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Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair.
Striking American design from the 1900s
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa
Category
Vintage 1910s American Mission Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 33.5 in W 27.38 in D 31.25 in
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slatted Rocking Chair by Harden C1910
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and comfortable arts & crafts mission rocker by Harden c1910. Mortise and tenon
Category
Vintage 1910s American Mission Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mission Chestnut Slat Back Rocking Chair by National Chair Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Chestnut Mission style slat back rocking chair with black leather seat by National Chair Co
Category
Vintage 1910s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Style Rocking Chair C1915
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair in the style of the Stickley Bros. Quarter sawn oak and
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts large rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa Late
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis
Category
1990s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley (model #2627)
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a cane
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 23 in
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34 in W 26 in D 29 in
J.M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
J.M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features solid wood
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.5 in W 25.25 in D 27.5 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocker
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 35 in W 25.5 in D 29.25 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 34 in W 17 in D 24.25 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.25 in W 17.25 in D 24.75 in
Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing or nursing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31 in W 17 in D 25 in
1900 Gustav Stickely Early Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Youth Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Monrovia, CA
GUSTAV STICKLEY Early American Craftsman Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Youth Rocker 1900s.
Early
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 29.75 in W 15.75 in D 23.25 in
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Carved Solid Oak Rocking Lounge Chair Rocker vtg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Carved Solid Oak Rocking Lounge Chair Rocker vtg. Item featured is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39.5 in W 25.25 in D 31.5 in
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910
Measures - 34" x 26 3/4" x 32 1/2"
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34 in W 27 in D 33 in
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair c1910
Measures - 34" x 26 3/4" x 32 1/2"
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34 in W 26.75 in D 32.5 in
Pair of Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chairs c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chairs c1910
34 1/8" x 27 1/4" x 34
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.25 in W 27.25 in D 34 in
L. & J.G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Rocker with New Leather Seat
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts rocking chair by Gustav Stickley, circa 1910. Quarter sawn oak with a new
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Fumed Oak Rocking Chair by Gustave Stickley, no. 311 1/2
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MISSION EBONIZED OAK ROCKING CHAIR NO. 311 1/2
Gustave Stickley ca. 1904-7, red ink maker's mark to
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 33 in W 25.75 in D 27.5 in
American Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair by Limberts & Two Leather Cushions
By Charles Limbert
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Arts & Crafts mission rocking chair by Limberts with two leather seat and back cushion
Category
Vintage 1920s American Mission Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31 in W 31.5 in D 38.5 in
American Lifetime Furniture Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair and Seat Cushion
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Lifetime Furniture Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair, with a leather seat cushion.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Mission Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 35 in W 26.5 in D 31 in
Oversize Mission Lifetime Rocking Chair
By Lifetime
Located in New York, NY
Massive Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by "Lifetime Furniture Company".
This example still
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts L & JG Stickley Handicraft Mission Oak Rocker, c 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair by L & JG Stickley Handicraft offers handcrafted oak
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.5 in W 27.25 in D 30 in
American Classic Solid Cherry & Leather Seat Rocking Chair Mission Style
Located in San Diego, CA
An American classic well built solid cherry and leather upholstered seat , Rocking chair by America
Category
20th Century American Mission Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocking chair
By Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA, circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Harden Line Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair with Label "From The Harden Line" c1910
Measures - 35 7/8" x
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Stickley Mission Oak Rocking Chair, circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Stickley mission oak rocking chair, circa 1910
Solid and comfortable chair
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mission oak Arts & Crafts stickley style rocker rocking chair. Item features a solid oak
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Limbert Mission Arts & Crafts Ladderback Quartersawn Oak Rocking Chair
By Charles Limbert
Located in Dayton, OH
Limbert rocker, circa 1920s. Made from quartersawn oak with vinyl seat, stamped along underside of arm. Charles P. Limbert was an American furniture designer. He is considered one of...
Category
Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34 in W 31 in D 27.25 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Child's Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts child's rocking chair
By Gustav Stickley (partial label
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 22.75 in W 14 in D 20.25 in
Harden Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Style Rocking Chair Rocker Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Harden Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocking chair armchair in the Gustav Stickley style. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34 in W 29 in L 34 in
Quaint Furniture Stickley Brothers Slat Back Mission Oak Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quaint furniture Stickley Brothers slat back mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker rocking chair. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33 in W 27.25 in L 33 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gus Stickley Mission Oak Rocking Chair, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission rocker in the manner of Gustav Stickley offers oak construction
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley School Mission Oak Rocking Chair by Harden
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts mission oak Gustav Stickley school rocker by Harden Furniture features
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.25 in W 17 in D 25 in
Signed Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker
By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal)
USA, Circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 27.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts L & JG Stickley Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts Mission oak rocking chair in the manner of L & JG Stickley offers slat back over
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 34.5 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Antique Arts & Crafts JM Young Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair, circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction with slat
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
L. & J.G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 39 in W 26.5 in D 28.5 in
Stickley Mission Oak Harvey Ellis Inlaid Rocker
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Esperance, NY
Stickley Mission oak Harvey Ellis inlaid rocker.
Category
Early 2000s American Mission Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak “V” Slat-Back Rocker C1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
***
Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak “V” Slat-Back Rocker with Upholstered Seat, Signed, C1910
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Upholstered Rocking Chair, Signed
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission oak Stickley Brothers rocking chair features back with slat upper and
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Inlaid Cherry Wood Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Harvey Ellis
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chairs.
By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
H 42 in W 26 in D 30.5 in
Stickley Brothers Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Rocking Chair, Fully Restored
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocking chair
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38 in W 25.5 in D 28 in
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 40.75 in W 25.75 in D 30.5 in
Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair
Recently procured from Frank Lloyd
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 30.75 in
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Inlaid Cherry Wood Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Harvey Ellis
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chairs
By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
H 42 in W 26 in D 30.5 in
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Inlaid Cherry Wood Arts & Crafts Rocking Chairs
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Harvey Ellis
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chairs
By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
H 42 in W 26 in D 30.5 in
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Mission Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mission rocking chair available at 1stDibs. Each mission rocking chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mission rocking chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A mission rocking chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mission rocking chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gustav Stickley, Stickley Brothers and Charles Limbert produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mission Rocking Chair?
A mission rocking chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,242, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $3,500.
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.
Questions About Mission Rocking Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024What a rocking chair symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate rocking chairs with comfort or relaxation. Because people often sit in the chairs to gently rock babies to sleep, the furniture may also represent parenthood or motherhood. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A platform rocking chair is a rocking chair constructed to have the rockers on a fixed platform rather than the floor. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary platform rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- What is a Boston rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Boston rocking chair is a wooden rocking chair with a decorative top panel and a seat and arms that curve down towards the front. Find an assortment of rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent the rocking chair. This common misconception is linked to an erroneous statement made in the book The Rocking Chair: An American Institution, published in 1921. In actuality, rocking chairs were created by English farmers early in the 18th century. Early American examples date back to around 1830. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rocking chairs.
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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.