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Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (A)
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (A). Item features solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Big Kids Maple Windsor Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Germantown, MD
Elegant Classic Windsor style rocking chair for big kids. Optional cushion available.
Great
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Herman de Vries High Back Rocking Chair, Sikes Furniture 1930's
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Rochester, NY
American Colonial modernist style solid maple tall back rocking chair designed by Herman de Vries
Category
Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Buffalo, NY
Colonial American style solid maple wood high-back rocking chair designed by Herman de Vries for
Category
Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 41 in W 25 in D 26 in
Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made Windsor style rocking chair in what looks like maple, having modeled seat and fine
Category
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian faux bamboo maple rocking chair with red velvet paneled back and seat.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple, Velvet
Ostrich and Camel Whimsical Rocking Chairs
By Kay Bojesen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
One of a kind set of two whimsical ostrich and camel rocking sculptures / toys. Also can be used as
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Modern Indoor Rocking Chair in solid hardwood
By Marco Bogazzi
Located in Portland, OR
Elevate your living space with this contemporary rocking chair, a stunning blend of modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Teak, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
This elegant rocking chair from the 1970s embodies the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rocking Chair by Holger George Jensen, Denmark, 1960's
By Kubus, Holger Georg Jensen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rocking chair model 100 designed in 1960's by Holger George Jensen for Kubus, Denmark. Ebonized
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Handcrafted Artisan Studio Rocking Chair by Jeffry Mann 1987
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous handcrafted artisan studio rocking chair by Jeffry Mann, circa 1987. This American made
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Miami, FL
Spindle back maple wood rocker designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Conant Ball.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Paoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century modern rocking chair with sculptural maple frame and geometric patterned upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Jean-Claude Duboys, A1 Rocking Chair and Ottoman A4, France, 1980
By Jean-Claude Duboys
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jean-Claude Duboys, rocking chair and ottoman maple, Attitude edition, France, 1980.
Interior
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Upholstered Kenebec Rocking Chair with flexible slats by Erickson Woodworking
By Erickson Woodworking
Located in Nevada City, CA
The Kenebec Rocker is an upholstered rocking chair by Erickson Woodworking that features their
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple, Walnut
H 42 in W 28 in D 40 in
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair in the Style of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderful vintage modern rocking chair features a sculptural bent rod chrome frame. Stylish
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Artisan-Made Spindle Back Rocking Chair In The Style Of Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in Brooklyn, NY
movement. Every part of this solid maple rocking chair has been beautifully sculpted, hand-shaped and
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Authentic RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic and rare RAR Rocking chair designed by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Solid Maple Carved Dining Chairs by Cushman Contemporary of Vermont
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely solid hard rock maple chairs manufactured by Cushman of Vermont. These chairs are quite rare
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Maple
H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in
SITLALI Fuchsia Pink Rocking Armchair in Solid Wood with Rods and Lacquering
By Philippe Bestenheider
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Rediscover the timeless charm of the Windsor chair through the contemporary lens of Sitlali—a
Category
2010s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Maple, Beech
H 57.88 in W 44.1 in D 37.01 in
Hand-Made Pair of Boston Rockers for Mother and Child
Located in Asheville, NC
crafted but retain a simple grace.
The rocking chair was reputedly invented by Benjamin Franklin
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple, Pine, Hickory
Set of Ten Rustic Rustic Dining Chairs in Hard Rock Maple Circa 1950s
By Sikes Chair Company, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of ten American rustic side chairs crafted in hard rock maple. Their distinctive russet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 4 Rustic Rustic Dining Chairs in Hard Rock Maple Circa 1950s SIKES
By Sikes Chair Company, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
A set of FOUR American rustic side chairs crafted in hard rock maple. Their distinctive russet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set 4 Heywood Wakefield Hard Rock Maple Cinnamon Colonial Style Splat Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of 4 Heywood Wakefield solid Hard Rock Maple Cinnamon Colonial Style Splat Back side Chairs in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 35 in W 19 in D 20 in
‘RAR’ Rocking Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Early ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Cushman Furniture Rock Maple Chaise Lounge Chair
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted from durable and high-quality rock maple, this chaise lounge is both sturdy and comfortable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
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
Bleached Maple Wood Luna Rocking Chair with Webbed Seat by Goebel
By Martin Goebel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Rocking chairs have been a focus of furniture designers for centuries, quite simply because they
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Maple
Plybent Maple Rocking Chair with Raspberry Strap Seat, Made in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind. Belts can be customized in any color for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Custom Color Plybent Maple Rocking Chair by Peter Danko, Made in USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind. Belts can be customized in any color for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Plybent Maple Rocking Chair with Black Strap Seat Handcrafted in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind. Belts can be customized in any color for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Orange Strap Plybent Maple Rocking Chair Made in USA by Peter Danko
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind. Belts can be customized in any color for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
J. Rusten Studio-crafted Sculptural Modern Rocking Chair in Maple and Walnut
By J. Rusten Furniture Studio
Located in Stockton, CA
When we set out to design the modern rocking chair we followed a series of directives: it must be
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
Lookout Mountain Rocker Chair, Ebonized Maple
By Wood Studio
Located in New York, NY
with a smooth rocking motion. Offered in a variety of native hardwoods, including walnut, cherry, maple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Modern Wood Luna Rocking Chair with Webbed Seat by Goebel
By Martin Goebel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Ebonized walnut. Rocking chairs have been a focus of furniture designers for centuries, quite
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Maple
Plybent Rocking Chair with Blue Strap Seat Handcrafted in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind. Belts can be customized in any color for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Plybent Rocking Chair with Red Strap Seat Handcrafted in the USA
By Peter Danko
Located in York, PA
Classic rocking chair created with green design and ergonomics in mind. Belts can be customized in any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Modern Wood Midcentury Luna Rocking Chair with Webbed Seat by Goebel
By Martin Goebel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Bleached maple. Rocking chairs have been a focus of furniture designers for centuries, quite simply
Category
2010s North American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Noguchi Rocking stool Vitra 1954 Maplewood, wallnut-stained
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Berlin, DE
Isamu Noguchi (Designer)
Design: Cyclone Series
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
J. Rusten Studio-Crafted Sculptural Modern Rocking Chair in Maple and Cherry
By J. Rusten Furniture Studio
Located in Stockton, CA
When we set out to design the modern rocking chair we followed a series of directives: it must be
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Cherry, Maple
Vintage Hand Carved Spindle Birdcage Cage Back Chairs Flowers Birds-set of 6
Located in El Cajon, CA
Solid rock maple heirloom dining chairs, hand carved with the most charming birds and flowers motif
Category
Late 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Cushman Hard Rock Maple Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of hard rock maple chairs made by Cushman in Bennington, Vermont. Wood has beautiful patina.
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Rare & Whimsical Cushman Hard Rock Maple Chair w. Heart Cut-Outs Mortise & Tenon
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Excellent condition well documented Cushman chair with heart cutout, carved seat, and wedged
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs
Materials
Maple
H 35 in W 25.5 in L 35 in
A Shaker Maple Rocking Chair with Shawl Bar
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Shaker rocker chair constructed with stained Maple. It features a ladder back, a shawl bar on top
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Early American Country Maple Spindle Rocking Chair Farmhouse Rocker Windsor
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century American country rocking chair. Made from maple with a spindle back and contoured
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 41 in W 29 in D 22.5 in
Antique Early 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Spindleback Rocking Chair Cane Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century spindle back rocking chair. Made from maple with a shaped crest rail, sausage
Category
Early 20th Century Country Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
H 36.5 in W 22 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Hitchcock Style Windsor Back Maple Rocking Chair Stencil Harvest Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Windsor style Hitchcock inspire oversized rocking chair, circa mid 20th century. Made from
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 43 in W 26 in D 29 in
Antique 19th Century Early American Maple Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Boston rocker, circa 1850s. Despite the name, Boston rockers were actually made in Connecticut. They have a scrolled seat, spindled back, and a rolling headpiece. The Boston ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Classical Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple, Bentwood
Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. A classic RAR chair, which stands for Rocking Armchair, Rod base. Originally
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. A classic RAR chair, which stands for Rocking Armchair, Rod base. Originally
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Maple
Dave Hentzel Handcrafted Rocking Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved walnut rocking chair designed and fabricated by David Hentzel who was an apprentice to
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Blonde Brendan Rocking Chair/ Leather Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
Greg Aanes American made original classic rocking chair. This model is the Brendan chair; "designed
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple
19thc Original Old Natural Surface Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC OLD SURFACE ROCKING CHAIR FROM THE MID WEST.FANTASTIC ORIGINAL OLD WOVEN SEAT AND BACK .THE
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple, Rattan
Extremely Rare Danish Modern Bentwood Upholstered Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare, Danish modern bent maple wood, rocking chair with custom, scalloped, chenille
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Maple
19thc Original Green Rustic Pressed Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19thc original green painted pressed back rocking chair from Pennsylvania .This so
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple, Pine
Woodard Scrolled Brass and Raw Silk Rocking Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Woodard Rocking Chair is nothing less than glamorous. The scrolled brass base in tandem with the raw silk
Category
Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Herman Miller Eames Rar Rocking Chair in Blue
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames RAR rocking chair in blue. New modern conscience base. Shell in superb
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rocking Chair, Spindle Back, Made by Conant Ball
By Conant Ball
Located in Kansas City, MO
Conant Ball solid maple rocker. All original in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Authentic Original Mt. Lebanon Shaker No. 3 Rocking Chair
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique Shaker rocker, circa 1890s. Impressed mark, Model No. 3, on back slat. In stained maple
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
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Rock Maple Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of rock maple chairs available for sale. Each of these unique rock maple chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using maple, wood and metal. There are 85 antique and vintage rock maple chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Rock maple chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Rock maple chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made rock maple chairs over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman de Vries are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Rock Maple Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $290 on the low end and $12,500 highest priced.
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 Rock Maple Chairs
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 24, 2024To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent the rocking chair. This common misconception is linked to an erroneous statement made in the book The Rocking Chair: An American Institution, published in 1921. In actuality, rocking chairs were created by English farmers early in the 18th century. Early American examples date back to around 1830. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rocking chairs.
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