Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair.
Wood
Swedish Antique Rocking Chair 6 Legs 19th Century Hand Painted Black Gold
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antique Black Swedish Rocking Chair with Original Black Paint, Late 19th Century The chair is in excellent condition, given its age and use, showing minimal signs of time and use—nor...
Wood
19th Century Swedish Child’s Black Rocking Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish child’s rocking chair, crafted in pine and finished in black paint.
Pine, Paint
19Thc Early Original Black Painted Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19thc original black painted ladder back rocking chair has a newly upholstered leather seat in very good condition.
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and cane rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Iron
Classic Bent Wood Rocking Chair, Model No.4 by Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, Austria
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic Bent Wood Rocking Chair Model No.4 by Gebrüder Thonet originally designed and produced in 1860's Vienna, Austria, "this chair is in its original as found condition and it sh...
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
2000s Vintage Leather Sling Rocker Lounge Chair after Muller Van Severen
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a modern iron framed leather rocker or rocking Cchair Attributed to Belgian design style of Muller Van Severen. No label present. Iron frame painted white wit...
Iron
19th Century Original Black Painted Child's Windsor Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19th century Original black painted rocking chair & pin striped in mustard painted trim.This early New England rocking chair came from a private estate.The condition is ver...
Wood
Hans J. Wegner 'CH45' Rocking Chair in Painted Black for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH45' Rocking Chair in Painted Black for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop.
Papercord, Oak
Rocking Chair, Oil Painting
By Shela Goodman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Light spills through a window onto a vacant rocking chair in a striking silhouette. A basket of yarn rests patiently at its side, waiting to be used. The painti...
Oil
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and rare piece in outstanding condition. Radar rocking chair designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. Unmistakable design and we have some accompanying pieces ...
Iron
MISSING Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered of Metal Garden Rocking Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Painted a soft black to fit into today's sense of style and decor -- adding elegance to the garden or the porch.
Metal
Wooden Child's Rocking Chair with Spindle Back, Painted Black
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a lovely wooden child's rocking chair with a spindle back. It has been painted black and is simply charming.
Wood
American Rocking Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A mid 19th century American, probably Hitchcock, black painted with gilded accents rocking chair of unusually wide form having a spindle back and a rush seat.
Hardwood, Paint
Unavailable
H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 13 in
Children's Hitchcock Style Rocking Chair Black & Gilt Hand Painted Stencil, Pair
Located in Petaluma, CA
The chairs have been painted black with stenciled metallic paint detail to top rail, spindles, front of seat, and arms.
Wood
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GREAT 19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED ROCKING CHAIR WITH SUPER PATINA AND FINE EARLY FORM-GREAT ADDITION WITH OTHER PAINTED FURNITURE-WOOD PEG AND SQUARE NAIL CONSTRUCTION
Wood
18THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED NEW ENGLAND ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED ROCKING CHAIR WITH ORIGINAL WOVEN SPLINT SEAT IN GREAT CONDITION !
Pine
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.
Amazing 19th c. Original Black Painted Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful folky rocking chair was found in the state of Maine.It has beautiful circular bentwood pattern and a wonderful undisturbed black painted surface.This rocker is in pris...
19thc Original Black Painted & Stenciled Fruit Boston Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing 19thc Original black painted and original gilded stenciling of fruit on the inside back splash of the rocker. The surface is the best. The condition is very good & sturdy .
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H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 45.28 in
Swedish Antique Rocking Chair Gungstol 6 Legs 1800s Hand Painted Black Gold
Located in Lewes, England
This is the Classic Swedish rocking chair and it is beautifully painted in gold and red folk art designs on a black base.
Pine
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H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 45.28 in
Swedish Antique Rocking Chair Gungstol 6 Legs 1800s Hand Painted Black Gold
Located in Lewes, England
This is the Classic Swedish rocking chair and it is beautifully painted in gold and red folk art designs on a black base.
Pine
Wonderful 19thc Aligatored Original Painted Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS ORIGINAL SALMON AND BLACK CRACKLED PAINTED ROCKING CHAIR HAS A NEW BLACK LINEN SEAT.
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H 35.83 in W 45.28 in D 21.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Made of Black Painted Metal and Rattan
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern rocking chair with armrests made of black painted metal and rattan.
Iron
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H 45.75 in W 25.13 in D 35 in
French Mid-19th Century Campaign Rocking Chair, "Officer's Rocking Chair Frame
Located in Round Top, TX
A fabulous mid-19th century French campaign rocking chair, "Officer's Rocking Chair" frame. Soundly constructed from painted iron and bronze bolts. Perfectly weighted allowing for sm...
Iron
Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Scandinavian rocking chair made from teak with a black lacquered structure. It is in a good vintage condition with some traces of use consistent with age.
Lacquer, Teak
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H 33 in W 23 in D 30 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Style Spindle Back Rocking Chair Black with Cane
By Conant Ball
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome black painted midcentury spindle back rocking chair in a Scandinavian Modern or Danish modern style with a natural cane seat.
Wood
American Painted Adirondack Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A painted green twig chair assumed to be from the Adirondacks, circa early 20th century.
Twig
Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Rocking Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian Brass and Black Painted Cast Iron Rocking Chair, with William Morris style velvet upholstery. 31" H x 33" W x 25.25" D; seat: 18" H.
Brass, Iron
1930's Bar Harbor Black Painted Wicker Rocker W/linen Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930'S FANTASTIC CONDITION BAR HARBOR BLACK PAINTED WICKER ROCKING CHAIR.THE ROCKING CHAIR MATCHES THE CHAISES LONGUES ON OUR WEB-SITE THAT IS ALSO WICKER AND THE SAME STYLE & DESIGN...
Wicker
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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 century.
Bentwood
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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H 32.5 in W 27.13 in D 25.5 in
Homecrest Iron Patio Swivel Rocking Chair Black Mid-Century Modern
By Russell Woodard, Homecrest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern patio swivel rocking chair, in Iron painted black by Homecrest.
Iron
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H 36 in W 24 in
Medusa Complex, Solitary Female Figure in Rocking Chair, Staring Out a Window
By Peter Lupkin
Located in Chicago, IL
A solitary female figure stares out an open window in Peter Lupkin's painting entilted "Medusa Complex". As the name might suggest, the woman appears to be deep in thought, almost p...
Canvas, Oil
Antique Black Painted Oak Stag Back Hunt Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak stag back rocking chair. Features a ten point buck in the style of black forest.
Oak, Paint
American Painted Adirondack Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
American painted Adirondack twig rocking chair, custom made in the Adirondacks, New York, in the past 20 years.
Twig
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H 46 in W 26 in D 45.5 in
Antique Black Swedish Rocking Chair with Original Black Paint, Dated 1911
Located in Round Top, TX
An antique spindle back rocker from Sweden dated 1911, with scrolled arms and supported by six legs and long sweeping rockers. The original painted details include a base color of bl...
19th Hitchcock Rocking Chair with Woven Seat and Black Painted
Located in Miami, FL
19th Hitchcock rocking chair with woven seat and black painted.
Cane, Wood
American Folk Milk-Painted Rocking Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
American black milk-painted rocking chair, likely from the 19th century.
Wood
Early 20th Century Original Green Painted Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original worn green painted tall back rocking chair was found in Pennsylvania. The patina and wear of the paint is perfect for that country charm look. Great in house or on...
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