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1980s, Black and White Rocking Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Black and white rocking armchair.
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Late 20th Century North American Retro Rocking Armchair

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Plastic

Retro 1980s, Black and White Rocking Armchair
1980s, Black and White Rocking Armchair
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Rocking Armchair 70s Design G. Faleschini
By Guido Faleschini
Located in None, IT
Rocking armchair with gilt brass structure and light blue fabric covering. Design Guido Faleschini
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1970s Italian Retro Rocking Armchair

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Metal

Set of Eames Plastic Rocking Armchairs for Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cape Town, WC
recognised American furniture designs. A standout from this large family of chairs is the Rocking Armchair
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Stainless Steel

Retro Set of Eames Plastic Rocking Armchairs for Vitra
Set of Eames Plastic Rocking Armchairs for Vitra
H 27.17 in W 24.61 in D 26.58 in
Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful original rocking armchair from 19860s. Produced by TON, original label still attached
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1960s Czech Bauhaus Retro Rocking Armchair

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Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Mama Baleri Italia Black Rocking Armchair and White Spherical Pouf
Located in IT
Black rocking armchair and 50cm diameter pouf. Made in Italy by Mama Baleri.
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1970s Retro Rocking Armchair

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Fabric

Organic Scandinavian Rocking Armchair Solid Ash Wood Steel & Natural Rattan 1999
By Benjamin Franklin, IKEA
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern rocking armchair made out of solid ash, steel frame and natural rattan weaving
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1990s Swedish Organic Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Steel

Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s Rocking armchair
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Metal

Cassina "572" Rocking Armchair, Italy 1960
By Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
A very rare rocking chair in walnut, rubber and fabric for Cassina, Italy. The exquisite production
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Fabric, Wood

Retro Cassina "572" Rocking Armchair, Italy 1960
Cassina "572" Rocking Armchair, Italy 1960
H 37.01 in W 41.34 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Design Rocking Armchair, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Cleaned.   
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Fabric, Wood

Retro Mid-Century Design Rocking Armchair, 1970s
Mid-Century Design Rocking Armchair, 1970s
H 35.83 in W 24.02 in D 45.28 in
Eames RAR Rocking Armchair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice iconic Mid Century designed molded fiberglass rocking arm shell chair in a parchment
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Metal

Children's Rocking Armchair Scoubidou Torck - 1950's
By Torck
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Children's Rocking Armchair scoubidou Torck - 1950's Cute little Vintage Rocking Armchair for
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Metal

Giovannetti, Gongolo, NEW Rocking armchair, red fantasy, modern style
By Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The warm sensation of being rocked in the cosiest armchair. A homey object linked to an ancient
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1990s Italian Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Fabric

Midcentury Rattan Cane Swivel Rocking Armchair
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury rattan cane swivel rocking chair, France, 1960s. Please see detail picture of the
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Rattan

Midcentury Rattan Cane Swivel Rocking Armchair
Midcentury Rattan Cane Swivel Rocking Armchair
H 40.95 in W 25.2 in D 30.71 in
RAR Second Edition Rocking Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Original fiberglass armed shell on black wire base with birch rocker struts and large rubber mounts. Marked on bottom, Herman Miller. The chair was on carpet most of its life.
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1950s American Organic Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Fiberglass

Mid-Century Bentwood Rocking Armchair in Blond Oak by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful, iconic armchair designed by Thonet, produced in 1960s by TON company in Czechoslovakia
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Blue rocking armchair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brussels, BE
A 2-seater rocking amchair in the style of Arne Jacobsen is a comfortable piece of furniture
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Fabric

Blue rocking armchair
Blue rocking armchair
H 81 in W 127 in D 88 in
Pair of Mid-century Design Rocking Armchairs, 1980's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Wood Wood has aged patina Original condition
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Boho Style Bamboo and Vinyl Children Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Cute bohemian bamboo and vinyl seat children rocking armchair. The chair is firm and sturdy, a fun
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Retro Rocking Armchair

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Plastic, Bamboo

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
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Retro Rocking Armchair

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane

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
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Retro Rocking Armchair

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane

Vintage Rocking Chrome and Leather Armchair
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage rocking armchair in white leather and chrome metal base.  
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Rocking Armchair

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Chrome

Vintage Rocking Chrome and Leather Armchair
Vintage Rocking Chrome and Leather Armchair
H 39.38 in W 25.2 in D 38.19 in
La-z-boy Rocking Armchair by Pizzetti Roma, Walnut, White Leather, Italy, 1960s
By La-Z-Boy 1, Pizzetti Design, Mobili Pizzetti
Located in Rome, IT
A Pizzetti original, Classic La-z-boy reclining rocking chair, made of walnut and white leather
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Metal

Rocking Chair Mama Baleri Italy Beige Leather Design by Denis Santachiara, 1995
By Denis Santachiara, Baleri Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
marvellous and unusual rocking armchair impresses with ist high level comfort, excellent materials and great
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Leather

1960s Upholstered Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden chair was produced in Czechia, circa 1960. A rocking armchair sculpted with
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Bouclé, Bentwood

Lena Larsson, Made by Nesto, a Mid Century Ebonised Rocker with Sculptural Arms
By Lena Larsson, Nesto
Located in London, GB
Lena Larsson, manufactured by Nesto. A Mid Century Modern Swedish Grandessa rocking armchair with
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Beech

Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair with Rope Edge
By Charles Eames, Zenith
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a highly collectible early edition rocking armchair on rod base (RAR) designed by Ray and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Metal

RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Uccle, BE
powerful form and its indisputable comfort. The RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base), made out of polypropylene
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Aluminum

RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 27.17 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel and Rocking Armchair Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Exclusive wicker and bamboo swivel rocking chair. It has a round seat with a rocking mechanism.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Bamboo

Homecrest Liberty Garden Collection, square table + 4 swivel rocking armchairs
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
Homecrest patio set, a great brand name Table and 4 swivel armchairs with original cushions Mid
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1960s American American Classical Retro Rocking Armchair

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Aluminum

Vladimir Kagan 'Rock Star' Pair of Leather Rocking Chairs, c. 1997, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of black leather rocking armchairs are by Vladimir Kagan for the Kagan Collection, by
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1990s American Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Leather

Mid-Century Teak Rocking Armchair by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge rocking chair was
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Italian rocking and swivel armchair from 1970 in fabric and metal
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian rocking and swivel armchair from 1970 in fabric and metal Stool cm.45x45 heigth cm.40 ,
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Metal

Scandinavian Rocking Chair
By Gemla, Karl-Axel Adolfsson
Located in Brescia, IT
armchair with unmistakable style that will give a retro touch to the room. Good condition. May show some
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Rocking Chair
Scandinavian Rocking Chair
H 47.25 in W 22.05 in D 28.75 in
1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
By Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic rocking chair by Varjosen Puunjalostus, Finland. Beautiful design with elegant, strong wood
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Oak

Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Roma, IT
The "Sgarsul" rocking chair is a reinterpretation of Thonet's 1862 N1 cantilever armchair by Gae
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Beech, Leather

Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair or rocking chair by designers Charles Eames (1907–1978) and Ray Eames (1912–1988) for
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Mid-20th Century Retro Rocking Armchair

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Plastic

Vintage Rocking Chairs in Bamboo, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of bamboo rocking chairs, 1960s. Solid and functional; light wear from age and use, one in
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1960s Retro Rocking Armchair

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Bamboo

Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Rocking Chair for France & Søn
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Miami, FL
Experience the elegance of this all original vintage FD 120 rocking lounge chair, boasting a sleek
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Fabric, Teak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rocking Chair , Bonaccina attributed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and robust Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo rocking chair restored and shellac polished
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Bamboo, Raffia

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker rocking chair. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Bamboo, Rattan

Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle, Switzerland, 1970s
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Almelo, NL
The ''Nonna'' armchair is the modern interpretation of a rocking chair, designed by the designer
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Black Steel Tube Rocking Chairs with Red Leather Upholstery
Located in Ulm, DE
Mid Century Rocking Chair with Crocodile Embossing Rocking chair / armchair Square steel tubes
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Steel Tube Rocking Chairs with Croco-Stlye Upholstery
Located in Ulm, DE
Mid Century Rocking Chair with Crocodile Embossing Rocking chair / armchair Square tubes with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Chrome

Vintage Swedish Rocking Chair `Grandessa´ by Lena Larsson for Nesto 1960´s
By Lena Larsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This Grandessa rocking chair was designed by Lena Larsson for the Swedish Nesto manufacture during
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Beech

Jean-Claude Duboys, A1 Rocking Chair and Ottoman A4, France, 1980
By Jean-Claude Duboys
Located in Catonvielle, FR
. This rocking chair consists of the A1 armchair, equipped with A2 backrest and A3 skates. The ottoman A4
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Maple

Vintage Danish Modern Rocking Chair in Wood and Monstera Leaf Pattern Fabric
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high rocking chair was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The frame is made of wood in a dark
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Fabric, Wood

M Nissen for Pastoe Mid-Century Teak Spade Dark Green Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Pastoe, Nissen
Located in London, GB
Wooden rocking chair / armchair designed by M. Nissen and sold in the Netherlands by the Dutch
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Teak, Velvet

1959 Mid Century RAR Gray Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The iconic RAR chair - Rocking (R) Arm (A) Chair on Rod (R) Base - was designed by Charles & Ray
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

Materials

Metal

Vintage Swedish Wooden Black Rocking Chair Grandessa by Lena Larsson for Nesto
By Lena Larsson, Nesto
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Grandessa rocking chair was designed by Lena Larsson for the Swedish Nesto manufacture during
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

Materials

Beech

Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair, Frederik Kayser Model 599 By Norway, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Papercord, Teak

Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s pair of armchairs by Hauner for Móveis Artesanal is amazing and super rare set of
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs
Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall Blond Walnut Texture
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This gorgeous armchair has been polished to shellac and upholstered again with fabric from the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Walnut, Upholstery

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Prisma Armchair Rocker Lounge 1984, Memphis Era
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1984 Prisma collection armchair rocker lounge. After decades of
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Prisma Armchair Rocker Lounge 1984, Memphis era
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1984 Prisma collection armchair rocker lounge. This item is on
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

Materials

Steel

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
incredible cocobolo rosewood and black leather 'Swinger' rocking armchair by leading 1960s modernist designer
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair and Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely vintage modern wood frame chairs with sculpted arms, spindle backs and thick cushions. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

Materials

Wood

2 Vintage Homecrest patio chairs plus adjustable height 30" telescoping table
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
3 piece set 2 Homecrest rocking and swivel armchairs and telescoping table that measures 30” in
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1960s American American Classical Retro Rocking Armchair

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Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chromed Steel Tube Chairs with Embossed Upholstery
Located in Ulm, DE
Mid Century armchair pair Fresh nickel-plated metal frame Upholstery: genuine cowhide with reptile
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Chrome

1960's midcentury modern French rocking chair
Located in London, Lambeth
well crafted rocking chair with streamed bent wooden arms super comfortable rare armchair.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Rocking Armchair

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Beech

1960's midcentury modern French rocking chair
1960's midcentury modern French rocking chair
H 30.71 in W 25.99 in D 35.83 in
1970s Ellipse Tubular Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
''Ellipse'' rocking chair attributed to Renato Zevi , Italy 1970''s. Chrome-plated solid steel
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1970s Retro Rocking Armchair

Materials

Steel

1970s Ellipse Tubular Chrome Rocking Chair
1970s Ellipse Tubular Chrome Rocking Chair
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 35.44 in
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Retro Rocking Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro rocking armchair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every retro rocking armchair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the retro rocking armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro rocking armchair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Charles and Ray Eames, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful retro rocking armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro Rocking Armchair?

A retro rocking armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,882, while the lowest priced sells for $288 and the highest can go for as much as $27,900.

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.