Platform Rockers
Antique Heywood Wakefield Woven Wicker Victorian Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Heywood Wakefield Woven Wicker Victorian platform rocker rocking chair. Item features
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Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 31.5 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features Rolling
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features floral
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Children's Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Maple
H 25.5 in W 15.25 in D 19 in
19th Century American Platform Rocker with Footstool by George Hunzinger
By George Hunzinger
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare George Hunzinger solid dark walnut platform rocker with new upholstery. Back seat cushion was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Platform Rocker Designed by Milo Baughman for James Furniture
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman for James Inc. recliner, platform rocker, circa 1950's. This chair features a vinyl
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
American Victorian Beige Wooden Platform Rocker
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian-style platform rocking chair with upholstered gray fabric seat and back cushion
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Victorian Ebonized Platform Rocker Rocking Chair Regency
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century Victorian platform rocking chair. Features a hardwood ebonized frame with gold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 41.5 in W 27 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair by George Hunzinger
By George Hunzinger
Located in Southampton, NJ
An outstanding Lollipop platform rocker in carved Oak by George Hunzinger late 19th c. production
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Cast Aluminum Basket Weave Lattice Patio Outdoor Rocking Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a platform rocker base, quality cast aluminum construction, great style and form. Circa Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 34.5 in W 31 in D 36 in
Pr. Wrought Iron Platform Rocking Chairs att. to Woodard c. 1970/1980's
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish platform rockers constructed of wrought iron, with metal mesh seats, and backs. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lollipop Rocking Chair by George Hunzinger, 19th Century
By George Hunzinger
Located in Hamburg, PA
A wonderful "Lollipop" Victorian Platform Rocker by George Hunzinger, circa 1885. Wood is lacquered
Category
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Victorian Mahogany Painted Hunzinger Barley Twist Arm Chair Ball & Claw
By George Hunzinger
Located in Dayton, OH
tables, swivel top and nesting tables, reclining and folding chairs, convertible beds, platform rockers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
H 40 in W 23 in D 27 in
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Oak Platform Rocking Chair Rocker Beehive
Located in Dayton, OH
An intriguing Aesthetic Periiod platform rocking chair. Made from oak with a spindled back, ribbed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 44.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Arm Chair Rocker Recliner Arnt Lande Stokke Mobler 1960
By Stokke Møbler
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish original lounge chair, recliner, rocker, armchair, designed by Arnt Lande for Stokke
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 36 in W 27 in D 29 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style 360 Swivel Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wilmington, DE
-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel rocker chairs. These chairs rock and tilt. They are on a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Suede
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wilmington, DE
-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel rocker chairs. These chairs rock and tilt. They are on a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Suede
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Ralph Lauren Home Collection Woven Rattan Wicker Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern style woven bamboo rattan bed by Ralph Lauren Home Polo collection. The bed features a subtle sleigh form on each end of the frame. Very heavy and solid with makers pl...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Antique Wicker Victorian Platform Rocker, Circa 1890’s
Located in Oakwood, GA
So lovely, Circa 1890’s, Heywood Wakefield has a rocker very similar, High back, Woven chain and scrolled wicker accents, Woven rolled arms, Arched platform.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
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Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Bed, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Renaissance Revival bed frame offers carved walnut and burl paneled construction with shaped headboard having shield form cartouche with flanking urn finials, c1890
Measu...
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Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut, Burl
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
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H 43.71 in W 25.6 in D 32.68 in
John Jellif & Co Victorian Eastlake Blue Velvet Arm Chair
By John Jelliff
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian Eastlake-style (Renaissance Revival) walnut arm chair with carved heads and blue velvet upholstery. (Attributed to JOHN JELLIFF & CO)
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Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1958, Kho Liang Ie, Rare Easy Chair from 020 Series by Artifort
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Curved Wave Chaise Lounge Rocker Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall curved wave chaise lounge rocker. This piece was reupholstered in the 80's and will most certainly need to be redone. The walnut rocker base was also uphols...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31 in W 36.5 in D 66 in
Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century
Adorablegreen victorian wicker rocking chair w/ cushion.
Category
20th Century Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
American Victorian Natural Wicker Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian natural wicker arm chair with fan shaped back with scroll and filigree design. (Heywood Brothers)
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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Antique Bamboo Rocker in the George Hunzinger Style
By George Hunzinger
Located in Bellport, NY
A charming little rocker with all the bells and whistles of the George Hunzinger style. Handcrafted and upholstered in a modern woven beige and green top grade fabric. Excellent cond...
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
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...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 36 in
Eastlake Bench with Porcelain Casters
Located in Asheville, NC
Handsome hand-carved oak Eastlake bench with brushed mohair trimmed fabric and porcelain wheels.
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Early 20th Century American Settees
Materials
Oak
Rare Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Victorian Wicker Conversation Gossip Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perhaps the Rarest of all Victorian Wicker pieces, this parlor chair was used for Ladies to gossip while not facing one another or to limit contact between courting couples. Victoria...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Wicker
H 38 in W 48 in D 22 in
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good condition. Seat cushion upholstery in great shape, very firm and very firm. Cushion uph...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
19th C. Wicker Conversation Chair with Intricate Caned Backs in Natural Finish
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare wicker conversation chair also known as a Tete-a-Tete .This side by side chair is woven in a very gracious design in a natural finish with beautifully styled curly cue wi...
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Antique 1890s American Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Wood
H 37 in W 51 in D 30 in
American Victorian Wicker Woven Rocking Chair
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian natural wicker ornate high back platform rocking chair with woven rolled arms and finials & swag chain link on back (HEYWOOD BROS.)
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
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Children's Hitchcock Style Rocking Chair Black & Gilt Hand Painted Stencil, Pair
Located in Petaluma, CA
, and long platform rockers. The chairs have been painted black with stenciled metallic paint detail to
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Mid-20th Century Painted Furniture
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Wood
H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 13 in
Matching Bar Harbor Wicker Armchair and Rocker
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Sheffield, MA
inner-spring seat cushions professionally restored and recovered set atop a coiled spring seat platform
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Wicker Set
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Sheffield, MA
paper and metal labels. Made of reed, spring seat platforms. Measurements as follows - sofa:76" long, 31
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Reed, Wood
19th Century Heywood Wakefield Wicker Platform Rocker
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century Victorian wicker platform rocker made by Heywood Brothers who eventually became
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Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
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Wicker
Vintage Maple Wagon Wheel Western Ranch Lounge Chair and Platform Rocker - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maple Wagon Wheel Western Ranch Lounge Chair and Platform Rocker - a Pair. Set featured
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Vintage 1950s Country Lounge Chairs
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Maple
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 36 in
Art Deco / Streamline Bamboo Tilt/ Swivel Platform Rocker, Tear Drop Arm
By Paul Frankl, Ritts Tropitan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco / streamline bamboo Tilt/ Swivel platform rocker, tear drop arm. Triple banded bamboo very
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Antique Victorian Lowentraut Oak Aesthetic Period Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely Aesthetic Era platform or gliding rocking chair by Lowentraut, circa 1876-1888. Made from
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Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39.5 in W 19 in D 28 in
19th Century Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair by George Hunzinger
By George Hunzinger
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular lollipop platform rocker in mahogany by George Hunzinger. Late 19thc creation that is
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Platform Rocking Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hjelle
Located in New York, NY
Stylish platform rocker, lounge chair, and ottoman, manufactured by Hjelle of Norway, possibly
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Peabody, MA
Rare platform rocking lounge chair with chromed steel swivel base by Milo Baughman for Thayer
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Chrome
19th Century German Pony Skin Pull Along Horse Toy
Located in London, GB
, and skin-covered horses on rockers, platforms and wheels were exported to America, England, Russia
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Antique 1890s German Victorian Toys
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Animal Skin, Pine
Nautical Theme Platform Rocker
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century nautical theme platform rocking chair. The chair has loose vinyl cushions, the back
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Wicker Platform Rocker
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Victorian platform rocking chair, in original natural finish. Unusual to find these in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
19th Century Natural Wicker Platform Rocker
Located in Savannah, GA
Although unlabeled, this is a high quality design and typical of those made by the firm of Heywood Brothers & Company. This company tended to design wicker pieces of a more airy and ...
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
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Wicker
19th Century Natural Wicker American Platform Rocker
Located in Savannah, GA
Unlabelled but this somewhat bulky design is often associated with Heywood Bros. & Wakefield Company shortly after their merger in 1897. Unique staining with shadow effect was also a...
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
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Wicker
Pair of Rustic 19th Century Platform Rocking Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of super comfortable 19thc platform rockers have been rewoven seats and backs in a
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Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
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Mid-Century Platform Rocking Chair Att. to Paoli Chair Company Czechoslovakia
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid-century platform rocker, in wonderful original condition, clean and ready to use
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
1880s George Hunzinger Victorian Platform Lollipop Rocker or Rocking Chair
By George Hunzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic Victorian "Lollipop" Rocker by George Hunzinger, circa mid-late 1880s with a curving turned
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
H 32 in W 24 in D 26.25 in
Francois Carre Fanback Cantilever Rocker - a Pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
the Carre Fanback design on the cantilever rocker platform. Of course, the iconic sunburst pattern of
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
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Steel
Matching Green Upholstered Armchair and Rocker by Hunzinger
By George Hunzinger
Located in New York, NY
"Lollipop" ball decor. Rocker features spring and platform space-saving design which historically made
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Antique 1880s American Chairs
19th Centruy, American Hunzinger Style Walnut Platform Rocking Chair
By George Hunzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
…………………..definitely in the style of Hunzinger……………….Aesthetic Movement.
The rocker sits on a tight spring mechanism
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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Folk Art Rocking Horse with Fox and Hound by Trevor Wiffen
By Trevor Wiffen
Located in Hanover, MA
breakthrough came when he added a smaller animal running between the horses legs, on bows without platforms but
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Vintage 1970s British Folk Art Toys
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Pine
Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Located in Dayton, OH
centuries, some chairs were put on platforms with wheels and were intended for use indoors, on one floor
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
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H 43.5 in W 26 in D 47 in
VICTORIAN WICKER PLATFORM ROCKER
Located in Sheffield, MA
Intricately woven Victorian wicker platform rocker having lyre motif with multiple beads, curlicues
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Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
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Victorian Platform Rocker with Foot Rest, circa 1890
Located in Alhambra, CA
Victorian platform rocker with foot rest in excellent condition. Newly reconditioned oak frame with
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
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19th Century Hunzinger Platform Rocker
By George Hunzinger
Located in Long Island, NY
pattern that is he so famous for.
A platform rocker does not take up as much room and will not hit the
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Victorian Wicker Platform Rocker
Located in Sheffield, MA
Victorian wicker platform rocking chair in natural stained finish with original green painted
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Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Reed
Victorian Wicker Platform Rocker
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wicker platform rocking chair, circa 1890s. Original bent metal rods provide the smooth back
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Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Monumental Carved Oak Morris Platform Rocker
Located in Providence, RI
This masterful yet whimsical chair exhibits fine carving on all surfaces with animals, and art nouveau wheat carving oppsite the crest rail. The oak is very smooth and is embellishe...
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Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
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Oak
Teak Recliner / Platform Rocker with X-Base Adjustable Ottoman in Charcoal Wool
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
the ball beside the seat), or unlocked, it serves as a platform rocker, or you may also lock the seat
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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H 39.75 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair / Recliner and Ottoman, Charcoal Wool, Norway
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
chair! Lock it in an upright position, leave it unlocked and use it as a platform rocker, or use the
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Teak
H 39.75 in W 27.5 in D 33 in
Rare Pair Homecrest Rocking Lounge Chairs & Ottoman w/ Original Cushions
By Homecrest
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
comfortable and are also platform rockers and must surely have spent their life in an indoor sun room or
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
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Metal
Early 20th Century Horn Rocker
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early 20th Century platform horn rocker recently upholstered in mohair.
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20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Bar Harbor Wicker Wingback Rocker
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large scale Bar Harbor wicker wingback rocker in dark walnut stained finish. Criss-crossed reed
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Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs
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Reed
ART DECO WICKER CHAIR & ROCKER
Located in Sheffield, MA
seat platforms.
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs
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Reed
Matching Pair Bar Harbor Wicker Armchair/Rocker
Located in Sheffield, MA
. Woven seat platforms. Measurements as follows - chair: 30" wide, 29" deep, 35" high; rocker: 30" wide
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Reed
THREE-PIECE BAR HARBOR WICKER SET
Located in Sheffield, MA
Matching three-piece Bar Harbor wicker set (3-cushion sofa, armchair, & rocker) in natural stained
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Early 20th Century American Living Room Sets
Five-Piece Bar Harbor Wicker Suite
Located in Sheffield, MA
seat platforms. Measurements as follows: sofa - 80" long, 31" deep, 34" high; rocker - 29" wide, 36
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Early 20th Century American Living Room Sets
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PART OF 3-PIECE MATCHING ART DECO WICKER SET
Located in Sheffield, MA
Photo of Art Deco wicker armchair and rocker, part of three-piece set selling with matching sofa
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Reed
PART OF 3-PIECE MATCHING ART DECO WICKER SET
Located in Sheffield, MA
Photo of Art Deco wicker sofa, part of three-piece matching set selling with armchair and rocker
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Early 20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Reed
Three-Piece Stick Wicker Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
frames with peaked backs & wide flared arms. Coiled spring seat platforms. Made of reed. A wonderful
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Early 20th Century American Living Room Sets
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Four-Piece Art Deco Wicker Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
hallmark Art Deco features of closely woven reeds with diamond patterns. Woven wicker seat platforms
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Living Room Sets
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Three-Piece High Style Stick Wicker Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
armchair. Closely paired reeds overall, including the wicker seat platform. Measurements as follows
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Living Room Sets
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Reed
THREE-PIECE BAR HARBOR WICKER SET
Located in Sheffield, MA
with wide flared arms & deep seats. Coiled spring seat platforms. Remnant of Heywood Wakefield paper
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Early 20th Century American Living Room Sets
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Reed
8-Piece Art Deco Wicker Suite
By Ficks Reed
Located in Sheffield, MA
platforms with new canvas decking. Measurements as follows- sofa: 79" long, 32" deep, 32" high; chairs: 30
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Platform Rockers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of platform rockers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique platform rockers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, wicker and wood. Platform rockers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Platform rockers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made platform rockers over the years, but those made by George Hunzinger, Heywood Brothers & Co. and Heywood-Wakefield Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Platform Rockers?
Prices for platform rockers start at $1,400 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $1,898.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Platform Rockers
- What is a platform rocker?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A platform rocker is sometimes referred to as a rocking chair with a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked. 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. Shop a range of vintage, new and antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- How does a platform rocker work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How a platform rocker works involves its specially designed base. The craftsman rests the rockers on this fixed platform so that they tilt forward and backward on it rather than the floor. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage platform rockers.
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