1950s Wooden Children’s Rocking Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s rustic style children’s rocking chair. Original caned seat. Chair is structurally sound. Seat
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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Children's Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Childrens Rocking Chairs
1980s Bamboo, Wood and Wicker Children's Rocking Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s bamboo, wood and wicker children's rocking chair.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Antique Children's Rocking Chairs, Wrought Iron, Circa 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet pair of white wrought iron children's rocking chairs. Newly sandblasted and powder
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Antique Late 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
18th Century English Oak Children's Rocking Chair
Located in Delft, NL
An 18th century English oak children's rocking chair An lovely 18th century English oak rocking
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Antique 18th Century English Children's Furniture
Materials
Oak
Di Giuli Peppe "Astolfo" Curved Plywood Italian Children Rocking Chair, 1979
$2,845
H 27.96 in W 35.04 in D 12.8 in
Di Giuli Peppe "Astolfo" Curved Plywood Italian Children Rocking Chair, 1979
By Peppe de Giuli
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing 1979 Compasso D'Oro award winner "Astolfo" children rocking chair. Peppe Di Giuli designed
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Mid-20th Century Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Pair of Bamboo Children Rocking Chairs Ascribable to V. Bonacina
$1,289Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Bamboo Children Rocking Chairs Ascribable to V. Bonacina
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
are in mint condition. These rocking chairs for children are vintage, therefore they might show slight
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Children Rocking Wooden Toy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very beautiful children's rocking chair in beech plywood minimalist craftsmanship the design of the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Bauhaus Childrens`Bentwood Rocking Chair Brockhage Andrä Era, Germany, 1950s
$1,600
H 19 in W 13 in D 22 in
Bauhaus Childrens`Bentwood Rocking Chair Brockhage Andrä Era, Germany, 1950s
By Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea, Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and cute little Bauhaus rocking chair for children. Made in Germany in the 1950s, in
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Midcentury Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair for Children, 1950s
$711
H 20.87 in W 14.18 in D 26.38 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Rocking Chair for Children No.2
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rocking chair for children no.2 in original condition.
Category
Vintage 1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Children's Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of 1970s Children's Wicker Rocking chairs
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A pair of very small wicker rocking chairs for young children. These adorable small chairs are in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Children's Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Antique Children's Horse Head Rocking Chair
Located in Forney, TX
cushioned arm chair in the back. Dimensions: 22" High, 16” Wide, 30.5” Deep.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Children's Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Small Thonet Rocking Chair No.10 for Children
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Small Thonet rocking chair no.10 for children.
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Vintage 1930s Slovak Vienna Secession Children's Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Rocking chair for children no.2 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rocking chair for children no.2 by Thonet with rattan seat in excellent condition.
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Vintage 1920s Czech Vienna Secession Children's Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage Bamboo Rocking Chair For Children Mid Century Design Italy, 1970s
$355
H 21.26 in W 14.97 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Bamboo Rocking Chair For Children Mid Century Design Italy, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage bamboo rocking chair for children Mid Century Design Italy, 1970s Discover the charm of
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20th Century Italian Children's Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury Beech Plywood Wood Children Rocking Toy Chair, Italy 1970s
$1,422
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plywood
19thc American Oak Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
This sturdy antique child's oak rocker retains its original honey oak color varnish and slatted seat. Nice old patina.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Children's Furniture
Materials
Oak
19Thc Original Paint Decorated Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Painted Children's Paint Decorated Rocking Chair from Lancaster County ,Pennsylvania
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition with minor signs of use. -Measures: Height of seat 42 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Kids Rocking Chairs, Italy 1960s
$757Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.48 in W 13 in D 27.96 in
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Kids Rocking Chairs, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Kids Rocking Chairs, Italy 1960s This 1960s kids' bamboo rocking chair
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
$395
H 26 in W 16 in D 20 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Children's Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique American Primitive Spindle Back Small Child's Rocker Rocking Chair
$210
H 21 in W 14 in D 19 in
Antique American Primitive Spindle Back Small Child's Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Red Painted Primitive Spindle Back Small Child's Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa 19th
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
$395
H 25.5 in W 15.25 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features floral
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Children's Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Maple
Charming 19th Century English Child's Rocking Chair, Great Old Color And Patina
$2,800
H 30 in Dm 17 in
Charming 19th Century English Child's Rocking Chair, Great Old Color And Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th century or earlier. Very charming English childs rocking chair with rush seat. Very nice old
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Antique 19th Century English George III Children's Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rare Antique American Shaker Mt. Lebanon Mushroom Cap Maple Childs Rocking Chair
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 23 in W 13.5 in D 16.5 in
Rare Antique American Shaker Mt. Lebanon Mushroom Cap Maple Childs Rocking Chair
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive American Shaker Child's Rocking Chair, circa last quarter 19th Century. This
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Antique Late 19th Century American Shaker Children's Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Maple
English 1800s Georgian Period Plum Wood Child's Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
$1,800
H 30.25 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
English 1800s Georgian Period Plum Wood Child's Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period plum wood child's rocking chair from the early 19th century, with rush
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Children's Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
Restored Mid-century Frankl Style Child's Pole Rattan Bent Arm Rocking Chair
$1,080Sale Price|40% Off
H 23 in W 18 in D 24 in
Restored Mid-century Frankl Style Child's Pole Rattan Bent Arm Rocking Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored child-size rattan rocking chair combines vintage charm with sturdy
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Antique Late 19th C. Victorian Maple Caned Childs Rocking Chair Doll Rocker Seat
$350Sale Price|30% Off
H 24 in W 15 in D 20 in
Antique Late 19th C. Victorian Maple Caned Childs Rocking Chair Doll Rocker Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Victorian Childs Rocking Chair, circa 1890s. Features a serpentine crest rail over contoured caned
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Children's Furniture
Materials
Cane, Maple
Blue Terrier Dog Childs Rocking Chair Giocattoli Trudi Italy Rocker Toy MCM Isle
$960Sale Price|40% Off
H 17 in W 36 in D 16.5 in
Blue Terrier Dog Childs Rocking Chair Giocattoli Trudi Italy Rocker Toy MCM Isle
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Looks like a character out of the movie, Isle of dogs. A very Interesting vintage infants rocker-riding toy. Stuffed (Kerry Blue) Terrier on birch runners and chromed steel tubular f...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Birch
Bentwood Rocker and Chair with Cane Seats, 19th Century
$956Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22 in W 14 in D 23 in
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
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Antique 19th Century American Country Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cane
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Thonet Children's Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Mahogany stained beechwood with Thonet label
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Salterini Attributed Children's Rocking Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Store closing. Offers welcome! Adorable pint-sized rocking chairs in wrought iron attributed to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Razor Rocker Children's Rocking Chair by Philip Caggiano
By Philip Caggiano
Located in Bronxville, NY
rocker doubles up to gift beautiful back relief. The Children's chair flips over and is used as a walker
Category
2010s American Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
19th Century Antique Gilt Hand Painted Child's Rocking Chair Cane Back and Seat
Unavailable
H 25.75 in W 15 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Antique Gilt Hand Painted Child's Rocking Chair Cane Back and Seat
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This wonderful children's rocking chair is hand carved, with a beautiful hand painted design along
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Children's Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
1950s Blonde Cane Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
Unknown France, 1950s Rattan, bamboo H 23.5 in, W15.5 in, D 28.5 in, Seat H 10 in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Children's Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century white Iron Child Rocking Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Those lovely white iron child's rocking chairs have been exhibit at the Bass Museum in Miami for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Children's Furniture
Materials
Iron
Children's Hitchcock Style Rocking Chair Black & Gilt Hand Painted Stencil, Pair
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
These are a pair of adorable Hitchcock style child’s rocking chairs. The Windsor rocking chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Children's Rocking Chair, Czech Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Czech children's rocking chair with linen seat in original condition. Collectible piece.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Children's Rocking Chair, Czech Design,
Located in Hamburg, DE
Czech children's rocking chair with linen seat in original condition. Collectible piece.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Children's Rocking Chair Fischel Nr.2, circa 1890
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by D.G.Fischel Company, circa 1890. Bent beechwood, newly restored.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Children's Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Children's Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1, since 1879
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored. New shelack finish. New cannung.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Children's Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Wrought Iron Children's Rockers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of children's rocking chairs in the original painted finish.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rocking Chairs
Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker
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H 28 in W 21 in D 14 in
Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hitchcock or Boston style spindle back children's rocking chair. Black with gold trim and
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Rocking Chair for Children in Rattan Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking chair for children produced in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Children Italian Rocking Chair to Slats by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s
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H 17.72 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Children Italian Rocking Chair to Slats by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s
By Pierluigi Ghianda
Located in Milano, IT
Rocking chair for children made and designed by the great Italian cabinetmaker Pierluigi Ghianda
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dutch plywood childrens multi-use object, rocker, high chair and desk
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H 36.62 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Dutch plywood childrens multi-use object, rocker, high chair and desk
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
either as a child's high chair, a rocking chair or a desk. Made of interlocking plywood pieces which
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plywood
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
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Antique 19th Century American Children's Furniture
1970s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish hand woven wicker child's rocking chair.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Children's Furniture
Materials
Wicker
1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
By Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable - very good condition with minor signs of use - height of seat 49 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Beech
1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
By Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable - minor signs of use - height of seat 47 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Beech
1960s Beech Bentwood Rocking Chairs in Bouclé
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - newly upholstered - carefully refurbished - height of seat 42 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Belle Époque Children's Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Bouclé
1950s Restored Rare Rocking Chair in Bouclé Fabric, Czechoslovakia
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H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 43.31 in
1950s Restored Rare Rocking Chair in Bouclé Fabric, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- The frame is made of beech wood - newly upholstered in bouclé fabric - wooden parts have been refurbished - height of seat 45 cm - color cream white.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
German Bauhaus "Schaukelwagen" Childrens Rocking Cart by Hans Brockhage in 1950
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H 15 in W 15 in D 38 in
German Bauhaus "Schaukelwagen" Childrens Rocking Cart by Hans Brockhage in 1950
By Mart Stam, Hans Brockhage, Siegfried Lenz
Located in Vienna, AT
as a children rocking chair and cart. Has been repainted by a former owner many years ago. In good
Category
Vintage 1950s German Decorative Objects
Materials
Rubber
Antique Arts & Crafts Victorian Oak Wood Rush Seat Small Child's Rocking Chair
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H 27 in W 14 in D 22 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Victorian Oak Wood Rush Seat Small Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Victorian Oak Wood Rush Seat Small Child's Rocking Chair. Item features woven
Category
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Children's Furniture
Materials
Cord, Rope, Oak
1950s Extremely Rare Child Green Metal Rocker, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Naples, IT
Very rare grenn metal rocking chair for children made in Italy in the 1950s, in the style of Ico
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Children's Rocking Chair Wood and Wicker Seagrass Armchair Rocker, 1930s
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H 21.5 in W 14.5 in D 21.25 in
Antique Children's Rocking Chair Wood and Wicker Seagrass Armchair Rocker, 1930s
By Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Ambianic presents for your consideration: an Antique children's rocking armchair - Woven wicker
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Vintage 1930s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
Small Children's Antique Rocking Chair Ideal for Children Upto 6 Years Old
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H 25.01 in W 18.12 in D 29.53 in
Small Children's Antique Rocking Chair Ideal for Children Upto 6 Years Old
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning small children’s antique rocking chair A good
Category
20th Century English Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ostrich Rocking Chair Toy
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century ostrich rocker toy, circa 1960s. This piece is made of solid oak with a sturdy slatted seat.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Feathers, Oak
Antique White Wicker Child's Rocking Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet antique white wicker child's rocker.
Category
Early 20th Century American Children's Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Mid Century Giraffe Rocking Chair Toy
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century giraffe rocker toy, circa 1960s. This piece is built with a wooden frame and includes a rope tail with black leatherette ears. Offered by Mid Century Maddist
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Walnut Eastlake Childs Caned Needlepoint Rocking Arm Chair
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H 27.5 in W 15.5 in D 24.5 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Eastlake Childs Caned Needlepoint Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Eastlake childs rocker featuring caned and needlepoint design with turned and fluted accents.
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Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Children's Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Antique French Handmade Pine Baby Rocking Horse Chair, Early 20th Century
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H 16.15 in W 29.53 in D 10.24 in
Antique French Handmade Pine Baby Rocking Horse Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Valencia, VC
Antique French Handmade Pine Baby Rocking Horse Chair, Early 20th Century An absolutely charming
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
Thonet Style Children's Rocking Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lund, SE
A beautiful childrens size rocking chair in style of Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna. Bent beech wood and
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20th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cane
Two Children's Rocking Chairs Wicker and Cane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Childrens Rocking Chairs Wicker and Cane sold separately. Perfect by a fireplace or under a
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane
Mid-Century Modern Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
This 1950s child's rocking chair reminiscent of the Palm Springs modern style is charming and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Vintage 1950s Italian Design Children Rocking Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
A vintage, circa 1950s, children's rocking chair in the bent rattan, graceful style of Franco
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Arts and Crafts Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
Arts and Crafts child's rocking chair, c. 1910, newly reupholstered in leather. Solid wood
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Children's Furniture
Child's Rocking Chair, American, late 19th century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Handsome child's rocker with striped seat and back, every other slat is painted. Yellow fine line detail on arms, sides and top back and very nice ball turnings. A steel strap under ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Children's Furniture
Materials
Maple
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Childrens Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of childrens rocking chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct childrens rocking chairs — often made from wood, fabric and natural fiber — can elevate any home. We have 21 antique and vintage childrens rocking chairs in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Childrens rocking chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of childrens rocking chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Art Nouveau childrens rocking chairs are of considerable interest. Many childrens rocking chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but iota, Pierluigi Ghianda and Thonet produced popular childrens rocking chairs that are worth a look.
Finding the Right Children's Furniture for You
When you’re shopping for antique, new and vintage children’s furniture, you’ll want your choices to fit nicely within the decor scheme of the rest of your home. But you’ll also want to create an alluring and inspirational space for your children to feel relaxed and encouraged creatively. Indeed, a child’s room can be simultaneously stylish and playful — the ideal environment for children.
Understandably, beds were the first piece of furniture designed for young children. In Ancient Egypt, children’s beds were scaled-down versions of adult beds. They were intended to be a logical size for a child and low enough to the ground so that they could climb in by themselves.
Historians discovered early high chairs in Ancient Greece. In the 6th century B.C., a child’s training potty might have also been used as a high chair, while archaeologists on a dig discovered a terracotta high chair in a marketplace in Athens. By the Renaissance period, children’s bookshelves were popular with upper-class families who had disposable income and the desire to beautify all areas of the home. The original purpose was to organize school books, but shelves eventually became integral to children’s rooms of the era.
In the early 20th century, Italian physician Maria Montessori changed the way designers thought about children’s furniture. She wrote that it was important for children to have a safe environment of their own that they could easily navigate. Montessori believed that children’s furniture should be sized for them but that it should also be made of light, durable materials so that it’s easy for them to carry if needed.
Today’s widely known mid-century modern furniture designers took interest in the idea that young children should have well-crafted furniture of their own. You can find vintage mid-century modern children’s furniture created by the likes of Harry Bertoia, Charles and Ray Eames and Alvar Aalto. Contemporary industrial designer and architect Philippe Starck is also known for having introduced versions of his furniture that were geared toward children, especially his seating and storage solutions.
It’s never too early for good design. Decorating a child’s room offers the opportunity to combine elevated furnishings and a youthful spirit and can result in spaces that are at once elegant and whimsical. On 1stDibs, find design ideas for children’s rooms as well as a variety of new, antique and vintage children’s furniture today.
Questions About Childrens Rocking Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024What 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.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The 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.
- What is a Boston rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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, 2022To 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, 2024To 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, 2022To 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 12, 2021The 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, 2024No, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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.
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