Mid-20th Century Plywood Rocking Chairs
Finnish Children's Rocking Chair, Eevert Toivonen, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Children's rocking chair by Eevert Toivonen from the 1930s. Finland. Painted plywood. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Classic early 1930's Finnish design.
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Paint
Gae Aulenti Sgarsul rocking chair Poltronova Italy 1962
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic Sgarsul rocking chair designed by Gae Aulenti and manufactured by Poltronova in Italy in 1962. It's made from birch plywood and has a sleek black gloss finish that gives it a ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
FInnish Rocking Chair Model "Sirkka", Veljekset Lampila, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rocking Chair Model "Sirkka", manufactured and designed by a Finnish company Veljekset Lampila from the 1930s. Birch plywood with steel frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina an...
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
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H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
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1935, W.H. Gispen, by Gispen Culemborg, 413 Easy Chair in Original Black Vinyl
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 25.6 in
Mid-20th Century Finnish Flat Rug by Greta Skogster
By Greta Skogster-Lehtinen 1, Kiikan Kotomo
Located in New York, NY
'V' mid-20th century Finnish flat rug by Greta Skogster
Finland, circa 1932-1933
Designed by Greta Skogster, 1929
Woven by Kiikan Kotomo
Handwoven.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Club Tub Lounge Chairs by Joan Burgasser/Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of "Club Tub" lounge chairs by Joan Burgasser/Anton Lorenz for Thonet.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Bentwood Thonet Bistro Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of Art Deco period chairs in the style of Thonet features bentwood frames with their original red toned finish. Their padded cognac leather seats are finished with nailhead...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 35 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Birch Spindle Rocking Lounge Chair, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-century rocking chair with the new boucle white upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Original First Owner Custom Wool Fabric Rocking Lounge Chair, Germany circa 1970
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
This 1970 rocking chair has its original first owner custom ordered funky wool fabric
The chair was purchased circa 1970 and was reupholstered in 1972 with this typical 1970s wool...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Foam, Birch
H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Style Chrome Frame Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek modern rocking chair features a tufted vinyl seat with stylish chrome frame. Mounted wooden rockers ensure a fluid rocking motion, while padded armrests and high back seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal, Steel
1 Thonet Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair With Embossed Leather 1 available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
One Mies van der Rohe style Brno chairs made by Thonet. Newly upholstered in an embossed faux reptile brown leather. Seamless tubular chrome frame.
4 Available.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Norwegian Rocker after Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Norwegian Rocker after Ingmar Relling
Original birch frame
Re-Webbed.
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
RED DOT WINNER Dietiker Monâne Modern Rocking Stool, by Greutmann Bolzern
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This swiss rocking stool is an icon and an architectural timepiece.
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Monâne is a timeless icon of simplicity and design. Monâne the rocking stool is a playful ...
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Early 2000s Hungarian Minimalist Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch, Walnut
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H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
Design Scandinavian Leather Armchair / Lounge Chair by Peem, 1970s
By PEEM Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Finland
- Made of metal, leather
- Maker: Peem
- Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, 412 Easy Chair in It's Original Fabric
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 30.71 in
Chairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn (model no. 715).
Beech, bentwood, brown stained.
J. & J. Kohn /Teschen-Austria (punch mark)
six pieces, available still not restored which means ...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Four Thonet White and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early design of tubular chromed steel cantilevered frames, updated in this 1970s version. Single piece of tubular chromed bent steel, wood framed seat and back covered in white le...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Three Mid Century White Satin Glass and Teak Pendant Lights, Finland, 1960's
By Holmegaard
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid-Century Modern white satin glass and teak cone shaped pendant lights made in Finland by Holmegaard, circa 1960. Nice large size. Excellent condition. Set of three. All original.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mademoiselle Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mademoiselle rocking chair, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek, is an iconic piece of furniture that exudes elegance and simplicity. It is made of lacquered black bi...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 38.19 in W 21.66 in D 37.01 in
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Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea Rocking Cart Germany, circa 1950
By Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrä Rocking Cart Germany circa 1950
Reversible Rocking Cart Push Car for children designed by Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andrä under supervision of Mart Sta...
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plywood
USSR Child's Rocker by Albrecht Lange and Hans Mitzlaff in Plywood, circa 1960
By Hans Mitzlaff & Albrecht Lange
Located in New York, NY
USSR Child's Rocker by Albrecht Lange and Hans Mitzlaff in Plywood, circa 1960
Designed by Albrecht Lange and Hans Mitzlaff
From the former USSR, circa 1960
Plywood
H 18 in, W 13.75...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Plywood
H 18 in W 13.75 in D 24.5 in
Unique Bauhaus German rocking chair, 1930s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
This beautifully shaped German streamline oak wood rocking chair exudes timeless elegance. Crafted in the 1930s, its design reflects the iconic Bauhaus movement with clean lines and ...
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Italian Rocking Chair Paper Cord and Birch Plywood Italy 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped Italian rocking chair in the style of Luigi Crassevig or Alvar Aalto, Italy 1960. This very nice sculptural rocking chair has a birch bentwood frame which support a ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Plywood
Vintage Solid Walnut Sculpted Modernist Rocking Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage hand-sculpted rocking chair. Solid walnut core with laminated walnut plywood for the sides and base. Incredibly solid chair with ergonomic backrest and seat. One-of-a-kind an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Black Lacquered Scandinavian Shell Seat Rocking Chair with Blue Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
This very charming Rocking chair was designed in the 1960s, its shell seat seams to be a little inspired by Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller.
It features a blue upholste...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 29.53 in
Post War Slovenian Design Rex Foldable Rocking Chair by Niko Kralj, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
This model Rex folding rocking chair was designed by Niko Kralj in Slovenia in 1952, with this particular piece thought to have been produced during the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Sheepskin, Beech
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H 76 in W 58 in D 84 in
Rex Foldable Rocking Chair by Niko Kralj, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
This model Rex folding rocking chair was designed by Niko Kralj in Slovenia in 1952, with this particular piece thought to have been produced during the 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
1960s Pair of Cognac Leather Swivel and Relax Lounge Chairs, Göte Design Nässjö
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1960 set of two beautiful and extremely comfortable swivel and relax lounge or easy chairs by Göte Design Nässjö, Sweden.
The metal swivel stands are covered with a Jacaranda print....
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern Midcentury Bentwood Rocking Chair in Pink Velvet
Located in Culver City, CA
This rocking chair is absolutely stunning! With whimsical round lines and bentwood, this Danish modern lounge chair / rocking chair is a must have. Many people associate bent-wood wi...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Rocking Chair Rex by Niko Kralj Slovenia, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented rocking chair by Niko Kralj, 1950s Slovenia was made of solid beechwood and bent plywood with metal connections.
Also you can fold this rocking chair.
Very good vint...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 33.27 in
Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, "Gyngestol No. 3"
By Neils Eilersen
Located in New York, NY
This rocking chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Neils Eilersen shows off the organic and subtractive design features that are hallmarks of Danish design in the mid-20th century. It features...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Mahogany, Plywood
Rare 1940s Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare 1940s rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara. This extremely rare and beautiful chair was fabricated in European birch by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Finland, circa the late 1940s. Th...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Rare 1940s Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare 1940s Rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara. This extremely rare and beautiful chair was fabricated in European birch by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Finland, circa the late 1940s. Th...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Rare Pair of 1940s Rocking Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare Pair of 1940s Rocking Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara. These extremely rare and beautiful chairs were fabricated in European birch by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Finland, circa the la...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Danish Rocking Chair Gyngestol No. 3 by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Hamburg, DE
This Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern rocking chair was designed 1958 by Illum Wikkelsø in Denmark for Niels Eilersen. The design of this rocking chair is sculptural and organic and o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 37.01 in W 22.45 in D 28.75 in
1966 USSR-Made Albrecht Lange and Hans Mitzlaff Plywood Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Sacramento, CA
1966 birch plywood child's rocking chair by Albrecht Lange and Hans Mitzlaff, manufactured in the USSR. In excellent vintage condition, with no chips or marks.
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Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 18 in W 13.75 in D 24.5 in
Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti, 1962
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
A very famous and large rocking chair "Sgarsul" designed by Gae Aulenti in 1962
in good old and original condition (very nice patina of leather)
this model has not been reproduced.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Rare 1950s Thonet Plywood Rocking Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A fantastic, rare 1950s pair of bent plywood Thonet rocking chairs. The pair provides a visual treat as well as a comfortable seating option.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Iconic Adrian Pearsall 812-Cr Rocking Chair for Craft, USA, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hudson, NY
Original brown textured wool fabric on this iconic rocking chair designed by Adrian Pearsall in the early period after creating Craft Associates, Inc., made from molded plywood with ...
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Wool
Mid-Century Childs Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Small child’s bentwood rocking chair. Mid-Century steam bent beech and ply.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Rosewood and Leather Westnofa Norwegian Rocking Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Papaikou, HI
This is a somewhat rare chair from the Westnofa Furniture company in Norway. Made from rosewood veneered bent plywood with leather cushions.
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood, Rosewood
Rocking Chair, circa 1960
By Georg Jensen
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
American studio made rocking chair in plywood. Simple, honest and beautifully proportioned. In the style of George Jenson but by unknown maker.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Midcentury Rocker
Located in Mexico City, DF
This rocking chair boasts a simplicity of form rendering the piece sculptural in essence. The 2 contoured veneered mahogany plywood arms, support the seat frame which is tacked with ...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Kofod-Larsen Rocking Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Kofod-Larsen rocker with beechwood plywood back, enameled steel frame and original cotton fabric upholstery. labeled on the back of the plywood: Made in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dutch plywood childrens multi-use object, rocker, high chair and desk
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare piece of 1950s constructivist style Dutch childrens furniture.
This object can be used either as a child's high chair, a rocking chair or a desk.
Made of interlocking plyw...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 36.62 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Sculptural California Craft Scroll Form Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
A sculpted laminated plywood scroll form rocking chair and foot rest. American, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plywood
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Mid-20th Century Plywood Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of mid-20th century plywood rocking chairs is available at 1stDibs. Mid-20th century plywood rocking chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small mid-20th century plywood rocking chairs measuring 1 inches across. There have been many well-made mid-20th century plywood rocking chairs over the years, but those made by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy and Göte Möbler Nässjö are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid-20th Century Plywood Rocking Chairs?
Prices for mid-20th century plywood rocking chairs start at $396 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $2,119.
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.
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