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MCM Rocking Chair in Canvas on Wrought Iron Base After Tony Paul, c. 1960's
MCM Rocking Chair in Canvas on Wrought Iron Base After Tony Paul, c. 1960's

MCM Rocking Chair in Canvas on Wrought Iron Base After Tony Paul, c. 1960's

By Tony Paul

Located in Deland, FL

Constructed from wrought iron with the original forest green canvas seat and back. An exceptional build. Buy them as-is or message us prior to checkout if you are interested to discu...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Canvas

1960s Rattan MCM Wicker Italian Sculptural Circular Rocking Chair
1960s Rattan MCM Wicker Italian Sculptural Circular Rocking Chair

1960s Rattan MCM Wicker Italian Sculptural Circular Rocking Chair

By Franco Bettonica

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan rocking chair you could hope

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Milo Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair
Milo Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair

Milo Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair

$935Sale Price|44% Off

H 37 in W 24 in D 29 in

Milo Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Plainview, NY

A Mid Century Modern rocking chair, inspired by the iconic style of Milo Baughman. Its sturdy

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

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MCM Teak Rocking Chair Model 182 by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin, Denmark 1950s
MCM Teak Rocking Chair Model 182 by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin, Denmark 1950s

MCM Teak Rocking Chair Model 182 by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin, Denmark 1950s

By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid-Century Modern rocking chair designed by Frank

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MCM Danish Modern Leather Seat Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin
MCM Danish Modern Leather Seat Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin

MCM Danish Modern Leather Seat Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Danish Modern "type 182" teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin (Brahmin). This gorgeous

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Blue Terrier Dog Childs Rocking Chair Giocattoli Trudi Italy Rocker Toy MCM Isle
Blue Terrier Dog Childs Rocking Chair Giocattoli Trudi Italy Rocker Toy MCM Isle

Blue Terrier Dog Childs Rocking Chair Giocattoli Trudi Italy Rocker Toy MCM Isle

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Looks like a character out of the movie, Isle of dogs. A very Interesting vintage infants rocker-riding toy. Stuffed (Kerry Blue) Terrier on birch runners and chromed steel tubular f...

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Rare Russell Woodard Rocking chairs + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM
Rare Russell Woodard Rocking chairs + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM

Rare Russell Woodard Rocking chairs + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM

By Russell Woodard

Located in San Jose, CA

A beautiful set of rocking armchairs with matching side table. Salterini collection Daisies

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Rare Russell Woodard Gliders + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM, Vintage
Rare Russell Woodard Gliders + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM, Vintage

Rare Russell Woodard Gliders + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM, Vintage

By Russell Woodard

Located in San Jose, CA

A beautiful set of gliding chairs with matching side table. Salterini collection Daisies pattern

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Vintage 1960s American American Classical Rocking Chairs

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Danish MCM Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler
Danish MCM Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler

Danish MCM Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler

By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler

Located in Mexico City, MX

Comfortable teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler Denmark. The rocking chair

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Pair MCM Red Polystyrene Original Pastil Rocking Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko

Pair MCM Red Polystyrene Original Pastil Rocking Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko

By Eero Aarnio, Asko

Located in Topeka, KS

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MCM Turquoise Vinyl Faux Leather Spring Rockers Style of McKay and Rock-A-Chair

MCM Turquoise Vinyl Faux Leather Spring Rockers Style of McKay and Rock-A-Chair

By McKay Furniture Corp.

Located in Topeka, KS

Furniture and Rock-A-Chair. Comprised of the original turquoise vinyl or faux leather, a wood frame, and

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

MCM Milo Baughman Rocker & Ottoman Reupholstered In Black Leather and Cowhide
MCM Milo Baughman Rocker & Ottoman Reupholstered In Black Leather and Cowhide

MCM Milo Baughman Rocker & Ottoman Reupholstered In Black Leather and Cowhide

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Leather and Cowhide This MCM Milo Baughman designed low profile tubular chrome framed rocker & ottoman

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

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MCM Cantilever Rockers Newly Upholstered in a Brazilian Cowhide, Pair
MCM Cantilever Rockers Newly Upholstered in a Brazilian Cowhide, Pair

MCM Cantilever Rockers Newly Upholstered in a Brazilian Cowhide, Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern cantilever rockers newly upholstered in a Brazilian cowhide - pair Exquisite pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern cantilever spring rockers. Unique, stylish and rus...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Brass Base Wave Rocking Chaise Lounge Chair
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Brass Base Wave Rocking Chaise Lounge Chair

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Brass Base Wave Rocking Chaise Lounge Chair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin mid century brass base wave rocking chaise lounge chair This

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Walnut and Persimmon Ducale Wool Fabric Rocking Chair by Design within Reach MCM
Walnut and Persimmon Ducale Wool Fabric Rocking Chair by Design within Reach MCM

Walnut and Persimmon Ducale Wool Fabric Rocking Chair by Design within Reach MCM

By Design Within Reach, Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

designed walnut and orange wool rocking chair makes a statement. The vibrant orange contrasts very well

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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MCM Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman
MCM Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman

MCM Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cowhide, Leather, Walnut

Pair of MCM Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Swivel & Rocking Lounge Chairs
Pair of MCM Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Swivel & Rocking Lounge Chairs

Pair of MCM Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Swivel & Rocking Lounge Chairs

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in St. Louis, MO

/ rocking with swivel lounge chairs on round walnut base. Original fabric is clean, has a few snags, foam is

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Pair of MCM Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Swivel & Rocking Lounge Chairs
Pair of MCM Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Swivel & Rocking Lounge Chairs

Pair of MCM Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Swivel & Rocking Lounge Chairs

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in St. Louis, MO

/ rocking with swivel lounge chairs on round walnut base. Original fabric, has a few snags, need of new foam

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Mid Century Rocking Lounge Chair & Footstool/Ottoman Vintage Retro MCM
Mid Century Rocking Lounge Chair & Footstool/Ottoman Vintage Retro MCM

Mid Century Rocking Lounge Chair & Footstool/Ottoman Vintage Retro MCM

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Mid Century Rocking Lounge Chair and Footstool Ottoman Vintage Retro MCM Made from

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Mcm Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mcm rocking chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mcm rocking chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mcm rocking chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mcm rocking chair bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, Design Within Reach and FDB Møbler each produced at least one beautiful mcm rocking chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mcm Rocking Chair?

Prices for a mcm rocking chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $8,415, while the average can fetch as much as $2,485.

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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Questions About Mcm Rocking Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    An MCM chair is a mid-century modern chair. The design style known as mid-century modernism emerged during the mid-20th century and was informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture. Organically shaped, clean lines and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe mid-century modern chairs and other furniture. Find a selection of vintage mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    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 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 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.

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    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.
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    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 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 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 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.