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Rocking Chair With Ottoman

Outdoor Folia Rocking Chair with Ottoman Designed by Kris Van Puyvelde
By Kris Van Puyvelde
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Folia rocking chair with ottoman. Beautiful designed inspired by veins on a leaf designed
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2010s Belgian Organic Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Herb Ritts, Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
$3,139 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 27 in W 30 in D 36 in
Jacques Adnet leather mohair velvet rocking chair with ottoman 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, IDF
Superb rocking chair and ottoman in leather and mohair velvet by Jacques Adnet dating from the
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet leather mohair velvet rocking chair with ottoman 1950
Jacques Adnet leather mohair velvet rocking chair with ottoman 1950
$35,868 / set
H 35.83 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in
Gordon L. Kyle, Rocking Chair With Ottoman, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1978
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wood and fabric rocking lounge chair with ottoman designed by Gordon L. Kyle and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair & Ottoman in Hardwood & Leather, Liceu de Artes
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Chair with Ottoman in Hardwood & Leather designed by Liceu de Artes made in the 60s is nothing less than
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Swivel Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Denton, TX
Swivel chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman for Directional. Swivel and rocking chair with a ottoman
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Victorian 5 Piece Wicker Porch Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
rocking chair, arm chair with ottoman and glass top coffee table. Cushions available as show for sofa
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker

American Victorian 5 Piece Wicker Porch Seating Ensemble
American Victorian 5 Piece Wicker Porch Seating Ensemble
$3,780 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 37 in W 79 in D 36 in

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Organic Frame Rocking Chair with Ottoman by Adrian Pearsal
Located in Ferndale, MI
Organic Frame Rocking Chair with Ottoman by Adrian Pearsal for Craft Associates Chair: 26" wide x
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Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs

Rocking Chair with ottoman by Hans J. Wegner, Model J16
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with ottoman frame of beech. Seat made of papercord. Model J16    
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Renato Zevi Chrome and Leather Rocking Chair with Ottoman for Selig
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern rocking chair designed by Renato Zevi for Selig and manufactured in the United
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Angel Pazmino Teak and Leather Rocking Chair with Ottoman, Ecuador, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Ecuadorian rocking chair and ottoman by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo. The set
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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Midcentury Marc Held Culbuto Rocking Chair with Ottoman for Knoll
By Knoll, Marc Held
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
rare ottoman. Made of molded fiberglass, the chair rocks and swivels on the convex base. Quintessential
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Palm Wood 'Havana' Rockin Chair + Ottoman Pacific Green Furniture Fiji Islands
By Pacific Green
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Exotic and tropical Rocking Chair with ottoman made by Pacific Green Furniture in the Fiji Islands
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1990s Fijian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Pierre Deux Toile Upholstered Rocking Arm Chairs with Matching Ottoman
By Pierre Deux
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Pierre Deux rocking arm chairs upholstered in blue and white toile, with matching skirted
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Vintage 1980s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Rocker with Ottoman Covered in Alpaca Fur
Located in New York, NY
Modern rocker with ottoman covered in alpaca fur, American 1970's
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Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

Vladimir Kagan Contour Rocker with Ottoman, Holly Hunt Leather, Excellent
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vladimir Kagan manufactured this contour rocking chair and ottoman in an exclusive reissue with
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Hans Kaufeld Leather Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist rocking lounge chair with matching ottoman designed by Hans Kaufeld, Germany features
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

“Rock Royal” Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Sven Ivar Dysthe, Norway, 1960
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Wilnis, UT
A rare “Rock Royal” chair with matching foot stool, designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe and manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Ib-Kofod Larsen Reclining Chair with Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculptural walnut wood framed rocking/locking tilt chair with matching ottoman. The chair has a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Eames Soft Pad Aluminium Group Chair with Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark brown leather Eames aluminium group soft pad adjustable height, swiveling and rocking chair
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Vladimir Kagan Lounge Chairs in Dedar Milano Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning pair of rocking lounge chairs each with ottoman. These are deep and extremely comfortable
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21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman Recliner & Footstool
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Fulton, CA
Milo Baughman for James Inc. adjustable and rocking lounge chair with accompanying ottoman. Chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman Recliner & Footstool
Milo Baughman Recliner & Footstool
H 39.75 in W 28 in D 32 in
Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan rocker. Beautiful sculptural form walnut frame with newly upholstered leather cushions. Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1953.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Lounge Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Dux of Sweden, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak rocking chair with 24 x 18 x 16 ottoman.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Midcentury Rocker by Paoli Chair Co.
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish & comfortable mid century rocking chair with ottoman by quality American manufacturer
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Midcentury Rocker with Iron Hairpin Legs and Foot Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Charleston, WV
Simple and elegant rocking chair with ottoman in the style of Paul McCobb or Clifford Pascoe, circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair Rocker with Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super comfy Chic mohair fabric Solid sculpted walnut base.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Spring Rocker Chairs w/ Ottoman
By Russell Woodard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Russell Woodard black wire mesh "Sculptura" spring rocking chair, set of two with ottoman. These
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

"American Innovative" Leather & Brass Rocker With Ottoman By Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Chestnut brown button tufted leather rocking chair with matching ottoman by Lee L Woodard and Sons
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Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Chrome Tube Milo Baughman Style Rocker with Ottoman in Brown Boucle
By Renato Zevi
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chrome Tube Milo Baughman Style Rocker with Ottoman in Brown Boucle by Renato Zevi. Chair: 27.5
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rattan Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair with Ottomans
By John McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of swivel and rocking rattan lounge chair with two ottomans. The cushions need to be
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Rattan

1960 Bottle Green Leather Swivel and Rocking Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ulferts
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and extremely comfortable "bottle green" leather swivel and rocking easy / lounge chair
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Strässle Rocking Chair with Ottoman in Red Leather
By Strässle International
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
furniture design in the highest quality. This rocking chair with ottoman, in red leather and black wood
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner Style Rush Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quaint rocking chair with matching ottoman. Beautiful rush detailing.
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Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Milo Baughman for James Walnot Recliner Rocking Chair with Tilt Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Tulsa, OK
unusual form with wire spring back, and is actually a rocking lounge chair with adjustable ottoman. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Lounge or Rocking Chair with Ottoman, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Lounge/rocking chair, probably made in Switzerland or Italy in the late 1950's. The telescope
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lounge or Rocking Chair with Ottoman, 1950s
Lounge or Rocking Chair with Ottoman, 1950s
H 34.93 in W 29.14 in D 40.16 in
Mid-20th Century Thonet-Style Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By Michael Thonet
Located in Amherst, NH
Mid-20th century Michael Thonet style caned rocking chair and matching ottoman with a dark mahogany
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle in Afromosia/Teak, 1960s
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Beautiful vintage rocking chair with matching ottoman Designed by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

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Rocking Chair With Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rocking chair with ottoman you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A rocking chair with ottoman — often made from wood, animal skin and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a rocking chair with ottoman, we have 13 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the rocking chair with ottoman you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each rocking chair with ottoman bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rocking chair with ottoman over the years, but those crafted by Vladimir Kagan, Renato Zevi and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rocking Chair With Ottoman?

The average selling price for a rocking chair with ottoman at 1stDibs is $3,695, while they’re typically $2,200 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Rocking-chairs for You

The phrase “rocking chair” didn’t find its way into the dictionary until the mid-18th century. While most of the sitting furniture that we use in our homes originated in either England or France, the iconic rocking chair is a quintessentially American piece of furniture.

A Philadelphia cabinetmaker’s bill for a proto-rocking chair issued in 1742, which identified the seat as a “Nurse Chair with rockers,” is the earliest surviving evidence of this design’s humble beginnings. The nurse chair was a low side chair intended for nursing women, so giving it a soothing rocking motion made sense. Rocking chairs, which saw a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked, quickly gained popularity across the United States, garnering a reputation as a seat that everyone could love. They offered casual comfort without the expensive fabrics and upholstery that put armchairs out of many families’ budgets.

Rocking chairs are unique in that they don’t just offer a place to rest — they offer an opportunity to reminisce. The presence of one of these classic pieces stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space. They easily introduce a simple country feel to the city or bring the peaceful rhythm of a porch swing into a sheltered sunroom. Although craftsmen took to painting and stenciling varieties of the chairs that emerged in New England during the 19th century, the most traditional rocking chairs are generally unadorned seats constructed with time-tested materials like wood and metal. As such, a minimalist vintage rocking chair can be ushered into any corner of your home without significantly disrupting your existing decor scheme or the room’s color palette.

In the decades since the first rocker, top designers have made the piece their own. Viennese chair maker Michael Thonet produced a series of rockers in the middle of the 19th century in which the different curved steam-bent wood parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).

No matter your personal style, let 1stDibs pair you with your perfect seat. Deck out your porch, patio or parlor — browse the vintage, new and antique rocking chairs in our vast collection today.

Questions About Rocking Chair With Ottoman
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A platform rocking chair is a rocking chair constructed to have the rockers on a fixed platform rather than the floor. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary platform rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    What 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    No, chairs and ottomans don’t have to match. While you can often purchase matching ottomans for chairs, there is no rule about how to style furniture. Pieces with a similar shape, color or material can coordinate even if they aren’t a matched set. Find a range of chairs and ottomans on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    To 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The 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, 2024
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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.