$3,600
H 38 in W 27 in D 32 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair
By Selig, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern wool upholstery tall back rocking lounge chair.
Upholstery, Chestnut
$2,400
H 35 in W 28 in D 35 in
Blond Wood Danish Modern Slated Back Rocking Lounge Chair New Upholstery MINT
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New charcoal fabric removable cushions upholstery Danish Mid-Century Modern rocking lounge chair.
Upholstery, Birch
Danish Modern Rocking Lounge Chair New Upholstery
By Selig, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New charcoal fabric upholstery Danish Mid-Century Modern rocking lounge chair.
Upholstery, Birch
Sold
H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
1960s Red Swivel and Rocking Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson for DUX of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable swivel chair combined with rocking option designed by Alf Svensson for Dux of
Fabric
Folke Ohlsson Rocking Recliner DUX Made in Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in New York, NY
. The chair will rock on the platform, or can be locked into position. Structurally sound and sturdy
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Lounge Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak rocking chair with 24 x 18 x 16 ottoman.
Upholstery, Teak
Folke Ohlsson Dux High Back Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Washington, DC
Well made high back lounge chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. High seat back has spring tension
Teak, Upholstery
Sold
H 36 in W 34 in D 34 in
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Reclining + Rocking Lounge Chair in Leather + Walnut
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Decatur, GA
Unique on the market - oversized rocking and reclining lounge chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. Built
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
1950s, Teak and Velours Rocking Chair and Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Midcentury teak lounge chair and ottoman designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. The solid teak frame
Teak
Vintage Sculptural Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home an iconic chair from one of the biggest names in Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern design with this breathtaking sculptural rocking chair made by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig o...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Beech
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
Metal
$1,500
H 29.5 in W 27 in D 31.88 in
Mid-Century Vintage "Rocker 952" by Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff
By Lawrence Peabody, Nemschoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern small rocking chair with wicker back. Walnut wood frame with two thick cushions. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
$4,500
H 37.25 in W 24.625 in D 43 in
Gustaf Axel Berg Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and brown floral-printed fabric rocking lounge chair produced by Väsby möbel- & inredningsfabrik AB, Sweden, 1940s. Design attributed to Gustaf Axel Berg. Overall Dimensions...
Fabric, Birch
Ralph Rye Pair Chrome Cantilevered Sling Chairs for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Ralph Rye
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ralph Rye Cantilevered Sling Chairs. Camel Slings hanging on Chrome Tubular Frame. Were sold through Dunbar Furniture and Krueger Furniture. Can be used as large Dining Chairs or ...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Vintage Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Doylestown, PA
Elegant vintage midcentury rocking chair in the style of Milo Baughman. This comfortable rocker features a sturdy, solid wood frame with cushioned black naugahyde in very good condit...
Naugahyde, Wood
$2,850
H 40.5 in W 22.5 in D 34 in
19th Century Campaign Iron with Leather Rocking Chair R.W. Winfield
By R. W. Winfield & Co.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Early Modernism. Created out of Strap Iron and Leather, in complete original condition. Beautiful sculpted hand forged iron which completely breaks down for travel. Leather is comple...
Iron
Danish Rocker by Holgar Georg Jensen, 1958
By Søren Georg Jensen
Located in Hanover, MA
Danish teak rocking chair designer by Holgar Georg Jensen* part of the Kubis collection for Tønder Møbelværk Denmark, 1958. Original upholstery very clean. Stylish boomerang design....
Teak
$1,507
H 39.77 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in
1961 Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rare 514 Original Wicker Lounge Chair with Chrome Base
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Wicker
Danish Midcentury Highback Lounge Chair with Teak Armrests
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool Danish midcentury highback lounge chair with teak legs and teak accents on the armrests. Epitomizes the style from around 1960. This chair is much in the style of Kurt Ost...
Wool, Teak
$2,350
H 39.75 in W 25.5 in D 30.25 in
1960s Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen
By Hans Olsen, Juul Kristensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen in Denmark circa 1960s. This beautiful high-back chair features a teak frame with a cane-back finish, provi...
Fabric, Teak
IB Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern sculptural rocking chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark.
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chairs by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk
By Holger Georg Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak rocking chair by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk, circa 1950s. The chair has a striking Danish design with solid teak frame and original uphols...
Upholstery, Teak
Caned Rocking Chair Made by Porino, Italy, 1930s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An extraordinary and very rare rocking chair originating from the 1930s, meticulously crafted and designed by Ditta Porino of Torino, Italy. The design of this piece evokes awe thro...
Cane, Beech
$4,099
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall Blond Walnut Texture
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This gorgeous armchair has been polished to shellac and upholstered again with fabric from the 1950s Measure cm: H73\38, W 75, D 80.
Upholstery, Walnut
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