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Al Angiolino & Zogno Large Rocking Horse 18K Yellow White Gold Diamond Pendant
Al Angiolino & Zogno Large Rocking Horse 18K Yellow White Gold Diamond Pendant

Al Angiolino & Zogno Large Rocking Horse 18K Yellow White Gold Diamond Pendant

Located in London, GB

A large vintage Italian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a rocking horse with a

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Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Ex Rocking Horse, Pine Horse This is a substantial animal
Large Ex Rocking Horse, Pine Horse This is a substantial animal

Large Ex Rocking Horse, Pine Horse This is a substantial animal

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Ex Rocking Horse, Pine Horse This is a substantial animal, he has previously been stripped

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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers
Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers

Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers Large carved wooden rocking horse on curved

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Early 20th Century English Toys

Materials

Wood

Extra Large Size Collinson Rocking Horse A handsome Dapple Grey galloper
Extra Large Size Collinson Rocking Horse A handsome Dapple Grey galloper

Extra Large Size Collinson Rocking Horse A handsome Dapple Grey galloper

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Extra Large Size Collinson Rocking Horse A handsome Dapple Grey galloper with a beautiful Horse

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

SUBLIME LARGE & DECORATIVE FORMER MERRY GO ROUND ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ROCKING HORSE
SUBLIME LARGE & DECORATIVE FORMER MERRY GO ROUND ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ROCKING HORSE

SUBLIME LARGE & DECORATIVE FORMER MERRY GO ROUND ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN ROCKING HORSE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

original antique Victorian circa 1860 merry go round horse converted into a rocking horse Please note the

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Antique 1860s High Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse
Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse

$8,400

H 69.5 in W 58 in D 22.5 in

Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A remarkable large scale painted rocking horse decorated in the manner of a carousel horse. The

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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Handmade Hand-Painted Large Rocking Horse By Collinson of Liverpool
Handmade Hand-Painted Large Rocking Horse By Collinson of Liverpool

Handmade Hand-Painted Large Rocking Horse By Collinson of Liverpool

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Handmade rocking horse in the 19th century manner. Made in the UK by Collinson of Liverpool and

Category

Late 20th Century British Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Carousel Horse on Rockers
Large Carousel Horse on Rockers

Large Carousel Horse on Rockers

Unavailable

H 64 in W 58 in D 23.5 in

Large Carousel Horse on Rockers

Located in MC Leansville, NC

This Large Carousel Horse on Rockers captures the charm of vintage amusement rides with its

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Antique Rocking Horse
Large 19th Century Antique Rocking Horse

Large 19th Century Antique Rocking Horse

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H 34.65 in W 41.74 in D 14.97 in

Large 19th Century Antique Rocking Horse

Located in Lancashire, GB

Large 19th century antique rocking horse. This is lovely, English antique rocking horse, very well

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Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Midcentury Cane Rocking Horse, 1960s
Midcentury Cane Rocking Horse, 1960s

Midcentury Cane Rocking Horse, 1960s

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H 41.34 in W 45.28 in D 12.6 in

Midcentury Cane Rocking Horse, 1960s

Located in Chesham, GB

A vintage midcentury large cane rocking horse. For use or for decoration.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Cane

Late 19th Century Large Rocking Horse by Collinson of Liverpool
Late 19th Century Large Rocking Horse by Collinson of Liverpool

Late 19th Century Large Rocking Horse by Collinson of Liverpool

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Here we present a beautiful wooden rocking horse by Collinson of Liverpool, circa 1890. Painted

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Toys

Materials

Oak

Kay Bojesen Large Rocking Horse of Patinated Lacquered Beech "The Arab"
Kay Bojesen Large Rocking Horse of Patinated Lacquered Beech "The Arab"

Kay Bojesen Large Rocking Horse of Patinated Lacquered Beech "The Arab"

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Odense, DK

Very rare and large edition of Danish designer Kay Bojesen´s iconic and beloved children’s rocking

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Beech

19THC FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINTED   OVERSIZE ROCKING HORSE
19THC FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINTED   OVERSIZE ROCKING HORSE

19THC FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINTED OVERSIZE ROCKING HORSE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED FOLKY OVERSIZE CHILDS ROCKING HORSE FROM PENNSYLVANIA THIS UNUSUAL LARGE

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Antique 19th Century More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

FOLKY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED OVERSIZE ROCKING HORSE
FOLKY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED OVERSIZE ROCKING HORSE

FOLKY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED OVERSIZE ROCKING HORSE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED FOLKY OVERSIZE CHILDS ROCKING HORSE FROM PENNSYLVANIA.THIS UNUSUAL LARGE

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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers by Lines Brothers
Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers by Lines Brothers

Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers by Lines Brothers

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Large rocking horse on curved rockers attributed to Lines Brothers; the original paint has been

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Toys

Materials

Wood, Pine

Large Nickel Plated Rocking Horse
Large Nickel Plated Rocking Horse

Large Nickel Plated Rocking Horse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nickle Plate Over Brass Rocking Horse

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Toys and Dolls

Materials

Brass, Nickel

A Large Edwardian Rocking Horse  A handsome galloper
A Large Edwardian Rocking Horse  A handsome galloper

A Large Edwardian Rocking Horse A handsome galloper

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Large Edwardian Rocking Horse A handsome galloper, he has the classic open mouthed expression

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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

Antique Rocking Horse by F. H. Ayres
Antique Rocking Horse by F. H. Ayres

Antique Rocking Horse by F. H. Ayres

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H 49.5 in W 60 in D 19 in

Antique Rocking Horse by F. H. Ayres

By F.H. Ayres

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A handsome large carved wooden rocking horse by F.H.Ayres on its original stand with turned pillars

Category

Vintage 1920s English Country Toys

Materials

Pine

Monumental 19th Century Cast Iron Carousel Child's Rocking Horse
Monumental 19th Century Cast Iron Carousel Child's Rocking Horse

Monumental 19th Century Cast Iron Carousel Child's Rocking Horse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic 19th century large cast iron carrousel rocking horse with fragments of paint surface

Category

20th Century American Other Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Large Rocking Horse
Large Rocking Horse

Large Rocking Horse

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H 42 in W 56 in D 19 in

Large Rocking Horse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This adult sized rocking horse is a unique find. An artist has crafted this piece from a log and

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Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Toys

Large Rocking Horse by Collinson
Large Rocking Horse by Collinson

Large Rocking Horse by Collinson

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H 47 in W 56.5 in D 17.5 in

Large Rocking Horse by Collinson

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A large antique rocking horse made by Collinson in circa 1950. Collinson has been making rocking

Category

Vintage 1950s English Toys

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Rocking Horse
Large Antique Rocking Horse

Large Antique Rocking Horse

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H 31 in W 12 in D 42 in

Large Antique Rocking Horse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved wood rocking horse with velvet type fur. Complete with saddle and one iron stirrup

Category

Early 20th Century Toys

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Large Rock Crystal Hand Carved Horse Sculpture
Contemporary Large Rock Crystal Hand Carved Horse Sculpture

Contemporary Large Rock Crystal Hand Carved Horse Sculpture

Located in Toronto, ON

A contemporary large and impressive hand carved rock crystal horse sculpture. Invite in some

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2010s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Scale Brass Rocking Horse, 1960
Large Scale Brass Rocking Horse, 1960

Large Scale Brass Rocking Horse, 1960

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H 35.5 in W 10.5 in D 44 in

Large Scale Brass Rocking Horse, 1960

Located in Chicago, IL

Large scale brass rocking horse, 1960. Brass has beautiful patina.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique Rocking Horse
Antique Rocking Horse

Antique Rocking Horse

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H 46 in W 64 in D 18 in

Antique Rocking Horse

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Wonderful large rocking horse from the 19th C. It has a long wide painted red base. This pc is

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Antique 19th Century European Decorative Objects

Large  Wood Toy Rocking Horse
Large  Wood Toy Rocking Horse

Large Wood Toy Rocking Horse

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H 24.5 in W 32.5 in D 11.5 in

Large Wood Toy Rocking Horse

Located in Bronx, NY

Large Wood Toy Rocking Horse, this child rocking horse is made with wood and horse hair for tail

Category

20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Very Large Scale Painted Rocking Horse
Very Large Scale Painted Rocking Horse

Very Large Scale Painted Rocking Horse

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H 46 in W 85 in D 23 in

Very Large Scale Painted Rocking Horse

Located in San Francisco, CA

Very Large Scale Painted Rocking Horse; original patina, original horse hair mane and tail

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Large Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture
Large Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture

Large Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture

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H 45 in W 49.5 in D 23 in

Large Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture

Located in Essex, MA

A large folk art wood sculpture of a rocking horse, the main part of the body crafted from an old

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century French Rocking Horse
Large 19th Century French Rocking Horse

Large 19th Century French Rocking Horse

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H 41 in W 40 in D 6 in

Large 19th Century French Rocking Horse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Wooden Horse probably a Rocking Horse or Stationary Toy for Riding. Original Finish. Great

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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Stunning Silver Print Horse Photos by Sheila Rock
Large Stunning Silver Print Horse Photos by Sheila Rock

Large Stunning Silver Print Horse Photos by Sheila Rock

Located in US

Beautiful Silver Print Horse Photos By British Artist Sheila Rock. Dimensions Below are Framed Size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Photography

Materials

Paper, Wood

Antique Primitive Rocking Horse on Wooden Trestle Base, Large
Antique Primitive Rocking Horse on Wooden Trestle Base, Large

Antique Primitive Rocking Horse on Wooden Trestle Base, Large

Located in Alhambra, CA

Handmade wooden rocking/ prancing horse with leather saddle and metal spur mounted wooden trestle

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Toys

Extra Large Custom Made Oak Rocking Horse by Stevenson Brothers, England
Extra Large Custom Made Oak Rocking Horse by Stevenson Brothers, England

Extra Large Custom Made Oak Rocking Horse by Stevenson Brothers, England

By Stevenson Brothers

Located in Pau, FR

Impressive extra large 70 inches long! Custom made light oak rocking horse, hand-carved by

Category

Early 2000s English Toys and Dolls

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Large Dappled Grey Bow Rocking Horse, circa 1820-1830
Early 19th Century Large Dappled Grey Bow Rocking Horse, circa 1820-1830

Early 19th Century Large Dappled Grey Bow Rocking Horse, circa 1820-1830

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The large and early 19th century dappled grey rocking horse on bow rocker, at almost seven feet

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Toys

Materials

Gesso, Ash, Pine

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Rocking Horse ruby diamond Gold Charm
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Rocking Horse ruby diamond Gold Charm

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Rocking Horse ruby diamond Gold Charm

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Charming charm: a large figural rocking horse. Made, signed & numbered by Van Cleef et Arpels Paris

Category

Vintage 1950s French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Located in Buisson, FR

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$10,457 / item

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

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Located in Milano, IT

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Located in Queens, NY

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$3,010

H 33.75 in W 33 in D 9 in

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Located in Stockbridge, GA

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Monumental 19th Century Rocking Horse with Original Paint

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Monumental 19th Century Rocking Horse with Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Cheshire, GB

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Located in Hudson, NY

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Located in Nantwich, GB

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Large Rocking Horse For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large rocking horse for your home. A large rocking horse — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a large rocking horse, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect large rocking horse — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each large rocking horse bearing Victorian, Folk Art or Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one large rocking horse that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kay Bojesen and Stevenson Brothers produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Large Rocking Horse?

A large rocking horse can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,185, while the lowest priced sells for $1,260 and the highest can go for as much as $9,750.
Questions About Large Rocking Horse
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Victorian rocking horse is a child’s toy produced during the Victorian era, which refers to the years of the reign of Queen Victoria of England, 1837 to 1901. Prior to the industrialization that took shape during the 19th century, which allowed these structures to be mass-produced, rocking horses were hand-carved in wood and hand-painted to resemble a horse. Two rockers, mirroring those of modern rocking chairs, are attached to the horse’s legs, and when a child sits on the seat, the horse gently rocks back and forth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique rocking horses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rocking horses have long been favorite toys for children all over. These fun toys also help with balance and mobility, while encouraging exercise. It’s no wonder that both children and their parents are so taken with these toys. Shop a collection of rocking horses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No one knows the exact year that the rocking horse was invented, but they first appeared in early 17th century Europe. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern rocking horses from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a rocking horse is a Collinson, look at the pillar on its safety stand. Authentic pieces will usually have square pillars with wooden diamonds on top. The iron swings that allow the horse to rock were often red on genuine Collinson designs. However, an antique rocking horse may have been repainted, so the color you see might not be the original. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with identifying rocking horses. Shop a range of rocking horses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if a rocking horse is antique, first look for a label or mark that indicates the manufacturer’s name. Some makers of antique rocking horses include F.H. Ayers, Collinsons & Sons, G & J Lines, Crossley Brothers and Stevenson Brothers. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer who is knowledgeable about rocking horses. Shop a variety of rocking horses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditionally, Victorian rocking horses are made of solid wood. Designed to withstand wear and tear over time, Victorian rocking horses are often crafted with a high-quality wood, such as solid oak. Browse a selection of vintage Victorian rocking horses on 1stDibs.