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Mid-Century Lee Woodward Tufted Chenille Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Lee Woodward Zeigler
Located in Medina, OH
Mid-Century Lee Woodward Tufted Sculptural Rocking Chair in a printed charcoal textured chenille. Beautiful tubular brass frame with sensational lines. Upholstered and matching tufte...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Salterini Style Twisted Wrought Iron Peacock Rocking Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of two wrought iron peacock garden chairs attributed to Salterini (not marked) feature large fan backs and a twisted wire frame. Decorative scroll detailing in this Victorian sty...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian rocking and swivel armchair from 1970 in fabric and metal
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian rocking and swivel armchair from 1970 in fabric and metal Stool cm.45x45 heigth cm.40 ,
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Iron and Chrome Rocking-Chair, circa 1970
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare iron and chrome rocking-chair, manufactured in 1970, in perfect vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Rare Iron and Chrome Rocking-Chair, circa 1970
Rare Iron and Chrome Rocking-Chair, circa 1970
H 37.8 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Garden Patio Poolside Metal Rocking Chair Att. to Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Garden, patio, poolside, rocking chair of wrought iron and metal mesh. The chair is in very good original condition, clean and ready to use. We also offer custom powder coating if yo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Sculptura Lounge Rocking Chair by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and totally restored rocking lounge chair by Russell Woodard. Sand blasted and powder coated silver with new plastic tips on the ends of the rockers. Very comfy and super st...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Maison Jansen French Polished Nickel and White Leather Rocking Armchair
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
French midcentury rocking armchair with an ornate polished nickel scroll design frame with quilted white leather upholstered seat and back. (Maison Jansen)(Available in black leather...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal, Nickel

Post Modern Charles Hollis Jones Style Lucite Rocker in White Shearling C. 1980s
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Float on a cloud in this Charles Hollis Jones style lucite and white shearling rocker made by Hill Manufacturing. Stylish. Comfortable. Cozy. The combination of lucite and white shea...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hide, Lucite

Modern Victorian Wrought Iron Peacock Rocker by Salterini
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this all-original Peacock rocker by Salterini with a great aged patina, composed of twisted, curled, and welded wrought iron wire. A fun and dramatic place ...
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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Victorian Style Green Garden Patio Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron Victorian style green garden patio rocker rocking chair. Item features wrought iron construction, very nice vintage item, great style and form, possibly Meadowcr...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Scandinavian Adjustable Leather Armchair by Peem, 1970s, Finland
By PEEM Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
-Rocking mechanism -Very comfortable -Made from leather -Good original condition -Seat hight 41 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Restored Woodard Wrought Iron Cantilever Spring Base Lounge Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Recently powder coated in gloss black with new glides installed to base.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair and Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely vintage modern wood frame chairs with sculpted arms, spindle backs and thick cushions. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Children's Rocking Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet pair of white wrought iron children's rocking chairs. Newly sandblasted and powder coated finish.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Fabulous Lucite Rocking Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Lucite rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s and made by Hill Manufacturing Corporation. The lounge chair has the original beige cotton upholstery in ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Midcentury Garden Swing in Child White Worked Metal, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury garden swing in child white worked metal, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Completely restored.    
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Modern Outdoor Garden Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern iron patio rocking chair. This gorgeous rocker features elegant scrollwork and flower designs. Perfect for a deck, patio, or covered porch. Please confirm item ...
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Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Guido Faleschini Gilt Metal Lounge Rocking Chair
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Guido Faleschini gilt metal lounge rocking chair with its original fabric upholstery, 1970s This rocking chair is in really good vintage conditions. Wear ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Lishman Rocker, Sculptural Chrome-Plated circa 1976, William Lishman
By Bill Lishman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Free form rocking chair with cast aluminum tractor seat and backrest,, Canadian Bill Lishman is best known for his role in Operation Migration, which continues his successful effort...
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocker in Parchment
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous edition of the design classics model RAR rocking chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Clean parchment shell with even color and no cracks or hol...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

exclusive original Designer Chair light blue leather Poltrona Frau Don'Do
Located in Berlin, DE
The Don’do rocking chair and the first rocking chair by Poltrona Frau is the contemporary reinterpretation of a Classic for leisure. It was designed by Jean-Marie Massaud and combine...
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20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Prisma Armchair Rocker Lounge 1984, Memphis Era
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1984 Prisma collection armchair rocker lounge. After decades of working with Thayer Coggin, a famously ‘hands-on’ boss that maintained final say over...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chrome Art Deco Springer Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chrome Art Deco springer lounge chair consisting of chrome frame that seamlessly forms to shape the flat iron legs, arms, and back support of the streamlined seat. The arms are toppe...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

American Twig Adirondack Rocking Chair
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage American twig Adirondack painted rocking chair.
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20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Spring Rocking Chair with Custom Embroidery on Vintage Linen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique spring rocking chair with new painted finish. Has been newly upholstered in Vintage linen, where seat back has been custom embroidered with crown and crest.
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Antique Late 18th Century Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Linen

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chicago, IL
Prototype hand-forged, steel rocker designed by Arturo Pani and executed by Telleres Chacon, Mexico City. The piece has been reupholstered in hand-stitched, Edelman leather with cust...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Rocking Chair, USA, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Cool Milo Baughman style chrome rocking chair covered in white vinyl. USA 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern French Rocking Chair with a Chrome Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern rocking chair features a heavy flat bar chrome frame and upholstered seating. The stylish white and blue fabric over the thick padded seating provide ma...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early 19th Century Original Grey Painted N.E. Tall Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early 19th century original grey painted rocking chair is from New England and has the original woven seat and back. This chair is in great condition and most wonderful unt...
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Antique 19th Century American Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

French Midcentury Chrome Rocking Chair by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A stylish midcentury chrome rocking chair by French design house Maison Jansen with a sweeping scroll design and arm rests. The chair has been re-upholstered in a chenille fabric in ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Gray Leather Armchair and Ottoman with Brushed Steel Arms
Located in Middleburg, VA
The Mid-Century Modern gray leather armchair and ottoman set with Brushed Steel Arms is a great example of mid-century modern design. The recently reupholstered modern gray leather c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Retro Gray Rocking Chair Ashe Vintage Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Sensational rocking chair, Danish design of the 1970s. A unique form, covered with a new fabric (color-gray), a construction made of ash wood. The armchair is in good condition (smal...
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Chunky Brass Rocking Chair with Damask Velvet Upholstery, France, 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An unusual brass rocking chair with an agreeable, chunky frame that has acquired a nice patina over time. The seat is of padded peacock-blue velvet with a bold damask-style motif in ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Pair of Perforated Metal Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Roubaix, FR
Pair of perforated metal armchairs or Rocking chairs USA, circa 1950. Polished and varnish finish.
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Perforated Metal Armchairs, circa 1950
Pair of Perforated Metal Armchairs, circa 1950
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 29.53 in
Liceu De Arte Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Rocking Chair in Beige Leather, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Brazilian jacaranda wood rocking chair upholstered in beige leather by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather

Pair of French Rocking Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of copper and aluminum high style French rocking chairs.
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Vintage 1930s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Copper, Aluminum

Pair of French Rocking Chairs
Pair of French Rocking Chairs
H 33.82 in W 24.38 in D 41.5 in
Zenith RAR Rocker by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Morristown, NJ
Zenith Parchment RAR Rocker by Charles & Ray Eames.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair 'Antelope Rocker' by Ernest Race for Race Furniture
By Ernest Race
Located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
'Antelope Rocker' rocking chair designed by Ernest Race for Race Furniture in 1948 in original white coated metal finish.
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

String & Rebar 1950s Rocker
Located in New York, NY
USA, 1950s. Rebar, original string.  
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

String & Rebar 1950s Rocker
H 19 in W 13.75 in D 27.5 in
1970's Chrome Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Great modernized Thonet inspired rocking chair in chromed tubular steel with a white vinyl seat and back. Wonderful profile and very sculptural!
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Helge Vestergaard Jensen Rocking Chair
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in London, GB
This rocking chair designed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen in 1961 was made under license from the estate of Helge Vestergaard Jensen by the Alderman of the Copenhagen cabinetmakers gui...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wenge

Classical Mahogany Rocker with Carved Scrolled Arm Supports
Located in Providence, RI
This rocker is in fine condition and substantial in construction. The scrolled arms are beautifully worked.
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Rocking Chairs

Vintage Fritz Hansen Rocking Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
A vintage Fritz Hansen rocking chair of solid formed beech. A classic Danish Modern design from the 40`s, this beautiful piece of furniture has a small footprint. New upholstery b...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Fritz Hansen Rocking Chair
Vintage Fritz Hansen Rocking Chair
H 28 in W 22 in D 28 in
19th Century Bentwood Rocker
By George Henshaw Sons, Edward Smith
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Great piece of period Americana. The "Elastic Chair" designed and engineered by E.J. Smith. Patent dated 1880 and 1882 and manufactured by G. Henshaw Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio. Metal la...
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20th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bentwood Rocker
19th Century Bentwood Rocker
H 30 in W 22 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel Rocking Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern stainless steel rocking chair. America, circa 1960’s in iconic mid-century modern styling. Featuring magnificently sculpted stainless steel frame with plush textur...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Danish Modern Rocking Chair in Gray Boucle Fabric
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century Danish Modern rocking chair in gray boucle fabric Vintage and completely restored Excellent condition Designed with brand new commercial grade reupholstery and cushion...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Vintage Ej25 Rocking Chair by Jörgen Gammelgaard for Erik Jorgensen
By Jørgen Gammelgaard, Erik Christensen
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage EJ25 rocking chair by Jörgen Gammelgaard for erik Jorgensen. This is a very nice rocking chair and it is very comfortable.
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian White Wicker sunroom rocking chair rocker. Item features wicker wrapped wooden frame, blue cushions, very nice antique item, great style and form. Circa ea...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Ring Mekanikk, Leather Swivelchair, and Recliner
By Ring Mekanikk
Located in Soesterberg, UT
Ring Mekanikk - leather swivelchair- and recliner Classic rotable recliner chair made by Ring Mekanikk Norway 1968. Very, very comfortable. The design is timeless as you can se...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ring Mekanikk, Leather Swivelchair, and Recliner
Ring Mekanikk, Leather Swivelchair, and Recliner
H 39.38 in W 31.11 in D 23.63 in
1960s Milo Baughman Highback Egg Swivel Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Huge rocking egg chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Inc. Has a Tilt Swivel Base Mechanism, or Rocking Swivel. Labeled. Old original upholstery, cushions are still soft, no h...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage 70s Hollywood Regency Madison Jansen Chrome Rocking Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage 70s chrome rocking chair. Beautiful iconic design made by the Madison Jansen group. White quilted upholstery. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Vintage 1970s North American Hollywood Regency Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Attributed Chrome Rocking Chairs, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage chrome rocking chairs attributed to Milo Baughman. Reupholstered in a eggshell boucle. Extremely comfortable and versatile design. Last photo show minor oxidation to ...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller. Fiberglass shell with blue fabric upholstery and a black metal and wooden base. 1970s -...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Early 20th C English Estate Made Wrought Iron Strap Work Garden Rocking Chair
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A striking wrought iron strap work garden rocker, likely to off been estate made or via a local blacksmith. Would off been constructed in the early part of the 20th century very m...
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Early 20th Century English Early Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Herman Miller Eames Rocker in Seafoam Green
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very early shell, dating to circa 1960. Highly coveted and hard to find Seafoam green. On new rocker base, no cracks to the shell. Normal wear, retains Herman Miller label. Factory c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Rare Swedish Rocking Chair, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Rare Swedish Rocking Chair, 1940s
Rare Swedish Rocking Chair, 1940s
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Salterini “Radar” Rocking Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron rocking chairs from Maurizio Tempestini's 1950s “Radar” collection for John Salterini. The chairs have a hoop construction with a delicate grid of wrought iron forming t...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Renato Zevi Ellipse Rocking Chair by Selig 1970's
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The Ellipse rocking chair designed by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy 1970's. Chrome-plated steel frame with original white leather upholstery. The chrome frame has a nice mirrored fini...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

White Leather Rocking Chair Design by Jori, Belgium 1960s
By JORI
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
White leather rocking chair Design by Jori, Belgium 1960s Steel frame with thick leather upholstery. Very comfortable, also great with a blanket in your baby room to swoon away ...
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Gray Antique and Vintage Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of gray antique and vintage rocking chairs available for sale. The range of distinct gray antique and vintage rocking chairs — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. Gray antique and vintage rocking chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Gray antique and vintage rocking chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made gray antique and vintage rocking chairs over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Gray Antique and Vintage Rocking Chairs?

Gray antique and vintage rocking chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.

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.