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Mid-20th Century Steel Rocking Chairs

1950s Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Ivory Parchment Shell RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames design for Herman Miller. RAR ( Rocking Arm steel Rod ) chair. Late 1950s production chair second generation shock mounts . Date stamp looks to be 1958 . Fine ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Ernest Race Rocking Chair, 1940s, England
By Ernest Race
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ernest Race in 1948. A very rare low volume original, it has become a highly recognised design classic. Constructed from bent steel rod, the chair is very comfortable. ...
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Ernest Race Rocking Chair, 1940s, England
Ernest Race Rocking Chair, 1940s, England
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair in Red Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome 1950s Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on later rocker base. Red orange colored fiberglass with spectacular fiber contrast. Chrome plated steel rod frame with maple runn...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Black Steel and Birch RKR Bikini Rocker
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller RKR Bikini rocking chair. One of my personal favorites, this rocking chair features an iconic wire shell chair design from Eames for Herman ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Bauhaus Rocking Chair, Chromed Steeltubes, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, rare Bauhaus Rocking Chair from Germany circa 1920/30s. Chrome-plated thick bent steeltubes with original galvanization, well reserved and polished. The seat and back are u...
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Black Steel Tube Rocking Chairs with Red Leather Upholstery
Located in Ulm, DE
Mid Century Rocking Chair with Crocodile Embossing Rocking chair / armchair Square steel tubes, freshly lacquered in black Freshly upholstered, genuine leather in red Mid-Century, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

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

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Steel

FInnish Rocking Chair Model "Sirkka", Veljekset Lampila, 1930s
FInnish Rocking Chair Model "Sirkka", Veljekset Lampila, 1930s
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H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptura Lounge Rocking Chair by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and totally restored rocking lounge chair by Russell Woodard. Sand blasted and powder coated silver with new plastic tips on the ends of the rockers. Very comfy and super st...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

1930s Art Deco Streamlined Tubular Hoop Rocker Rocking Chair Restored in Black
Located in West Chester, PA
An amazing and rare streamlined American Art Deco tubular rocking chair having circular hoop sides, slat backs and seats with heavy steel or iron construction throughout. Suitable fo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Arthur Umanoff rocking chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegant design with exceptional comfort. Designed by Arthur Umanoff, a prominent mid-century modern fu...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.25 in
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Arthur Umanoff rocking chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegant design with exceptional comfort. Designed by Arthur Umanoff, a prominent mid-century modern fu...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.25 in
Eames RSR Rocking Chair Elephant Gray
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elephant gray Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on rocking base. Excellent grain in the fiberglass side shell and factory dark gray painted back. Stamped on bottom with Herman Mil...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Pair 1930s American Art Deco / Streamline 'hoop' Steel Rocking Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair 1930s American Art Deco / Streamline 'hoop' Steel Rocking Chairs,,Superior quality and construction.. Amazing design.. Extremely comfortable, Hand delivery avail to New York Ci...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

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Steel

Rare Willy Rizzo Rocking Chair in Black Steel and White Leather
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Willy Rizzo, rocking chair, lacquered steel, leather, rubber rope, Italy, late 1960s This unique rocking chair by Willy Rizzo hardly ever presents itself on the market...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Charles and Ray Eames Designed 1st Generation RKR Rocker for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a Charles and Ray Eames designed 1st Generation RKR Rocker for Herman Miller Two Birch wooden rockers, steel rod base and main body of the chair, then a burnt orange...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The first fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics. The early Zenith shells are distinctive for their high fiber content and larger, more substantial rubber shock mou...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

1960s RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early example of the iconic RAR rocker with a molded, rope-edged fiberglass seat with large shock mounts, made by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller, set upon cross-braced steel st...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Mid Century Modern Guido Faleschini Chrome & Brass Rocking Chair
By Guido Faleschini, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern steel frame rocking chair by Guido Faleschini. Item features a heavy ovoid shaped steel frame with chrome/bronze finish, upholstered armrests, and ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel, Brass, Chrome

Rocking Chair in Wood with Woolen Seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rocking chair in wood with woolen seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955 It comes with a loose woolen cushion.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Gerald McCabe for Brown Saltman Steel and Walnut Rocking Chair
By Gerald McCabe, Brown Saltman
Located in Oakland, CA
Rocking chair designed by California designer Gerald McCabe for Brown Saltman, circa 1960. The sling seat is upholstered in the original channel backed black vinyl, which slips onto ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel, Other

Chrome Art Deco Springer Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chrome Art Deco springer lounge chair consisting of chrome frame that seamlessly forms to shape the flat iron legs, arms, and back support of the streamlined seat. The arms are toppe...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic rocker: Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR designed by Charles and Ray Eames featuring the iconic organically shaped fiberglass shell resting on cross-braced steel struts that...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

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

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Chrome, Metal, Steel

American Art Deco Mesh and Flat Steel Springer Chair, Garden
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Art Deco mesh and flat steel springer chair, indoor of outdoor, garden, wonderful design, springy mesh seat and back, recently restored.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Gray Leather Armchair and Ottoman with Brushed Steel Arms
Located in Middleburg, VA
The Mid-Century Modern gray leather armchair and ottoman set with Brushed Steel Arms is a great example of mid-century modern design. The recently reupholstered modern gray leather c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
H 37.21 in W 25.6 in D 39.77 in
1960s Architectural Design Art Rocking Chair after Fredrik Kayser
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sculpted steel rocking chair in the manner of Fredrik Kayser teak model, circa 1960s Solid welded steel construction. Gorgeous graphic linen fabric seat and back cushions. One of ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

1st Generation Eames RKR Rocker by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
Charles and Ray Eames designed their fiberglass and wire chairs to be fitted with a wide variety of bases to offer a range of heights, uses, and aesthetics. One of the most desirable...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Simmons Brushed Steel and Gunmetal Vinyl Rocking Chair
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, institutional, brushed steel rocking chair upholstered in a gunmetal vinyl is from the Sheraton Series by Simmons Company Furniture.
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chicago, IL
Prototype hand-forged, steel rocker designed by Arturo Pani and executed by Telleres Chacon, Mexico City. The piece has been reupholstered in hand-stitched, Edelman leather with cust...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Chairs

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Steel

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Mid Century Modern Blue Modernica Fiberglass Child’s Rocking Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 27 1/2in W: 25in D: 27 1/4in SH: 17 1/2in This Eames for Modernica rocking chair is a piece of art! If you look at the photos provided, you can see the molded fiberg...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Gijs Papavoine Olivier Chair and Ottoman by Montis of the Netherlands
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Olivier swivel easy chair and ottoman in white leather. The set is designed by Gijs Papovoine and was made by Dutch manufacturer Montis. Very comfortable and functional, both pieces ...
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1990s Dutch Lounge Chairs

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Leather

1950s Eames RKR Rocking Wire Side Chair with Yellow Hopsak original cover.
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An iconic RKR Rocking wire side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This chair retains its original birch runners and original yellow hopsak fabric. The black ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Modern Victorian Wrought Iron Peacock Rocker by Salterini
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this all-original Peacock rocker by Salterini with a great aged patina, composed of twisted, curled, and welded wrought iron wire. A fun and dramatic place ...
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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Early Large Biscuit Eames Zenith Ivory DAR Fiberglass Chair on Eiffel Tower Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the design offices of Charles and Ray Eames the fiberglass DAR chair . This one on Eiffel tower base . DAR is the abbreviation for Eames Dining (D) height, Arm (A) Chair, on Ro...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Steel

Ochre Mohair Swivel Chairs by AdM Bespoke
Located in Danville, CA
Swivel egg chair in the French Midcentury style. This sophisticated chair is upholstered in luxurious heavy weight, Muslin backed Orange/Ochre knit Mohair. This super stylish and ver...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Ochre Mohair Swivel Chairs by AdM Bespoke
Ochre Mohair Swivel Chairs by AdM Bespoke
H 35.5 in W 34.5 in D 33.5 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful custom edition of the iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Rosewood shells and aluminum bases cradle the custom burnt orange leather cushions. New leather very soft and i...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Vintage Salterini "Orange Slice" Chair
By Salterini
Located in Doylestown, PA
Salterini "Orange Slice" chair. Professionally restored and powder coated in a vibrant cobalt blue. Great for a patio, terrace or ornamental in a garden. Comfortable, wide seating. I...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Armchair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury rattan and bamboo Italian armchair. This item was produced in Italy during 1960s. The seat is made of thin rattan elements while the structural elements are made of bam...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane

Eames for Herman Miller DSS Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s DSS molded fiberglass shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming orange shells are in original condition, each with a...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocker in Red Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous edition of the design classics model RAR rocking chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Clean shell with gorgeous and vibrant red orange hue and n...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fiberglass

Rare Eames Zenith Rocking Chair for Herman Miller, USA 1950
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Zenith / Herman Miller in the United States of America around 1950. The first fiberglass Eames chairs we...
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

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Metal

1 Herman Miller Orange Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller shell fiberglass rocker Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this rocker is one of the most iconic designs from Charles and Ray Eames. RAR rocking chair by Charles and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fiberglass

1 Herman Miller Parchment Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Herman Miller parchment shell fiberglass RAR rocker by Eames Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this rocker is one of the most iconic designs from Charles and Ray Eames. RAR...
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fiberglass

1959 Mid Century RAR Gray Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
The iconic RAR chair - Rocking (R) Arm (A) Chair on Rod (R) Base - was designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1950 and launched as one of the original 5 base options fo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features swiveling positions. The chair rotates and show rocker function and swiveling posi...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

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Midcentury Yellow Canvas 'NY' Chairs by Takeshi Nii, for Jox Interni, 1958
By Takeshi Nii, Jox Interni
Located in London, GB
Two folding and rocking chairs designed by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii in 1958 and produced by Jox Interni, Italy. The chair was named 'NY' after the designer's family name, meanin...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Bent Steel Cane Wicker Rocking
Located in Lábatlan, HU
In good condition, Size: Width 61.0 cm Height 85.0 cm Depth 110.0 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Bent Steel Cane Wicker Rocking
Vintage Bent Steel Cane Wicker Rocking
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 43.31 in
Pair of Perforated Metal Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Roubaix, FR
Pair of perforated metal armchairs or Rocking chairs USA, circa 1950. Polished and varnish finish.
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Iron

Pair of Perforated Metal Armchairs, circa 1950
Pair of Perforated Metal Armchairs, circa 1950
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 29.53 in
Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Rocking Chair ON SALE
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell Mfg.
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Iconic Indoor Rocking Chair Hofmann Hoffman PRICE REDUCED from $14,500 Rare ICONIC Howell Modern Chromsteel Furniture #377 Rocker...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Eames RKR Rocker
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Fulton, CA
Vintage Herman Miller seat with original Naugahyde cover. Wire base is an aftermarket, replacement. Bold black and white contrasting colors. Age appropriate wear to Naugahyde. An opp...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Eames RKR Rocker
Eames RKR Rocker
H 29 in W 18.88 in D 27 in
Creative Playthings Child's Toys Cradle Buggy Rocking Horse
By Gloria Caranica
Located in Tulsa, OK
This collection includes a "Rocking Beauty Hobby Horse" designed by Gloria Caranica, a push buggy pram, and a rocking cradle. All pieces are signed, and manufactured by creative play...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Charles Eames Rocking Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Southampton, NY
Charles Eames rocking chair manufactured by Herman Miller, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Charles Eames Rocking Chair
Charles Eames Rocking Chair
H 28 in W 19 in D 27 in
Eames 'Rocking Armchair, ' Zenith
By Charles Eames
Located in Cologne, DE
Eames 'rocking armchair,' 1948. Execution: Zenith Plastics.
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Vintage 1940s American Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Eames 'Rocking Armchair, ' Zenith
Eames 'Rocking Armchair, ' Zenith
H 25.99 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 in
Milo Baughman Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Milo Baughman rocker comprising comfortable scoop seat supported by welded iron frame with walnut arms and rockers. Rare early version produced by Thayer Coggin. Upholstered in soft ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Milo Baughman Rocking Chair
Milo Baughman Rocking Chair
H 28.5 in W 27.5 in D 32 in
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass RAR Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Portland, OR
Design Charles and Ray Eames Made in USA by Herman Miller An amazing selection of original Eames DSR chairs by Herman Miller. An absolute classic, and one of the Eames’ best-kno...
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Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

1930s Restored Francois Carre Large Cantilever Rockers - a Pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
The ultimate in style and comfort of the Carre lineup! These fully restored chairs offer the opportunity to experience the 'feel' of these iconic chairs as if they had just left the ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

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Steel

1930s Restored Francois Carre Large Cantilever Rockers - a Pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
The ultimate in style and comfort of the Carre lineup! These fully restored chairs offer the opportunity to experience the 'feel' of these iconic chairs as if they had just left the ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Eames Fiberglass RAR Rocker
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Eames 'RAR' armshell with original zinc coated rocking base by Herman Miller. White fiberglass shell. 15" seat height.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Eames Fiberglass RAR Rocker
Vintage Eames Fiberglass RAR Rocker
H 27 in W 25 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Eames RKR Wire Shell Rocker
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Eames 'RKR' wire shell chair with original black rocking base by Herman Miller. Measure : 16" seat height.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Eames RKR Wire Shell Rocker
Vintage Eames RKR Wire Shell Rocker
H 28 in W 18.5 in D 27 in
Charles & Ray Eames Lemon Yellow RAR Rocking Armchair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic RAR rocking armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Zenith Plastics. Molded fiberglass shell in the colour Lemon Yellow with rope edge. Assembled on ori...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brass Rocking Chair with Wood Details & Mohair Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the fusion of elegance and comfort with our mid-century modern rocking chair, a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This exceptional piece features a harmonious blend o...
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Vintage 1940s English Regency Rocking Chairs

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Steel, Metal

Bauhaus Rocking Chair, Chrome-Plated Steeltubes, Fabric, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Bauhaus rocking chair, Chrome-plated steeltubes, black and white fabric, Germany circa 1930 Bent steel tubes with original chrome plating. Seat and back upholstered with fabric fr...
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Leather G1 Rocking Chair by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France
Located in Brecht, BE
A rare G1 leather rocking chair by Pierre Guariche from Farnce, designed in the 1950's for Airborne. The simplistic and modern design consist of a tubular steel frame with a seating ...
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Mid-20th Century French Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Transitional Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames design for Herman Miller. RAR ( Rocking Arm steel Rod ) chair. Transitional chair having large biscuit shock mounts but after rope edge production. Most likely ...
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Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs

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Steel

White Leather Rocking Chair Design by Jori, Belgium 1960s
By JORI
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
White leather rocking chair Design by Jori, Belgium 1960s Steel frame with thick leather upholstery. Very comfortable, also great with a blanket in your baby room to swoon away ...
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary mid-century recliner chair crafted out of steel the chair has been professionally restored and newly reupholstered in a dark grey mohair fabric and new foam inserts ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Milo Baughman Recliner & Footstool
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Fulton, CA
Milo Baughman for James Inc. adjustable and rocking lounge chair with accompanying ottoman. Chair can lock into multiple reclined positions or rock. Footstool has one adjustment allo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Milo Baughman Recliner & Footstool
Milo Baughman Recliner & Footstool
H 39.75 in W 28 in D 32 in
Vintage Industrial Steel & Brass Petite Ladies Rocking Chair Nursery Rocker
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Lafayette, IN
Very cool 1930's vintage rocking chair by the Simmons Mfg. Co. Chair features full steel construction with unique steel "caning". Chair has been hand-stripped and polished to expose ...
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Rocking Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Renato Zevi White Tiger Pattern Fabric Chrome Rocking Chair for Selig Ellipse
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury rocking chair designed in Italy during 1970s. The piece is a very modernist Italian example, the "Ellipse" by Renato Zevi for Selig, designed with the strong ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cut Steel, Chrome

G1 Leather Rocking Chair by Pierre Guariche, France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare G1 leather rocking chair by Pierre Guariche from France. Designed in the 1950s for Airborne. The simplistic and modern design consist of a tubular steel frame with a seating of ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi "CL9" Ribbon Chair
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi "CL9" ribbon chair Stagi for Bernini, Italy, circa 1961 is made up of moulded fiberglass seating section on a black steel tubular base. The seating b...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Italian Rocking Chair, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian rocking chair from the 1950s. The structure of the chair was made of chromed tubular steel, while for the padding, fine cotton in blue color, reinforcements, with ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Italian Rocking Chair, 1950s
Italian Rocking Chair, 1950s
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Style Steel Garden Rocking Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury Woodard style garden outdoor rocking chair made from a stamped sheet metal seat and a tubular steel frame. There is a unique woven basket design along the top of each seat.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Eames for Herman Miller Red Orange RAR Rocker
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Portland, ME
Ray and Charles Eames designed RAR rocking chair in red orange. Made, circa 1950s by Herman Miller of Zeeland, Michigan, US. Pristine example of the this icon of modern design. Molde...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Ellipse Chrome Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern chrome rocker designed by Renato Zevi for Selig. Polished chrome with a faux leather original cushion which could be updated easily. Sexy and sleek, very...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

John Risley Black Enameled Steel Lady Rocker with Newspaper Holder
By John Risley
Located in Pau, FR
John Hollister Risley (1919-2002) black enameled wrought iron lady rocker, with her handbag serving as newspaper or book holder mounted on wooden rockers, circa 1960s. The lady rock...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

"Moderno" Leather Rocking Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Finland, 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare rocking chair from the "Moderno" series designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro Produced in Finland by Lepokalusto during the 1960s. Made from lacquered tubular steel and upholstered seat in...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Midcentury Woodard Style Steel Garden Rocking Chair, Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury Woodard style garden outdoor rocking chair pair made from a stamped sheet metal seat and a tubular steel frame. There is a unique woven basket design along the top of each...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Rocking Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Dallas, TX
Rocking lounge chair and ottoman by Renato Zevi for his edition Zevi international, Italy, 1970s. Both chair and ottoman are in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Herman Miller Eames Navy Blue Fiberglass RAR Rocker
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames fiberglass armchair rocker. Model RAR. Signed vintage molded fiberglass shell with unbelievable fiberglass texture and pattern. The perfectly faded patina. No bre...
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Mid-20th Century American Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Rocking Stool by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the Vitra edition of Isamu Noguchi's 1954 design, which has been out of production for many years. The Rocking Stools are fun to sit on, at once ergonomic and playful. Their con...
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Vintage 1950s German Modern Stools

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Steel

Rocking Stool by Isamu Noguchi
Rocking Stool by Isamu Noguchi
H 16.5 in Dm 14.2 in
Mid-Century Modern Samsonite Outdoor Tubular Steel Rocking Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a rare outdoor rocking chair with a tubular steel frame and blue/green plastic slats. It was made by Samsonite, (circa 1960s). It is good structurally sound c...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Renato Zevi White Tiger Pattern Fabric Chrome Rocking Chair for Selig Ellipse
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury rocking chair designed in Italy during 1970s. The piece is a very modernist Italian example, the "Ellipse" by Renato Zevi for Selig, designed with the strong ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cut Steel, Chrome

Rare Early Herman Miller Eames RKR-2 Rocking Chair with Bikini Pads
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare early example of the Eames RKR-2 wire rocking chair with bikini pads for Herman Miller, circa early 1960s with original pads and Herman Miller label. Original walnut rockers wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Perfect Condition Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames rocking chair, RAR model. In perfect condition. Shell is ochre color and embossed with Herman Miller logo. Dates to late 1950s. Base is new from Modern Conscience.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Lee Woodard Rocking Chair, United States, 1950s. One Available.
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rocking chair designed by Lee Woodard in the 1960s. Newly brass plated and reupholstered in a soft black leather. One available.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel, Brass

Lady Rocker in Black by John Risley
By John Risley
Located in Dorchester, MA
The inviting Lady Rocker is one of a series of whimsical chairs that John Risley fabricated at his Connecticut studio from welded cold-rolled steel rods. Her handbag functions as a c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Cantilevered Springer Chair
By Howell Mfg., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Cantilevered Springer Chair Cantilever Streamline Industrial Design PRICE REDUCED Classic Hoffmann - designed cantilevered sprin...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Balestra Lounge Chairs by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of two lounge chairs by Marzio Cecchi in 1968. The geometric structure of the furniture is specific of this period. All the lines are sober and pur. Marzio Cecchi is a very ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Children's Rocking Chair, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This children's rocking chair was made in the 1930s in former Czechoslovakia, and is constructed from bent tubular steel. It has been reupholstered with the cleaned original material...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Children's Rocking Chair, 1930s
Children's Rocking Chair, 1930s
H 21 in W 16 in D 26 in
Rare Rocking Chair Rocker by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Rare walnut encased rocking chair designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. Reupholstered in white fabric with new cushions. The wood has numerous areas of wear - please see picture...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR Cream Rocking Chair, 1963
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Bainbridge, NY
VIntage Zenith Herman Miller Eames 1963 RAR Rocker. Featuring a neutral Cream fiberglass shell, original finish Birch runners, cross braced steel frame. RAR rocking armchair rod bas...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair in Raw Umber
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames RAR rocking chair in raw umber. Rare color. Shell in perfect condition. New modern conscience base.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Herman Miller Charles Eames Fiberglass Rocking Lounge Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful fiberglass rocking chair designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This hard to find color is "Dark Ochre". Chair is vintage, circa 1960s, base is a newer re...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Freshly Restored Russell Lee Woodard Rocking Chairs
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very nice pair of Woodard highback rocking chairs. Recently powder coated in gloss black finish.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Charles Eames RAR Rope Edge Zenith Rocker
By Charles Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
First edition pink/salmon fiberglass RAR rocker designed by Charles Eames for Zenith products. Very good condition early production rope edge rocker completely original, label.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Charles Eames RAR Rope Edge Zenith Rocker
Charles Eames RAR Rope Edge Zenith Rocker
H 26.75 in W 24.25 in D 27 in
Charles and Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous iconic salmon-orange fiberglass molded plastic rocking chair with black enamel base and birch rocking struts, circa 1960s. Second generation Charles and Ray Eames RAR rocker...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Charles and Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair
Charles and Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair
H 26.77 in W 24.8 in D 24.8 in
Pair of Iconic Vintage 1950s Outdoor Chairs Pink with White Polka Dots
By Ed Warmack
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern steel 1950s pink with white polka dotted rocker chairs - summer fun! The real deal of a pair - add a pop of pink polka dotted color to your life!...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Steel

1960s Charles Eames for Herman Miller RAR Shell Rocker
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Southampton, NJ
Unusual custom painted base from factory-for the hospital. Restored skis. All original parts. Ocher shell in nice condition with light wear.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Eames Ochre Rar Rocking Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames ochre RAR rocking chair. Original vintage Herman Miller base. Chair is superb and in original condition.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Herman Miller Eames Ochre Rar Rocking Chair
Herman Miller Eames Ochre Rar Rocking Chair
H 26.25 in W 26 in D 27.25 in
Herman Miller Eames Terra Cotta RAR Rocking Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames terra cotta RAR rocking chair. Extremely rare color. Gorgeous strong fibers. Vintage Herman Miller base in excellent original condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Eames Greige RAR Rocking Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames Greige RAR rocking chair. Shell in very good condition. No cracks. New birch and zinc played steel base in perfect conditions Gorgeous chair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Eames Swivel PAC Armchair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames swivel PAC armchair in Ochre. Original base functions perfectly. Shell near perfect.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Rar
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames RAR rocker. Vintage Herman Miller base. Shell in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Rar
Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Rar
H 26.5 in W 25 in D 27.25 in
Eames "Baby Rocker" Rar by Herman Miller with Alexander Girard Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
If an employee of Herman Miller were to have a child, they were given an Eames RAR rocking chair to commemorate the birth. It would be marked with a small placard commemorating the n...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid-20th century steel rocking chairs available for sale. There are many kinds of mid-20th century steel rocking chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial mid-20th century steel rocking chairs are of considerable interest. Large mid-20th century steel rocking chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller mid-20th century steel rocking chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made mid-20th century steel rocking chairs over the years, but those made by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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

Prices for mid-20th century steel rocking chairs start at $499 and top out at $17,118 with the average selling for $2,299.

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.