Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Cowhide, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige cowhide rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and moderate use. Reupholstered in brand new cowhide...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished, Newly Reupholstered With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativit...
Category
1960s Danish Other Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and green fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Armchair – Vienna
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Graceful and sculptural, this bentwood rocking chair showcases the iconic Viennese tradition of steam-bent hardwood formed into sweeping curves and elegant scrollwork. The flowing ar...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair, Red Lacquer, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early rocking chair model J16 by Hans J. Wegner manufactured by FDB in the 1960s. This rare red lacquered version were made in few numbers for a limited time-period and are a ra...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech, Lacquer
1940s, Beech and Bouclé Rocking Chair , Sweden
$1,899Sale Price|20% Off
1940s, Beech and Bouclé Rocking Chair , Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A charming 1940s Swedish rocking chair crafted from beech wood. This elegant piece showcases smooth, curved armrests and runners that give it a graceful silhouette and gentle motion....
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
19Thc Child's Walnut Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Walnut child's rocking chair upholstered in a suede leather.The condition is very good and sturdy.
Category
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900
By Thonet
Located in PARIS, FR
An important, very spectacular and charming free-form rocking-chair, Art-Nouveau, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Free-Form, bamboo structures and cane seat, by Thonet, France ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak rocking chair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 26.5"W x 28"D x 35.25"H. Seat height: 16.5". Arm h...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Danish Modern Rocking Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern rocking chair. This chair is in great shape overall with some minor wear to the wood (see photos). If you would like any ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century German Rocking Chair from Deutschen Werkstätten Hellerau, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding cane seat from Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau.Frame and base are made of light … Read more Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Danish Teak Model 100 Rocking Chair by Søren Georg Jensen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Model 100 Rocking Chair by Danish manufacturers cube Møbler, designed by Søren Georg Jensen from the 60s. A rare emerging Jensen design. Unlike the common Jensen rocking chairs...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing hand made hickory and oak slats barrel back rocking chair in fine condition.Not only is this chair great looking it has a wonderful undisturbed surface.The rocking chair is i...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Swiss Nonna Black Leather Rocking Chair Paul Tuttle Strässle, 1970s
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant rocking chair from the Swiss manufacturer Strässle to a design by Paul Tuttle from the early 70s.This design combines the formal language of classical bentwood rocking chairs...
Category
20th Century Swiss Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Walnut Bent-Wood Leather Sling Rocker by Jerry Johnson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking mid-century modern rocking chair designed by Jerry Johnson, featuring a sculptural bentwood walnut frame paired with a supple leather sling seat. The elegant, flowing lines ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Original Vintage Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Birch, Sweden, 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A birch rocking chair in English style designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900. Overall Dimensions (inches): 42.5"H x 22.0"W x 49.5"D Seat Height (inches): 15.5" Arm Height (inch...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in white oak and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen. In stock l...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of a hand made Old Hickory Furniture Co. barrel back rocking chair in fine as found condition.The woven web seating and backing is in original fine condition with a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather seat cushion. Measures: 27"W x 27.5"D ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Swedish Antique Rocking Chair 6 Legs 19th Century Hand Painted Black Gold
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antique Black Swedish Rocking Chair with Original Black Paint, Late 19th Century The chair is in excellent condition, given its age and use, showing minimal signs of time and use—nor...
Category
1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
21st Century Mocha Color Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang during camping trips...
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2010s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
Bentwood rocking chair attr. Thonet, late 19th century
By Thonet
Located in View Park, CA
A bentwood rocker attributed to Thonet, designed late 19th or early 20th century. Featuring art nouveau whiplash curves and real wicker caning. Made in Poland (possibly at the Radoms...
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Late 19th Century Polish Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Bentwood
1920s PA Hand Made Rustic Hickory & Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Amish Twig rocking chair from Pennsylvania in good working condition and rustic surface.
Category
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Vermont Tubbs Oak Bentwood Snowshoe Rawhide Lacing Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Vermont Tubbs snowshoe rocking chair featuring an oak frame with rawhide lacing. Dimensions: 36" x 20.5" x 33"h, seat 17.5" to 14"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hide, Oak, Bentwood
Rocking chair Thonet Nr.10 by Jacob&Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Renovated. New seat and backrest strings. Minor repairs made. Renewed shellac polish.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Iconic midcentury Scandinavian modern, "Parrot Chair" / Pepegojan, Swedish 1970s
By Abra Mobler, Ib Arberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
The iconic Papegojan / The Parrot chair designed by Ib & Anne Arberg for ABRA Möbler, Sweden 1970s. In original corduroy fabric. In good condition. Few,...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
J. M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons, Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers By J.M. Young & Sons USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstere...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Original Vintage J16 Rocking Chair Hans J Wegner FDB Mobler Danish 1963
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Ebonised rocking chair designed by Hans J Wegner and manufactured by FDB Mobler. Originally designed 1944, this chair dates from 1963 and is stamped 63 9 2 Made in Denmark, FDB Mob...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Richard Meier for Knoll International Architectural Rocking Chaise, 1982, Signed
$33,500Sale Price|20% Off
Richard Meier for Knoll International Architectural Rocking Chaise, 1982, Signed
By Knoll, Richard Meier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and exceptionally rare rocking chaise designed by Richard Meier for Knoll International (circa 1982), this sculptural lounge piece beautifully captures Meier’s architectur...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chairs by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak rocking chair by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk, circa 1950s. The chair has a striking Danish design with solid teak frame and has been re-uph...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
American Designer, Rocking Chair, Pine, Cord, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and cord rocking chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Seat Height (inches): 17.25” Arm Height (inches): 22.5" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1970s American Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cord, Pine
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with newly reupholstered brown leather seat cus...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Verner Panton Original "Relaxer 2" Rocking Chair by Rosenthal, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern rocking chair " Relaxer II " by famous Danish designer Verner Panton and manufactured by Rosenthal Einrichtung in Germany, 1970s. The chair is in original conditi...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period V-back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather upholstered seat. Measures: 26"W x 3...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 1960s Finland
Located in Debrecen, HU
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern rocking chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Asko in Finland during the 1960s. The tall spindle backrest and slender curved armrest...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR Fiberglass Shell Rocking Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR chair. This is a lovely and classic example of the ever-iconic RAR chair by Eames. The RAR, Rocking Arm chair on Rod base, is on...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Harbo, Rocking Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Harbo Fritid, Sweden, c. 1980s. Seat height 19”.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
'Zero Gravity' Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier, Denmark 1991
$1,513Sale Price|20% Off
'Zero Gravity' Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier, Denmark 1991
By Stokke, Peter Opsvik
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian Ergonomical Design Balance / Rocking Chair 'ZERO GRAVITY' by Norwegian Designer Peter Opsvik for Stokke Varier. Made in Denmark, 1991 design. Black stained bentw...
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1990s Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine example of this form. The family requested an extra wide slab -arm. Signed with the clients name.
Category
1960s American Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko Japan
By Tendo Mokko
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Heron rocking chair and matching footrest / ottoman designed by Mitsuwasa Sugasawa made of bent laminated oak and manufactured by Tendo Mokko Japan. Great example of Japanese mid century design...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Victorian Mahogany and Tufted Velvet Upholstered Rocking Chair, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Absolutely gorgeous late Victorian style mahogany frame and red velvet upholstered seat and tufted back. Velvet in good shape and the mahogany frame shows charming patina. Measures 2...
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Franco Albini, Early Rocking "PS16" Chaise Lounge, Sycamore, 1960s, Poggi, Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and early "PS16", cotton, cord and sycamore rocking chaise lounge designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi, Italy, 1950s-1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Pr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cord, Sycamore
Antique slipper rocking chair in cherrywood and blue velvet, late 19th c.
$330Sale Price|40% Off
Antique slipper rocking chair in cherrywood and blue velvet, late 19th c.
Located in View Park, CA
An antique Slipper blue velvet striped rocking chair, late 19th century or early 20th century. Upholstery in velveteen tones of Brittany blue and fog, ...
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modernist Chrome and Caned Rocking Chair
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Modernist Chrome and Caned Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
High style post modern design rocking chair having a chrome frame, with caned seat and back rest, with solid wood armrests. Design reminiscent of Milo Baughman, and Max Suaze, probab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Brutalist pine rocking lounge chair with leather seat by Wasa 1984
Located in Zaandam, NL
Pine rocking chair originally designed in the 1970s according to some but this one is Cleary marked 1984 by Wasa ( Germany ). The chair is ingrate condition with only some minimal we...
Category
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' Tartera' rocking chair, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design 1966, manufacture 1960s. This wonderful rocking chair is made of two symmetrical side piec...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Boxwood
Keith Haring Children's Rocker, Rocking Horse, Pop Art Chair (Radiant Baby)
By Keith Haring
Located in München, BY
Keith Haring Pop Art children's rocker / rocking horse toy, United States 1992. Children's rocker made of black, white and red painted wood, with re...
Category
1990s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Relax and soothe the day...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Ron Arad Pair of Rocking Chairs for One-Off, United Kingdom, 1981
Located in Chicago, IL
Ron Arad Pair of Rocking Chairs for One-Off, United Kingdom, 1981 Adjustable rocking chairs constructed of black-enameled and chromed steel with plastic-coated bungee springs. Design...
Category
1980s British Industrial Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner Beechwood & Cord Seat
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern rocking chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner composed of a beechwood frame, hand twisted natural cord seat, & a clear lacquered finish. This piece ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant sculpted bentwood Thonet rocker from Czechoslovakia c1960. Hand caned seat and back with a fabulous bentwood design. Concentric circles form the base with other be...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Original 1950s Japanese Rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in brown leather, aluminium
By Takeshi Nii
Located in København K, 84
An original 1950s Japanese rocking chair by designer Takeshi Nii, this exceptional piece is as much an engineering achievement as a design icon. Conceived to be folded and portable, ...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Liceu De Artes E Oficios Rocking Chair With Ottoman Brazil 1960s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
A refined Brazilian modern rocking chair, produced in the 1960s by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. The design reflects a clear understanding of proportion and material, where each element...
Category
1960s Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
20Thc Bar Harbor Wicker Child's Rocking Chair W/ Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 1930's Bar Harbor child's wicker rocking chair is in fine condition and comes with a cushion.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
L. & j.g. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Rocker
$716Sale Price|20% Off
L. & j.g. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Rocker
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice L. & j.g. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Rocker. The rocker has the original metal tag.
Category
1940s American Mission Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage, New and Antique Rocking Chairs
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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