North American Cane Rocking Chairs
Mid-Century Ebonized Rocker or Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Southampton, NJ
Blending classic Adirondack construction with striking Japanese lines this rocker is the center of attention in most design settings. Solid ebonized mahogany having woven cane backre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 38 in W 21.5 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, beech wood, rocking chair features a high spindle back with newly caned seat. The chair is American but has a Scandinavian feel with it's sculpted frame and taper...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair in good antique condition measuring 19" in width, 30" in depth, 32.5" in height with a Seat height of 17".
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Mid Century Modern Bentwood Rocking Chair with Caning
By Thonet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage rocker in the style of Thonet features unique bentwood frame with caned seat and seat back.
Complimentary cafe chair & ottoman available separately.
Dimensions: 21.5w ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Chic Style Bamboo & Cane Children Rocking Chair 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Cute Bohemian chic bamboo and cane children rocking armchair.
The chair is firm and sturdy, a fun item for your kids.
Measure: Arm height: 15 inches.
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
H 24.75 in W 14.5 in D 29 in
Victorian Style Walnut with Cane Seat and Back Rocker
Located in Germantown, MD
A recently refinished Victorian style walnut with cane seat and back rocking chair.
Measures 18.5" in width, 29.5" in depth and 34.5" tall. Seat height is 15".
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a vari...
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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Caned Rocking Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique caned rocking chair. The chair has a caned balloon back carved on the crest with a simple flower. Outward flowing arm like supports scroll at the seat. Turned legs are con...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Medium Size Tiger Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A exquisite vintage medium size walnut and cane seat rocking chair in tiger walnut. Newer caning. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
“Sternum” Rocker Designed by David Ebner
By David Ebner
Located in Norwood, NJ
The “Sternum” rocker from David Ebner’s “Wishbone” series. Oak and cane. The entire form uses bent lamination technique.
“David Ebner played a pivotal role in the development of stu...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Cane
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 rocking chair. Cane seat, ladder back exposed dowel joinery, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nice antique i...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Style Bamboo, Cane & Wicker Children Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Cute bohemian bamboo and cane seat children rocking armchair.
The chair is firm and sturdy, a fun item for your kids.
Great for decoration in Your Florida Sunroom.
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
H 20 in W 15 in D 25.5 in
1940s Rocking Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable rocking chaise with caned seat and back with bent ash frame and a cushion upholstered in grey savak with natural leather welting.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Cane, Ash
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By Rodrigo Almeida
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Set of three appetizer ceramic bowls, Brazil, 2014
Brazilian contemporary design by Rodrigo Almeida
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"Pedra" Contemporary Table Lamp
By Gustavo Neves
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brazilian contemporary table lamp by designer Gustavo Neves
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Table Lamps
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"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style Cooper Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Steel
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Set of Three Italian Walnut Nesting Tables, circa 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous and rare set of three nesting tables in Italian walnut.
Designer: Attributed Pastoe
Manufacturer: Attributed Cees Braakman
Country: Netherlands
Model: Nesting tables
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
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Metal
Mid-Century Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage rocking chair with midcentury styling from Denmark, circa 1960. Very comfortable with solid teak construction, this Classic Danish design fits easily into any residential env...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
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Teak
Victorian Oak Rocking Chair with Scottish Bobbin Turnings All over Cherub Fabric
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning ornately carved with Bobbin turns, Rocking armchair with Cherub stitched upholstery
This is pretty much the finest rocking ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 43.71 in W 25.6 in D 32.68 in
Scandinavian modern Blonde bentwood Leather lounge chair by Bjarne Dahlqvist
By BD Möbel, OY BJ Dahlqvist
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A leather sling lounge chair designed by Bjarne (BJ) Dahlqvist for Oy BD-Mobel Ab. This 1970s Finnish chair features a blonde bentwood frame, tufted leather seat and backrest, a leat...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch, Bentwood
Art Deco Oak Display & Magazine Stand, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly styled Art Deco stand, made from blonde oak and originates from England. Quite a good size standing 65 cm in height. Features three circles he...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Rocking Chair. Attributed to Stomps Burkhardt of Dayton, Ohio. Made from quartersawn oak with a heart shaped back, carved and pierced with acanthus foliate and "C" s...
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 30 in D 24 in
Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Modern leather low lounge chairs by Westnofa.
(2) Westnofa Norwegian modern low Siesta chairs designed by Ingmar Relling. Blonde beech Wooden frames,...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Canvas, Birch
H 32 in W 24 in D 34 in
Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Upholstered Bentwood Side Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A lovely pair of Art Nouveau/ Secessionist cushioned side chairs; the backs featuring butterfly padded rests. The Art Nouveau movement blossomed in Vienna, Austria at the turn of the...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
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Beech
19th Century English Carved Walnut and Fabric Convertible High Chair to Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
Feed your child in style or let him/her play in the antique and ingenious Victorian high chair! Crafted in England circa 1880 and made of walnut wood and upholstered with plaid fabri...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 38.5 in W 14 in D 25 in
Contemporary Side table in Wood and Brass Side Table
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This side table, made of wood and brass, uses Brazilian contemporary style and is a delicate piece of art work. The base is brass and the table itself has a Brazilian Imbuia wooden v...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Brass
Rami sculptural Granite and Brass Side Table
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A contemporary delicate piece of artwork in massive Brass and Brazilian granite Stone. The object was exposed in São Paulo and Paris and was selected to appear in fashion and design ...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Stone, Brass
Minimalist Square Dining Table in Brazilian Hardwood
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Handcrafted Square Brazilian hardwood dining table. The lightness of its design involves a precise and rigorous work, thorough knowledge of materials and manufacturing tools.
The w...
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
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Hardwood
Antique Lath Back Rocking Chair, English Elm, Beech, Elbow Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lath back rocking chair. An English, elm and beech elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Superb Victorian craftsmanship to this traditional...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Rocking Chairs
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Elm
H 38.98 in W 22.84 in D 28.75 in
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Vintage Mid Century Cane Woven Rocker
Located in Arlington Heights, IL
Such a spectacular woven cane Mid-Century Modern rocking chair. Minimalistic in design with unique character of the black herringbone-like design arched around the top back area of c...
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Vintage 1970s American British Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane
19th Century Antique Gilt Hand Painted Child's Rocking Chair Cane Back and Seat
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This wonderful children's rocking chair is hand carved, with a beautiful hand painted design along the top and back. Original wood, with sturdy cane back and seat.
Measures: 25.7...
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Children's Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 25.75 in W 15 in D 21.5 in
Late 19th century hand caned rocking chair
Located in Scarsdale, NY
This cane walnut rocking chair is a beautiful piece. It rocks well and the wood is beautiful. The caning is totally hand restored. The seat is generous enough for DAD!
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Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Early Rocking Chair by David Ebner, 1976
By David N. Ebner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very early and original rocker from one of the great designer/craftsmen of the late 20th century.
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Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane
Lawrence Peabody Rocker
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lawrence Peabody Walnut Rocker. Danish inspired with a beautiful caned back panel. New upholstery and wood all refinished with new straps. Comfortable roomy Rocker with tons of st...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Arthur Umanoff Occasional Chair + Rocker
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of chairs.
Solid walnut with cane design.
Original condition with a nice patina.
Presents well.
Sturdy and stout.
Great for fireside seating or anywhere at home.
...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Antique Barley Twist Mission Oak 3-Panel Caned Back Rocking Chair, C. 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Edwardian three panels Caned Back with Barley Twist frame in mission oak rocking chair. Upholstered seat firm but need upholstery. We will reupholstered the seat in the color...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Rocking Chairs
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Upholstery, Cane, Oak
H 35 in W 25 in D 28.5 in
Antique Victorian White Painted Wicker Chair and Rocker - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Victorian wicker armchair and rocking chair pair, unbranded, in the manner of Heywood-Wakefield. White painted woven & stick wicker reed, cane, wood frame, canvas and meta...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Oak Rocking Chair with Caned Seat and Backrest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique American style rocking chair, unbranded. Solid oak with high back, flat arms and stretchers. Features a cane backrest and cane seat. Made in the USA, in the late 19th cent...
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Nice vintage bentwood rocking chair, in the style of the Vienna Secession movement, probably 20th C, - made in USA by Thonet, unsigned. This example is in very clean original , clean...
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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
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Cane, Wood
Handsome Comfy Shaker Style Oak & Caned Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome sturdy Shaker style light oak rocking chair having caned seat and double caned back. Very comfortable.
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1990s North American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Signed Thonet Bentwood Schaukelstuhl Rocker
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Schaukelstuhl rocking chair in blonde finish beech with original canned back and seat. This fine example is signed THONET and marked A5, as shown. Probably circa 1970's or 198...
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Late 20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
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Cane, Beech
Paul McCobb Style Tell City Chair Company Midcentury Rocking Chair
By Paul McCobb, Tell City Chair Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb style tell city chair company midcentury rocking chair
Chair measures: 22.75 wide x 31.5 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 15 inches and arm height of 24 inches
...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Bentwood Rocking Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and comfortable bentwood rocking chair by Thonet having caned backrest and seat. This example is in clean original condition, fully and correctly marked. Total H 40.5 x Arm H...
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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Steven Rieman Handcrafted Low Rocker, 1976
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Handcrafted low rocker in oak and cane by California Artist, Steven Rieman. The design was exhibited at the Pasadena Museum of Art as part of the seminal California Design 76. Rieman...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Two Rustic Porch Rockers in Peely Paint Finish
Located in New York, NY
Two rustic Americana style porch rocking chairs with turned wood frames, and woven wicker seats and backs. Bothy are sturdy and solid, both show significant wear to the paint finish,...
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Early 20th Century American Country Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
19th Hitchcock Rocking Chair with Woven Seat and Black Painted
Located in Miami, FL
19th Hitchcock rocking chair with woven seat and black painted.
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Rocking Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare rocking chaise lounge by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. A highly-desirable icon of Mid-Century American furniture, a Thonet-inspired piece in bent ash, woven cane, a...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
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Brass
Mid-20th Century Thonet-Style Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By Michael Thonet
Located in Amherst, NH
Mid-20th century Michael Thonet style caned rocking chair and matching ottoman with a dark mahogany stain. Rocker and ottoman have caned seats and circle accents. Ottoman dimensions:...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century American Rocker
By George Nakashima
Located in Kingston, NY
Walnut and cane Mid-Century rocking chair.
In the spirit of Nakashima. Very sculptural and beautifully made.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Antique Shaker No. 7 Rocking Chair with Shawl Bar
Located in Peabody, MA
Original Mt. Lebanon, NY Shaker rocking chair, circa 1890s. Stamped # 7, the largest adult size. In stained maple with shawl bar above the top back rest.
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Antique 1890s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
Monumental Old Hickory High Back Rocker with Open Cane Weave
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rustic high back rocker from the Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville is Classic, sturdy and durable. This rocker shows bark with a puritan finish and an open cane weav...
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Vintage 1940s American Rocking Chairs
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Cane, Hickory
Ladder Back Shaker Rocking Chair
Located in Summerland, CA
Circa 1870
Mt. Lebanon, NY.
Maple with dark black stain, cane seat.
Turned arms and four arched slat back.
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Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple, Cane
Dunbar Rocking Chaise By Edward Wormley.
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Dunbar rocking chaise by Edward Wormley. Adjustable back with caned seat and backrest. Original cushion not shown.
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Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
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Brass
Edwardian Steel Rocking Chair
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Compact Circa 1910, rare form in Iron, Rocking Chair with caned seat. Perfect as nursing Rocker
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Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rocking Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
Quebecquois 'capucine' rocking chair in original blue paint.
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Cane
Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful 1920's Art Deco split reed Rocking Chair. We have matching lounge chair and sofa also available on 1stdibs.
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Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Cane
Rocking Chair
Located in Santa Monica, CA
beautifully sculpted wood rocking chair with cane seat and finely carved spokes that shape the back. The ball shaped finials on arms and at the corners of the back add uniqueness to ...
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Vintage 1940s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
the Rocking Chaise by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable rocking chaise with caned seat and back with bent ash frame and upholstered cushion. Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Cane
Child's Rocker
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Child's Rocking Chair with Woven Cane seat and Back
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Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple, Cane
Classic Danish Modern Walnut Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD 8/14 In solid walnut, this modern Rocker is a bit of a Windsor chair ala Danish Modern. Lovely wide caned seat and sculptural lines and profile make for a balanced act! Very n...
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane
California Studio Rocker
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom hand crafted rocking chair, a very unusual and engaging design, blending both the organic and refined with great success.
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20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
FANCY VICTORIAN WICKER ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Sheffield, MA
American antique wicker rocker in natural stained finish. Large scale, high backrest with broad shoulders and ample sized pressed cane seat. Serpentine rolled arms and multiple Victo...
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20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Reed
RARE PARASOL MOTIF WICKER ROCKER
Located in Sheffield, MA
Motif wicker rocking chair featuring a parasol woven into the back panel. Hand caned star pattern surrounds the lattice & chain link weave of the artist's subject. Reeded looping &...
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American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Reed
RARE VICTORIAN WICKER ROCKER WITH TENNIS MOTIF
Located in Sheffield, MA
A rare example of American Victorian motif wicker featuring a tennis racket & balls as the artist's subject. Asymmetrical serpentine rolled arms & headrest finished in decorative wo...
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Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Reed
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North American Cane Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of north american cane rocking chairs is available at 1stDibs. There are all kinds of north american cane rocking chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. North american cane rocking chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large north american cane rocking chairs, so small north american cane rocking chairs measuring 3.94 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Dunbar, Thonet and Edward Wormley each produced beautiful north american cane rocking chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are North American Cane Rocking Chairs?
North american cane rocking chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,850, while the lowest priced sells for $365 and the highest can go for as much as $27,500.
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.
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