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Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair in Walnut after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and sculptural rocking chair in the style of Gio Ponti. This chair features solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 28 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Rocking Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Walnut Rocking Chair in the style of Gio Ponti, manufactured by Cassina. Italy, 1960s.
Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Franco Albini “PS16” Rocking Chair for Poggi, 1959
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini “PS16” rocking chair for Poggi, original fabric and walnut, Italy, 1959.
The Albini
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
1950s Italian Chiavari Rocking Chair with Original Woven Seat
By Chiavari, Fratelli Podestà
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare 1950s all original condition Chiavari rocking chair by Fratelli Podestà
All the wicker
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wicker
Rocking Chair in Cherry Wood by Paolo Buffa, c.1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Italian rocking chair in cherry wood by Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s.
Dimension: H92 x W57 x D80 cm
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Studio Cassina '572 Rocking' Chair in Ebonized Wood and Red Upholstery
By Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cassina, lounge chair model 572, darkened wood and red fabric, Italy, 1950s.
This rocking chair in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 41.34 in
Cassina Walnut Rocking Lounge Chairs Model 572 in Ivory Kalgan Lambskin, 1950s
By Studio Tecnico, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
at the Gio Ponti Archives has suggested the present model of rocking chair was designed by Cassina’s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Rubber, Walnut
H 37 in W 25.25 in D 39.5 in
20th Century Cassina Rocking Chair mod. 572 in Wood and Fabric, 1950s
By Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Cassina since 2015.
Here we have a Cassina production: a rocking chair model 572 from 1955 with a wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Frank Gehry, "Contour" Rocker, Cardboard, Masonite, Easy Edges, Inc, 1970s
By Frank Gehry
Located in High Point, NC
An early production "Contour" Rocker / Rocking Chaise, designed by architect Frank Gehry. Produced
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Masonite, Paper
H 25.63 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in
Gio Ponti For Cassina Arnestad Bruk Lounge Chair Model 829 Mid Century Vintage
By Gio Ponti
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Model 829 Hotel PDP Sorrento Italian Ash Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina
Lounge
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Ash
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, American Walnut and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Luisa chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, American Walnut and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Luisa chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Rocking Chairs Dondolo by Verner Panton for Ycami, Italy, 1990s
By Ycami Collection, Verner Panton
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern space age design pair of armchairs or lounge rocking chairs model Dondolo in
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi dining table 1970
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in TARBES, FR
Rinaldi designs new chairs that will become references in the world of design. A chair with a rocking back
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Iconic Franco Albini Woven Rattan Ottoman, 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
began his professional career working for Gio Ponti. He based his design on a Minimalist aesthetic and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Gastone Rinaldi, Table in Chromed Metal and Smoked Glass, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
met Gio Ponti in 1950 and, with his help, designed the chairs (DU10 and DU11) for the hospital section
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' in Glass and Metal
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
available. Albini designed many iconic pieces including a radio, rocking chair and modular bookcases and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Gastone Rinaldi, Table in Chromed Metal and Smoked Glass, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
occasion he also presents the chair with the DU9 rocking back. During this period, the Domus magazine
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
"Fiorenza" armchair for Arflex; in 1955 the "Luisa" chair; in 1956 the "Rocking chaise" for Poggi.
In the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Margherita and Gala chairs, Albini applied a modern aesthetic to the design and construction of his products
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Tl3 Table, Black Dyed Wood and Glass by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design of some of his most seminal works, such as the Margherita and Gala chairs, Albini applied a modern
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
were readily available. Albini designed many iconic pieces including a radio, rocking chair and modular
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, such as the Margherita and Gala chairs, Albini applied a modern aesthetic to the design and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
contemporary restatement of the classic bergère chair. The chair is composed of a deep curved seat, a ring
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Margherita and Gala chairs, Albini applied a modern aesthetic to the design and construction of his products
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Margherita and Gala chairs, Albini applied a modern aesthetic to the design and construction of his products
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchairs by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
contemporary restatement of the classic bergère chair. The chair is composed of a deep curved seat, a ring
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchairs by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
contemporary restatement of the classic bergère chair. The chair is composed of a deep curved seat, a ring
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Mid-Century Wall Shelf in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
he created the "Fiorenza" armchair for Arflex; in 1955 the "Luisa" chair; in 1956 the "Rocking chaise
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 9.06 in W 31.5 in D 9.06 in
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf or Console, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
1955 the "Luisa" chair; in 1956 the "Rocking chaise" for Poggi.
In the 1960s he worked on Industrial
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 9.85 in W 20.48 in D 9.45 in
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
contemporary restatement of the classic bergère chair. The chair is composed of a deep curved seat, a ring
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Floor Lamp Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s
By Louis Sognot, Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Arflex; in 1955 the "Luisa" chair; in 1956 the "Rocking chaise" for Poggi. In the 1960s he worked on
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 57.68 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
contemporary restatement of the classic bergère chair. The chair is composed of a deep curved seat, a ring
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Round Ottoman Stool in Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
1955 the "Luisa" chair; in 1956 the "Rocking chaise" for Poggi.
In the 1960s he worked on industrial
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Set of Two Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchairs by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
contemporary restatement of the classic bergère chair. The chair is composed of a deep curved seat, a ring
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Bamboo and Rattan Rectangular Wall Mirror, Italy 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Arflex; in 1955 the "Luisa" chair; in 1956 the "Rocking chaise" for Poggi.
In the 1960s he worked on
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Midcentury Wall Shelf or Console, Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Arflex; in 1955 the "Luisa" chair; in 1956 the "Rocking chaise" for Poggi.
In the 1960s he worked on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 13.78 in W 36.23 in D 10.24 in
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
contemporary restatement of the classic bergère chair. The chair is composed of a deep curved seat, a ring
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
contemporary restatement of the classic bergère chair. The chair is composed of a deep curved seat, a ring
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Margherita and Gala chairs, Albini applied a modern aesthetic to the design and construction of his products
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
contemporary restatement of the classic bergère chair. The chair is composed of a deep curved seat, a ring
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
he created the "Fiorenza" armchair for Arflex; in 1955 the "Luisa" chair; in 1956 the "Rocking chaise
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
some of his most seminal works, such as the Margherita and Gala chairs, Albini applied a modern
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Ottoman Stool in Bamboo and Rattan Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
the "Fiorenza" armchair for Arflex; in 1955 the "Luisa" chair; in 1956 the "Rocking chaise" for Poggi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
H 15.75 in Dm 20.87 in
Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
some of his most seminal works, such as the Margherita and Gala chairs, Albini applied a modern
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
1955 the "Luisa" chair; in 1956 the "Rocking chaise" for Poggi.
In the 1960s he worked on industrial
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Cocktail Console Table after Franco Albini, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
he created the "Fiorenza" armchair for Arflex; in 1955 the "Luisa" chair; in 1956 the "Rocking chaise
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 34.65 in W 33.08 in D 17.33 in
Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
some of his most seminal works, such as the Margherita and Gala chairs, Albini applied a modern
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini TL3 Table, Wood and Glass by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
some of his most seminal works, such as the Margherita and Gala chairs, Albini applied a modern
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Franco Albini Radio in Cristallo, by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
some of his most seminal works, such as the Margherita and Gala chairs, Albini applied a modern
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
chairs, Albini applied a modern aesthetic to the design and construction of his products. Trained under
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Console Table, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
he created the "Fiorenza" armchair for Arflex; in 1955 the "Luisa" chair; in 1956 the "Rocking chaise
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
H 33.08 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Rattan Italian Coat Rack with Shelf, Franco Albini for Bonacina 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
1955 the "Luisa" chair; in 1956 the "Rocking chaise" for Poggi.
In the 1960s he worked on industrial
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wicker, Bamboo, Rattan
H 10.24 in W 39.38 in D 7.49 in
Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, such as the Margherita and Gala chairs, Albini applied a modern aesthetic to the design and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 104.73 in W 80.71 in D 21.86 in
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Ponti Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ponti rocking chair for your home. A ponti rocking chair — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a ponti rocking chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A ponti rocking chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one ponti rocking chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gio Ponti, Cassina and Gimson and Slater Ltd produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Ponti Rocking Chair?
A ponti rocking chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,000, while the lowest priced sells for $2,956 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Ponti Rocking Chair
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
Welcome Back to Designer Russel Wright’s Mid-Century Hudson Valley Home
The industrial designer was known for his sleek, modern dinnerware, but his 1961 house and the landscape around it may be his most astonishing creation.
Cara Greenberg Wrote the Book on Mid-Century Modern Furniture. Here Are Her Auction Finds
The author and design expert was among the first to define the style and coined its alliterative name. She shares her favorite pieces on 1stDibs Auctions — including some steals.
Jochum Rodgers Has Long Brought the Best of 20th-Century Design to Berlin and Beyond
Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.
A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture
The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.
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Triennale Floor Lamp Made In Italy
Black Bookshelve
Black Bookshelves
Woven Wicker Mirror
Ponti Folding
Spiral Armchair
French Wicker Lamp
Tv Lamps
Provincial Vintage Desk
Oval Lamps
60s Desk Lamp
60s Desk Lamps
English Trestle Dining Table
Riviera Chair
Gio Ponti Cane Chair
Joe Ponti
Dover Design Chair
New Turned Leg Dining Chairs