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Japanese Rocking Chair

Original 1950s Japanese Rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in brown leather, aluminium
By Takeshi Nii
Located in København K, 84
An original 1950s Japanese rocking chair by designer Takeshi Nii, this exceptional piece is as much
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
for moments of rest and relaxation. The low seat height is inspired by Japanese rocking chairs, while
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Root Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Japanese style rocking chair made of carved fruitwood. Artistic chair for home or office. Please
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20th Century Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Japanese Root Rocking Chair
Japanese Root Rocking Chair
$2,200
H 35.75 in W 27.25 in D 41 in
Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Bentwood rocking chair in the Japanese modern style. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a famous wood
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2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
$3,000 / item
H 20.48 in W 25.2 in D 20.08 in
Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko Japan
By Tendo Mokko
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Heron rocking chair and matching footrest / ottoman designed by Mitsuwasa Sugasawa made of bent
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko Japan
Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko Japan
$3,950
H 35 in W 22 in D 34 in
Japanese folding rocking chair by Nii Takeshi
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare mid-century modern folding rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in black leather in very nice original
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Japanese folding rocking chair by Nii Takeshi
Japanese folding rocking chair by Nii Takeshi
$1,608
H 35.04 in W 22.05 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Japanese Space Age Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1960s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable rocking chair after a design by the japanese designer takeshi nii from the 1960s. A rare
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Heron Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko
By Tendo Mokko
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Heron rocking chair and matching footrest / ottoman designed by Mitsunasa Sugasawa and made of bent
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Heron Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko
Heron Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko
$3,950
H 35 in W 22 in D 34 in
Japanese Antique Chairs, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique Japanese chair from the early Showa period. Made of beech wood, this simple
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chairs, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chairs, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
$900 / item
H 31.5 in W 16.74 in D 13.98 in
Japanese Antique Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique chair has a straight-lined, simple design, but the graceful curve at the base gives it
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
$900 / item
H 35.99 in W 16.74 in D 15.75 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Design rocking chair by Takeshi Nii 1960 Black leather
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
chair by Takeshi Nii, designed in 1960 in Japan. Crafted from premium black leather and chrome metal
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chairs, while the wooden
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood, Wood, Foam

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
$3,120 Sale Price / item
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H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chairs, while the wooden
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Alabaster

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool
$3,850 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
Traditional Japanese Style Dining Chair with Armrests & Gentle Rocking Oak Base
By Tarō Okamoto
Located in NEW YORK, NY
it. A rocking chair? "Stir wasn’t designed as a rocking chair", explains Japanese designer Kazuko
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2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Gently Rocking DIning Armchair Inspired By Japanese Tradition
By Tarō Okamoto
Located in NEW YORK, NY
, Japanese designer Kazuko Okamoto clarifies, "The chair wasn’t designed as a rocking chair. I wanted a fun
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2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gently Rocking DIning Armchair Inspired By Japanese Tradition
Gently Rocking DIning Armchair Inspired By Japanese Tradition
$18,150 / set
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 22.05 in
1970s Takeshi Nii Nychair X Rocking Lounge Chair in Canvas and Steel
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Nychair X Chair, designed by Takeshi Nii for Uchida Japan in 1970. The design is a take
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Midcentury Japanese rocking chair by Takeshi Nii Designer: Takeshi Nii 1950-1959 Country of
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 33.08 in
Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Midcentury Japanese rocking chair by Takeshi Nii Designer Takeshi Nii 1950-1959 Country of
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 33.08 in
Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Heron Rocking Chair, circa 1960s, Japan
By Tendo Mokko
Located in Denver, CO
Sculptural Japanese Heron rocking chair, circa 1960s. In original upholstery. Marked on the
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warsaw, PL
This modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
H 37.01 in W 21.66 in D 31.5 in
Akita Mokko Rocking Chair / Japanese Vintage 1970s
By Akita Mokko
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is a vintage rocking chair made by Akita Woodworking Company, the only workshop specializing in
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair & Footrest 1966 Modern Japan
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rocking chair Tendo Mokko Heron high back rocking chair and footrest from Japan 1960s Designed in
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Tendo Mokko Heron Rocking Chair and Footrest for Kosuga Japan
By Kosuga
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tendo Mokko Heron rocking chair with matching footrest for Kosuga in laminated oak and rosewood
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Chino Hills, CA
is an amazing "Heron" rocking chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, tagged. Truly a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Rocking Chairs by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 2 rocking chairs was designed by Takeshi Nii and produced in the 1950s. The upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Riki Watanabe Rocking Chair "Riki Rocker"
By Riki Watanabe
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rocking chair called "Riki Rocker" designed by one of the Japanese most important designers Riki
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Riki Watanabe Rocking Chair "Riki Rocker"
Riki Watanabe Rocking Chair "Riki Rocker"
H 40.56 in W 26.58 in D 30.32 in
Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sigasawa
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sigasawa.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

PVC

Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sigasawa
Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sigasawa
H 35.25 in W 22.25 in D 36 in
Takeshi Nii - "NY" folding rocking chair
By Takeshi Nii
Located in San Francisco, CA
Takeshi Nii "NY" folding rocking chair. Tubular chromed frame with beech wood supports and original
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Heron Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sigasawa
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko
Located in Dallas, TX
Heron Rocking Chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko - Japan. This classic Japanese
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Riki Watanabe Rocking Chair "Riki Rocker", 1980s
By Riki Watanabe
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rocking chair called "Riki Rocker" designed by one of the Japanese most important designers Riki
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Fabric

Tendo Mokko “Heron” Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tendo Mokko “Heron” rocking chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Bentwood rocking chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Kosuga
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid century bentwood rocking chair and ottoman designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Kasuga. The
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric

Japanese "Heron" Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Kosuga, c1970s
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Kosuga
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Now available is an amazing "Heron" rocking chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa, tagged with
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Bent Oak "Heron" Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chair is bent laminated oak plywood and rosewood accent. It has been upholstered in blue vinyl
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Wood

Japanese Antique Dining Chairs, set of 2, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A set of two dining chairs made from high-quality oak wood. The deep color and beautiful, flowing
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Early 20th Century Taisho Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Sculptural Modernist Rocker, Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
Located in Peabody, MA
Sculptural modernist "Heron" rocking chair in bent ply with original upholstery, designed by
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Rocker and Folding Ottoman Inspired by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of frame). Very soft and comfortable as a rocking chair for reading or rocking a child to sleep.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Japanese Modern Bentwood Lounge/ Rocking Chair and Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Japanese modern bentwood lounge chair and ottoman. in Japanese Oak & Red Leather. SORI Rocker
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Tendo Mokko Rocking Floor Chairs
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
The spectacular vintage Mid-Century Modern Japanese floor chairs were made by Tendo Mokko in Japan
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Tendo Mokko Rocking Floor Chairs
Tendo Mokko Rocking Floor Chairs
H 19.5 in W 22.5 in D 26.25 in
Bamboo Rocking Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
By Ubunji Kidokoro
Located in Uccle, BE
This chair has the Tokyo Japan stamp as most probably was made for export. Ubunji Kikodoro
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Rocking Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
Bamboo Rocking Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
H 26.58 in W 20.87 in D 27.56 in
"Heron" Rocking Chair and Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ply and bentwood rocker and matching ottoman in brown, channelled leatherette vinyl by Sugasawa, for the award-winning manufacturing firm of Tendo Mokko.
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
1966 Takeshi Nii Rocking Chair Design : Takeshi Nii / Japan Size : W 580 D 875 H 1030 mm Takeshi
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak, Leather

Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
H 40.56 in W 22.84 in D 34.65 in
Rocking Chair No.1 / Akita-mokko
By Akita Mokko
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rocking Chair No.1 by Akita-mokko Manufacture : Akitamokko / Japan Size : W 670 D 970 H 900 SH
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Rocking Chair No.1 / Akita-mokko
Rocking Chair No.1 / Akita-mokko
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 38.19 in
Japanese Antique Rocking Chair, Primitive Japanese Wooden Cahair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an old Japanese rocking chair. It is from the Taisho period (1913s-1930s). The material
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Early 20th Century Taisho Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Bentwood rocking chair in the Japanese modern style. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a famous wood
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2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare foldable rocking chair designed by Takeshi Nii, Japan, manufactured in Mid-Century in 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

"Heron" Rocking Chair and Footrest for Tendo Mokko Japan
By Tendo Mokko
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Heron" rocking chair and footrest designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko Japan in
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Rocking Heron Chair by Tendo Mokko, Japan, Excellent Condition
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Kansas City, MO
Heron rocker by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko Japan. Expertly updated upholstered and
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rocking Chair Model attributed to Isamu Kenmochi
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Japanese modernist rocking chair or childs rocking chair model attributed to Isamu Kenmochi.
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Heron Rocking Chair + Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sugasawa
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Japan Designer: Mitsumasa Sugasawa Manufacturer: Tendo Mokko Era: 1960s Materials: Oak
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Tendo Mokko Heron Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern Heron rocking chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Japan. This
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Takeshi Nii "NY" Folding Chair and Ottoman
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Rochester, NY
An early production of the "NY" folding chair and ottoman by Takeshi Nii - Japan - 1958. Tubular
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20th Century Japanese Rocking Chairs

60s MidCentury Japanese Tamtami Rocking Lounge Chair Kenzo Tarumi Junzo Sakakura
By Tendo Mokko
Located in Hyattsville, MD
JAPAN, c.1960s. Kenzo Tarumi for Tendo Mokko. A rare baseless wooden rocking chair, very much in
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Japanese Rocking Chair by Kosuga
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Rocking Chair by Kosuga echoing the Danish Modern design style of Hvidt and Molgaard
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Rosewood, Leather

Rocking-Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950
By Takeshi Nii
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Incredible rocking-chair by Takeshi Nii , 1950s Aluminium structure is fordable, the faux leather
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rocking-Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950
Rocking-Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950
H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Japanese Takeshi Nii Rocking Folding Chair, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Westmaas, NL
This rare foldable rocking chair designed by Takeshi Nii Japan, is manufactured during the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Japan
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ourselves for many years. Hard to find in this original vintage condition this rocking chair is as
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, PVC

Heron Rocking Chair and Footstool by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Japan
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heron Rocking Chair and Footstool by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Japan. Original vintage
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tendo Mokko Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and very comfortable Tendo Mokko rocking chair. This chair is called "the Heron" and was
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Tendo Mokko Rocking Chair
Tendo Mokko Rocking Chair
H 32 in W 22 in D 33 in
Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko Rocking Chair
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mitsumasa Sugasawa vintage rocking chair for Tendo Mokko, 1966. Sugasawa studied at Chiba
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko Rocking Chair
Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko Rocking Chair
H 34.75 in W 22.25 in D 33 in
Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko Rocking Chair
By Tendo Mokko
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mitsumasa Sugasawa vintage rocking chair for Tendo Mokko, 1966. Sugasawa studied at Chiba
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Tendo Mokko Heron Bentwood Frame Rocking Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful vintage Tendo Mokko Heron rocking chair with black upholstery and bentwood frame
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Sam Maloof Style Solid Walnut Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in 神戸市, JP
Handcrafted solid wood rocking chair in the manner of Sam Maloof. The level of attention to detail
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Sam Maloof Style Solid Walnut Rocking Chair
Sam Maloof Style Solid Walnut Rocking Chair
H 40.79 in W 23.63 in D 44.49 in
Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warsaw, PL
This modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
H 37.01 in W 21.66 in L 37.01 in
Mid-Century Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960's. This vintage high back rocking chair comes with a footrest and features a bentwood frame in
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Tendo Mokko Rocking Lounge with Footstool
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A classic Mid Century Modern design from Tendo Mokko, Japan's answer to Herman Miller. The frame is
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Modern White Leather and Wood Japanese Rocker and Ottoman
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Japanese rocker and ottoman with quilted leather and inlaid wood detail.
Category

20th Century Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Takeshi NII "NY Chair" Folding Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very comfortable and practical folding rocking chair. Japanese designer Takeshi NII inspired by the
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Takeshi NII "NY Chair" Folding Rocker
Takeshi NII "NY Chair" Folding Rocker
H 34 in W 29.325 in D 24 in
Heron Rocker by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Mid-Century Modern rocking chair was designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko in 1966
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Vintage Heron Rocker by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage Mid-Century Heron rocking chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Heron Rocker by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage Mid-Century Heron rocking chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, PVC

Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko “Heron” Rocker
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage “Heron” high back oak rocking chair designed in 1966 by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood

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10% Off
H 5.25 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. This set comes in it's original...
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Late 20th Century French Sofas

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Leather

Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
$34,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 68.5 in D 27.5 in
Set of 8 1970s Italian Leather & Wooden Dining Chairs in the Style of Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 8 1970s Italian Leather & Wooden Dining Chairs in the Style of Stildomus A meticulously restored set of eight Italian dining chairs, from the 1970s and attributed to the ref...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set Six Rosewood and Suede Dining Chairs by Percival Lafer / Brazil / Modernist
By Percival Lafer, J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Brazilian furniture designer Percival Lafer, Rosewood frame dining chairs featuring floating seats with well worn and distressed original suede upholstery , Also retain original...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Suede, Rosewood

French 19th Century Empire Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French marble top commode made of bookmatched burl mahogany and decorative Empire style ormolu. The commode’s top is a Saint Anne marble with curved front edges making for a durabl...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Empire Style Commode
French 19th Century Empire Style Commode
$3,795
H 35 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
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Mid-20th Century German Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
$4,500 / set
H 31 in W 29 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Maison Lunel Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces, France, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of tall two-arm wall sconces by Maison Lunel, France, 1950s. Very elegant and timeless design in gilt brass with green lucite accents, four original silk shades in ivory color...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Ceramic Wall Panel by the Cloutier Brothers, circa 1960
By Robert and Jean Cloutier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Rare wall panel of the Cloutier Brothers, made of 5 lava plates enamelled with Cloutier red and black, this abstract representation which can make you think of a spaceship will be th...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Lava

Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
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2010s Indian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
$917 / item
H 4.73 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass, Bronze

'Athena' Natural Woodwork TV Holder and Media Credenza with Drawer
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Inspired by the sun blocks or brises soleil featured on Modernist architecture which has captivated Alessandra Delgado since the early days of her career as a designer, Athena creden...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Music Stands

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Oak, Walnut

'Athena' Natural Woodwork TV Holder and Media Credenza with Drawer
'Athena' Natural Woodwork TV Holder and Media Credenza with Drawer
$4,040 / item
H 22.84 in W 86.62 in D 18.12 in
Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Almelo, NL
Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s A rare set of four chairs was designed by the Austrian designer Oswald Haerdtl and produced by Ton (Thonet) in the former Czechoslova...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Ash, Beech, Bentwood

Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
$2,450 / set
H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
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Japanese Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese rocking chair available at 1stDibs. A Japanese rocking chair — often made from wood, fabric and oak — can elevate any home. There are 21 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese rocking chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese rocking chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Japanese rocking chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese rocking chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko and Takeshi Nii produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Rocking Chair?

Prices for a Japanese rocking chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $975 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.

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.

Questions About Japanese Rocking Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    What 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    The 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, 2024
    No, 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, 2024
    To 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.