19th Century American Platform Rocker with Footstool by George Hunzinger
By George Hunzinger
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare George Hunzinger solid dark walnut platform rocker with new upholstery.
Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 24 in D 26.25 in
1880s George Hunzinger Victorian Platform Lollipop Rocker or Rocking Chair
By George Hunzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic Victorian "Lollipop" Rocker by George Hunzinger, circa mid-late 1880s with a curving turned spindle back, reeded edge, and spiral twist stretchers. Cane seat looks to be a lat...
19th Century Hunzinger Platform Rocker
By George Hunzinger
Located in Long Island, NY
A platform rocker does not take up as much room and will not hit the wall when sat in.
Metal
$1,655
H 42.33 in W 22.64 in D 15.36 in
Antique 20th Century Oak Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Nottingham, GB
A charming early 20th century oak rocking chair, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and timeless country house appeal. Designed for comfort and relaxation, this beautifully proport...
Oak, Rush
Late 19th Century George Hunzinger "Lollipop" Rocking Chair
By George Hunzinger
Located in Southampton, NJ
A classic lollipop rocking chair by George Hunzinger, considered among the first ever designs to anticipate the modern age. The German emigrant arrived in New York in the mid 19th ce...
Metal
Late 19th Century Early American Antique Solid Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
This antique rocking chair features a wooden frame with intricately turned spindles and curved armrests, showcasing a Victorian style. The backrest is upholstered with a tapestry dep...
Upholstery, Oak
$185Sale Price|53% Off
H 42.75 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
Antique Rush Seat Child Rocking Chair, American Colonial Style, 1960s
Located in Trenton, NJ
This antique rush seat child rocking chair is a charming piece that combines nostalgic style and timeless functionality. This exquisite rocking chair is the perfect addition to your ...
Textile, Rush, Wood
$550Sale Price|56% Off
H 41 in W 24 in D 27 in
Antique Hunzinger Rocking Chair, Hardwood, Original Fabric, 1910
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Antique Hunzinger hardwood rocking chair original fabric Rocking metal mechanism works well
Hardwood
$508Sale Price|55% Off
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 29.53 in
Antique Vintage English Oak Rocking Chair, 1800s
Located in Markington, GB
Circa 1800 English Oak Rocking Chair A charming English oak rocking chair dating from around 1800, showcasing timeless craftsmanship and classic design. This piece is in very good v...
Oak
$1,875
H 41 in W 25 in D 26 in
Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Colonial American style solid maple wood high-back rocking chair designed by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furniture Co. This rocking chair is from the 1930s and is all handmade. Wonderf...
Maple
Early 19th Century "Boston Rocker" Rocking Chair Hand Made
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Early 19th Century Boston Rocker rocking chair totally hand constructed from 1st cut pine trees. Somevearly repairs were made and have worn in over time. Runners i believe to have be...
Pine, Paint
$1,310
H 36.62 in W 21.86 in D 25.99 in
English Victorian Rocking Chair with Leather Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Victorian rocking chair. Striking English design from the 1890s. Original stained beech frame with tufted brown leather upholstery. This wonderful English Victor...
Leather, Beech
Early 1900's French Provincial Rural Design Low Lounge Chair
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Early 1900's French Provincial Rural Design Low Lounge Chair. Made in France, 1900's period. Oak wood turned and constructed frame with rush woven seat. All original from the...
Rush, Oak
19Thc English Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original surface Windsor rocking chair from England in fine sturdy condition. This rocker is in wonderful aged surface.
Wood
19th Century Antique English Country Winged Pine Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Country (18/19th Cent) antique winged back pine rocking chair with scalloped back and red velvet upholstered seat & back.
Velvet, Pine
Early 20th Century Solid Wood American Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful early 20th century Collnial Revival American-made solid wooden Parlor style rocking chair. Likely solid maple with cherry toned stain and the most warm voluptuous patina....
Wood
19th Century Child's Windsor Rocker from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century handmade wooden child's rocker in great condition. This child's rocker is very strong and has been checked for strength and stability. Has a replaced rocker on the right...
Wood
$2,800
H 30 in Dm 17 in
Charming 19th Century English Child's Rocking Chair, Great Old Color And Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th century or earlier. Very charming English childs rocking chair with rush seat. Very nice old finish with good color and patination. Rush seat in very good condition. Feel free...
Oak
$1,800
H 30.25 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
English 1800s Georgian Period Plum Wood Child's Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period plum wood child's rocking chair from the early 19th century, with rush seat, ladder back and turned base. Born in the very early years of the 19th century,...
Rush, Wood
Portrait of a Man
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: with Leo Blumenreich and Julius Böhler, Munich, 1924 Dr. Frederic Goldstein Oppenheimer (1881-1963), San Antonio, Texas; by whom given to: Abraham M. Adler, New York, un...
Oil, Panel
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
$6,500
H 47.5 in W 27 in D 32 in
Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair by Heywood Brothers, Late 19th Century
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker ornate high back platform rocking chair with woven rolled arms and finials & swag chain link on back (HEYWOOD BROS.)
Wicker
$9,750
H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.
Canvas, Oil
$29,072
H 28 in W 24 in
Portrait of an Officer, English School, 17th Century Old Masters
By Cornelius Johnson
Located in London, GB
Circle of Cornelius Johnson Circa 1620’s Portrait of a Officer Oil on canvas Image size: 28 x 24 inches Period style hand made frame Provenance Private European Estate This strikin...
Oil
$1,800,000
H 27 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Portrait de Femme - Berthe Poret, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1863, Signed
By Pierre Auguste Renoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret bears signature (lower left) oil on canvas 17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in (45.5 x 37.4 cm) Painted between 1862-1863 Footn...
Canvas, Oil
$86,827Sale Price|20% Off
H 66.93 in W 57.88 in
Double Portrait Oil Painting Brothers George, 2nd Duke Buckingham & Lord Francis
By (After) Anthony Van Dyck
Located in London, GB
Aftrer Anthony VAN DYCK - maybe Studio (1599, Antwerp – 1641, London) Flemish Double Portrait of George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham (1628-1687) & Lord Francis Villiers (1629-164...
Oil
$2,716Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 30 in D 1 in
Fine 18th Century British Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady, Large oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Circle of Thomas Hudson (1701-1779) British. 18th Century Bust Portrait of a Lady, Oil on Canvas, Inscribed on a label verso, canvas: 30" x 25" (76.2 x 63.5cm). frame: 30 x 25 in...
Canvas, Oil
$12,900
H 22.25 in W 23.25 in D 13.25 in
17th Century Spanish Burled Walnut Vargueno or Collectors Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a diminutive burled walnut vargueno, collector or valuables cabinet, with molded cornice and drop front, opening to a multi-drawer interior with two fitted upper dr...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$895
H 39.5 in W 24 in D 30.5 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Paw Foot Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Paw Foot Platform Rocker Rocking Chair with Newer Brown Naugahyde Upholstery. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 39.5" H x 24" W x 30.5" D x 14" Se...
Oak
$8,776Sale Price|30% Off
H 40.56 in W 34.26 in
Portrait Lady Pulzone Paint Oil on canvas Old master 16th Century Italian Roma
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Scipione Pulzone, called Il Gaetano (Gaeta 1544 - Rome 1598) - workshop of Portrait of Bianca Cappello (Venice, 1548 - 1587) Grand Duchess of Tuscany, second wife of Francesco I de '...
Oil
$395
H 25.5 in W 15.25 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features floral tapestry upholstery, platform spring rocker, unique small chair. Circa 1900. Measuremen...
Tapestry, Maple
$34,026
H 44.1 in W 38.19 in D 21.26 in
Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare, late-17th century / early-18th century, fall front bureau with gilded Chinoiserie Japanning & faux tortoishell ground. “Before Japan was made in England, the imitation of ...
Lacquer
Regency Style Carved Antique Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Regency sofa in Mahogany 19th century antique sofa with Intricately carved details. Scrolled arms. Mahogany frame. Reupholstery recommended.
Mahogany
Femme à la promenade
By Albert Andre
Located in Mc Lean, VA
Large and historically significant post-impressionist painting by Albert André. Exhibition: Exposition Post et Néo-Impressionniste, Durand-Ruel Gallery, Paris, 10–31 March 1899, n...
Canvas, Oil
Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victorian mahogany rocking chair boasts tufted honey-toned leather upholstery, exuding an aura of traditional elegance. Mounted on a stately platform base with exquisite turned ...
Leather, Mahogany
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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