Rocking Chair Baby
Rock-a-bye Baby Chair, 1 of 1 by Nawaaz Saldulker
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock-A-Bye baby chair, 1 of 1 by Nawaaz Saldulker
Edition 1/1,
2021
Materials: Recycled plastic
Category
2010s South African Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
and gold chenille fabric. This rocking chair is in beautiful condition, keeping in mind that it is
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Rocking Chair By Jeffrey Greene
By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Culver City, CA
Get ready to rock and roll in style with Jeffrey Greene's walnut rocking chair, straight from the
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
set, lounge chair, loveseat, side chair, slipper chair, swivel chair. Great for a baby's room too
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1970s Bentwood and Velour Textile No.10 Rocking Chair Attributed Michael Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
Rock star rocker to have if you need to get a rocker.
If you have a baby to rock, this is the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 40.15 in W 19.69 in D 41 in
Victorian Wicker Rocker with Interlocking Circle Arms and Spider Woven Back
Located in Miami Beach, FL
high Victorian style. It was probably a mother's nursery chair perhaps used for nursing her baby. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Post Modern Charles Hollis Jones Style Lucite Rocker in White Shearling C. 1980s
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in Saint Louis, MO
nurse and snuggle that new baby in luxurious comfort and style. Want to see more beautiful things
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hide, Lucite
H 37 in W 26 in D 33 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
By Ole Wanscher, John Stuart Inc., France & Søn
Located in Topeka, KS
attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s.
Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.25 in W 26 in D 31 in
Primitive Chair by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Primitive Chair designed by Newanderthal for Superego Editions.
All made by hand as a sculpture in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rubber
Monte Scandanavian Modern Joya Nursery Rocker Rocking Chair & Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
A stylish rocking chair and ottoman designed by Monte for you and your little bundle of joy. Comfy
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Indonesian Wooden Baby Cradle Transforming into a Loveseat
Located in Yonkers, NY
is raised on a trestle base. Rocking from side to side, the chair presents a front panel that folds
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Carved Walnut and Fabric Convertible High Chair to Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
chair has a double function; to feed a child or to convert it into a stroller rocking chair when pressed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 38.5 in W 14 in D 25 in
Primitive Console Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
and the women are attending to their babies and preparing animal skins. All of a sudden, the sky turns
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 33.08 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Decorative Wall Panel by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
other day, the men are getting ready to go hunting and the women are attending to their babies and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Rubber
Primitive Coffee Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
other day, the men are getting ready to go hunting and the women are attending to their babies and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber
Primitive Coffee Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
other day, the men are getting ready to go hunting and the women are attending to their babies and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber
Primitive Coffee Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
other day, the men are getting ready to go hunting and the women are attending to their babies and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber
Primitive Coffee Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
other day, the men are getting ready to go hunting and the women are attending to their babies and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber
Primitive Console Table by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
other day, the men are getting ready to go hunting and the women are attending to their babies and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Rubber
H 33.86 in W 61.03 in D 21.66 in
Primitive Bedroom by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
their babies and preparing animal skins. All of a sudden, the sky turns a ghastly color. Everything
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rubber
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Otto Wagner Settee Bench Bentwood, Thonet, Austria, Vienna Secession, circa 1905
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Vienna Secession bentwood settee by Otto Wagner and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
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Mid-Century Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage rocking chair with midcentury styling from Denmark, circa 1960. Very comfortable with solid teak construction, this Classic Danish design fits easily into any residential env...
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Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
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H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Classic Thonet Style Blonde Bentwood & Caned Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic Thonet style light colored bentwood rocking chair having the recognizable curlicues and caned wicker seat and back. Functions comfortably.
Diana B.
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Materials
Cane, Bentwood
19th Century Fancy Original Painted Rocking Chair from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This untouched original painted 19th century rocking chair is in pristine condition. The paint on this rocking chair is untouched. This is truly is a rare find. This item has wear co...
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Materials
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19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
English Yew wood Windsor rocking chair with carved and pierced splat back, saddle seat, and nicely turned legs.
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Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Yew
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a vari...
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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
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H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 10.24 in
Georg Jensen Sculpted Teak & Boucle Wool Rocking Chair for Kubus Møbler
By Kubus, Søren Georg Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Rare Antique Rocking Chair for Children American Rocker for Child or Toy Bear
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and decorative small antique chair.
This handcrafted and rare American rocker for children is made of turned beech wood and it is in amazing condition. This stunning and e...
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Wood, Beech
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H 28.7 in W 15.8 in D 19.7 in
19th Century Original Painted N.E. Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful 19th century original paint decorated windsor rocking chair is in great condition. The stencil is gilded paint on a mustard painted ground. This rocking chair was foun...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Earl Walnut, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
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Victorian Rocking Baby Armchair in Tudor Taste, England, 1890
Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT
Victorian rocking baby armchair in Tudor taste, England, 1890.
Original iron mechanism, oak
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Mid Century Danish Style Rocking Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Danish style rocking chair. Newly reupholstered in blue velvet fabric. New
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Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs
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J. Rusten Studio-crafted Sculptural Modern Rocking Chair in Maple and Walnut
By J. Rusten Furniture Studio
Located in Stockton, CA
have hit the mark.
A rocking chair is such a dynamic and vital piece for the home. A baby soothed by
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
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J. Rusten Studio-Crafted Sculptural Modern Rocking Chair in Maple and Cherry
By J. Rusten Furniture Studio
Located in Stockton, CA
have hit the mark.
A rocking chair is such a dynamic and vital piece for the home. A baby soothed
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2010s American Modern Chairs
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Vitra Miniature RAR Chair in White by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
Miller also produced a rocking chair base. Every Herman Miller employee who expected a baby received it
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fiberglass
Rustic Country Rocking Chair From Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folky porch or indoor rocking chair in natural old stain finish. This sturdy wide seat rocking
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Vintage 1930s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine, Oak
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair/Rocker
By Tarm Stole
Located in San Diego, CA
great chair for drinking a warm cup of tea or rocking a baby to sleep!
Dimensions: 43" high x 27.5
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
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Upholstery, Teak
Rustic Porch Rocking Chair From The Adrondacks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oak rocking chair has a natural old stain with hand woven seat and back in great condition
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Vintage 1930s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
c.1920 American Hickory, Oak & Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Aesthetically appealing, this large scale American hickory, oak and rattan rocking chair with
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By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Munster, NRW
Danish modern teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler
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H 32.5 in W 26.75 in D 31 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL 19THC PAINT DECORATED ROCKING CHAIR WITH STENCIL FRUIT FROM LANCASTER COUNTY
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American Vintage Rocking Chair in Pink Velvet, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
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By JORI
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
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By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
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FINE HENRY VIII LINKED ANTIQUE 1631 CHARLES I ROCKiNG CHAIR DEPICTING ADAM & EVE
Located in GB
carved 1631 dated Charles I rocking chair with ornately carved panels depicting Adam & Eve with the
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H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 26.78 in
Eames "Baby Rocker" Rar by Herman Miller with Alexander Girard Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
If an employee of Herman Miller were to have a child, they were given an Eames RAR rocking chair to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27 in W 25.25 in D 25.5 in
Eames "Baby Rocker" RAR by Herman Miller with Alexander Girard Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
If an employee of Herman Miller were to have a child, they were given an Eames RAR to rock the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
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1960's Herman Miller RAR Indigo Rocker designed by Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
As the story goes according to the original owner of this chair. Her and her husband owned three
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Metal
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By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
, working, even rocking a baby to sleep.
In 1949, Charles and Ray designed and built their own home in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Chrome
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Large 1980s Swiveling Lounge Chairs
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Glendale, AZ
Seeing double. Pair of ridiculously comfortable vintage swiveling lounge chairs in blue velvet
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
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American Vintage Rocking Chair in Yellow Bouclè, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and sculptural midcentury American rocking chair. The armchair has been restored and
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Bouclé, Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable rocking chair designed by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler in Denmark circa 1960’s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Fabric, Teak
Danish Teak Rocker in the Style of Ole Wanscher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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19th Century English Carved Walnut and Leather Adjustable High Chair Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
charming baby chair has a double function; to feed a child or to convert it into a stroller rocking chair
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Baby Rocking Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cologne, DE
born - the legendary RAR Baby Rocker.
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Metal
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Located in New York, NY
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This Vintage Rocking Chair is in like new
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Located in Canaan, CT
get your groove on baby, and take a seat in this rocker.
in fantastic condition with all new
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Located in Salt Lake City, UT
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Oak
Miniature Windsor Mother And Infant Rocker
Located in Bedford, NY
HAND MADE MINIATURE MOTHER AND INFANT ROCKER- BABY IS PUT IN CRIB LIKE EXTENSION WHILE MOTHER
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Maple
Midcentury Lee Woodard Rocker, Rocking Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Canaan, CT
AD or El decor. It's popular for a good reason. Great look, great style and she rocks like a baby
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Leather
Mid Century Woodard Rocker
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Canaan, CT
waiting to rock you and your baby to sleep.
leather tufted with a brass finish frame
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Metal, Brass
Early American Mammy's Rocker Bench, circa 1830s
Located in Summerland, CA
Early American, circa 1830s. Designed to be a cradle rocker combination to cradle and rock your
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Hardwood
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Rocking Chair Baby For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rocking chair baby for your home. Frequently made of plastic, rubber and wood, every rocking chair baby was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a rocking chair baby, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rocking chair baby, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right rocking chair baby, those designed in modern, Victorian and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Superego Editions, France & Søn and Gustav Siegel each produced at least one beautiful rocking chair baby that is worth considering.
How Much is a Rocking Chair Baby?
Prices for a rocking chair baby start at $1,500 and top out at $8,976 with the average selling for $3,613.
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 Rocking Chair Baby
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A platform rocking chair is a rocking chair constructed to have the rockers on a fixed platform rather than the floor. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary platform rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024What a rocking chair symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate rocking chairs with comfort or relaxation. Because people often sit in the chairs to gently rock babies to sleep, the furniture may also represent parenthood or motherhood. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- What is a Boston rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Boston rocking chair is a wooden rocking chair with a decorative top panel and a seat and arms that curve down towards the front. Find an assortment of rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
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