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Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Bentwood rocking chair, circa mid 20th century. Made from walnut in classic bentwood styling with rattan back and seat. Dimensions: 41.5" x 22.5" x 38.5", seat 18.5" to 13.5"
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Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

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Rattan, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Children’s Rocking Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Discover the charm and nostalgia of mid-century design with this vintage French rattan children’s rocking chair, dating to the 1950s. Handcrafted with gracefully curved bentwood and ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and cane rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Heavy oxidation to iron legs and frame. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.625” H x 31.5”...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Restored Rare Snake Arm Rattan Rocking Child Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm childrens size rattan rocking chair with stick rattan seat. Professionally restored to original specifications. We only purchase a...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Frits Schlegel paper rush rocking chair, by Fritz Hansen
By Frits Schlegel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Frits Schlegel Wicker rocking chair in lacquered beech and with tight and intact paper weave in both seat and back. The chair was designed in the 1940s in Denmark and is produced ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wicker, Papercord, Rattan, Beech

Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff FWashington Woodcraft Walnut Rattan Rocker!
By Washington Woodcraft, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Stafford, TX
Beautiful rocker in great condition as seen. Message with questions.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Franco Albini style, pair of rattan and bamboo rocking chairs. Italy 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Catania, CT
A pair of rocking chairs in the style of Franco Albini, crafted from rattan and bamboo. Designed in Italy during the 1950s, these chairs showcase an elegant and organic design, combi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo and rattan rocking chair
By Vivai del Sud, Franco Albini, Bonacina, Gervasoni
Located in Lugo, IT
Bamboo and rattan rocking chair. This chair is featured in the movie A Man on the Run 2018 Good condition. Thanks
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo and rattan rocking chair
Bamboo and rattan rocking chair
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 45.67 in
Bamboo Rocking Armchair - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Pretty bamboo rocking chair, in very good condition. Solidly built, it still maintains a resilient and functional solid structure, ideal for a patio as well as a conservatory or tea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo Rocking Armchair - Italy - 1960s
Bamboo Rocking Armchair - Italy - 1960s
H 44.1 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in
Sedia a dondolo vintage in vimini da bambini, 1960s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Sedia a dondolo vintage in vimini da bambini, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Rush

Vintage chrome and rattan rocking chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century rocking chair made from chromed metal, rattan woven seats and backrest and lacquered wood. Good condition. 1960s - Italy Height: 102cm Width: 50cm Depth: 95cm Seat hie...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage chrome and rattan rocking chair, 1960s
Vintage chrome and rattan rocking chair, 1960s
H 41.34 in W 19.69 in D 37.41 in
Primitive Old Handmade Hickory Rattan Woven Rocking Chair Adirondack Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Hickory Adirondack rocking chair designed in the manner of Old Hickory Furniture. The chair is in the form of #21 an important and popular chair that was made by th...
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Mid-20th Century Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hickory

Restored Mid-century Triple Strand Rattan Springer Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-century triple-strand bent arm springer rattan rocking chair. This rocking chair features a mahogany wood base with a spring-loaded base allowing for a back-and-forth ro...
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored 3-Strand Reverese Pretzel Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired, rare three-strand reverse pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with white cushions. This chair features a steam-bent rattan frame. This r...
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Vintage 1940s Philippine Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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 to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is exhibited thr...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1930s Rustic Organic Double Weave Rattan Sculptural Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare rattan rocking chairs set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is stat...
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Vintage 1930s American Rustic Rocking Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Restored Vintage Rare Snake Arm Rattan Children's Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm child's size rattan rocking chair with stick rattan seat. Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has bee...
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Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

20th Century Italian Mid Century Rattan Rocking Chair - Vintage Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid Century modern "French Riviera" rocking chair. This Italian lounge chair was produced in Italy during the 1950 - 1960 time period. The seat is made of thin Ratt...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Franco Albini Style Mid-Century Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Franco Albini style vintage mid-century bent bamboo & rattan high backed rocking or lounge chair. Beautiful design - very 1960s / 1970s and would make a lovely addition to any home, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

French Vintage Rattan Child’s Rocking Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Rattan child’s rocking chair. From the region of Lyon, France. This chic little chair features a foot rest.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rocking Chair by Rohé Noordwolde, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rattan rocking chair made by Rohé Noordwolde in the 1960s. The chair has beautiful round shapes. The open character of this chair also gives a spatial effect.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Bohemian Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Rocking Chair by Rohé Noordwolde, 1960s
Rocking Chair by Rohé Noordwolde, 1960s
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 41.34 in
Vintage egg shaped bamboo hanging chair on metal base, 1960's
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black metal foot and pole in good condition Chair is hanging with a spring to the metal frame. The rattan is in very good original condition. Rattan chair is 63 cm wide, 65 cm deep...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Restored Albini Style Child's Stick Reed Reed Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Child size oversized Franco Albini-style two-strand round arm stick rattan rocking chair featuring large loops forming both the armrest and the rocker's rails. 1960, Italy We ...
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Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Rocker
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pretzel Style midcentury rocker, The condition is amazing. lines are so attractive and unique, sure to grab anyone's attention. This piece sits very comfortable and has room for a cu...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Rocker
Mid-Century Modern Rocker
H 28 in W 31 in D 42 in
Mid-Century French Riviera Curved Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant mid-century French Riviera rocking chair in rattan and bamboo. This fantastic piece was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. This chair is unique because i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Made of Black Painted Metal and Rattan
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern rocking chair with armrests made of black painted metal and rattan. Typical 1950s design. Stunning beautiful piece. Frame is entirely made of black lac...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair for Children, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant rocking chair for children, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s. The chair is in folded rattan, with beautiful details and in very good condition. It is perfect for a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Ritts Tropitan, Herb Ritts
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features steam bent rattan frame with Art Moderne styled pink flamingo covered cushions, circa ...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker rocking chair. This fantastic piece was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. This armchair has...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Rocking Chair in Bamboo and Rattan Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950’s
By Franco Albini
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful 1950’s bent bamboo and rattan high backed rocking chair, very much in the style of Franco Albini’s ‘Rocking Chaise’ for Poggi, all canework and rattan ties are in good co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Rocking Chairs, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of rattan. - Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Rocking Chairs, 1960's
Mid-Century Rattan Rocking Chairs, 1960's
H 42.92 in W 24.02 in D 46.07 in
Rocking Chair Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking chair for children. Produced in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Rocking Chair Produced in Denmark
Rocking Chair Produced in Denmark
H 19.3 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
Mid-Century Rattan Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
This rattan rocking chair was made in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Please send us a message with your postcode to provide an accurate shipping cost.  
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Rocking Chair, 1960s
Mid-Century Rattan Rocking Chair, 1960s
H 42.13 in W 25.2 in D 43.31 in
Mid Century Italian Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair C.1960
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1960’s bamboo and rattan rocking lounge chair, In the manner of Franco Albini’s ‘Rocking Chaise’ for Poggi. Presented in excellent condition commensurate of age. Warm c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Rocking Chairs, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of rattan - good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Rocking Chairs, 1960's
Mid-Century Rattan Rocking Chairs, 1960's
H 42.92 in W 24.81 in D 35.44 in
Bamboo Wicker Rocking Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and robust Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo rocking chair.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Bamboo Wicker Rocking Chair, Italy, 1960s
Bamboo Wicker Rocking Chair, Italy, 1960s
H 44.1 in W 22.84 in D 39.38 in
Italian Rocking Chair in Rattan
Located in bari, IT
Rocking chair for children in rattan from 50s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Italian Rocking Chair in Rattan
Italian Rocking Chair in Rattan
H 27.17 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Midcentury Cote d'Azur Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan and bamboo rocking chairs. This fantastic set was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. The chair has a solid ratta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Haruki Miyagima for Bonacina Italian Midcentuty Rattan Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Haruki Miyagima, Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design rocking chair model ‘BP 12’ designed by Haruki Miyagima and manufactured by Pierantonio Bonacina with frame in rattan, rush, and fabric upholstered ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Rush

Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare Franco Albini style arm rattan rocking chair and features a steam bent bamboo frame. This rare rocking chair was made in the late 1950s-1970s Great curves and good original...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
H 35.04 in W 24.41 in D 46.46 in
Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare Franco Albini style arm rattan rocking chair. This chair features a steam bent bamboo frame. This rare rocking chair was made in the late 1950s-1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
H 38.59 in W 24.41 in D 48.43 in
Vintage Italian Rattan 1960s Rocking Chair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful rocking chair was produced in Italy during the 1960s. It is handmade from rattan and remains in very good vintage condition, few rush losses close to the base as showe...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rattan, Rush

Vintage Italian Rattan 1960s Rocking Chair
Vintage Italian Rattan 1960s Rocking Chair
H 40.16 in W 23.82 in D 49.22 in
Nanny Rocking Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Nanna Ditzel, Sika Design
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian rocking chair model Nanny by Nanna Ditzel. New edition. Nanna Ditzel trained as a cabinetmaker before studying at the School of Arts and Crafts and then at the Royal Ac...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Nanny Rocking Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
Nanny Rocking Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
H 38.59 in W 23.63 in D 37.01 in
Darling Rattan Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pint sized rattan rocking chair for a lucky kid.
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Vintage 1960s Philippine Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Darling Rattan Child's Rocking Chair
Darling Rattan Child's Rocking Chair
H 22.5 in W 14 in D 23 in
Rocking Chair in Bamboo and Rattan Franco Albini Attributed, 1950
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Great large high back rocking chair in the style of Franco Albini. It is beautifully patinated and has a very nice warm natural brown color, unlike many others any that are often fad...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Riviera Style Vintage Organic Rattan Bamboo Rocking Chair, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Riviera style vintage organic rocking chair from rattan bamboo Italy 1960s. While the sculptural rocking chair shows a great shape with oval like curved armrests, which flow into the...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury Rocking Chair by Rohe Schommelstoel
Located in London, GB
Rare rattan rocking chair with black iron frame. Midcentury rocking chair designed by Rohé Schommelstoel. Measures: H 84 cm, W 74 cm, D 76 cm. Seat height 39 cm. Netherlands, cir...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

Midcentury Rocking Chair by Rohe Schommelstoel
Midcentury Rocking Chair by Rohe Schommelstoel
H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 29.93 in
Italian Bamboo or Rattan Rocking Child's Chair, Midcentury Style, Bonacina Style
By Bonacina
Located in Fregene, IT
Amazing rattan or bamboo rocking child's chair attributed to bonacina. There are beautiful curved lines on the sideways and an harmonious general shape. Perfect condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage rattan and cane rocking chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Rattan and cane rocking chair dating from the 60s. The color of the rattan is bright and warm. Trendy and aesthetic, the armchair does not lack charm and character. It will be per...
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Mid-20th Century French Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

Vintage rattan and cane rocking chair
Vintage rattan and cane rocking chair
H 39.38 in W 22.25 in D 38.19 in
Rocking Chair in Walnut, Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft, USA, c. 1960's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid Mid-Century Modern rocker designed by the incomparable Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft in the 1960s. Crafted from solid American black walnut and featu...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rattan, Walnut

Thonet rocking chair no.4
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet rocking chair no.4 professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet rocking chair no.4
Thonet rocking chair no.4
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 43.31 in
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Dirk van Sliedregt for Gebroeders Jonkers
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern rocking chair. Design by Dirk van Sliedregt for Gebroeders Jonkers Noordwolde. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Original rattan fra...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

N0.21 Rocking Chair by Michael Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Excellent condition. Rattan has a few undyed spots as shown in photos.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

N0.21 Rocking Chair by Michael Thonet
N0.21 Rocking Chair by Michael Thonet
H 44.1 in W 20.48 in D 39.77 in
Vintage Coastal Rattan Rocking Chairs after Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Trenton, NJ
Nestle into the nostalgic embrace of this vintage Franco Albini style rattan rocking chair, a piece that offers a gentle nod to leisurely afternoons and timeless comfort. This beauti...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

Vintage Coastal Stick Rattan Rocking Chair After Bielecky Brothers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal rocking chair. A chic stick rattan frame with a beautiful patina from time. Done in the manner of Bielecky Brothers. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Thonet rocking chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet rocking chair after professional renovation with new handmade rattan seat and backrest
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Vintage 1930s Czech Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet rocking chair
Thonet rocking chair
H 40.16 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Restored Stick Pencil Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair by Emerson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Art Deco era four Double Arch arm rattan rocking chair by Emerson with custom made cushions made after purchase. This chair features a steam-bent rattan frame and a large form...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Albini Style Childs Stick Rattan Rocking Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Child size oversized Franco Albini-style two-strand round arm stick rattan rocking chair featuring large loops forming both the armrest and the rocker's rails. 1960, Italy We ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

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Mid-20th Century Rattan Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid-20th century rattan rocking chairs is available at 1stDibs. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency mid-20th century rattan rocking chairs are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small mid-20th century rattan rocking chairs measuring 1 inches across. Mid-20th century rattan rocking chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by ULUV Krásná jizba, Bonacina and Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde are consistently popular.

How Much are Mid-20th Century Rattan Rocking Chairs?

Prices for mid-20th century rattan rocking chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid-20th century rattan rocking chairs begin at $95 and can go as high as $8,059, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.

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.