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Cantilever Rocking Chair

Brazilian Mid-Century Rocking Chair in Hardwood and Caning, Unknown, c. 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian hardwood, the frame of this cantilever rocking chair features a distinctive design with a seat and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Vintage Rock-a-Chair Cantilever Rocker Chair in Harvest Gold Vinyl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rock-a-chair cantilever rocker chair in Harvest Gold Vinyl. $1,450 This Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rock-a-Chair Cantilever Rocker Chair in Harvest Gold Vinyl
Vintage Rock-a-Chair Cantilever Rocker Chair in Harvest Gold Vinyl
$942 Sale Price
35% Off
H 43 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
Salvador Vidal Exotic Wood Cantilevered Rocker and Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Salvador Vidal Caribbean Rosewood Rocker and Ottoman or Footstool. Beautiful construction with amazing use of wood. Comfortable and nice Scale. Nice addition of the small footstoo...
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Organic Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Salvador Vidal Exotic Wood Cantilevered Rocker and Ottoman
Salvador Vidal Exotic Wood Cantilevered Rocker and Ottoman
$3,000 / set
H 37.5 in W 23.5 in D 34 in
Ziprocker Rocking Chair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
manufacturer schindlersalmerón. This is a cantilevering rocking chair, the Ziprocker, made from walnut and
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Early 2000s Armchairs

Ziprocker Rocking Chair
$22,619
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered of Metal Patio or Garden Rocking Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of highly stylish vintage metal cantilever chairs that gives a slight rock when needed adding
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

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francois carre pair of cantilever rocking chairs for garden
By Francois Carre
Located in Athens, GA
”. ****garden chair with rocking cantilevered bases and sunburst pattern spring seats and backs. “Also known as
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Salvador Vidal Vintage Cantilevered Rosewood Rocking Chair
Located in Glendale, AZ
Che-Chent Rocking Chair designed by Salvador Vidal - Handmade in the designer's studio furniture
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Francois Carre Cantilever Rockers - Fully Restored Pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
chairs offer the perfect mix of vintage charm and modern craftsmanship! Built to give you that authentic
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

francois carre large garden rocker
By Francois Carre
Located in Athens, GA
larger cantilever rocking chair for porch and patio, can handle the heat and the humidity, very
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

francois carre large garden rocker
francois carre large garden rocker
H 42 in W 24 in D 25 in
francois carre large garden rocker in black
By Francois Carre
Located in Athens, GA
larger cantilever rocking chair for porch and patio, can handle the heat and the humidity, very
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

francois carre large garden rockers - a pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Athens, GA
larger cantilever rocking chairs for porch and patio, can handle the heat and the humidity, very
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Francois Carre Large Garden Cantilever Porch Rockers circa 1940
By Francois Carre
Located in Athens, GA
francois carre cantilever garden rocking chair c.1930’s French art deco wrought iron & spring
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

1970s Thayer Coggin Chrome Cantilever Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Thayer Coggin chrome cantilever chair. Needs reupholstering.
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Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Prof. Ulrich Bohme Rocking Chair for Thonet S 826
By Ulrich Bohme, Thonet
Located in Munster, NRW
Prof. Ulrich Bohme rocking chair S 826 for Thonet. Draft of 1971. Steel pipe rocking chair with
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Pair Steel Mesh Cantilever Spring Rockers by Woodard Co
By Russell Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair Steel Mesh Cantilever Spring Rockers by Russell Lee Woodard Co.
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

MCM Cantilever Rockers Newly Upholstered in a Brazilian Cowhide, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern cantilever rockers newly upholstered in a Brazilian cowhide - pair Exquisite
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Tempestini for Salterini Cantilever Patio Rocking Lounge Chairs Italy circa 1955
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Southampton, NJ
A comfortable pair of His and Hers radar cantilever rocking chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Tempestini for Salterini ‘Radar’ Patio Rocking Lounge Chair Italy circa 1955
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Southampton, NJ
A comfortable radar cantilever rocking chair designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. In
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Salterini Cantilever Spring Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Wonderful pair of vintage Salterini cantilevered spring bounce rocking chairs. Price
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Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Handmade Post-Modern Steel Chair, 2002 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible, hand-crafted steel rocking chair. Cantilevered design supported by four substantial
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

1950s Tempestini Salterini Cantilever Patio Rocking Radar Lounge Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A comfortable pair of radar cantilever bouncing chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Bunting Glider Co. Iron Rocking Chair in Original Paint, circa 1940s
By Bunting Glider Company
Located in Rochester, NY
American Art Deco iron cantilever base floating rocking chair w/ beautifully shaped woven basket
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

McKay Cantilever Rocker
By McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
tufts on the frontside of the chair, this 1960s rocker is a rare and wonderful piece! The frame is a
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Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

McKay Cantilever Rocker
McKay Cantilever Rocker
H 34 in W 21 in D 19 in
1930s Restored Francois Carre Large Cantilever Rockers - a Pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
The ultimate in style and comfort of the Carre lineup! These fully restored chairs offer the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

John Salterini Cantilevered Spring Rocking Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of cantilevered spring rocker by Salterini, circa late 1950's. Fresh coat of grey lacquer
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

20th Century Thonet Chrome Cantilever Rocking Chair S826, Germany, circa 1970
By Thonet, Ulrich Bohme
Located in Vienna, AT
The chrome canteliver rocking chair S826 from Thonet was designed by Ulrich Böhme in 1971. This
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

1930s Restored Francois Carre Large Cantilever Rockers - a Pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
The ultimate in style and comfort of the Carre lineup! These fully restored chairs offer the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Settee and Cantilevered Lounge Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1950s wrought iron and steel mesh settee and cantilevered rocking chair from Russell Woodard's
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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$3,800 / item
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Cantilever Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cantilever rocking chair for your home. A cantilever rocking chair — often made from wood, metal and bentwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a cantilever rocking chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A cantilever rocking chair, designed in the mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cantilever rocking chair over the years, but those crafted by Westnofa Furniture, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet and Gae Aulenti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cantilever Rocking Chair?

A cantilever rocking chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,780, while the lowest priced sells for $1,088 and the highest can go for as much as $31,000.
Questions About Cantilever Rocking Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    The history of the cantilever chair dates back to 1926. It was then that Mart Stam created a sketch of a new idea for a chair on the back of a dinner napkin at a cocktail party. His drawing inspired Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to create his own version of the chair. This led to a legal battle between the two. Other designers, such as Marcel Breuer, began experimenting with the cantilever design, and today, many manufacturers continue to employ the cantilever design in their pieces. Explore a large collection of cantilever chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How a cantilever chair works comes down to its unique design. Instead of having four legs, a cantilever chair features a single leg or pair of legs in an L shape. The leg or legs attach to the seat in the front and then travel along the floor to provide stability. When a person sits down, their weight becomes distributed across the entire base. On 1stDibs, find a range of cantilever chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Here are some characteristics of a cantilever chair: Most feature two front legs and no back legs. The legs bend at the bottom, creating a stable base for the chair. Typically, cantilever chairs feature tubular metal frames and have two arms. However, you can find some armless examples. The seats and backrests often have a boxy appearance and can feature a range of materials, such as wicker, leather, fiberglass, molded plastic or fabric upholstery. Explore a variety of cantilever chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A cantilever chair typically features a frame of tubular metal. Most often, tubular steel is used, though tubular chrome has also been used. The seat and back can be crafted of many materials, from rattan to leather or fabric. Browse 1stDibs to find an array of cantilever chairs from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    What a rocking chair symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate rocking chairs with comfort or relaxation. Because people often sit in the chairs to gently rock babies to sleep, the furniture may also represent parenthood or motherhood. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A platform rocking chair is a rocking chair constructed to have the rockers on a fixed platform rather than the floor. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary platform rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Boston rocking chair is a wooden rocking chair with a decorative top panel and a seat and arms that curve down towards the front. Find an assortment of rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent the rocking chair. This common misconception is linked to an erroneous statement made in the book The Rocking Chair: An American Institution, published in 1921. In actuality, rocking chairs were created by English farmers early in the 18th century. Early American examples date back to around 1830. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rocking chairs.