Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick & Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick & Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a shapely sculpted wood frame, cane seat, uniquely designed backrest, very nice...
Cane, Chestnut
Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair sheepskin moonlight by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Teak, Shee...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Teak
Antique Wicker Rocking Chair, Hand Woven Anchor design 1890
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
Welcoming in any environment! This beautiful rocking chair measures 35” Ht. X 29” D. X 21.5 W.
Wicker, Reed, Wood
Late Victorian Czechoslovakian Oak Scrolling Rocking Chair w/ Wicker Seat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn of the century bent oak rocking chair w/woven wicker seat features an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from dark-toned bentwood with striking fluid curves and elegant circle pa...
Wicker, Oak
Swing Rocking Chair Nevada Oak, Cognac by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing Rocking chair Nevada Oak Cognac by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Oak Weight:...
Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak
Swing Rocking Chair Rewool Oak Granite by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair rewool oak granite by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Oak Weight...
Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak
Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Oak Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair sheepskin oak moonlight by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Oak, S...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Teak
Swing Rocking Chair Nevada Teak Cognac by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair nevada teak cognac by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Teak Weigh...
Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Teak
$5,149 / item
Swing Rocking Chair Silk Teak, Camel by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing Rocking chair Silk Teak Camel by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Teak Weight: ...
Silk, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Teak
Swing Rocking Chair Vegetal Oak Nature by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair Sheepskin teak Drake by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 91 x W 68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Oak We...
Abalone, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak
Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Oak Drake by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair sheepskin oak drake by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Oak, Sheep...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak
Swing Rocking Chair Sheepskin Teak Drake by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair sheepskin teak drake by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Teak, She...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Teak
$5,150 / item
Swing Rocking Chair Silk Oak Camel by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair silk oak camel by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Oak Weight: 16...
Silk, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak
Swing Rocking Chair Vegetal Teak Nature by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing Rocking Chair Vegetal Teak Nature by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Teak, Vege...
Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak, Teak
An Original Dondolo Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Dondolo rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s. Bentwood and original cane.
Cane, Wood
Vintage Original Dondolo Rocking Chair Designed by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 70s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Lucija, SI
An iconic and sculptural “Dondolo” rocking chair designed by Luigi Crassevig and produced in Italy in the late 60s New cane This exceptional example embodies the refined craftsmanshi...
Cane, Oak, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood Child Rocking Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a child’s room or nursery with this charming antique bentwood rocking chair crafted in France circa 1920 in the manner of Michael Thonet.
Cane, Bentwood
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal, Wicker & Mohair, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
A new video showcasing the rocking chair with its cushion and brass sabots will be posted shortly.
Metal
$887Sale Price|35% Off
Franco Albini Bamboo Rocking Chair, Hand-Woven, Mid-Century Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
Italian designer Franco Albini specialised in the charming and beautiful in design, his take on bamboo furniture design was innovative and filled with style as in this example of a 1...
Bamboo, Cane
Swing Rocking Chair Rewool Oak Light Syrup by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing rocking chair rewool oak light syrup by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Oak We...
Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak
Swing Rocking Chair Nevada Oak, Black Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing Rocking Chair Nevada Oak Black Leather by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D91 x W68 x H 103 cm Material: Wood, Foam, Rubber springs, French cane, Textile or leather upholstery, Oak ...
Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Oak
Antique Wicker Clam Shell Stylized Mother and Childs Matching Rocking Chairs
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
These rocking chairs are in excellent condition with a beautiful finish and stylized clam shell shape to their back design all done in a warm finish color and having comfortable pre...
Wicker, Reed, Wood, Cane, Rattan
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
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. Item features a cane seat, ladderback exposed dowel joinery, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain.
Cane, Oak
20th Century Stunning Art Deco Bentwood and Reed Seats Rocking Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Art Deco bentwood and reed seats rocking chairs.
Cane, Bentwood
Midcentury Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair for Children, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant rocking chair for children, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s. The chair is in folded rattan, with beautiful details and in very good condition. It is perfect for a ...
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
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 back with a fabulous bentwood design. Concentric circles form the base with other be...
Cane, Beech
An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900
By Thonet
Located in PARIS, FR
An important, very spectacular and charming free-form rocking-chair, Art-Nouveau, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Free-Form, bamboo structures and cane seat, by Thonet, France ...
Bamboo, Cane
20th Century Art Deco Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Reed Seats, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Art Deco bentwood and reed seats rocking chairs. Design Period 1920 to 1949. Year 1920. Production Period 1920 to 1929. Style Spanish, Vintage, Mid-Century, Art Deco.
Cane, Walnut
Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocker
Located in Germantown, MD
A classic Victorian stained Walnut and Cane Seat Rocker Measures 18.5" in width, 29.5" in depth and 29" in height. Seat height is 16"
Cane, Walnut
$982Sale Price|40% Off
Mid Century Franco Albini Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
This iconic Albini piece has all the aspects of beautiful Italian design sensibility of good taste and great form making the material create a form that is both beautiful and light i...
Bamboo, Cane
Victorian Style Walnut with Cane Seat and Back Rocker
Located in Germantown, MD
A recently refinished Victorian style walnut with cane seat and back rocking chair. Measures 18.5" in width, 29.5" in depth and 34.5" tall.
Cane, Walnut
Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chaise Model 7500
By Thonet
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Thonet bentwood rocking chaise lounge chair with cane seat. The design of the rocking chaise model no. 7500 is attributed to August Thonet.
Rattan, Bentwood, Cane
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 width, 43" in depth and 39" in height. Seat height is 18".
Velvet, Cane, Bentwood
“Sternum” Rocker Designed by David Ebner
By David Ebner
Located in Norwood, NJ
The “Sternum” rocker from David Ebner’s “Wishbone” series. Oak and cane. The entire form uses bent lamination technique. “David Ebner played a pivotal role in the development of stu...
Cane, Wood, Oak
Old Hickory Rocker
Located in New York, NY
Vintage hickory wood rocking chair from the Old Hickory Company of Martinsville, Indiana.
Cane, Wood
A Very Rare Wicker Rocker, Musical Motif, Wakefield Rattan, C.1890s
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare musical string instrument style wicker rocker by the Wakefield Rattan Company, Wakefield Massachusetts, C. 1890s in wonderful condition. This rocker is part of a matching...
Wood, Cane, Wicker
Antique Wicker Suite by Wakefield Rattan Co., Musical Motif, 1890s
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare suite of three early matching wicker pieces by the Wakefield Rattan Company, Wakefield Massachusetts, C. 1890s in wonderful condition. This matching set consists of the ...
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted in jacarandá rosewood with woven caning, this elegant rocking chair exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s mastery of proportion and lightness.
Cane, Rosewood
Midcentury Rattan Cane Swivel Rocking Armchair
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury rattan cane swivel rocking chair, France, 1960s. Please see detail picture of the rocking mechanism.
Rattan
Oscar Niemeyer rocking chair longue model : « Rio » created in 1977
By Anna Maria Niemeyer, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012) Rio Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012) Rio Rocking chaise longue Painted plywood, caning and leather Edited by Tendo Manufacturer's label Model created in 1977 H 9...
Leather, Cane, Plywood, Paint
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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