Early 20th Century Solid Wood American Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful early 20th century Collnial Revival American-made solid wooden Parlor style rocking
Wood
Late 19th Century Early American Antique Solid Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
This antique rocking chair features a wooden frame with intricately turned spindles and curved
Upholstery, Oak
Taylor Chair Co. Tiger Oak American Arts and Crafts Rocker
By Taylor Chair co.
Located in New Windsor, NY
Solid white quarter sawn oak American Arts and Crafts rocking chair. Featuring paddle style arm
Upholstery, Oak
$409Sale Price|30% Off
H 28.5 in W 16 in D 26.5 in
Antique American Country Oak Ladder Stat Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century American Country Rocking Chair. Made from oak with a ladder form and spindles
Oak
$950
H 43 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
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
Wood
$2,500
H 29.75 in W 15.75 in D 23.25 in
1900 Gustav Stickely Early Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Youth Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Monrovia, CA
GUSTAV STICKLEY Early American Craftsman Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Youth Rocker 1900s. Early
Wood, Oak
Antique Petite Rocking Chair with Excellent Patina
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique petite rocking chair features hardwood construction, original maple finish, sculpted
Wood
Antique Child's Rocking Chair with Excellent Patina
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique children's rocker features. hardwood construction, spindle style arms and vintage black paint that has worn resulting in a beautiful patina. Dimensions: 19.5w 23d 31.5h...
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Bentwood Tiger Oak Rocker
Located in Wainscott, NY
A beautifully crafted American bentwood chair, circa 1920s, showcasing timeless Shaker and Arts
Wood, Oak
$696Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.25 in W 21.5 in D 33.5 in
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
Reed, Oak
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
H 40 in W 23 in D 31 in
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
Upholstery, Chestnut
$8,900 / set
H 35.5 in W 32.5 in D 34.5 in
A Matching Pair, Wicker Arm Chair and Rocking Chair, Arts and Crafts Period
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A handsome pair of matching wicker arm and rocking chair in a design hand woven and typical of the
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
American Bonded Leather And Brass Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
AMERICAN EBONIZED, BRASS AND UPHOLSTERED ROCKING CHAIRS, BY LEE WOODARD & SONS, LATE 19TH/EARLY
Brass
Early Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Charles Eames rocking chair for Herman Miller.
Iron
Vintage Bentwood Child's Rocker
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A very nice rocker in the style of Thonet in great condition.
An Early American Bannister Back Rocking Chair
Located in NYC, NY
A fine American Bannister-Back rocking chair with well turned spindles, and unique cornice all hand
Chestnut
Sold
H 41.5 in W 20.5 in D 29.5 in
Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Pine Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique artisinal or craftsman made Windsor style rocking chair. Made from pine with a spindle back
Pine
Sold
H 41 in W 29 in D 22.5 in
Early American Country Maple Spindle Rocking Chair Farmhouse Rocker Windsor
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century American country rocking chair. Made from maple with a spindle back and contoured
Maple
Antique 19th Century Early American Maple Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Boston rocker, circa 1850s. Despite the name, Boston rockers were actually made in Connecticut. They have a scrolled seat, spindled back, and a rolling headpiece. The Boston ...
Maple, Bentwood
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H 39 in W 24 in D 33 in
Antique 19th Century Early American Farmhouse Oak Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Boston rocker, circa 1850s. Despite the name, Boston rockers were actually made in Connecticut. They have a scrolled seat, spindled splat back, and a rolling headpiece. The B...
Oak
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian White Wicker sunroom rocking chair rocker. Item features wicker wrapped
Wicker
c.1920 American Hickory, Oak & Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Aesthetically appealing, this large scale American hickory, oak and rattan rocking chair with
Hickory, Oak, Rattan
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H 40.16 in W 25.4 in D 30.52 in
Antique Rocking Chair, American, Shaker Number 7 Rocker, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shawl back rocking chair. An American, ash and pine rocker crafted by The
Ash, Pine
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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. Item features
Mahogany
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
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H 33 in W 27.25 in L 33 in
Quaint Furniture Stickley Brothers Slat Back Mission Oak Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quaint furniture Stickley Brothers slat back mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker rocking chair. Item
Oak
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H 34 in W 29 in L 34 in
Harden Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Style Rocking Chair Rocker Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Harden Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocking chair armchair in the Gustav Stickley style. Item
Leather, Oak
Early Original Herman Miller Eames RKR
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early original Herman Miller Eames RKR. Original pads. Signed. Expert repair to side edge. Lighter
Metal
Antique American Jenkins & Phipps Wicker Rocker
By Jenkins & Phipps
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming early 20th century wicker rocker attributed to Jenkins & Phipps. Beautiful details and
Bamboo, Wicker
Antique Early American “Brewster” Style Rocking Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
An early American “Brewster” style rocking chair with contoured arms supported with ten spindles on
Fabric, Wood
Shaker Maple Arm Rocking Chair
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Atlanta, GA
made in Mount Lebanon Shaker Community in New York. Classic American early craftsmanship with beautiful
Maple
Early 19Th Century Hickory & Pine Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
made quilts and worked on textiles in this chair.The condition is very good with a great worn patina.It
Hickory
Primitive Early American Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early American rocker with woven reed seat. Sturdy construction. Size: 18" seat height.
Reed, Wood
American Craftsman Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
American craftsman child size rocking chair. Reconditioned oak frame. New leather seat with
Leather, Oak
Vintage American Adirondack Rocking Chair, 1920s
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
This Adirondack rocking chair was handmade in the USA, circa in the 1920s. It is one of a kind and
Twig, Wood
American Craftsman Child's Rocking Chair with Slat Back
Located in Alhambra, CA
Petite size American craftsman rocking chair in solid oak. Wonderful and uncommon armless design
Oak
Monterey Period Early 1930s Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sweet child's rocker from the turn of the 1930s century with new upholstery. Measures: 17" H x 17.13" W x 21.75" D.
Early 1900s Press Back Rocking Chair with New Leather Seat
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very old press back oak rocking chair, circa early 1900s. Features reconditioned oak frame and new
Oak
Sold
H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in
American Antique Arts And Crafts Rocking Chair With Leather Seat
Located in Dorchester, GB
Very handsome arts and crafts rocking chair believed to be American made in the Early 20th
Hardwood
Lee Woodard Rocking Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Early 20th century American leather & brass rocking chair by Lee Woodard & sons.
Brass
Early American Spindle Back, Shaker Style Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uniquely scaled American pine rocking chair.
American Folk Art Rocker
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Wonderful "spring" rocking chair in original paint with great wear and terrific patina. Very comfy
American Wicker Rocker, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a natural American wicker rocker. The finish is lovely. It would fit into any room or style.
Wicker
c1915's American Bar Harbor Child's Wicker Rocker
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a wonderful American wicker rocker in the Bar Harbor style. Children love a chair or
Reed, Wood
20th C American Rare Bar Harbor Natural Wicker Rocker
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fabulous example of American wicker. The comfortable rocker is Bar Harbor style and in
Reed, Wood
American Bentwood Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Solebury, PA
A fine example of American handcrafted rockers. The chair back design flows with circulating
Early American Primitive Rocking Bench
Located in Summerland, CA
Early Americana Primitive rocking bench. Beautiful patina pinewood that only comes with age
Pine
Sold
H 41 in W 25 in D 26 in
Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Amherst, NH
Colonial American style solid maple wood high-back rocking chair designed by Herman de Vries for
Maple
Early American Ladder Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat, circa 1830
Located in Pau, FR
Great early American ladder back rocking chair with rush seat in excellent condition from circa
Rush, Wood
Early American Mammy's Rocker Bench, circa 1830s
Located in Summerland, CA
Early American, circa 1830s. Designed to be a cradle rocker combination to cradle and rock your
Hardwood
American Adirondack Hickory Rocker with Woven Back and Seat
Located in Carmel, CA
Classic adirondack rocker with barrel back and bentwood arms. The back and seat are woven hickory. The rocker is handcrafted and is in sturdy condition. All the parts are original.
Hickory
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).
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