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 chair.
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 armrests, showcasing a Victorian style. The backrest is upholstered with a tapestry dep...
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.
Oak
$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 American Antique Piece Of Furniture and History. This Early Antique Craftsman Missio...
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 arms, turned frame and legs upon two bentwood gliders. Dimensions: 19.5w 15d 3...
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
$1,368Sale Price|20% Off
H 44 in W 27 in D 33.5 in
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 & Crafts influences. The sculptural rocker features an arched slat back and contou...
Wood, Oak
$3,695
H 31.5 in W 24.25 in D 22.25 in
American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Fruitful Bounty Basket
Located in Austin, TX
A fine American captain's chair featuring the traditional Federal-style stenciled details on a Windsor chair style frame - a low-back armchair with a curved, horseshoe-shaped crest r...
Wood, Paint
$3,695
H 31.5 in W 24.25 in D 22.25 in
American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars
Located in Austin, TX
A fine American captain's chair featuring the traditional Federal-style stenciled details on a Windsor chair style frame - a low-back armchair with a curved, horseshoe-shaped crest r...
Wood, 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
Reed, Oak
$3,800
H 33.5 in W 30 in D 34.5 in
Heywood-Wakefield Wicker Rocking Chair, French Green Finish, C. 1920
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful close woven wicker rocking chair beautifully woven and decorated from all sides as pictured in a French green finish with black and red accent trim. This American made, C...
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladder Back Rocker , NYC Circa 1910s
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Germantown, MD
1910s Stickley Co. Chestnut Ladder Back Arm Rocker in the Shaker manner. Material Chestnut with cotton velvet upholstery. Original finish with seat Cushions Reupholstered to closel...
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 Arts and Crafts period, American, C. 1900-1920 and attributed to the Heywood Wakefi...
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 20TH CENTURY
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 carved wood, possibly Chestnut, with a rush seat.
Appears to have been con...
Chestnut
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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 and contoured arms.
Pine
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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 arms. Measure: 41".
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
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, shaped top rail support, slatted back, exposed mortise and tenon and dowel joinery, c...
Upholstery, Oak
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian White Wicker sunroom rocking chair rocker.
Wicker
c.1920 American Hickory, Oak & Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Highwood, IL
Aesthetically appealing, this large scale American hickory, oak and rattan rocking chair with unique ball finials is also very comfortable. This chair is in amazing condition, with a...
Hickory, Oak, Rattan
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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.
Wood
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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 Shakers of Mount Lebanon, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
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 carved northwind face to top rail, carved cornucopia lower rail, floral crewel wor...
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 features a drop seat, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, original label,...
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.
Leather, Oak
Early Original Herman Miller Eames RKR
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early original Herman Miller Eames RKR. Original pads. Signed. Expert repair to side edge. Lighter spot on front left runner. Can be oiled at no charge. Hairline fissure to one runne...
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 old original finish and is in remarkable condition considering its age and use, circ...
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 each side.
Fabric, Wood
Shaker Maple Arm Rocking Chair
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Shaker rocker chair with arms constructed with stained Maple. It features a back covered with checked web, turned finials and webbed seat. Period piece from late 19th to early 20th...
Maple
Early 19Th Century Hickory & Pine Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made and carved 19Th c. rocker was found in Pennsylvania and is in wonderful as found condition.This fire side rocker was probably used for a child or as a nursing ro...
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 hammered brass upholstery tacks. Your little one will be sitting in classic Americana comf...
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 remains in a good vintage condition.
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 with slatted high back . Excellent antique condition. Dimensions: 27" D x 16" W x ...
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 leather seat with brass upholstery tacks. Good antique condition with minimal signs...
Oak
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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 century.
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, too!
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 rocker that fits them and this is a perfect rocker. The style is clean lined and very h...
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 great shape. The cushion is new. The rocker was professionally restored. Reed, Wood
CategoryEarly 20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
American Bentwood Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Solebury, PA
A fine example of American handcrafted rockers. The chair back design flows with circulating movement. The struts and upright supports are carved. This chair offers a generous and mo...
Early American Primitive Rocking Bench
Located in Summerland, CA
Early Americana Primitive rocking bench. Beautiful patina pinewood that only comes with age. Historical repairs, but still strong and sturdy. Very nice addition to your porch. Seat h...
Pine
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H 41 in W 25 in D 26 in
Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Amherst, NH
Colonial American style solid maple wood high-back rocking chair designed by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furniture Co. This rocking chair is from the 1930s and is all handmade. The cha...
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 1830.
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 baby to sleep. There is an interchangeable slat to keep the baby in place.
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
$1,495
H 29.5 in W 18.25 in D 24 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley (model #2627) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat. Measures: 18.25"W x 24...
Leather, Oak
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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