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Thonet Rocking chair, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rocking chair circa 1920 with cherub images on the backrest and seat panel. Made by the influential
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Circa 1880 Victorian Parlor Rocking Chair
Located in Unionville, TN
for parlor use, sewing, or rocking children. Chairs like this were often gifted at marriage or passed
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage Bentwood Child's Rocking Chair, circa 1940s
Located in Sofia, BG
A vintage bentwood child's rocking chair with cane back and seat, circa 1950. Very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Oak Kid's Windsor Rocking Chair, Circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
Your child will love this rocking chair! It's a true heirloom piece that can be passed down to
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rocking Chair Style Thonet circa 1930 Good Condition
By J.&J. Khon 1, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rocking chair style thonet circa 1930 good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Yngve Ekström 'Circle' Rocking Chair, Sweden, circa 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Møbel AB Sweden
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Manufacturer: Stol AB Sweden.
Country: Sweden
Model: Circle rocking chair
Design period: circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Bauhaus Rocking Chair, Chromed Steeltubes, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, rare Bauhaus Rocking Chair from Germany circa 1920/30s.
Chrome-plated thick bent
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Ebonized Bamboo Rocking Chair, Thonet, Circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic bentwood rocking chair. made of lacquered black bamboo, is attributed to Thonet from
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Bended beechwood rocking chair with rattan seat, circa 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Bended beechwood rocking chair with rattan seat, circa 1900
An English wooden bended rocking chair
Category
Early 20th Century British Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner J16 Beech Rocking Chair, circa 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1944 designed Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler spindle back Rocking Chair. Featuring a solid Beech
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
American Walnut Rocking Chair with Rush Seat. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut rocking chair with rush seat. 19th Century
Category
Antique 1870s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 511, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 511. Vienna Secession, circa 1904.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Rattan, Bentwood
Olav Haug Rocking Chair by Elverum Møbel, Norway, circa 1950
By Elverum Mobel & Trevarefabrikk 1, Olav Haug
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare rocking chair by Olav Haug.
Designer: Olav Haug
Manufacturer: Elverum Møbel OG
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
H 42.52 in W 25.01 in D 33.47 in
19th Century Biedermeier Rocking Chair, Mahogany, Germany, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
19th century antique rocking chair
North Germany
Mahogany
Late Biedermeier, around 1840
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.19 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa
Category
Vintage 1910s American Mission Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 33.5 in W 27.38 in D 31.25 in
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Millerr Midcentury Rocking Chair, circa 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
American Mid-Century Modern design rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 27.17 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.5 in W 25.25 in D 27.5 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocker
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 35 in W 25.5 in D 29.25 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 34 in W 17 in D 24.25 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.25 in W 17.25 in D 24.75 in
Folding adjustable steamer, deck or campaign rocking chair, circa 1920's
Located in London, Fitzrovia
folding steamer or garden adjustable chair, circa 1920's
3 positions
rocking movement
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 39.38 in
Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher in Solid Teak, Denmark Circa 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Diego, CA
Enhance your home with the timeless elegance of the Ole Wanscher Rocking Chair, crafted by France
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Purple Vintage Rocking Chair Roland Rainer Vienna circa 1958
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage rocking chair from lacquered beechwood in crazy purple color tone with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
H 35.63 in W 22.25 in D 34.26 in
Victorian Mahogany and Tufted Velvet Upholstered Rocking Chair, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Absolutely gorgeous late Victorian style mahogany frame and red velvet upholstered seat and tufted back. Velvet in good shape and the mahogany frame shows charming patina. Measures 2...
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 36 in
"Egg" Rocking Chair by the Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe, Italy, Circa 1922
By Antonio Volpe
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare “Egg” rocking chair in curved and stained wood, with caned seat and back. The wide oval-shaped
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 38.98 in W 28.55 in D 42.13 in
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish rocking chair, circa 1960's. Rich toned afromosia sculpted frame with eye-catching
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Walnut Brazilian Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Brazilian rocking chair, circa 1950s, in walnut wood, exotic wood and leather
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Oak Bentwood Sling Rocking Chair in Shearling by Plycraft, Circa 1970's
By Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak bentwood rocking chair made by CFA Plycraft, circa 1970's. The chair has a new genuine
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
L. & J.G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Spindle back Rocking Chair with rush seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920.
By Neville Neal
Located in Knutsford, GB
An Oak spindle back Rocking Chair by Neville Neal.
Designed by Ernest Gimson.
Rush seat.
Stamped to
Category
Vintage 1920s British Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 41.34 in W 21.07 in D 25.6 in
Lawrence Hunter Studio Rocking Chair in Cognac Leather and Wood, USA, circa 1965
By Lawrence Hunter
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare early Lawrence B. Hunter rocking chair in original leather in outstanding patina. Provenance
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.86 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
Wicker Cane and Black Wood Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
A black painted wood and blonde cane rocking chair, circa mid-20th century. Wood chair is a painted
Category
20th Century Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wicker, Wood
Vintage Victorian Oak & Cane Convertible Childs High Chair Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Oak & Cane Convertible Childs High Chair / Rocking Chair. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 36.5 in W 15.5 in D 25.5 in
Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andrä Bauhaus Rocking Car, circa 1950
By Mart Stam, Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea, Siegfried Lenz
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rocking car, aka "der Schaukelwagen", designed by Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andrä, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Snowshoe Rocking Chair by Iverson Snowshoe Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage snowshoe cocking chair by Iverson Snowshoe Co. in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, circa 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash
Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Bentwood rocking chair, circa mid 20th century. Made from walnut in classic bentwood styling with
Category
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Rocking Chair by Anton Fix and Micheal Thonet, 1850s
By Michael Thonet, Portois & Fix
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare rocking chair made and designed by Micheal Thonet and Anton Fix , circa 1860.
The
Category
Antique 1860s Austrian Baroque Rocking Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Rare & Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this really quite lovely original circa 1820 Irish Famine
Category
Antique 1820s Irish Primitive Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 25.99 in W 21.66 in D 24.61 in
ANTIQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1850 HAND CARVED FRUITWOOD LEATHER ROCKiNG ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1850 hand made in Venice Italy carved Fruitwood rocking armchair depicting Sea horses, Cherubs
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Early Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
H 43.31 in W 34.26 in D 52.17 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Rattan Cane Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Rattan Cane Rocking Chair Rocker. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Handmade Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 43 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 43.5 in
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair. Circa Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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. Circa 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 20.5 in D 24.5 in
An all original vintage rocking lounger designed by Renato Zevi circa 1970s
By Selig
Located in Houston, TX
An all original vintage rocking lounger designed by Renato Zevi and produced by Selig in the early
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34 in W 26 in D 29 in
EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Antique Victorian Thonet circa 1880 rocking chair with hand carved back and seat panel depicting Cherubs
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 38.19 in W 23.23 in D 40.95 in
Iconic Thonet Style Bentwood Rocking Chair Natural Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Thonet style attributed rocking chair. Circa mid century. Made from hardwood in classic bentwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 40.5 in W 20.5 in D 40 in
VINTAGE CIRCA 1930's ENGLISH OAK ROCKING ARMCHAIR WITH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage circa 1930's English rocking armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fabric cover
Please
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 37.21 in W 27.56 in D 36.03 in
Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Richmond, Surrey
rocking chair, Norway circa 1950s, with woven cord backrest and seat, a wonderful addition to any
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 35.04 in
Renato Zevi Italian Mid-Century Ellipse Chrome and Plaid Fabric Upholstered Rock
By Renato Zevi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian mid-century (circa 1970) ellipse-form rocking chair with a polished chrome frame with
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 27.75 in W 31.5 in D 38 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Handmade Angel Pazmino Leather Rocker Circa 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist rocking chair inn leather and carved wood by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique New-York Style Ebonized Hand-Painted Rocker, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique New-York style ebonized hand-painted rocker, Circa 1920s.
Good vintage condition
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Paint
Early American Oak and Split Reed Seat Rocker, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
An early American oak and split Reed seat Rocker in very good condition.
Measures 21.5"W x 33.5"D x 41.25"H. Seat 15.50"H.
W7060722G
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Reed, Oak
Rare Lishman Rocker, Sculptural Chrome-Plated circa 1976, William Lishman
By Bill Lishman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Free form rocking chair with cast aluminum tractor seat and backrest,,
Canadian Bill Lishman is
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladder Back Rocker , NYC Circa 1910s
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Germantown, MD
office for nearly 40 years.
These chairs, according to the dealer at the time of sale, were from the
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker for Getama, Denmark in Oak and Leather Circa 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peabody, MA
An original 1960s Hans Wegner "keyhole" rocker in darkened oak, reupholstered in vermillion colored leather. Model GE 673 for Getama, Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 40.5 in W 29.5 in D 38 in
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Circa Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of circa rocking chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique circa rocking chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Circa 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 circa rocking chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts circa rocking chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made circa rocking chairs over the years, but those made by Ole Wanscher, Yngve Ekström and FDB Møbler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Circa Rocking Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,213, while they’re typically $265 on the low end and $14,592 highest priced.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Circa 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.