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EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS
EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS

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

VINTAGE CIRCA 1930's ENGLISH OAK ROCKING ARMCHAIR WITH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE
VINTAGE CIRCA 1930's ENGLISH OAK ROCKING ARMCHAIR WITH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE

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

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910

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

Heywood Wakefield Co. Wicker Rocker, Circa 1900
Heywood Wakefield Co. Wicker Rocker, Circa 1900

Heywood Wakefield Co. Wicker Rocker, Circa 1900

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A finely and elaborately constructed antique wicker rocker and an exceptional example by the noted manufacturer. The tall back with a scrolled crest and basket weave surface. Openwor...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Sculptural Handmade Angel Pazmino Leather Rocker Circa 1960s
Sculptural Handmade Angel Pazmino Leather Rocker Circa 1960s

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
Antique New-York Style Ebonized Hand-Painted Rocker, Circa 1920s

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
Early American Oak and Split Reed Seat Rocker, Circa 1960s

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
Rare Lishman Rocker, Sculptural Chrome-Plated circa 1976, William Lishman

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
Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladder Back Rocker , NYC Circa 1910s

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
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker for Getama, Denmark in Oak and Leather Circa 1960s

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

Victorian Child's Rocking Chair. American, Circa 1875
Victorian Child's Rocking Chair. American, Circa 1875

Victorian Child's Rocking Chair. American, Circa 1875

Located in Incline Village, NV

Lovely child's mid-Victorian hardwood rocking chair, ebonized with hand painted polychromed floral

Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Rustic Rustic Dining Chairs in Hard Rock Maple Circa 1950s SIKES
Set of 4 Rustic Rustic Dining Chairs in Hard Rock Maple Circa 1950s SIKES

Set of 4 Rustic Rustic Dining Chairs in Hard Rock Maple Circa 1950s SIKES

By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Sikes Chair Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

A set of FOUR American rustic side chairs crafted in hard rock maple. Their distinctive russet

Category

Vintage 1950s American Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Antique Windsor Rocking Chair Wheelback 1930
Antique Windsor Rocking Chair Wheelback 1930

Antique Windsor Rocking Chair Wheelback 1930

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Collectable wheelback /Windsor chair rocking chair circa 1930 Very comfortable to sit in Bought

Category

Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900

L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Art Nouveau Beech and Woven Rocking Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1910 circa
Art Nouveau Beech and Woven Rocking Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1910 circa

Art Nouveau Beech and Woven Rocking Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1910 circa

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Art Nouveau Beech and Woven Rocking Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn. Wax polished. Jacob & Josef Kohn

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chaise Longues

Materials

Beech

English 1800s Georgian Period Plum Wood Child's Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
English 1800s Georgian Period Plum Wood Child's Rocking Chair with Rush Seat

English 1800s Georgian Period Plum Wood Child's Rocking Chair with Rush Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

heights. With its petite dimensions, rustic feel and lovely plum wood patina, this rocking chair circa

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Children's Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood

American 19th Century Handcrafted Child's Boston Rocker
American 19th Century Handcrafted Child's Boston Rocker

American 19th Century Handcrafted Child's Boston Rocker

Located in Doylestown, PA

Charming antique handcrafted small "Boston Rocker," circa 1880. This classic rocking chair features

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

George Hunzinger, Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair, United States, circa 1880
George Hunzinger, Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair, United States, circa 1880

George Hunzinger, Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair, United States, circa 1880

By George Hunzinger

Located in New York, NY

advancements. Exhibited: Variations of this chair were included in Brooklyn Museum's 1997-8 exhibition, The

Category

Antique 1880s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

American Rocking Chair, circa 1890
American Rocking Chair, circa 1890

American Rocking Chair, circa 1890

Located in Sydney, NSW

American Rocking Chair The Metal Frame With A Buttoned Spoon Back Padded Arms Above Cast Scroll

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish Biedermeier Rocking Chair, circa 1850
Swedish Biedermeier Rocking Chair, circa 1850

Swedish Biedermeier Rocking Chair, circa 1850

Located in Richmond, VA

Swedish period Biedermeier rocking chair rendered in birch wood. In original fabric. In excellent

Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Birch

Lovely Craftsman Period Rocking Chair, circa 1915
Lovely Craftsman Period Rocking Chair, circa 1915

Lovely Craftsman Period Rocking Chair, circa 1915

Located in Alhambra, CA

Reconditioned American Craftsman rocking chair with new red velvet fabric and anodized upholstery

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Swedish Gungstol Rocking Chair - Circa 1911
Swedish Gungstol Rocking Chair - Circa 1911

Swedish Gungstol Rocking Chair - Circa 1911

Located in Brussels , BE

very good condition

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s
Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s

Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s

Located in Ely, GB

Beautifully Well Proportioned Spindle Back Rocking Chair, circa 1960s. The chair, made from beech

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Rocking Chair Metal, French, circa 19th Century
Rocking Chair Metal, French, circa 19th Century

Rocking Chair Metal, French, circa 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculptural Rocking chair metal, French, circa 19th century.

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Rocking Chairs

Rocking Chair Metal, French, circa 19th Century
Rocking Chair Metal, French, circa 19th Century

Rocking Chair Metal, French, circa 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rocking chair metal, French, circa 19th century, metal and leather. Very rare.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Rocking Chairs

Antique French Napoleon III Rocking Chair, circa 1850s
Antique French Napoleon III Rocking Chair, circa 1850s

Antique French Napoleon III Rocking Chair, circa 1850s

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

This French antique, Napoleon III, rocking chair is manufactured during, circa 1850s. It has

Category

Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

English Georgian Period Oak Rocking Chair, circa 1820
English Georgian Period Oak Rocking Chair, circa 1820

English Georgian Period Oak Rocking Chair, circa 1820

Located in Houston, TX

This Georgian English antique pale oak rocking chair circa 1820 has the appeal of a piece of

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George III Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Iron and Chrome Rocking-Chair, circa 1970
Rare Iron and Chrome Rocking-Chair, circa 1970

Rare Iron and Chrome Rocking-Chair, circa 1970

Located in L'Escala, ES

Beautiful and rare iron and chrome rocking-chair, manufactured in 1970, in perfect vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

American Empire Style Rocking Chair in Oak, circa 1890
American Empire Style Rocking Chair in Oak, circa 1890

American Empire Style Rocking Chair in Oak, circa 1890

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Alhambra, CA

Beautifully refinished American Empire style rocking chair, reupholstered in a deep brown mohair

Category

Antique 1890s American American Empire Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Oak

Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Heron Rocking Chair, circa 1960s, Japan
Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Heron Rocking Chair, circa 1960s, Japan

Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Heron Rocking Chair, circa 1960s, Japan

By Tendo Mokko

Located in Denver, CO

Sculptural Japanese Heron rocking chair, circa 1960s. In original upholstery. Marked on the

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Rocking Chair by A. Pazmino, Ecuador, circa 1960
Midcentury Walnut and Leather Rocking Chair by A. Pazmino, Ecuador, circa 1960

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Rocking Chair by A. Pazmino, Ecuador, circa 1960

By Muebles De Estilo, Angel Pazmino

Located in London, GB

Statement Ecuadorian rocking chair in leather and walnut designed by Angel Pazmino in 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Fredrik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Rocker Norway, circa 1960s
Fredrik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Rocker Norway, circa 1960s

Fredrik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Rocker Norway, circa 1960s

By Fredrik A. Kayser

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Fredrik A. Kayser Model 599 teak rocking chair, Rocker Norway circa 1960s Magnificent mid

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920
Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920

Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920

By Ernest Gimson

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

An oak spindle back rocking chair by Neville Neal. Designed by Ernest Gimson. Rush seat. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Original First Owner Custom Wool Fabric Rocking Lounge Chair, Germany circa 1970
Original First Owner Custom Wool Fabric Rocking Lounge Chair, Germany circa 1970

Original First Owner Custom Wool Fabric Rocking Lounge Chair, Germany circa 1970

Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL

This 1970 rocking chair has its original first owner custom ordered funky wool fabric The chair

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Foam, Birch

Thonet Style Tubular Metal Rocking Chair, 1950
Thonet Style Tubular Metal Rocking Chair, 1950

Thonet Style Tubular Metal Rocking Chair, 1950

Located in Avignon, Vaucluse

Rocking chair tubular metal Thonet style imitation leather Measures: Top.100cm, depth 110cm, width

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea Rocking Cart Germany, circa 1950
Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea Rocking Cart Germany, circa 1950

Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea Rocking Cart Germany, circa 1950

By Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrä Rocking Cart Germany circa 1950 Reversible Rocking Cart Push Car

Category

Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Antonio Volpe / Josef Hoffmann (attr.) "Egg" rocking chair c. 1920
Antonio Volpe / Josef Hoffmann (attr.) "Egg" rocking chair c. 1920

Antonio Volpe / Josef Hoffmann (attr.) "Egg" rocking chair c. 1920

By Josef Hoffmann, Antonio Volpe

Located in New York, NY

“Egg” rocking chair, circa 1920. Steam bent beech with a natural patina, original caned seat and

Category

Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rocking Chair of Ebonized Rush and Rush Seat Attributed to Ernest Gimson
Rocking Chair of Ebonized Rush and Rush Seat Attributed to Ernest Gimson

Rocking Chair of Ebonized Rush and Rush Seat Attributed to Ernest Gimson

By Ernest Gimson

Located in Southampton, NY

Fine circa 1910, rocking chair, with ball-turned carving. High back has finialled posts. Ball

Category

Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rush, Wool

Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern
Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern

Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Houston, TX

Emanating from the creative genius of Joaquim Tenreiro, this circa 1947 rocking chair embodies an

Category

Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Final Closing March 31!  19th Century George Hunzinger Lollipop Rocking Chair
Final Closing March 31!  19th Century George Hunzinger Lollipop Rocking Chair

Final Closing March 31! 19th Century George Hunzinger Lollipop Rocking Chair

By George Hunziger

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Store closing March 31. Rare and phenomenal George Hunzinger lollipop rocking chair, circa 1885

Category

Antique 1880s German Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Classical Carved Mahogany Rocker, Probably Boston, circa 1830
Classical Carved Mahogany Rocker, Probably Boston, circa 1830

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. It is in fine condition with springs and good upholstery. This very comf...

Category

Antique 1830s American American Classical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Brass Upholstered Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chairs
Set of Four Brass Upholstered Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chairs

Set of Four Brass Upholstered Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chairs

Located in Amarillo, TX

Set of four brass upholstered Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chairs with rocking mechanism, circa

Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Arnold Madsen Attributed Clam Rocking Chair circa 1960s
Rare Arnold Madsen Attributed Clam Rocking Chair circa 1960s

Rare Arnold Madsen Attributed Clam Rocking Chair circa 1960s

By Arnold Madsen

Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU

A rare circa 1960s rocking chair attributed to Arnold Masden as the designer. The wood and grain

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Birch

20th Century Design Roger Lecal Rocking Chaise Longue, Jetstar Model, 1975
20th Century Design Roger Lecal Rocking Chaise Longue, Jetstar Model, 1975

20th Century Design Roger Lecal Rocking Chaise Longue, Jetstar Model, 1975

By Roger Lecal

Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR

Roger LECAL "Jet Star" folding rocking lounge chair, circa 1975, structure made up of two large

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Pair of Perforated Metal Armchairs, circa 1950
Pair of Perforated Metal Armchairs, circa 1950

Pair of Perforated Metal Armchairs, circa 1950

Located in Roubaix, FR

Pair of perforated metal armchairs or Rocking chairs USA, circa 1950. Polished and varnish finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Scandinavian Rocking Chair, circa 1950
Scandinavian Rocking Chair, circa 1950

Scandinavian Rocking Chair, circa 1950

Located in Paris, FR

Danish rocking chair from the 1950s. Massive teakwood and new foam-filled and reupholstered with

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wood, Wool

Wonderful English Rocking Chair, circa 1840s
Wonderful English Rocking Chair, circa 1840s

Wonderful English Rocking Chair, circa 1840s

Located in Greding, DE

Wonderful english rocking chair, circa 1840´s. Iron, unrestored, original patina.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Chromed Rocking Chair, circa 2000
Chromed Rocking Chair, circa 2000

Chromed Rocking Chair, circa 2000

By Mart Stam

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state. Manufactured in Czech, circa 2000. Chrome-plated tubes, artificial leather. In the

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Windsor Rocking Chair, England, circa 1900
Windsor Rocking Chair, England, circa 1900

Windsor Rocking Chair, England, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Windsor rocking chair. England circa 1900. Spindle back rocking chair in original finish

Category

20th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gungstol Rocking Chair - Circa 1911
Swedish Gungstol Rocking Chair - Circa 1911

Swedish Gungstol Rocking Chair - Circa 1911

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Sweden - Rocking Chair - Circa 1911 Measures : 55cmx106cm H:98cm SH:50m Material : Wood lacquered

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

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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.

Finding the Right Rocking-chairs for You

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.

Questions About Circa 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.