Early Ralph Rapson Rocker with Leather Webbing
By Knoll, Ralph Rapson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a rare first year production from HG Knoll Associates of a stunning rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson. It boasts a solid birch frame with original woven leather webbing ...
Leather, Birch
1945 Ralph Rapson Rocker for Knoll
By Ralph Rapson
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is an early beautiful condition birch frame rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson for Knoll, in 1945. An early version of this piece is fairly scarce, as not many have survived...
Cotton, Birch
Double Rocker by Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Collection
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in San Diego, CA
Super fun double rocker designed by Richard Schultz as part of his 1966 collection for Knoll, circa 1990s.
Aluminum
Executive Office Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful early 1980s executive office by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Chair features swivel rocker on a four star base on casters.
Carlos Riart “Rocker” with Mother of Pearl Inlay
By Knoll, Carlos Riart
Located in Miami, FL
Designed in 1982 by Carlos Riart, the Riart Rocker was designed for Knoll to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Barcelona chair.
Fabric, Mahogany
Early Knoll Rocker with Original Label
By Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Knoll rocker. Handwoven seat. Excellent condition.
Seagrass, Wood
Rocker Chair by Carlos Riart for Knoll
By Knoll, Carlos Riart
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid sycamore frame with ebony inlays in arms and top rail. Upholstered in black leather. Designed by Riart, a Barcelona native, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Barcelon...
Rare Rocker Chair by Ralph Rapson for Knoll
By Knoll, Ralph Rapson
Located in Hadley, MA
Rare rocker chair by Ralph Rapson for Knoll, produced in very limited quantities between 1946 and 1948.
Birch
rocker by Ralph Rapson
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
rocker by Ralph Rapson
Sold
H 29.75 in W 22.38 in D 25.25 in
Mid Century Rocker Rocking Chair of Elmwood by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol
By Lucian Ercolani, George Nakashima, Knoll, Ercol
Located in Framingham, MA
Minimalist Windsor George Nakashima style rocker by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol Furniture of England, circa 1950s. This has been recently refinished yet used since refinishing, and sho...
Wood, Elm
Ralph Rapson Rocking Chair for Knoll, c. 1945.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ralph Rapson's iconic Greenbelt rocking chair from 1945 by HG Knoll. This rare early rocker was in a very limited production of one year.
$1,550
H 41.5 in W 25 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocking Chair Rocker Model J16
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Model J16 Rocker, designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa 1980s. Retains original canvas and leather cushions. Originally designed ...
Upholstery, Cord, Beech
$28,500
H 32 in W 24.5 in D 40.5 in
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Imbuia Plywood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, in 1949. It features Imbuia plywood, brass, and black-dyed leather webbing. Wood frame presents with l...
Leather, Imbuia
Mexican Rocking Chair Attributed to Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Ciraca 1950, we offer this Mexican rocking chair attributed to Michael van Beuren made in mahogany wood and recently professionally restored.
Wood
Mid-Century Dutch Modern Cane & Teak Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: African Teak Wood, Original Cane
Cane, Wood, Teak
$7,750 / set
H 38.39 in W 28.15 in D 39.97 in
Sculptural Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Canvas Webbing and Bentwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair with ottoman, beech, canvas, Czech Republic, 1950s. A mid-century modern lounge set from the 1950s. The bentwood frame sweeps in continuous arcs from the ground into ar...
Canvas, Beech
$5,491
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Original Dondolo Rocking Chair Designed by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 70s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Lucija, SI
An iconic and sculptural “Dondolo” rocking chair designed by Luigi Crassevig and produced in Italy in the late 60s New cane This exceptional example embodies the refined craftsmanshi...
Cane, Oak, Bentwood
$32,602
H 37.01 in W 22.84 in D 57.09 in
Arne Vodder Mid Century Lounge Chair in Beech & Leather by Bovirke Denmark 1950s
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Danish mid century wooden lounge chair by Arne Vodder in beech and original and beautifully patinated woven brown leather produced by Bovirke in Denmark, 1950s. In good o...
Leather, Beech
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Cane, Wood, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, wood and cane lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 10.5" Arm Height (inches): 19.5" All items ship from High Point, ...
Metal
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Denton, TX
The iconic beautiful mexican modern Don Shoemaker "sling" chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from solid Cocobolo Wood with original black leather. Made in the 1960s
Leather, Cocobolo
$4,600
H 28.5 in W 27.75 in D 32 in
Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
The rare and early wooden rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson for Knoll is circa 1940. It features original solid birch wood frame with more recent black webbed seat. Ralph Rapson...
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Jens Risom 'Vostra' Lounge Chair in Canvas Webbing
By Walter Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom for Walter Knoll, 'Vostra' chair, beech, canvas, brass, United States, design 1941, production 1950s An elegant lounge chair featuring exquisite canvas webbing, this piec...
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Ingmar Relling Rocker
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Ingmar Relling Rocker Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some very slight wear to wood frame. Upholstery is in above average vinta...
Teak
Italian Bamboo and Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s
Located in Savannah, GA
A sculptural mid-century lounge chair in rattan with a dark bent-frame structure and a tan leather sling seat and back. The design has a relaxed, wide, low-slung profile with rounded...
Leather, Bamboo
$2,000
H 39.5 in W 22 in D 28 in
Jorgen Baekmark / FDB Mobler Danish Modern Beech Rocking Chair Modernist Rocker
By Jorgen Baermark, FDB Møbler
Located in Dayton, OH
Jorgen Baekmark / FDB Mobler Danish Modern Beech Rocking Chair, circa 1970s. Features a spindle back and spindled tapered legs over a hobby horse style base. Labeled along undersid...
Beech
$3,000
H 25.59 in W 22.64 in D 24.41 in
1960s Lounge Ropechair／MARUNI mokko vintage・Japanese Modern Armchair Mid Century
Located in 足利市, JP
A rare and striking masterpiece of Japanese Mid-Century Modern design: an Original 1960s Mid-Century Rope Lounge Chair by Maruni. Characterized by its dramatic, sculptural "Z-shaped"...
Rope, Wood
$1,890 / set
H 37 in W 24 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Yugoslavian Woven Rocking Chair & Folding Ottoman Circa 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautifully crafted Mid-Century Modern rocking chair with matching folding ottoman, made in Yugoslavia during the 1960s. This iconic Scandinavian-inspired design features a solid b...
Papercord, Wood
$614
H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in
Reka Wall-Mounted Mirror: Hand-Crafted Rattan & Glass, Mid-Century
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted Reka wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room...
Rattan, Glass
organic abstract shaped Minho Mirror, solid oak wood
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Minho Mirror Designed by Project 213A in 2024 The Minho mirror is framed in solid wood with an abstract organic shape. Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northern Portugal. Bespoke dime...
Oak, Mirror
$12,845 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
$23,000 / set
H 28.35 in W 82.68 in D 36.23 in
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Living Room Set for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 3
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer “MP-41” living room set for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972, set of 3 The “MP-41” living room set by Percival Lafer, composed of a sofa and two armcha...
Leather, Wood
$3,317
H 19.69 in W 63 in D 18.51 in
Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench in Solid Oak and Wool Bouclé, Italy
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This contemporary bench embodies the raw elegance of Brutalist-inspired design. Handcrafted in Italy from solid oak, its sculptural presence is defined by bold, cylindrical legs and ...
Wood
$3,300Sale Price|40% Off
H 24 in W 82.5 in D 33 in
Mid Century Danish Modern 3 Seat 205 Sofa by Børge Mogensen Sofa Green
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern 3 seat sofa by børge mogensen sofa. Great Scandinavian Modern Borge Mogensen model 205 low slung three-seat sofa. Manufactured by Frederica Stolefabrik in 1...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,026Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 57.49 in D 39.38 in
20th Century Brazilian Brown Leather and Hardwood Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Small sofa or loveseat made in Brazil in the 1960s. Brown leather seat and back decorated with furniture nails and is attached to a solid wood frame with leather straps. Some patina ...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Rare Paul McCobb Nightstands for Planner Group
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of highly desirable and rare Paul McCobb nightstands from his Planner Group collection for Winchendon, c.1950s. The pair features an exposed wrought iron frame, single maple dra...
Iron
Pierre Chapo S10 'Sahara' Chair
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Long Island City, NY
It’s not hard to see a few of Pierre Chapo’s sources of inspiration: Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, the Bauhaus. Before he and his wife Nicole created their atelier and gallery in...
Leather, Rope, Elm
$19,063 / set
H 33.47 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Custom Made Mohair Velvet Karu Armchairs by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Haimi - Karu Armchair, by Dagmar The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in the early 1950s. The inviting curve...
Sheepskin, Mohair, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$10,750 / item
H 32.68 in W 55.12 in D 45.28 in
1970s Italian Modern Style Sculptural Armchair with Round Continuous Silhouette
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural single-seater armchair characterized by an oversized, enveloping form and bold, rounded proportions. The design features a continuous backrest that flows seamlessly into...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Danish Vintage Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Danish vintage rocking chair. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is superb, this has a stunning design and it is extremely comfortab...
Bouclé, Wood
$2,631 / set
H 8.08 in W 7.68 in D 2.76 in
Exceptional Pair of Mid Century Enameled Brass Door Handles Pharmacy Snake
Located in München, BY
Exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern door handles made in the 50ties. The door handles are made of brass, copper and enamel. They had been used at the entrance of a pharmacy for t...
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Angelo Ostuni Adjustable Yellow Wall Lamp for Oluce, Italy 1950s
By Angelo Ostuni, Oluce
Located in Milan, IT
Angelo Ostuni Large Yellow Wall Lamp for Oluce, Italy 1950s A second identical example is available in Black
Aluminum, Brass
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.
Leather, Wood
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.
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