Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Rocker Rocking Chair w/ Queen Anne Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Rocker Rocking Chair w/ Queen Anne Legs. Circa Early 20th Century.
Cane, Walnut
Late American Empire Carved And Painted Rocker, Ca. 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well carved and constructed, white paint finished late American Empire rocker.
Fabric, Wood
Primitive 19th Century Rocking Cradle
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century rocking cradle in original red paint, with shaped detail at head and foot, on carved rockers. Old age crack along one side.
Wood, Paint
Vintage Sculptural Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With it's tall, spindle back, splayed boomerang armrests, and charming, carved rockers, this seat beautifully exemplifies the peak of authentic Danish modern furniture.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Beech
Antique Carved Turkish Wood Camel Rocker with Leather Cushion Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Hand Carved Turkish Wood Camel Rocker with Leather Cushion Seat One of a kind and unique carved wood rocking camel.
Leather, Wood
Vintage Anglo Indian Carved Teak Wood Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Anglo Indian Carved Teak Wood Rocking Chair Rocker. Item features solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, very nice vintage item, great style and form.
Teak
Mid-Century Carved Oak Press Back and Upholstered Seat Rocker Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Carved Oak Press Back and Upholstered Seat Rocker Chair Measuring 24" in width, 34" in depth and 39" in height.
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Anglo Indian Renaissance Style Carved Wood Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Anglo Indian Renaissance Style Ornate Carved Wood Upholstered Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Wood
$630Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Rocking Chair. Attributed to Stomps Burkhardt of Dayton, Ohio. Made from quartersawn oak with a heart shaped back, carved and pierced with acanthus foliate and "C" s...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak Spindle Back Rocker
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kick back and relax with the vintage comfort of this mid-century modern oak rocker. The sloping arms and feet gives classic Scandinavian flare into any space. A tall spindle back pea...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Mid-Century Vintage Primitive Rocker by Angel Pazmino
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage rocking chair by Ecuadorian designer Angel Pazmino features leather seat, and unique dowel construction. A stylish Primitive modern chair in any setting. Please c...
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers Large carved wooden rocking horse on curved rockers attributed to Lines Brothers; the original paint has been retained with a sma...
Wood
Esvee Atelier Kalam Sculptural Solid Oak Maloof-Style Rocker Limited Edition
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
Handcrafted entirely from solid American Oak, the Maloof-style Rocker features a hand-carved saddle seat that cradles the body directly from timber, creating an active, intentional s...
Oak
$22,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fantastic Organic Modern Bobby Falwell Rocker and Ottoman Mid-Century
By Wendell Castle
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic organic modernist rocking chair and ottoman, hand-carved by Kentucky craftsman Bobby Falwell, a student of Wendell Castle. Each piece is signed and dated '77 on left leg. F...
Wood, Walnut
Antique Heywood Wakefield Victorian Woven Wicker Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Heywood Wakefield Woven Wicker Victorian Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a carved wood platform rocker base with rolling casters, ornate woven wicker wrapped fra...
Wicker
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Sam Maloof Style Sculptural Rocking Chair by Harold Dodson, Pickens SC, 2006
By Sam Maloof
Located in Decatur, GA
The sweeping arms, deeply carved seat, and elegantly curved rockers showcase the maker’s attention to detail and reverence for Maloof-inspired craftsmanship.
Walnut
Late 19th Century Early American Antique Solid Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
The backrest is upholstered with a tapestry depicting a historical or pastoral scene, while the seat is cushioned with worn, reddish-brown fabric. The chair’s rockers and carved deta...
Upholstery, Oak
Classical Carved Mahogany Rocker, Probably Boston, circa 1830
Located in Providence, RI
This rocker is quite substantial, with beautifully carved scrolled arms with lambs’ tongue detail at the top.
Mahogany
Classical Mahogany Rocker with Carved Scrolled Arm Supports
Located in Providence, RI
This rocker is in fine condition and substantial in construction. The scrolled arms are beautifully worked.
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Allentown, PA
Great grey velvet button tufted upholstered chaise lounge constructed of a walnut biomorphic base designed by Adrian Pearsall in the 1960s.This chaise lounge is a rocker style.
Velvet, Walnut
Large Carousel Horse on Rockers
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This Large Carousel Horse on Rockers captures the charm of vintage amusement rides with its whimsical, oversized form and bold detailing. The sculpted horse features a flowing mane, ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 32 in
Custom World Tour Chinoiserie Rocker w/ 18th Century Jasperware Medallion
Located in Middletown, MD
Late 19th century Neoclassical style hardwood rocker with hand-carved armrests, fluted legs, hand-lathed screws.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 32 in W 18 in D 24 in
Razor Rocker Rocking Chair in Walnut and Translucent Red by Philip Caggiano
By Philip Caggiano
Located in Bronxville, NY
Motion and freedom are captured in the Razor Rocker, the first therapeutic sensory chair for both adults and children. Crafted from solid EURO ply from the forests of Finland, along ...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 28 in
Final Closing March 31! 19th Century George Hunzinger Lollipop Rocking Chair
By George Hunziger
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The first stationery rocker ever. Carved and lacquered wood, enameled steel, upholstery, brass.
Brass, Steel
American Renaissance Davenport Carved Mahogany Rocker
By A.H. Davenport
Located in Chicago, IL
A large carved mahogany Rocking Chair fully developed with Beaux Arts Styling in the Tiffany- Davenport manner.
Mahogany
Sold
H 37.5 in W 36 in D 24 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Upholstered Lincoln Rocker
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian Lincoln rocking chair features carved walnut frame having balloon back with carved scroll and foliate crest, cut out arms and shaped skirt, needlepoint upholster...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sculptural Wood Rocker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural Wood Rocker. Rocker has been professionally refinished and measures 26.5" wide, 36" deep and 40" high. Seat height is 17". Incredibly comfortable.
Wood
Antique Carved Mahogany Trio Settee Chair Rocker in Adler Linen Fabric
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Unique Victorian trio consisting of a settee, rocker and chair. The hand-carved wood frames are whimsically covered in Jonathan Adler linen fabric.
Linen, Mahogany
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features Rolling casters, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, very nice antiqu...
Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 29 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Folding Rocker Floral Seat Campaign Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Victorian era folding rocker. Features a floral carved crest rail and a cream rose patterned upholstery.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 42 in W 23.5 in D 32 in
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Northwind Face Cornucopia Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian carved mahogany northwind face and cornucopia rocking chair rocker.
Mahogany
Sold
H 31 in W 26 in D 30.5 in
Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair (Refinished).
Walnut
Sold
H 32.25 in W 25.25 in D 30.5 in
Antique English Figural Carved Oak Rocker with Pub Genre Scene, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English rocking chair offers oak construction with carved genre pub scene in back, turned balustrade supports and carved foliate elements, c1910 Measures- 32.25'' H x 25....
Oak
Sold
H 45.5 in W 40 in D 21.5 in
1880s Ornate Victorian Rocking Cradle Carved Walnut Knockdown Rocker Baby Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
1880s ornate Victorian rocking cradle carved walnut knockdown rocker baby bed A gorgeous Victorian era cradle,circa 1880s.
Walnut
Swedish Wooden Toy Horse Rocker
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming handmade wooden toy horse rocker. Very sturdy for children. Sweden, circa 1900 Surprising pieces and objects, authentic, decorative and rare items. Discover them all.
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 36 in
Antique Oak Pressed Carved Adjustable Conversion High Chair Rocker, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique child's highchair offers oak construction with pressed scroll decorated slat back surmounting caned seat and shaped tray, converts from rocker to highchair, circa 1910 Me...
Oak
Overized Leather Victorian Rocker
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual rocker with carved arms and rails, original leather
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Sculptural Rocker
Located in Miami, FL
Beautifully Crafted Rocker in Carved Wood with Patine and Wicker. It's Unique Shape and Sled Legs make this Piece Sculptural as well Comfortable.
Wood
Thos Moser Gloucester Rocker American 1991
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ideally spaced to envelope the back in comfort, the ash spindles are joined to the back crest and sculpted cherry seat with wedged tenons, fitted at precise angles to allow both adeq...
Ash, Cherry
Vintage Early American / Farmhouse Nanny Spindle Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Pine Wood Spindle ‘Nanny' Bench With Removable Front Guard. Constructed out of solid knotty pine wood. A Long narrow rocker great for a mud room or as a entryway hall...
Pine, Lacquer
Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers by Lines Brothers
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Large rocking horse on curved rockers attributed to Lines Brothers; the original paint has been retained with a small amount of sensitive restoration; the mane and tail have been rep...
Wood, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocker by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous style with grasshopper like structure as a form. Thick curved foam to support and comfort. Fabric is dated and in need of an update. Not a complicated job for an upholsterer...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 29.75 in L 37 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Chair Rocker New Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hudson, NY
Freshly upholstered rocker designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Sculptural walnut frame with a brand new nubby fabric.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 29.75 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Chair Rocker New Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hudson, NY
Freshly upholstered rocker designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Sculptural walnut frame with a brand new nubby fabric.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 23.75 in D 24 in
Antique Adirondack Old Hickory Style Stick & Reed Chairs & Rocker, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Adirondack chair and rocker set in the manner of Old Hickory offer stick form frames with woven reed seats and backs, c1920 Measures - chair 36'' H x 23.75'' W x 24'' D...
Reed, Wood
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