franco Albini Rocker Lounge Chair Cool Curves Bamboo & Rattan ITALY
By Franco Albini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Italy 1960s relaxing Rocker Rocking Lounge Chair by Franco Albini designer
Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage Bentwood Rocker in a Textured Velvet Upholstery
Located in Bronx, NY
Vintage bentwood rocker in a textured velvet upholstery.
Classic 1910 Rustic Adirondack Bentwood Rocker
Located in Peekskill, NY
Craig Gilborn wrote a wonderful reference book on this type of rocker. "Adirondack Furniture and
19th Century Thonet Bentwood Rocker Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Soquel, CA
. This bentwood chair design goes back to the company's founder Michael Thonet and his sons. In 1860, in
Wood
Bentwood Rocker Model #10 with Cane Seat and Back
By Salvatore Leone
Located in Dronten, NL
Antique Thonet model #10 bentwood rocking chair. The maker of this early 20th century rocker was
Ash, Cane
Sold
H 14 in W 14.13 in D 33.5 in
1950s Bentwood Child Rocker Happy Land Playthings by Delphos Ohio USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Toy Rocker Vintage Collectible Children's Bentwood Rocker Happy Land Playthings by DELPHOS Bending
Wood, Bentwood
Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Large bentwood rocker, attributed to Thonet, marked made in Poland. Very good original condition
Bentwood
Sold
H 40.25 in W 20 in D 42 in
Vintage Stendig Bentwood & Cane Rocker Double Circle Design w Handle by Thonet
By Stendig Co., Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome bentwood and cane double circle design rocker with handle by Thonet for Stendig. It
Cane, Bentwood
Pleasures of the Porch, Ideas for Gracious Outdoor Living
By Maureen LaMarca, Daria Price Bowman
Located in valatie, NY
including bentwood rockers, white wicker settees, string hammocks, wide-stripped awnings, floral-washed
Paper
Signed Thonet Bentwood Schaukelstuhl Rocker
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Schaukelstuhl rocking chair in blonde finish beech with original canned back and seat. This fine example is signed THONET and marked A5, as shown. Probably circa 1970's or 198...
Cane, Beech
Sold
H 40 in W 21 in D 38 in
1970’s Bauhaus Style Thonet #7025 Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair or Rocker
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Bauhaus style #7025 bentwood & cane rocking chair or rocker. Beautiful condition
Cane, Bentwood
Sold
H 37 in W 28 in D 30 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Quartersawn Oak Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
bentwood seat. Carved accents ordain the front sides of the chair. A remarkable piece that will look great
Oak
Wendell Castle Rocker
By Wendell Castle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cresent Rocker designed by Wendell Castle Craved Ebonized wood and Ultra Suede
Bentwood
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. Frame. Black finish frame, with caned seat and back. Me...
Cane, Bentwood
Studio Crafted Rocking Chair, Mexico Rocker
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely rocker made of exotic wood.
Bentwood, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Bent Wood Rocker Rocking Chair Ingmar Relling Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, bentwood, rocking chair by Ingmar Relling for Norwegian
Teak, Bentwood
Sold
H 30.75 in W 27 in D 44 in
Luigi Crassevig ‘Dondolo’ Bentwood and Woven Leather Rocking Chair for Crassevig
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Miami, FL
Bentwood frame rocker with tan woven distressed leather bands designed by Luigi Crassevig and
Leather, Bentwood
Luigi Cressevig Dondolo Bentwood Rocker
By Luigi Cressevig
Located in Baltimore, MD
This sculptural bentwood rocker by Luigi Cressevig has a woven cotton strap seat. The rocker is
Rare Original Thonet Bentwood Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stately and handsome this is one of the original Gebruder Thonet Bentwood Rocker from the early
$3,220
H 37.25 in W 33.5 in D 25.5 in
"Consul" Lounge Chair & Ottoman With Tray by Ekornes Stressless, Norway 1980's
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic example of Scandinavian ergonomic design, this vintage "Consul" recliner and ottoman set by Ekornes for Stressless offers supreme comfort and timeless style. Manufactured i...
Leather, Bentwood
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.5 in W 24 in D 23 in
Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Westnofa Scandinavian rosewood lounge chair & ottoman by Ingmar Relling A Mid-Century Modern lounge chair and ottoman made in Norway by Westnofa. Rosewood bentwood frames with bla...
Leather, Rosewood
$656Sale Price / item|34% Off
H 38.98 in W 28.75 in D 33.47 in
Sought After Vintage Original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Markington, GB
Retro Vintage Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Armchair A striking and unusual Scandinavian armchair designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in Norway by the renowned Wes...
Bentwood, Fabric, Leather
Siesta rocking chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Siesta rocking chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Black leather. Excellent original condition.
Leather, Beech
$1,909Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 32.68 in D 33.86 in
1960s, Leather Swivel Lounge Chair by OPE-möbler Jönköping, Sweden
By OPE Möbler
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Leather swivel lounge chair by OPE-möbler Jönköping, Sweden, 1960s. This striking chair is upholstered in cognac-brown leather with a distinctive patchwork design, giving it a bold ...
Leather
$1,250
H 17.75 in W 24.75 in D 11.75 in
"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An abstract hobby horse designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Composed of two arched panels of birch plywood divided by a solid birch shaft and topped with a c...
Birch, Plywood
Pair of Che-Chent Rocking Chairs by Salvador Vidal
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
When ones speaks of Cancun and Isla Mujeres one always thinks of sun, sand, beaches and the ocean; the most marvelous in the world. That is exactly how it is. Years ago, a beautiful ...
Bentwood
$1,435
H 27.96 in W 35.04 in D 12.8 in
Midcentury Beech Plywood Wood Children Rocking Toy Chair, Italy 1970s
By Peppe de Giuli
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury plywood and beech wood children rocking toy chair for children. Peppe de Giuli probably designed this fantastic piece during the 1970s in Italy. This minimalist...
Wood, Plywood
$1,200
H 18.5 in W 11.75 in D 25.75 in
Creative Playthings Seesaw by Gloria Caranica, Birch Plywood, 1964
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Creative Playthings rocker made of a light, warm birch plywood. Designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica, this rocking horse predecessor is a perfect synthesis of material, design, and fu...
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
$567 / item
H 20.25 in W 25.25 in D 11.75 in
Mid Century Original "Rocking Beauty" Creative Playthings Wooden Rocking Horse
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Creative Playthings Wooden Rocking Horse Original "Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse designed in the mid 1960s by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Constructed of both solid wood a...
Plywood
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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