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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
Pair of Vintage Handmade Child Size Bart Simpson Rocking Chairs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Sold as a pair, handmade child size Bart Simpson rocking chairs. Unique chairs that have been hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sycamore
Primitive Old Handmade Hickory Rattan Woven Rocking Chair Adirondack Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Hickory Adirondack rocking chair designed in the manner of Old Hickory Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
H 35.5 in W 25 in D 34 in
Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s
By Pierluigi Ghianda
Located in Antwerp, 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
Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Handmade Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 43 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
"Gunga" Outdoor 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
H 59.06 in W 37.8 in D 27.56 in
"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
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
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
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
Mocha, 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
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
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
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
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
Mocha, 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
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
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
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
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 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
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
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
21st Century Mocha Color 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
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
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
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, Oak, Polyester
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
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
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
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 UV protected Mocha Color 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 Mocha Color 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
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
Outdoor Mocha Color 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
Gold Textile Swing Handmade Crochet in Cotton and 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, Polyester, Oak
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Outdoor Mocha Swing Handmade Crochet in UV Protected Yarn with Burmese 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
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Handmade Mexican Contemporary Conacaste Solid Wood Rocking Chair
By Estrella Mora Zamorano
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
resistant chair, designed to relax and enjoy the space.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Wood
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 285cm / 9'4".
2 cabled swings
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 14.18 in
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
Antique Primitive Ladder Back Rocking Chair with Splint Seat Early 19th Century
Located in Tulsa, OK
Beautiful American antique primitive and rustic handmade rocking chair. This chair was made during
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Antiquities
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 36.5 in W 21 in D 33 in
Early 20thc Handmade Rocking Chair & Matching Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY HANDMADE ROCKING CHAIR AND MATCHING FOOT STOOL.HAND WOVEN SPLINT SEAT & BACK AND TOP ON FOOT
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Modern Handmade Walnut and Woven Leather Rocking Chair
By Roger Deatherage, Sam Maloof, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite handmade rocking chair made from walnut with a leather seat and woven leather backing
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Sculptural Modern Handmade Cherrywood and Woven Leather Rocking Chair
By Roger Deatherage, Sam Maloof, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite handmade rocking chair made from cherrywood with a leather seat and woven leather backing
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL BITTERSWEET W/ LEATHER SEAT ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ROCKING CHAIR W/ ORIGINAL LEATHER SEAT. THIS FINE HANDMADE ROCKING CHAIR HAS A HAND SEWN SEAT AND IS ALL
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rocking Chair in Bentwood Willow, Swedish, 1900-1920
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian early 20th century handmade rocking chair constructed in bentwood willow. Curvaceous
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Early 19th Century South West Ladder High Back Rocking Chair
By Shaker Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Honey color, wonderful worn patina.
This handmade rocking chair is American Folk Art at its finest
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Handmade Children's Wooden Rocking Chair Horse
Located in Sofia, BG
White wooden children's rocking chair horse in perfect condition!
A beautiful and simple style
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1990s Spanish Pair of Handmade Wrought Iron Rocking Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Spanish pair of handmade wrought iron rocking chairs upholstered with colored stripped
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Spanish Pair of Handmade Wicker Rocking Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Pair of Handmade wicker rocking armchairs.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
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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.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Handmade Rocking Chair
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.
- 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 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent the rocking chair. This common misconception is linked to an erroneous statement made in the book The Rocking Chair: An American Institution, published in 1921. In actuality, rocking chairs were created by English farmers early in the 18th century. Early American examples date back to around 1830. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
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Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.