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Voluta Wood and Brass Handmade Rocking Chair
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The Voluta rocking chair, designed by Stefano Marolla, made of wood, carbon fiber and brass, is
Category
2010s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Handmade Wicker Rocking Chair with Armrests
Located in Marbella, ES
Handmade Wicker Rocking Chair with Armrests
Category
Late 20th Century European Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Handmade Bart Simpson Child Rocking Chairs Folk Art - Pair
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Pair of handmade Bart Simpson child-size rocking chairs. Vintage condition, one is more worn than
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sikes Furniture Co. This rocking chair is from the 1930s and is all handmade. Wonderful original
Category
Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 41 in W 25 in D 26 in
Vintage Italian Rattan 1960s Rocking Chair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful rocking chair was produced in Italy during the 1960s. It is handmade from rattan and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Rush
Salvador Vidal Vintage Cantilevered Rosewood Rocking Chair
Located in Glendale, AZ
Che-Chent Rocking Chair designed by Salvador Vidal - Handmade in the designer's studio furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s
By Pierluigi Ghianda
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
Rocking chair Prototype handmade and designed by the important Italian craftsman Pierluigi Ghianda
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Studio Rocking Chair by Richard Harrison, US, 1960s
By Richard Harrison
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom, handmade studio rocking chair designed by Richard Harrison. This remarkable, lightweight
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Handmade Natural Rattan Cala Hanging Chair
By Christian Vivanco
Located in Juarez, Mexico City
Cala's design seeks to break with the stereotypes of traditional hanging chairs, proposing a simple
Category
2010s Mexican Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Rocking Chair "Svensk Hemslöjd" Sheepskin & Pinewood, Sweden, Early 20th Century
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Torsten Claeson, Svensk Hemslöjd
Located in Odense, DK
Unique rocking chair handmade by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century.. Made in solid
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine, Sheepskin
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 33.08 in
Antique Rocking Chair Hand Carved and Turned Walnut Wood Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
Rocking chair from the late 19th century, hand carved with turned wood details on 2 casters.
Sturdy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 46 in W 22.5 in D 27 in
Gabriella Rocking Chair by Ambrozia, Maple, Black Steel & Dark Gray Upholstery
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Gabriella modern rocking chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 45 in W 28 in D 34 in
Vintage Adirondack Tree Branch Twig Arts & Crafts Primitive Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adirondack tree branch twig Arts & Crafts primitive rocker rocking chair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 42 in W 22.5 in D 33 in
Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Crafted Arm Detail
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic Umber Chair. The Umber Rocker is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 29.75 in D 36.25 in
Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Shearling Sheepskin Throw
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic umber chair. The Umber Rocker is a
Category
2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
H 31 in W 29.75 in D 36.5 in
"Gunga" Hanging Swing Chair in Aluminium and Naval Rope Handmade
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Gunga swing can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas.
Inspired by one of the most beautiful postcards in Brazil, Gunga beach in Alagoas. The swing represents Brazilianness t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Pearl Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Dondolo Rose Antique Iron Rocking by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
handmade, so the colours and shapes of the patterns may vary.
The chair used in this piece is a one-off
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble, Iron
Nanook of the North Rocking Seat by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Nanook of the North is an exquisite rocking seat with metal legs in gold. It is available in either
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Resin
Nanook of the North Lime Rocking Seat by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Nanook of the North Lime is an exquisite rocking seat with metal legs in gold. It is available in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Resin
MONARCH Wooden Rocking Armchair with Decorated Back and Covered with White Lamb
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
the conventional rocking chair design. This handcrafted masterpiece is a harmonious interplay of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin, Wood
H 36.23 in W 21.26 in D 25.99 in
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Handmade Birch Rocker with Woven Rush Seat
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1940s
Handmade Birch Rocker with Woven Rush Seat. The details on this piece are subtle but
Category
Vintage 1940s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Birch
Nanook of the North Rocking Seat in Blue by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Nanook of the North Rocking Seat in Blue by Matteo Cibic is an exquisite rocking seat with metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Resin
Royal blue Swing Handmade Crochet with Metal Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
objects are handmade.
Height – The swings are made for a ceiling height of 285cm / 9'4".
2 cabled swings
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Royal blue Swing Handmade Crochet with Metal Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
objects are handmade.
Height – The swings are made for a ceiling height of 285cm / 9'4".
2 cabled swings
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor-Indoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
Black Cacao Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor-Indoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Black Cacao Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor-Indoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
21st Century Black Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Handmade Crochet Black and White Outdoor UV Protected Textile Swing
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
H 116.15 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Brown, Gold & Pink Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by iota with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Deep Green Handmade Crochet Outdoor Swing Burmese Teak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Brown, Gold & Pink Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Deep Green Handmade Crochet Outdoor Swing Burmese Teak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak, Acrylic
Outdoor UV protected Turquoise Handmade Crochet Hammock Seat Swing with Back
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Grey Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor UV Protected Textile Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Black Swing Handmade Crochet in Cotton & Polyester with Matte Iron Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
objects are handmade.
Height the swings are made for a ceiling height of 285 cm / 9'4".
2 cabled swings
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
21st Century Brown Beige Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
21st Century Brown Beige Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Grey Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor UV Protected Textile Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Children's Tarzan Outdoor Swing Handmade Crochet Cacao Textile Teak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
, with a moist cloth.
* Products may vary up to 5% as objects are handmade.
Height – The swings are
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
H 116.15 in Dm 13.78 in
Black Indoor Swing Handmade Crochet in Cotton & Polyester with Matte Iron Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
objects are handmade.
Height the swings are made for a ceiling height of 285 cm / 9'4".
2 cabled swings
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 285 in W 70 in D 36 in
Pink Turquois textile Swing Handmade Crochet in Cotton & Polyester Oak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
are handmade.
Height – The swings are made for a ceiling height of 285cm / 9'4".
2 cabled swings can
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Oak
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Pink Turquois textile Swing Handmade Crochet in Cotton & Polyester Oak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
are handmade.
Height – The swings are made for a ceiling height of 285cm / 9'4".
2 cabled swings can
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak, Polyester
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Deep Green Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Crochet Swing in Acrylic with Teak Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
vary up to 5% as objects are handmade.
Height – The swings are made for a ceiling height of 285cm
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Deep Green Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Crochet Swing in Acrylic with Teak Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
vary up to 5% as objects are handmade.
Height – The swings are made for a ceiling height of 285cm
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Outdoor UV protected Brown Beige Handmade Crochet Hammock Seat Swing with back
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Back On The Saddle Swing In Turquoise Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Outdoor UV protected Brown Beige Handmade Crochet Hammock Seat Swing with back
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Outdoor UV protected Green Sand Handmade Crochet Hammock Seat Swing with back
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Outdoor UV protected Blue Sand Handmade Crochet Hammock Seat Swing with Back
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Pink Turquois textile Swing Handmade Crochet in Cotton & Polyester Oak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
are handmade.
Height – The swings are made for a ceiling height of 285cm / 9'4".
2 cabled swings can
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Oak
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Handmade Crochet Sand Color Outdoor UV Protected Swing Burmese Teak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
H 116.15 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Handmade Crochet Sand Color Outdoor UV Protected Swing Burmese Teak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak, Acrylic
H 116.15 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Gold textile Swing Handmade Crochet in Cotton & Polyester with Oak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
are handmade.
Height – The swings are made for a ceiling height of 285cm / 9'4".
2 cabled swings can
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak, Polyester
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Outdoor Brown Beige Swing Handmade Crochet in UV Protected Yarn with Teak Wood
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
dry, with a moist cloth.
* Products may vary up to 5% as objects are handmade.
Height – The swings
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak, Acrylic
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Gold Textile Swing Handmade Crochet in Cotton and Polyester with Oak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
objects are handmade.
Height – The swings are made for a ceiling height of 285cm / 9'4".
2 cabled
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Oak
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Back On The Saddle Swing In Green Sand Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
. The swings are handmade from a signature yarn designed and produced exclusively by IOTA with UV
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Outdoor Sand Color Swing Handmade Crochet in UV Protected Yarn with Teak Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
dry, with a moist cloth.
* Products may vary up to 5% as objects are handmade.
Height – The swings
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
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Handmade Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the handmade rocking chair you’re looking for. A handmade rocking chair — often made from wood, cotton and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a handmade rocking chair, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 51 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect handmade rocking chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each handmade rocking chair bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. iota, Roger Deatherage and Aqua Creations each produced at least one beautiful handmade rocking chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Handmade Rocking Chair?
A handmade rocking chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,425, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $28,150.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Questions About Handmade Rocking Chair
- What is a Boston rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Boston rocking chair is a wooden rocking chair with a decorative top panel and a seat and arms that curve down towards the front. Find an assortment of rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A platform rocking chair is a rocking chair constructed to have the rockers on a fixed platform rather than the floor. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary platform rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024What a rocking chair symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate rocking chairs with comfort or relaxation. Because people often sit in the chairs to gently rock babies to sleep, the furniture may also represent parenthood or motherhood. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
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Console Table Bottom Shelf
Vintage Rattan Light
Italian Desk Chair 1950
Venetian Iron
P3 Chair
Table Lamp Steel Italian 1960s