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George Nakashima Rocker

George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker
George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker

George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker

$17,500

H 34 in W 30 in D 34 in

George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine example of this form. The family requested an extra wide slab -arm. Signed with the clients name.

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Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage George Nakashima Solid Walnut New Lounge Chair Rocker with Arms
Vintage George Nakashima Solid Walnut New Lounge Chair Rocker with Arms

Vintage George Nakashima Solid Walnut New Lounge Chair Rocker with Arms

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in San Jose, CA

New lounge rocking chair with arms in solid walnut by George Nakashima circa 1966. This piece

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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Walnut Spindle Rocker by George Nakashima
Walnut Spindle Rocker by George Nakashima

Walnut Spindle Rocker by George Nakashima

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H 37 in W 24 in D 32 in

Walnut Spindle Rocker by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

Tall back rocker having ten Hickory spindles, solid walnut saddle seat.

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Rocker in black Walnut and Ash
George Nakashima Rocker in black Walnut and Ash

George Nakashima Rocker in black Walnut and Ash

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful George Nakashima Rocker

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Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

George Nakashima Studio Rocker
George Nakashima Studio Rocker

George Nakashima Studio Rocker

By George Nakashima

Located in Chicago, IL

Nakashima Single-Arm Slab Rocker displayed in Nakashima Showroom, New Hope, P.A. Signed under seat

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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Single  Slab-Arm Rocker
George Nakashima Single  Slab-Arm Rocker

George Nakashima Single Slab-Arm Rocker

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H 34.5 in W 33 in D 38 in

George Nakashima Single Slab-Arm Rocker

By George Nakashima

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Handsome Nakashima rocker with large expressive free-edge arm. Executed in in Persian Walnut and

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

George Nakashima New Chair Rocker in American Black Walnut and Hickory Signed
George Nakashima New Chair Rocker in American Black Walnut and Hickory Signed

George Nakashima New Chair Rocker in American Black Walnut and Hickory Signed

By George Nakashima

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage George Nakashima "New Chair" rocking chair. Commissioned by an important private texas

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Mid-20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Mahogany

George Nakashima Spindle-Back Rocking Chair
George Nakashima Spindle-Back Rocking Chair

George Nakashima Spindle-Back Rocking Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in Pawtucket, RI

George Nakashima spindle-back rocker with walnut saddle seat and hickory spindles. Marked with the

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Rocking Chair with Free-Edge Arm by George Nakashima
Rocking Chair with Free-Edge Arm by George Nakashima

Rocking Chair with Free-Edge Arm by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Iconic single arm rocker from George Nakashima. Walnut chair, hickory spindles with expressive

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Hold Vintage walnut single arm new rocker chair George Nakashima
Hold Vintage walnut single arm new rocker chair George Nakashima

Hold Vintage walnut single arm new rocker chair George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early lounge chair with rocker by George Nakashima, custom crafted for a client whose name is

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Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Hickory

Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s

Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in South Bend, IN

". Excellent original vintage condition. Similar in design to George Nakashima's "New Chair" rocker.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Birch

Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s

Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in South Bend, IN

original vintage condition. Similar in design to George Nakashima's "New Chair" rocker.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Birch

George Nakashima Rocker Stamped Studio
George Nakashima Rocker Stamped Studio

George Nakashima Rocker Stamped Studio

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H 36.5 in W 25 in D 29 in

George Nakashima Rocker Stamped Studio

By George Nakashima

Located in Westport, CT

George Nakashima rocker all original, purchased from the studio and Stamped under seat, with letter

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Walnut and Poplar "New Chair" Rocker, USA, 1978
George Nakashima Walnut and Poplar "New Chair" Rocker, USA, 1978

George Nakashima Walnut and Poplar "New Chair" Rocker, USA, 1978

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

An fine example of one of George Nakashima's iconic designs. It's elegant simplicity has made this

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Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Poplar, Walnut

George Nakashima Walnut and Poplar "New Chair" Rocker, USA 1961
George Nakashima Walnut and Poplar "New Chair" Rocker, USA 1961

George Nakashima Walnut and Poplar "New Chair" Rocker, USA 1961

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

An early example of one of George Nakashima's iconic designs. It's elegant simplicity has made this

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Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Poplar, Walnut

Armrocker by George Nakashima
Armrocker by George Nakashima

Armrocker by George Nakashima

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H 36.25 in W 24.75 in D 28.75 in

Armrocker by George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

George Nakashima rocker signed under seat, "To Helen & Ezra/George Nakashima/Aug. 1973)

Category

20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century American Rocker
Mid-Century American Rocker

Mid-Century American Rocker

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H 27 in W 21.5 in D 16 in

Mid-Century American Rocker

By George Nakashima

Located in Kingston, NY

Walnut and cane Mid-Century rocking chair. In the spirit of Nakashima. Very sculptural and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

George Nakashima Studio "New Chair" Rocking Rocker
George Nakashima Studio "New Chair" Rocking Rocker

George Nakashima Studio "New Chair" Rocking Rocker

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Great vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Rocker Rocking Chair of Elmwood by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol
Mid Century Rocker Rocking Chair of Elmwood by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol

Mid Century Rocker Rocking Chair of Elmwood by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol

By Knoll, Lucian Ercolani, Ercol, George Nakashima

Located in Framingham, MA

Minimalist Windsor George Nakashima style rocker by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol Furniture of England

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

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George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern
George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

George Nakashima N19 Side Chair for Knoll, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

By Knoll, George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by master craftsman George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946, the N19 chair was intended as a mass-produced counterpoint to the Nakashima Studio’s popular “Straight Chair.” The de...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table
George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table

George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table

$58,500

H 13 in W 71 in D 29 in

George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A George Nakashima Single Slab Coffee Table Expressive free-edged American Black Walnut Signed and dated 1967 Original Clients name available

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima
Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima

Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima

$82,000

H 12 in W 66.75 in D 24.25 in

Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Original Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima. About George Nakashima: George Katsutoshi Nakashima was an American woodworker, architect, and furniture maker who was one of ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century George Nakashima “Origins” Walnut Writing Desk or Coffee Table
Mid Century George Nakashima “Origins” Walnut Writing Desk or Coffee Table

Mid Century George Nakashima “Origins” Walnut Writing Desk or Coffee Table

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Documented writing desk from George Nakashima’s Origins series, executed in richly grained walnut and produced in the United States under the auspices of the Nakashima Studio. The Or...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-R-14-A c. 1857–58 Low Cupboard
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-R-14-A c. 1857–58 Low Cupboard

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-R-14-A c. 1857–58 Low Cupboard

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Authentic PJ-R-14-A Storage Unit or Low Cupboard, c. 1957–58 by Pierre Jeanneret. Designed for the Secretariat (1958) and various administrative buildings. It has four doors equipped...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-A
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-A

Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-A

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

Here we see a decision to project the universal ideals of modernity onto Indian reality. However, this piece was inspired by North Indian culture as well the cosmic and spiritual In...

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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971
George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971

George Nakashima 6 Foot Free Edge Corner Counter Shelf or Console, Signed, 1971

By George Nakashima

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A corner-mounted counter shelf or floating console table by George Nakashima comprising a single slab in American black walnut with two free edges, signed and dated 1971 to the under...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench Signed Mira Nakashima, 1992
George Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench Signed Mira Nakashima, 1992

George Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench Signed Mira Nakashima, 1992

By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

George Nakashima Studio Conoid bench signed Mira Nakashima 1992. The bench is walnut has hickory spindles and rosewood butterfly joints. This bench was commissioned for a private col...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Origins Headboard by Widdicomb
George Nakashima Origins Headboard by Widdicomb

George Nakashima Origins Headboard by Widdicomb

$11,850

H 40.5 in W 127 in D 3 in

George Nakashima Origins Headboard by Widdicomb

By George Nakashima

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nakashima design headboard for a king or queen sized bed for his Origins series by Widdicomb, 1959. Constructed of East Indian Laurel wood in the original Sundra finish, clean...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Elm

George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint
George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint

George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint

By George Nakashima

Located in Rockaway, NJ

George Nakashima turned wood dowel shape leg single pedestal small desk mint with documents.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima, Mid-Century Modern, Sap Walnut, Rare Dresser, USA, 1958
George Nakashima, Mid-Century Modern, Sap Walnut, Rare Dresser, USA, 1958

George Nakashima, Mid-Century Modern, Sap Walnut, Rare Dresser, USA, 1958

By George Nakashima

Located in Stamford, CT

George Nakashima, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Double Chest of Drawers, Sap Walnut, c. 1958 Double chest of drawers designed by George Nakashima for Nakashima Studios circa 1958. This e...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Frenchman's Cove Dining Table in Walnut with Free Edge
George Nakashima Frenchman's Cove Dining Table in Walnut with Free Edge

George Nakashima Frenchman's Cove Dining Table in Walnut with Free Edge

By George Nakashima

Located in Dallas, TX

A black walnut Frenchman's Cove dining table with free edge dtd. 1964. Authentication and original paperwork included.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Walnut Sideboard, 1961
George Nakashima Walnut Sideboard, 1961

George Nakashima Walnut Sideboard, 1961

$45,000

H 32 in W 60 in D 20 in

George Nakashima Walnut Sideboard, 1961

By George Nakashima

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut sideboard 60" in width, straight edge top, wood doors, sub sap streak top and sides, 4 drawers on left and shelves on right. Documentation included.  

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima 4 Drawer Walnut
George Nakashima 4 Drawer Walnut

George Nakashima 4 Drawer Walnut

$17,500

H 25.25 in W 15.5 in D 19 in

George Nakashima 4 Drawer Walnut

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nakashima 4 Drawer Pedestal Executed in Walnut. The 4 drawers rest on a cruciform base Nice grain and pegging details Finished Back Original surface Original order card availa...

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Vintage 1960s American Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Table
George Nakashima Table

George Nakashima Table

$39,500

H 13.5 in W 96 in D 18 in

George Nakashima Table

By George Nakashima

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Spectacular "Q" Table/Bench Created in 1964 by George Nakashima, Expressive Free edge Walnut and very long table for Nakashima Table Signed with a Roman Numeral iii on the underside...

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Vintage 1960s American Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table
George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table

$19,500

H 28.5 in W 54 in D 41.75 in

George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table

By George Nakashima

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A beautiful piece. Table features a six-plank top with sap grain details. Signed with client's name to underside ‘Dr. Chan’. Manufacturer Nakashima Studio, USA Date 1968 Dimensio...

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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

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George Nakashima Rocker For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic george nakashima rocker available at 1stDibs. A george nakashima rocker — often made from wood, walnut and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the george nakashima rocker you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each george nakashima rocker bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made george nakashima rocker has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nakashima, Ercol and Lucian Ercolani are consistently popular.

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Prices for a george nakashima rocker start at $1,450 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $13,000.

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.