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Japanese Rocking Chair

Original 1950s Japanese Rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in brown leather, aluminium
Original 1950s Japanese Rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in brown leather, aluminium

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 an engineering achievement as a design icon.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool

Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

The low seat height is inspired by Japanese rocking chairs, while the wooden frame is strongly influenced by Brazilian modernist furniture.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Root Rocking Chair
Japanese Root Rocking Chair

Japanese Root Rocking Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Japanese style rocking chair made of carved fruitwood.

Category

20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

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 grown in the Yoshino district in Japan.

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko Japan
Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko Japan

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 laminated oak and manufactured by Tendo Mokko Japan.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Japanese folding rocking chair by Nii Takeshi
Japanese folding rocking chair by Nii Takeshi

Japanese folding rocking chair by Nii Takeshi

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Rare mid-century modern folding rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in black leather in very nice original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1966 Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair Ottoman Japan
1966 Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair Ottoman Japan

1966 Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair Ottoman Japan

By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa

Located in Chula Vista, CA

High back rocking chair lounge and footrest Japan circa the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Mid-Century Japanese Space Age Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1960s
Mid-Century Japanese Space Age Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1960s

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.

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid-Century Modern Design rocking chair by Takeshi Nii 1960 Black leather
Rare Mid-Century Modern Design rocking chair by Takeshi Nii 1960 Black leather

Rare Mid-Century Modern Design rocking chair by Takeshi Nii 1960 Black leather

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Introducing a stunning and iconic piece of mid-century modern furniture: this black leather rocking chair by Takeshi Nii, designed in 1960 in Japan.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool

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 structure is strongly influenced by Brazilian modernist furniture.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool

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 structure is strongly influenced by Brazilian modernist furniture.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Alabaster

1970s Takeshi Nii Nychair X Rocking Lounge Chair in Canvas and Steel
1970s Takeshi Nii Nychair X Rocking Lounge Chair in Canvas and Steel

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Riki Watanabe, Rocking Chair and Ottoman Set, Japan, 1980s
Riki Watanabe, Rocking Chair and Ottoman Set, Japan, 1980s

Riki Watanabe, Rocking Chair and Ottoman Set, Japan, 1980s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Designed by Riki Watanabe and produced in Japan, this rocking chair and matching ottoman exemplify the designer’s enduring approach to functional elegance and refined craftsmanship.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

Syoya Yoshida・Japanese Style Rocking Chair/1950s Tatsumi Mokko/mingei wabi-sabi
Syoya Yoshida・Japanese Style Rocking Chair/1950s Tatsumi Mokko/mingei wabi-sabi

Syoya Yoshida・Japanese Style Rocking Chair/1950s Tatsumi Mokko/mingei wabi-sabi

Located in 足利市, JP

Given its global recognition, historic significance, and impeccable state of preservation, it represents a blue-chip acquisition for discerning international collectors and interior ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Cherry

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Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii

Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii

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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 Manufacture: Japan Attribution Marks This piece is a well-known design that is well do...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii

Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii

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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 Manufacture Japan Attribution Marks This piece is a well-known design that is well docu...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Heron Rocking Chair, circa 1960s, Japan
Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Heron Rocking Chair, circa 1960s, Japan

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s

Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s

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H 37.01 in W 21.66 in D 31.5 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 upholstery and an aluminum frame on wooden sleds. It is the brother of famous NY Chair ...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Akita Mokko Rocking Chair / Japanese Vintage 1970s
Akita Mokko Rocking Chair / Japanese Vintage 1970s

Akita Mokko Rocking Chair / Japanese Vintage 1970s

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H 37.8 in W 29.93 in D 32.68 in

Akita Mokko Rocking Chair / Japanese Vintage 1970s

By Akita Mokko

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

It is a vintage rocking chair made by Akita Woodworking Company, the only workshop specializing in curved wood furniture in Japan.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's

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H 37.01 in W 22.64 in D 37.01 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's

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H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 35.44 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair & Footrest 1966 Modern Japan
Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair & Footrest 1966 Modern Japan

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 bentwood with original upholstery Heron chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Tendo Mokko Heron Rocking Chair and Footrest for Kosuga Japan
Tendo Mokko Heron Rocking Chair and Footrest for Kosuga Japan

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 footrest is 22.5" wide, 17" deep and 15.5" high.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo

By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko

Located in Chino Hills, CA

It's always a treat when we're able to source Japanese modern pieces in the states! Now available is an amazing "Heron" rocking chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Rocking Chairs by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s
Set of 2 Rocking Chairs by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s

Set of 2 Rocking Chairs by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s

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H 34.65 in W 22.05 in D 33.47 in

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 is made of natural leather in black with white stitching. The frame is made of alum...

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Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Riki Watanabe Rocking Chair "Riki Rocker"
Riki Watanabe Rocking Chair "Riki Rocker"

Riki Watanabe Rocking Chair "Riki Rocker"

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H 40.56 in W 26.58 in D 30.32 in

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 Watanabe (1911-2013).

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sigasawa
Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sigasawa

Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sigasawa

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H 35.25 in W 22.25 in D 36 in

Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sigasawa

By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sigasawa.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

PVC

Heron Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko
Heron Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko

Heron Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko

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H 35 in W 22 in D 34 in

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 laminated oak.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Takeshi Nii - "NY" folding rocking chair
Takeshi Nii - "NY" folding rocking chair

Takeshi Nii - "NY" folding rocking chair

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H 34 in W 25 in D 32 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 brown canvas sling seat, original finish, 25"w x 32"d x 34"h, excellent original c...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Heron Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sigasawa
Heron Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sigasawa

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Riki Watanabe Rocking Chair "Riki Rocker", 1980s
Riki Watanabe Rocking Chair "Riki Rocker", 1980s

Riki Watanabe Rocking Chair "Riki Rocker", 1980s

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H 40.16 in W 26.97 in D 31.5 in

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 Watanabe (1911-2013) in 1984.

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Fabric

Japanese Antique Chairs, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chairs, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

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 design is in keeping with the Japanese aesthetic. Its smooth grain and deep color that...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

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 an air of elegance. The aged oak frame has an exquisitely aged look that gives it...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bentwood rocking chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Kosuga
Bentwood rocking chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Kosuga

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 ottoman measures 22" wide x 16 1/2" deep x 15 3/4" tall

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric

Tendo Mokko “Heron” Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Tendo Mokko “Heron” Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa

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

Japanese "Heron" Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Kosuga, c1970s
Japanese "Heron" Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Kosuga, c1970s

Japanese "Heron" Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Kosuga, c1970s

By Kosuga, Mitsumasa Sugasawa

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Now available is an amazing "Heron" rocking chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa, tagged with Kosuga label.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Bent Oak "Heron" Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
Bent Oak "Heron" Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko

Bent Oak "Heron" Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko

By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The chair is bent laminated oak plywood and rosewood accent. It has been upholstered in blue vinyl and the foam and straps have been replaced.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Wood

Japanese Antique Dining Chairs, set of 2, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Dining Chairs, set of 2, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

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 grain that have developed over the years have become richer and richer with time. T...

Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Sculptural Modernist Rocker,  Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
Sculptural Modernist Rocker,  Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko

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 Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, ca. 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Rocker and Folding Ottoman Inspired by Hans Wegner
Rocker and Folding Ottoman Inspired by Hans Wegner

Rocker and Folding Ottoman Inspired by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The rope seat and back is woven in a beautiful modern and soft texture. Manufactured in Japan (marking on bottom of frame). Very soft and comfortable as a rocking chair for reading o...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Japanese Modern Bentwood Lounge/ Rocking Chair and Ottoman
Japanese Modern Bentwood Lounge/ Rocking Chair and Ottoman

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 & Ottoman. Design By Katsuhiko Osaka in 1993. "Katsuhiko Osaka, born in 1942, es...

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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Tendo Mokko Rocking Floor Chairs
Tendo Mokko Rocking Floor Chairs

Tendo Mokko Rocking Floor Chairs

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H 19.5 in W 22.5 in D 26.25 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Bamboo Rocking Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
Bamboo Rocking Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro

Bamboo Rocking Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro

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H 26.58 in W 20.87 in D 27.56 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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

"Heron" Rocking Chair and Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
"Heron" Rocking Chair and Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko

"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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii

Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii

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H 40.56 in W 22.84 in D 34.65 in

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 Nii's folding rocking chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak, Leather

Rocking Chair No.1 / Akita-mokko
Rocking Chair No.1 / Akita-mokko

Rocking Chair No.1 / Akita-mokko

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H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 38.19 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 430 mm A vintage rocking chair made by Akitamokko.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Japanese Antique Rocking Chair, Primitive Japanese Wooden Cahair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Rocking Chair, Primitive Japanese Wooden Cahair, Wabi-Sabi

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).

Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

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 grown in the Yoshino district in Japan.

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s
Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s

Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s

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H 34.26 in W 23.23 in D 35.44 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

"Heron" Rocking Chair and Footrest for Tendo Mokko Japan
"Heron" Rocking Chair and Footrest for Tendo Mokko Japan

"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 laminated bentwood oak with army greenish soft vinyl upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Rocking Heron Chair by Tendo Mokko, Japan, Excellent Condition
Modern Rocking Heron Chair by Tendo Mokko, Japan, Excellent Condition

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 refinished frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rocking Chair Model attributed to Isamu Kenmochi
Rocking Chair Model attributed to Isamu Kenmochi

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Heron Rocking Chair + Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Heron Rocking Chair + Ottoman by Mitsumasa Sugasawa

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 Measurements (chair): 22? wide x 33? deep x 35? tall Condition:In good original...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Tendo Mokko Heron Rocking Chair and Ottoman
Vintage Tendo Mokko Heron Rocking Chair and Ottoman

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Takeshi Nii "NY" Folding Chair and Ottoman
Takeshi Nii "NY" Folding Chair and Ottoman

Takeshi Nii "NY" Folding Chair and Ottoman

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H 33 in W 24.5 in D 29 in

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 chromed frames or beech wood supports and original canvas sling seats. Label with log...

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20th Century Japanese Rocking Chairs

60s MidCentury Japanese Tamtami Rocking Lounge Chair Kenzo Tarumi Junzo Sakakura
60s MidCentury Japanese Tamtami Rocking Lounge Chair Kenzo Tarumi Junzo Sakakura

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 the manner of Junzo Sakakura (Japanese, 1901–1969).

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Japanese Rocking Chair by Kosuga
Vintage Japanese Rocking Chair by Kosuga

Vintage Japanese Rocking Chair by Kosuga

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H 35 in W 22 in D 34 in

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. Features an oiled oak frame with rosewood inlay and a sleek channeled leather uphol...

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Incredible rocking-chair by Takeshi Nii , 1950s Aluminium structure is fordable, the faux leather is original and in perfect condition It’s really one scultural chair Takeshi N...

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Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Japan

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Graceful and very comfortable Tendo Mokko rocking chair. This chair is called "the Heron" and was designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa. Located in LV2, 113 Stanton Street, 212-358-8000.

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This modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather upholstery and an aluminium frame on wooden sleds. It is the brother of famous NY Chair...

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Located in San Francisco, CA

The award-winning Heron rocker was designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Japan in the 1960's. This vintage high back rocking chair comes with a footrest and features a bent...

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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.