What is a low chair called?

A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a low back chair?

A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is a platform rocking chair?

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.

What does a rocking chair symbolize?

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.

How old is the rocking chair?

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.

What is a Boston rocking chair?

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.

What is a Windsor rocking chair?

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.

What is the purpose of a rocking chair?

A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.

How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?

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.

How do you clean a wooden rocking chair?

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.

How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?

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.

How do I identify a Windsor rocking chair?

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.

How much is a wooden rocking chair worth?

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.

Did Benjamin Franklin invent the rocking chair?

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.

How do you tell the age of an old rocking chair?

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.

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Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

$3,000 / item

H 20.48 in W 25.2 in D 20.08 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

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Clay Low Rocking Chair by Maarten Baas

$20,012 / item

H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Contemporary Clay Low Rocking Chair by Maarten Baas

By Maarten Baas

Located in Warsaw, PL

These vibrant Rocking chairs are from Maarten Baas’s iconic ‘Clay’ collection launched in 2006. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Shearling Sheepskin Throw

$7,000 / item

H 31 in W 29.75 in D 36.5 in

Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Shearling Sheepskin Throw

By Tréology

Located in Papanui, Christchurch

The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic umber chair. The Umber Rocker is a

Category

2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut

Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Crafted Arm Detail

$6,600 / item

H 31 in W 29.75 in D 36.25 in

Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Crafted Arm Detail

By Tréology

Located in Papanui, Christchurch

The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic Umber Chair. The Umber Rocker is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

SITLALI Low Rocking Chair in Solid Wood and Thin Overlapping Road and Gold Leaf

$6,070 / item

H 25.6 in W 31.11 in D 37.01 in

SITLALI Low Rocking Chair in Solid Wood and Thin Overlapping Road and Gold Leaf

By Philippe Bestenheider

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

Experience the art of relaxation with the Sitlali rocking armchair, a visionary creation by

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Nutmeg

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Nutmeg

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Chili

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Chili

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Tonka

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Tonka

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Gingerbread

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Gingerbread

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Honey

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Honey

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Marshmallow

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Marshmallow

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Cactus

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Cactus

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Pesto

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Pesto

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Rosemary

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Rosemary

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Anthracite

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Anthracite

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Liquorice

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Liquorice

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Red Ochre

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Red Ochre

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Candied Orange

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Candied Orange

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Latte beige

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Latte beige

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Black Cherry

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Black Cherry

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Frosted Lemon

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Frosted Lemon

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Ice Mint

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Ice Mint

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Storm Grey

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Storm Grey

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Cedar green

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Cedar green

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Deep blue

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Deep blue

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Maya Blue

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Maya Blue

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Acapulco Blue

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Acapulco Blue

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Willow Green

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Willow Green

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Clay Grey

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Clay Grey

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Cotton white

$622 / item

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in

Fermob - SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair - Cotton white

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob – SURPRISING Teak Low Armchair Design: Harald Guggenbichler The Surprising Teak Low

Category

2010s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Steve Rieman, Rocking Chaise Longue, Teak, Rattan, USA, 1976

$6,400

H 22.75 in W 18.5 in D 30 in

Steve Rieman, Rocking Chaise Longue, Teak, Rattan, USA, 1976

Located in High Point, NC

A teak and rattan rocking low chair or chaise longue designed and produced by Steve Rieman, USA, c

Category

Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Contour Embroidered Corner Stool, Quilted Rocking Stool, Modern Corner Chair

$643Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Contour Embroidered Corner Stool, Quilted Rocking Stool, Modern Corner Chair

By Custhom

Located in London, GB

rocking chair/stool. Custhom have heavily embroidered onto a quilted wool Kvadrat fabric. Embroidered

Category

2010s English Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Wool, Pine

Powder Blue Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

$1,563 / item

H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Powder Blue Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

Located in Geneve, CH

Powder Blue Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Milky White Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

$1,563 / item

H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Milky White Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

Located in Geneve, CH

Milky White Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Pumpkin Orange Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

$1,563 / item

H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Pumpkin Orange Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pumpkin Orange Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Dove Grey Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

$1,563 / item

H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Dove Grey Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

Located in Geneve, CH

Dove Grey Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm. Materials

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Elephant Grey Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

$1,563 / item

H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Elephant Grey Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

Located in Geneve, CH

Elephant Grey Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Jet Black Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

$1,563 / item

H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Jet Black Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

Located in Geneve, CH

Jet Black Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Saffron Yellow Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

$1,563 / item

H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Saffron Yellow Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

Located in Geneve, CH

Saffron Yellow Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Sweet Fuchsia Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

$1,563 / item

H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Sweet Fuchsia Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

Located in Geneve, CH

Sweet Fuchsia Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Flame Red Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

$1,563 / item

H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Flame Red Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

Located in Geneve, CH

Flame Red Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Lime Green Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

$1,563 / item

H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Lime Green Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

Located in Geneve, CH

Lime Green Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Malva Green Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

$1,563 / item

H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Malva Green Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

Located in Geneve, CH

Malva Green Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Chocolate Brown Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

$1,563 / item

H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Chocolate Brown Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

Located in Geneve, CH

Chocolate Brown Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Argil Grey Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

$1,563 / item

H 27.96 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Argil Grey Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo

Located in Geneve, CH

Argil Grey Twist Rocking Low Chair by Prospero Rasulo Dimensions: D 53 x W 110 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Vintage The Rock Lounge Chair with new leather by Gerard Van Den Berg - Montis

$7,575

H 45.28 in W 36.23 in D 37.41 in

Vintage The Rock Lounge Chair with new leather by Gerard Van Den Berg - Montis

By Montis

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

identity. With its generous proportions and low seat height, the Rock chair functions equally well as a

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Victorian Painted Bedroom Dresser Mirror King Bed Headboard Rocking Chair Set

$1,800 / set

H 79 in W 81 in D 57 in

Victorian Painted Bedroom Dresser Mirror King Bed Headboard Rocking Chair Set

Located in Rockaway, NJ

: High Dresser: 18inx38inx80in Low Dresser: 15inx32inx37in Rocking Chair: 28inx17inx36in seat: 16.5in

Category

20th Century American Victorian Bedroom Sets

Materials

Hardwood

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Black Metal Rocking Chair

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 27.5 in D 33 in

Black Metal Rocking Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Striking, contemporary low rocking chair. Black metal frame with metal mesh seat.

Category

20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 30.71 in

Mid-Century Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Located in London, GB

Distinctive wooden low back rocking chair with a black painted frame and heaps of Mid-Century flair

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Adorable Low Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner

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Adorable Low Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful small scale rocker by Hans Wegner, Denmark 1960's. Typical attention to detail with excellent joinery, particularly the construction of the splayed back slats, intersected ...

Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mel Abitz Mid Century Modern Malabar Rocking Chair

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H 29 in W 30.25 in D 35 in

Mel Abitz Mid Century Modern Malabar Rocking Chair

By Galloway, Mel Abitz

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

modern design, this comfortable low rocking chair has great lines, an attractive walnut frame, and a bent

Category

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

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Very comfortable 1950s Rocking Chair

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H 16 in W 25.5 in D 34 in

Very comfortable 1950s Rocking Chair

Located in Pasadena, CA

Low seated rocking chair reupholstered in chenille. Sleek trapezoid legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chestnut, Upholstery

Oak Rocking Chair by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark 1960s

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H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 26.58 in

Oak Rocking Chair by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Utrecht, NL

This rare low back rocking chair is generally attributed to the Danish master of characteristic

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, Restored

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H 36 in W 30 in D 34 in

Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, Restored

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A gorgeous low back rocking chair designed by Kofod-Larsen and produced by Selig in Denmark in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Low Slung Vintage Nursing Rocker

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H 36 in W 16.75 in D 30 in

Low Slung Vintage Nursing Rocker

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Vintage handmade wooden rocking chair, low to the ground, having a slab seat and elongated spindle

Category

Vintage 1930s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

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H 20.48 in W 25.2 in D 20.08 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

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Carved Walnut Rocking Chair after Jean Touret, France 1950's

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H 28 in W 28 in D 45 in

Brutalist Carved Walnut Rocking Chair after Jean Touret, France 1950's

By Jean Touret

Located in New York, NY

Low rocking chair attributed to Jean Touret. The solid oak base is carved and hand gouged in a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Rocking Chairs

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Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

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Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Materials

Teak

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

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H 32 in W 22.5 in D 28 in

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great little low back spindle back rocking chair from Faarstrup Mobler, Denmark made circa 1950. We

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Teak

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

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H 32.5 in W 23 in D 25.5 in

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Teak

Faarstrup 1950 Low Backrest Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

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Faarstrup 1950 Low Backrest Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

By Farstrup, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Ib Kofod-Larsen Walnut Rocking Chair

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H 36 in W 30 in D 34 in

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Located in Soquel, CA

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Walnut

Faarstrup 1950's Low Spindle Back Chair with Shearling Cushions

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H 34 in W 23.5 in D 24 in

Faarstrup 1950's Low Spindle Back Chair with Shearling Cushions

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Mid-Century Modern Danish Design 1950s Ole Wanscher Teak Rocking Chair Model 110

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H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in

Mid-Century Modern Danish Design 1950s Ole Wanscher Teak Rocking Chair Model 110

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

keep the shipping costs as low as possible, the rocking chair is delivered disassembled. Please fell

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Rare 18th Century Low Back Original Red Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

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Rare 18th Century Low Back Original Red Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

below the chair rail in the early 18th century homes. Much more unusual to be in the form of a rocking

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Wood

Rocking Chair by Carl Gromoll

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H 29.5 in W 40 in D 44 in

Rocking Chair by Carl Gromoll

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Located in High Point, NC

Organic abstract low rocking chair by Carl Gromoll signed and dated 1988

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Late 20th Century American Space Age Rocking Chairs

1960s Italian Franco Albini Style Rattan Rocking Chair

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By Franco Albini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Bent Rattan Franco Albini style low profile rattan rocking chair.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

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Luigi Crassevig "Dondolo" Rocking Chair, Crassevig, Italy, 1970

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H 31.5 in W 27 in D 39 in

Luigi Crassevig "Dondolo" Rocking Chair, Crassevig, Italy, 1970

By Luigi Crassevig

Located in Hudson, NY

This very sleek and low slung "Dondolo" rocking chair is made with a steam bent solid beech-wood

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Gustave Stickley Armless Rocker

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Gustave Stickley Armless Rocker

Located in Hudson, NY

Oak rocking chair with low seat and tall 5 slat back. Warm, original finish, and arched stretchers

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Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Prices for a low rocking chair start at $550 and top out at $39,557 with the average selling for $3,150.

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