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.
Wood
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chairs Pair
By Russel Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
Similar in design to George Nakashima's "New Chair" rocker.
Birch
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair 1950s
By Russel Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
Similar in design to George Nakashima's "New Chair" rocker. Two matching rocking chairs available.
Birch
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.
Walnut
George Nakashima Rocker in black Walnut and Ash
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful George Nakashima 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 (Studio Rocker)
Walnut
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 Hickory spindles. Chair comes with provenance from Nakshima Studio. Chairs has been c...
Sold
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 29 in
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 features signature detailed joinery and displays well from all angles. Signed on the und...
Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 24.75 in D 29 in
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 collector. Signed with the client's name & George Nakashima 1985 (Provenance availa...
Hickory, Mahogany
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.
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 right arm.
Hickory, Walnut
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 underneath the chair in his New Hope Studio circa 1960s.
Walnut, Hickory
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
Similar in design to George Nakashima's "New Chair" rocker.
Birch
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
Similar in design to George Nakashima's "New Chair" rocker.
Birch
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 purchased directly from Nakashima.
Walnut
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 rocker one of his most enduring designs.
Poplar, Walnut
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 rocker one of his most enduring designs.
Poplar, Walnut
Sold
H 38.25 in W 22.75 in D 36.63 in
Thomas Moser Shaker Studio Crafted Cherry and Ash Rocking Chair with Footstool
By Thomas Moser
Located in South Bend, IN
Similar in design to George Nakashima's "New Chair" rocker.
Ash, Cherry
Armrocker by George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima rocker signed under seat, "To Helen & Ezra/George Nakashima/Aug. 1973)
Walnut
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 beautifully made.
Cane, Walnut
George Nakashima Studio "New Chair" Rocking Rocker
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Great vintage condition.
Walnut
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 George Nakashima, Ercol, Knoll, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Framingham, MA
Minimalist Windsor George Nakashima style rocker by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol Furniture of England, circa 1950s.
Wood, Elm
$46,000
H 33.75 in W 24.5 in D 30 in
George Nakashima Walnut Rocking Chair, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1962
By George Nakashima
Located in Astoria, NY
George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut New Rocking Chair, 1962, with spindle back. 35.75" H x 24.5" W x 30" D; seat: 16" H. Provenance: Purchased from the artist. F...
Walnut
George Nakashima Captain's Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Captain's Chair Beautiful original Dark Surface wonderful spline details Clients name to underside of the chair
Walnut
$4,550
H 27.96 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
George Nakashima Grass-seated Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
Grasscloth, Mahogany
$807Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 31.75 in W 21.75 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Willett Furniture Company Solid Cherry Spindle-Back Armchairs
By Willett Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in the mid-20th century by the esteemed Willett Furniture Company of Louisville, Kentucky, this pair of spindle-back armchairs exemplifies the brand’s dedication to craftsman...
Wood, Cherry
$1,223
H 35.04 in W 23.04 in D 24.81 in
Model IW3 Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Rødding, DK
Model IW3 rocking chair by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø, designed in 1958. The chair has a light, open construction with a broad wooden seat, tall spindle back and long curved rock...
Oak
George Nakashima Straight Back Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Straight Back Chair Walnut and Hickory Construction Single Board carved Sap Grained Seat Signed George Nakashima to underside of chair Seat
Walnut
$2,000
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 17.75 in
C. 1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Light Wood
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an N19 Straight Chair, originally designed by George Nakashima for Knoll in 1946. This particular example was produced in the United States circa 1947. This early straight ch...
Wood
George Nakashima Conoid Low Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Conoid low chairs. A rarely seen design from the studio.
Walnut
$3,450 / set
H 34.5 in W 23.25 in D 29.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Dutch Wooden Spindle Lounge Chairs by Vero Stoel
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible pair of vintage mid century Dutch modern lounge chairs were made by Vero Stoel in the Netherlands circa 1960. These matching arm chairs are expertly crafted from soli...
Rope, Wood, Beech
$1,800 / set
H 32 in W 18 in D 17 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Conant Ball Russel Right Sid Chairs Mint!
By Conant Ball
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern solid maple conant ball russel right side chairs mint!
Maple
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
Birch
Set Of 2 Lounge Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Munich, DE
Attributed to Paolo Buffa. Cane and cherrywood in good and all original condition. located in hamburg.
Wood
$1,480 / set
H 35.44 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
Rocking Chair in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Beautifully crafted rocking chair in solid oak, with the seat reupholstered in a striking striped textile featuring shades of green, brown, and mustard yellow. Designed by Henning (H...
Wool, Oak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Oak Rocking Chair Denmark
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Timeless design rocking chair with great seating comfort. In good original condition. Keywords: Sustainable, pure, solid, calm, nature, art, natural, wood, oak, Wabi Sabi, perf...
Wood
$3,438
H 36.62 in W 14.18 in D 27.17 in
Sculptural African Studio Chair, Wood, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural African Studio Chair, France 1960s.
Wood
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Rocking Chair for Tarm Stole, 1960s
By Tarm Stole, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Danish Modern teak rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Tarm Stole-og Møbelfabrik A/S, Denmark, circa 1960s. A quintessential example of Wegner’s mastery of form and ...
Fabric, Teak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,184Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13 in Dm 27.5 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved beige yellow bouclé fabric and metal sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc. Seat height: 15.5” Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
Metal
$10,165Sale Price|33% Off
H 27.25 in W 71 in D 27.25 in
Early Year LC2 Black Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' three-seat sofa (authentic signed and earlier year production example with low number production number stamped on the fram...
Steel
Baby Side Table with Orange Dot Roger Capron Tile
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
These tables feature new painted steel frames and a vintage lava tile from Roger Capron. Made in 1970s, these tiles vary in color and texture, resulting from the hand glazed process....
Metal
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Iron
$23,311
H 18.12 in W 53.94 in D 17.72 in
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...
Metal
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the American Craft Movement and the first of Eshericks so...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
$9,450
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 29.53 in
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...
Cane, Teak
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...
Elm
Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Wonderful original Easy Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Model no. PJ-SI-29-A. The Easy Chair is masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s...
Teak
George Nakashima Headboard, Black Walnut Veneer, Widdicomb, 1959
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Camden, ME
Discover the timeless beauty of the George Nakashima Headboard Model 212-X from his renowned Origins line for Widdicomb, crafted in 1959. This exceptional piece exemplifies Nakashi...
Walnut
$240,000
H 27 in W 63 in D 22.5 in
Charlotte Perriand, Chaise longue basculante, B306 Lounge Chair, France, 1930s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in New York, NY
This iconic model designed by the young Charlotte Perriand, together with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, was manufactured by Thonet-France from 1930 to 1937 and sold under the re...
Copper, Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Iconic easy chair by Pierre Jeanneret from the administrative offices of Chandigarh, India. Restored and recaned in natural cane.
Cane, Teak
$22,000
H 33 in W 24 in D 30.5 in
1952 George Nakashima Studio Cushion Lounge Chair with Slatted Back in Walnut
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an important "Cushion" Lounge Chair, executed by George Nakashima Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania c. 1952. The chair's frame is made of American Black Walnut with hand-shave...
Steel
$21,000
H 36 in W 80 in D 4 in
Walnut Nakashima Headboard by George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A king sized solid walnut headboard. Superb craftsmanship and beautifully executed design.
Walnut
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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