What is an antique Bergère chair?

An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?

To 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.

How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?

To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.

How do I find out what my antique chair is worth?

To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.

How can you tell how old an antique chair is?

To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.

How much is an antique barber chair worth?

Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.

How much is my antique high chair worth?

There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.

What did antique carver chairs originally look like?

The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood . Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.

Rocker Chairs Antique

19th Century Victorian Rocking Chair

Stickley Mission Rocker

Cane Rocker

Victorian Platform Rocker

Mission Slat Back Rocking Chair

Oak Rocking Chair Arts And Crafts

Carved Rocker

Woven Rocker

Antique LIMBERT Chair & Rocker Rare Find - Stickley Era - W5128/W5129

$3,920Sale Price|20% Off

H 41 in W 29 in D 28 in

Antique LIMBERT Chair & Rocker Rare Find - Stickley Era - W5128/W5129

By Charles Limbert

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a very rare pair of antique Charles Limbert pieces - Chair & Rocker Set. They are signed

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Antique Victorian Wicker and Rattan Wooden Small Rocking Chair Rocker

$450

H 34 in W 20 in D 30.5 in

Antique Victorian Wicker and Rattan Wooden Small Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Victorian Wicker and Rattan Wooden Small Rocking Chair Rocker. Item features a solid wood wicker

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Antique Heywood Wakefield Victorian Woven Wicker Platform Rocker Rocking Chair

$1,095

H 40 in W 27.5 in D 31.5 in

Antique Heywood Wakefield Victorian Woven Wicker Platform Rocker Rocking Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Heywood Wakefield Woven Wicker Victorian Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Antique Windsor Rocking Chair, English, Elm, Rocker, Fireside Seat, Victorian

$3,944

H 38.98 in W 24.41 in D 29.73 in

Antique Windsor Rocking Chair, English, Elm, Rocker, Fireside Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Windsor rocking chair, an English, elm and ash porch or fireside rocker, dating

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Antique American Country Oak Ladder Stat Back Rocking Chair Rocker

$585

H 28.5 in W 16 in D 26.5 in

Antique American Country Oak Ladder Stat Back Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th Century American Country Rocking Chair. Made from oak with a ladder form and spindles

Category

Early 20th Century Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880

$2,859

H 42.52 in W 25.01 in D 33.47 in

Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Paw Foot Platform Rocker Rocking Chair

$895

H 39.5 in W 24 in D 30.5 in

Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Paw Foot Platform Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Paw Foot Platform Rocker Rocking Chair with Newer Brown

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair

$650

H 40 in W 20.5 in D 24.5 in

Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Windsor Farmhouse Style Maple Stat Back Rocking Chair & Cushion Rocker

$765

H 35 in W 24.5 in D 32 in

Antique Windsor Farmhouse Style Maple Stat Back Rocking Chair & Cushion Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

A lovely rocking chair from the first half of the 20th century. Made from maple with a combination

Category

Early 20th Century American Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair

$895

H 34 in W 26 in D 29 in

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair with Brass Accents

$695

H 46 in W 25 in D 33 in

Antique Victorian Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair with Brass Accents

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair with Brass Accents. Item features

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

J.M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair

$695

H 35 in W 27 in D 32 in

J.M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

J.M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features solid wood

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair

$650

H 33 in W 18.5 in D 23 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Ladder Back Hip Rail Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a cane

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Antique Art Nouveau Cherry Wood Rocking Chair Rocker With Wreath Marquetry Inlay

$650

H 36 in W 26 in D 27 in

Antique Art Nouveau Cherry Wood Rocking Chair Rocker With Wreath Marquetry Inlay

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Nouveau Cherry Wood Rocking Chair Rocker With Wreath Marquetry Inlay. Circa Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker

$900

H 32 in W 30 in D 24 in

Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

Late Victorian Rocking Chair. Attributed to Stomps Burkhardt of Dayton, Ohio. Made from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Rocker Rocking Chair Queen Anne Legs

$795

H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 28.5 in

Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Rocker Rocking Chair Queen Anne Legs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Rocker Rocking Chair Queen Anne Legs. Circa Early 1900s

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement E.W. Godwin-Style Oak Rocking Chair Rocker

$1,800

H 40 in W 21 in D 30 in

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement E.W. Godwin-Style Oak Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement E.W. Godwin-Style Rocking / Nursing Chair, circa 1870s

Category

Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

L. & j.g. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Rocker

$716Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 27 in D 29 in

L. & j.g. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Rocker

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this nice L. & j.g. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Rocker. The rocker has the original

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mission Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Craft Mission Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair Rocker Suede Seat Michigan

$1,600

H 38 in W 26 in D 28 in

Antique Oak Craft Mission Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair Rocker Suede Seat Michigan

Located in Dayton, OH

A charming early 1900s Mission / Craftsman rocking chair from the Oak Craft Shop. Oak Craft Shops

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Acrylic, Oak

Antique Bamboo Rocker in the George Hunzinger Style

$1,250

H 40 in W 14 in D 16 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Antique L&JG Stickley Morris Rocker - W7608 PERIOD FROM 1907 NO REPRODACTION

$3,920Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.5 in W 30 in D 35 in

Antique L&JG Stickley Morris Rocker - W7608 PERIOD FROM 1907 NO REPRODACTION

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

HALF OFF! HALF OFF! This is an antique L&JG Stickley Rocker. Made in 1904, it is in excellent

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.5 in W 28 in D 31.75 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910

By J. M. Young and Sons

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique New-York Style Ebonized Hand-Painted Rocker, Circa 1920s

$786

H 35.5 in W 16.5 in D 24 in

Antique New-York Style Ebonized Hand-Painted Rocker, Circa 1920s

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique New-York style ebonized hand-painted rocker, Circa 1920s. Good vintage condition

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique Shaker #7 Shawl Back Rocker Attr. Mount Lebanon Shakers c. Early 20th Ce

$1,750

H 41 in W 25 in D 26 in

Antique Shaker #7 Shawl Back Rocker Attr. Mount Lebanon Shakers c. Early 20th Ce

By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community

Located in Westfield, MA

This remarkable Shaker #7 Shawl Back Rocker, attributed to the Mount Lebanon Shakers, offers a

Category

Early 20th Century American Shaker Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Pine

SIGHNED Early Gustav Stickley Rocker( with a Decal ) with Original Leather w2648

$712Sale Price|20% Off

H 38.5 in W 18 in D 17 in

SIGHNED Early Gustav Stickley Rocker( with a Decal ) with Original Leather w2648

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique Early Gustav Stickley Rocker (Marked with Decal) with Original Leather This is a great

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair

$395

H 25.5 in W 15.25 in D 19 in

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

Antique American Primitive Spindle Back Small Child's Rocker Rocking Chair

$210

H 21 in W 14 in D 19 in

Antique American Primitive Spindle Back Small Child's Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Red Painted Primitive Spindle Back Small Child's Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair

$395

H 26 in W 16 in D 20 in

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Teak Arm Chair Rocker Recliner Arnt Lande Stokke Mobler 1960

$3,295

H 36 in W 27 in D 29 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

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Antique Wicker Chair and Rocker

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 27 in D 27 in

Antique Wicker Chair and Rocker

Located in Old Saybrook, CT

Beautiful Victorian wicker chair and rocker woven of reed in fresh white paint. The back of these

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Antique Twig Rocker

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 27 in D 32.5 in

Beautiful Antique Twig Rocker

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Antique Adirondack twig rocker circa 1910-1920. Sturdy, useable and comfortable. REDUCED FROM $1900

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Rocker

Unavailable

H 32 in W 27.5 in D 34 in

Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Rocker

Located in Old Saybrook, CT

A vintage wicker rocker in the bar harbor weave woven of willow and freshly painted white. This

Category

Vintage 1920s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Willow

Set of antique reupholstered barley twist rockers with wool pillows

Unavailable

H 40 in W 28 in D 28 in

Set of antique reupholstered barley twist rockers with wool pillows

Located in Franklin, TN

Antique barley twist rockers refinished and reupholstered. Sanded to their natural wood tones and

Category

Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Platform Parlor Rocker Rocking Chair

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H 39 in W 34 in D 26 in

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Platform Parlor Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

, Hughes & Co., Furniture & Rugs , Urbana Ohio. A platform rocker is a type of rocking chair with a seat

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Austrian Thonet Bentwood and Cane Rocker Rocking Chair

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H 39 in W 21 in D 38 in

Antique Austrian Thonet Bentwood and Cane Rocker Rocking Chair

By Thonet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Austrian Thonet bentwood and cane rocker rocking chair. Item features a shapely bentwood

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Platform Rocker Rocking Chair

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H 41.5 in W 26 in D 30 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

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Rocking Chair Rocker

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H 35 in W 28 in D 34 in

Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Victorian White Wicker sunroom rocking chair rocker. Item features wicker wrapped

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair

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H 31 in W 26 in D 30.5 in

Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair (Refinished). Circa Late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair

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H 35.5 in W 28 in D 31 in

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique mission oak Arts & Crafts stickley style rocker rocking chair. Item features a solid oak

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Childs Small Rocking Chair Walnut Rocker Green Mohair

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H 24 in W 14.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Victorian Childs Small Rocking Chair Walnut Rocker Green Mohair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian childs small rocking chair walnut rocker green mohair. Item features original

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Northwind Face Cornucopia Rocking Chair Rocker

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H 42 in W 23.5 in D 32 in

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Northwind Face Cornucopia Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian carved mahogany northwind face and cornucopia rocking chair rocker. Item features

Category

Early 20th Century North American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rocker, English, Beech, Elm, Rocking Chair, Country House, Victorian

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H 40.56 in W 24.81 in D 29.73 in

Antique Rocker, English, Beech, Elm, Rocking Chair, Country House, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique spindle back rocker. An English, beech and elm country house rocking chair

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Late Victorian Oak Pressback Upholstered Rocking Chair Rocker Cameo

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H 42 in W 33 in D 25 in

Antique Late Victorian Oak Pressback Upholstered Rocking Chair Rocker Cameo

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique late Victorian pressback rocking chair. A beautiful design featuring a serpentine crest

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique Victorian Faux Bamboo Mahogany & Velvet Upholstered Rocking Chair Rocker

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H 43 in W 34 in D 23 in

Antique Victorian Faux Bamboo Mahogany & Velvet Upholstered Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th Century Victorian Faux Bamboo Rocker. Features a mahogany frame and velvet seat

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Folding Rocker Floral Seat Campaign Chair

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H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 29 in

Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Folding Rocker Floral Seat Campaign Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Victorian era folding rocker. Features a floral carved crest rail and a cream rose patterned

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Rocker Rocking Chair

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H 43 in W 25.5 in D 30 in

Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Handmade Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Shaker Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Sea Grass & Wicker Rocker

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H 46 in W 34.5 in D 34 in

Antique Sea Grass & Wicker Rocker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing large wicker and sea grass rocking chair is from the early 20th century and in

Category

Early 20th Century American Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Wicker

Antique American Empire Victorian Mahogany Needlepoint Rocker Rocking Arm Chair

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H 37.5 in W 34.5 in D 23 in

Antique American Empire Victorian Mahogany Needlepoint Rocker Rocking Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American Empire / Victorian rocking chair. Made of mahogany with green needlepoint fabric

Category

Antique 19th Century American Empire Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Stomps Burkhardt Quartersawn Oak Caned Rocker Rocking Chair

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H 31 in W 28 in D 16.5 in

Antique Victorian Stomps Burkhardt Quartersawn Oak Caned Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

"Antique Victorian Stomps Burkhardt rocking chair. Made of quartersawn oak featuring serpentine

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Antique 19th Century Victorian Ebonized Platform Rocker Rocking Chair Regency

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H 41.5 in W 27 in D 22.5 in

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

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Oak Platform Rocking Chair Rocker Beehive

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H 44.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 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

Antique Victorian Lowentraut Oak Aesthetic Period Platform Rocker Rocking Chair

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H 39.5 in W 19 in D 28 in

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Adirondack Old Hickory Style Stick & Reed Chairs & Rocker, Circa 1920

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H 36 in W 23.75 in D 24 in

Antique Adirondack Old Hickory Style Stick & Reed Chairs & Rocker, Circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Adirondack chair and rocker set in the manner of Old Hickory offer stick form frames

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Reed, Wood

Antique American Victorian Late Classical Regency Mahogany Rocking Chair Rocker

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H 42 in W 42.5 in D 23.5 in

Antique American Victorian Late Classical Regency Mahogany Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional American Late Classical Regency and Empire inspired rocking chair, circa 1850s

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Wing Chair & Rocker, 1910

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H 38.5 in W 27.5 in D 24.25 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Wing Chair & Rocker, 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Mission set by Stickley Brothers offers wing chair and rocker in oak

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Rocking Chair English Victorian, Mahogany Wavy Line Rocker, circa 1850

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H 47.25 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in

Antique Rocking Chair English Victorian, Mahogany Wavy Line Rocker, circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique rocking chair, an English, Victorian, mahogany wavy line rocker dating to the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rocking Chair, American, Shaker Number 7 Rocker, Edwardian, Circa 1910

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H 40.16 in W 25.4 in D 30.52 in

Antique Rocking Chair, American, Shaker Number 7 Rocker, Edwardian, Circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique shawl back rocking chair. An American, ash and pine rocker crafted by The

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Pine

Antique Oak Pressed Carved Adjustable Conversion High Chair Rocker, circa 1910

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H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 36 in

Antique Oak Pressed Carved Adjustable Conversion High Chair Rocker, circa 1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique child's highchair offers oak construction with pressed scroll decorated slat back

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Nichols & Stone Cherry Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair Rocker 32"

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H 32 in W 18 in D 25 in

Antique Nichols & Stone Cherry Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair Rocker 32"

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Nichols and Stone windsor rocking chair or rocker featuring a slatted bentwood bow back

Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Antique American Jenkins & Phipps Wicker Rocker

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H 31.5 in W 28 in D 30 in

Antique American Jenkins & Phipps Wicker Rocker

By Jenkins & Phipps

Located in New Orleans, LA

A charming early 20th century wicker rocker attributed to Jenkins & Phipps. Beautiful details and

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Antique Childs Rocking Chair Children's Rocker Seat English Georgian, circa 1800

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H 27.17 in W 13.78 in D 20.87 in

Antique Childs Rocking Chair Children's Rocker Seat English Georgian, circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

presented in excellent condition. A well proportioned rocking chair with pleasing design which will make

Category

Antique Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Red Woven Wicker Barrel Back Child’s Rocker Rocking Chair Doll 19"

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H 17 in W 19 in D 18.25 in

Antique Red Woven Wicker Barrel Back Child’s Rocker Rocking Chair Doll 19"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique red wicker barrel back child or doll sized rocking chair with attached pink floral cushion.

Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Antique Late Victorian Oak Rocker Rocking Chair with Leather Seat Arts + Crafts

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H 37.5 in W 27 in D 32 in

Antique Late Victorian Oak Rocker Rocking Chair with Leather Seat Arts + Crafts

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 1900s oak rocking chair. Made from oak with vase shaped splat and leather seat.

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Finely Made Antique Adirondack Rocker with Excellent Patina

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H 44 in W 23 in D 30 in

Finely Made Antique Adirondack Rocker with Excellent Patina

Located in Bridgeport, CT

and turned thin branches. Mounted on an oak rocker base. The seat rail with an incised vine motif

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20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Stickley School Oak Rocker With Rush Seat C1920

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H 32.25 in W 24.75 in D 26 in

Antique Stickley School Oak Rocker With Rush Seat C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

School Oak Rocker With Rush Seat Unsigned C1920 Measures - 32 1/4" x 24 5/8" x 26" This antique oak

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Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocker by Limbert, 1910

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H 40 in W 27.75 in D 33 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocker by Limbert, 1910

By Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Mission oak rocking chair by Limbert offers slat back and original maker

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Upholstered Lincoln Rocker

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H 37.5 in W 36 in D 24 in

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Upholstered Lincoln Rocker

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian Lincoln rocking chair features carved walnut frame having balloon back with

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Sea Grass and Wicker Rocker with Custom Cushion

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H 46 in W 34.5 in D 34 in

Antique Sea Grass and Wicker Rocker with Custom Cushion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing large wicker and sea grass rocking chair is from the early 20th century and in

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Wicker

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, circa 1910

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H 36.75 in W 27.5 in D 30 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, circa 1910

By J. M. Young and Sons

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocker by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction with

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique L&JG Stickley Arm Morris Rocker - 20% SALE SALE W7936

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H 34.5 in W 29.25 in D 35 in

Antique L&JG Stickley Arm Morris Rocker - 20% SALE SALE W7936

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique L&JG Stickley Arm Morris Rocker - This is an antique L&JG Stickley Arm Morris Rocker in

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Harden Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocker, Circa 1910

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H 34 in W 30.5 in D 29 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Harden Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocker, Circa 1910

By Harden Furniture 1

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Harden mission oak rocker offers slat back and sides with cushion seat

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Child's Rocker, circa 1910

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H 23 in W 14 in D 18.5 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Child's Rocker, circa 1910

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Mission child's rocker by Gustav Stickley offers oak construction with

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Oak Rocker, Circa 1910

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H 35 in W 27.25 in D 28.25 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Oak Rocker, Circa 1910

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts Gustav Stickley rocking chair offers quarter sawn oak construction with

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts L & JG Stickley Handicraft Mission Oak Rocker, c 1910

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H 34.5 in W 27.25 in D 30 in

Antique Arts & Crafts L & JG Stickley Handicraft Mission Oak Rocker, c 1910

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair by L & JG Stickley Handicraft offers handcrafted oak

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique English Figural Carved Oak Rocker with Pub Genre Scene, Circa 1910

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H 32.25 in W 25.25 in D 30.5 in

Antique English Figural Carved Oak Rocker with Pub Genre Scene, Circa 1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English rocking chair offers oak construction with carved genre pub scene in back

Category

Early 20th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique L & J G Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Sewing Rocker, circa 1910

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H 34.25 in W 19.38 in D 27 in

Antique L & J G Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Sewing Rocker, circa 1910

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Mission sewing rocker by L & JG Stickley offers oak construction with slat

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique L&JG Stickley Paddle Arm Rocker w/ Slats on the Sides - W8390

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H 39 in W 32 in D 35 in

Antique L&JG Stickley Paddle Arm Rocker w/ Slats on the Sides - W8390

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an Antique L&JG Stickley Paddle Arm Rocker w/ Slot on the Sides from 1910 in very good

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

SUPERB Antique SIGNED L&JG Stickley Arm Rocker w/ Slots - circa 1910 - W8357

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H 41.5 in W 25.5 in D 27 in

SUPERB Antique SIGNED L&JG Stickley Arm Rocker w/ Slots - circa 1910 - W8357

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Magnificent L&JG Stickley Arm Rocker w/ Slats circa 1910 This is a SUPERB example of L&JG

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Cotton, Oak

Early Signed Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Oversized Mission Oak Rocker

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H 39 in W 25 in D 32 in

Early Signed Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Oversized Mission Oak Rocker

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique early Arts and Crafts signed Gustav Stickley oversized rocking chair features Mission oak

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rocking Chair, Edwardian, Country Kitchen, Windsor Elbow Chair, circa 1910

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H 41.74 in W 25.2 in D 25.99 in

Rocking Chair, Edwardian, Country Kitchen, Windsor Elbow Chair, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

united by a double 'H' stretcher over rockers A super antique rocking chair. Solid joints and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Chair & Rocker - Set of 2

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H 33 in W 30 in D 26 in

Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Chair & Rocker - Set of 2

By Bar Harbor

Located in Southampton, NJ

Beautifully preserved early 20th c. American willow and reed Bar Harbor porch chair & matching

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Antique Wicker Camelback Rocking Chair and Settee Loveseat Bench Rocker

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H 35.5 in W 45 in D 25 in

Antique Wicker Camelback Rocking Chair and Settee Loveseat Bench Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Wicker Camelback rocking chair and settee loveseat bench rocker Vintage wicker rocking

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Antique Garden Lounger Set, English, Outdoor, Rocker, Steamer Chair, Edwardian

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H 41.15 in W 215.75 in D 44.89 in

Antique Garden Lounger Set, English, Outdoor, Rocker, Steamer Chair, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique garden lounger set. An English, wrought iron rocker and steamer chair, dating to

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Adirondack Old Hickory Oversized Stick Form & Rush Rocker & Chair, C1920

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H 34.5 in W 29.5 in D 28.75 in

Antique Adirondack Old Hickory Oversized Stick Form & Rush Rocker & Chair, C1920

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Adirondack Old Hickory armchair and rocking chair offer stick form construction with

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Armchairs

Materials

Hickory

Antique Carved Mahogany Trio Settee Chair Rocker in Adler Linen Fabric

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H 44 in W 44 in D 25 in

Antique Carved Mahogany Trio Settee Chair Rocker in Adler Linen Fabric

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Unique Victorian trio consisting of a settee, rocker and chair. The hand-carved wood frames are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Settees

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Antique American Empire Victorian Solid Mahogany Rocker Rocking Chair

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H 32 in W 24 in D 32 in

Antique American Empire Victorian Solid Mahogany Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Empire Victorian solid mahogany rocker rocking chair. Item features nicely carved

Category

20th Century North American Empire Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Miami Beach, FL

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$5,400

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By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Leather, Oak

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$3,260

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$273Sale Price|30% Off

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By Harden Furniture 1

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$960Sale Price|40% Off

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Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

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$2,210

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Mahogany

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Rocker Chairs Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rocker chairs antique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and natural fiber, every rocker chairs antique was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rocker chairs antique — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A rocker chairs antique is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made rocker chairs antique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gustav Stickley and Stickley Brothers are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rocker Chairs Antique?

A rocker chairs antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,116, while the lowest priced sells for $265 and the highest can go for as much as $7,000.

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 Rocker Chairs Antique

What is an antique Bergère chair?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To 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.
How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
How do I find out what my antique chair is worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
How can you tell how old an antique chair is?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
How much is an antique barber chair worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
How much is my antique high chair worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
What did antique carver chairs originally look like?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.

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