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Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair
Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair

Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair

$895

H 33.5 in W 19.75 in D 30 in

Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair. Caning in great condition

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Antique French Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair
Antique French Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair

Antique French Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair

$748

H 40.95 in W 25.99 in D 32.29 in

Antique French Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair

Located in London, GB

A lovely antique bentwood cane rocking chair, this was made in France and dates from around the 1900-1920 period.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair
Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair

Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair

By Gustav Siegel, Thonet

Located in London, GB

Gustav Siegel attributed, made by Thonet. A bentwood and cane rocking chair.

Category

Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

19th Century Rare Pair of Beechwood and Cane Rocking Chairs
19th Century Rare Pair of Beechwood and Cane Rocking Chairs

19th Century Rare Pair of Beechwood and Cane Rocking Chairs

$2,580 / set

H 39.38 in W 40.56 in D 23.23 in

19th Century Rare Pair of Beechwood and Cane Rocking Chairs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite pair of vintage rocking chairs showcases the timeless beauty of curved wood craftsmanship paired with the elegance of handwoven cane seating.

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Beech

A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair

A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair

$3,827Sale Price|25% Off

H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 50.79 in

A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in London, GB

A Rare Thonet No. 3 Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair. Having the unmistakable Thonet trademark flowing scroll work.

Category

1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Leather, Cane, Bentwood

1800's Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair by Heywood-Wakefield or J.C. Berrien
1800's Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair by Heywood-Wakefield or J.C. Berrien

1800's Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair by Heywood-Wakefield or J.C. Berrien

By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Liberty & Co.

Located in Chattanooga, TN

An exquisite survivor of 19th-century American craftsmanship, this sculptural wicker and cane rocking chair embodies the romance and artistry of the Victorian era.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair

Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair in good antique condition measuring 19" in width, 30" in depth, 32.5" in height with a Seat height of 17".

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Antique Rocking Chair Solid Oak Cane Seat
Antique Rocking Chair Solid Oak Cane Seat

Antique Rocking Chair Solid Oak Cane Seat

Located in Pasadena, TX

Antique Rocking Chair in solid oak with a cane Seat in good condition.

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood, Oak

Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat Arm Rocking Chair
Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat Arm Rocking Chair

Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat Arm Rocking Chair

By Thonet

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat and back Arm Rocking Chair with blue cushion seat.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Armchair – Vienna
Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Armchair – Vienna

Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Armchair – Vienna

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Graceful and sculptural, this bentwood rocking chair showcases the iconic Viennese tradition of steam-bent hardwood formed into sweeping curves and elegant scrollwork.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker

Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker. Circa Early 20th Century.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Oak

Oak Antique Rocking Chair with Clavos and Leather Seat and Cane Back
Oak Antique Rocking Chair with Clavos and Leather Seat and Cane Back

Oak Antique Rocking Chair with Clavos and Leather Seat and Cane Back

Located in Lomita, CA

The main feature of this piece is the condition. The wood patina and overall condition of the rocker is quite attractive: beautiful oak and restored seat in rich brown leather. Thi...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair
Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair

Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair

$375

H 24.5 in W 16 in D 28 in

Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Stylish child’s bentwood rocking chair attached to Thonet. This example is in very good original condition showing only light wear normal and consistent with age. Measures: Total H ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Liberty and Co. A litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair
Liberty and Co. A litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair

Liberty and Co. A litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

A sweet litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair with a wonderful wavy back flowing down while attatching to the rear of the seat then inserted into the lower back ...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Beech

Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair
Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair

Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair

$675

H 32.75 in W 16.75 in D 1,795 in

Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs
Pair of Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs

Pair of Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs

$1,995 / set

H 33.75 in W 17.75 in D 18 in

Pair of Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Vintage Thonet Ebonized Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chair
Vintage Thonet Ebonized Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chair

Vintage Thonet Ebonized Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chair

By Thonet-Mundus, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic, ca. 1920s Thonet rocking chair Model #10 (in 1923, Thonet was forced to merge with Kohn-Mundus to form Mundus-Allgemeine- Handels-und Industrie-Gesellschaft, and production w...

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1920s Polish Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs
Set of Four Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs

Set of Four Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs

$1,995 / set

H 33.75 in W 17.25 in D 18 in

Set of Four Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Set of Four Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Set of Four Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs
Set of Four Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs

Set of Four Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Set of Four Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs with hip supports.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Antique Wicker Rocking Chair, Hand Woven Anchor design 1890
Antique Wicker Rocking Chair, Hand Woven Anchor design 1890

Antique Wicker Rocking Chair, Hand Woven Anchor design 1890

By Wakefield Rattan Company

Located in Nashua, NH

Welcoming in any environment! This beautiful rocking chair measures 35” Ht. X 29” D. X 21.5 W.

Category

Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Wood

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick & Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick & Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick & Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick and Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features shapely sculpted wood frame, cane seat, uniquely designed backrest, very nice...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Chestnut

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood Child Rocking Chair
Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood Child Rocking Chair

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood Child Rocking Chair

By Michael Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a child’s room or nursery with this charming antique bentwood rocking chair crafted in France circa 1920 in the manner of Michael Thonet.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Antique Wicker Clam Shell Stylized Mother and Childs Matching Rocking Chairs
Antique Wicker Clam Shell Stylized Mother and Childs Matching Rocking Chairs

Antique Wicker Clam Shell Stylized Mother and Childs Matching Rocking Chairs

By Heywood Brothers & Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

These rocking chairs are in excellent condition with a beautiful finish and stylized clam shell shape to their back design all done in a warm finish color and having comfortable pre...

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1890s American High Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Wood, Cane, Rattan

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

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 seat, ladderback exposed dowel joinery, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Oak

Classic Bent Wood Rocking Chair, Model No.4 by Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, Austria
Classic Bent Wood Rocking Chair, Model No.4 by Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, Austria

Classic Bent Wood Rocking Chair, Model No.4 by Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, Austria

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic Bent Wood Rocking Chair Model No.4 by Gebrüder Thonet originally designed and produced in 1860's Vienna, Austria, "this chair is in its original as found condition and it sh...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900
An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900

An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900

By Thonet

Located in PARIS, FR

An important, very spectacular and charming free-form rocking-chair, Art-Nouveau, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Free-Form, bamboo structures and cane seat, by Thonet, France ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

20th Century Art Deco Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Reed Seats, Set of 2
20th Century Art Deco Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Reed Seats, Set of 2

20th Century Art Deco Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Reed Seats, Set of 2

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning Art Deco bentwood and reed seats rocking chairs. Design Period 1920 to 1949. Year 1920. Production Period 1920 to 1929. Style Spanish, Vintage, Mid-Century, Art Deco.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocker
Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocker

Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocker

$995

H 29 in W 18.5 in D 29.5 in

Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocker

Located in Germantown, MD

A classic Victorian stained Walnut and Cane Seat Rocker Measures 18.5" in width, 29.5" in depth and 29" in height. Seat height is 16"

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chaise Model 7500
Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chaise Model 7500

Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chaise Model 7500

$12,341

H 37.41 in W 69.69 in D 25.6 in

Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chaise Model 7500

By Thonet

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare Thonet bentwood rocking chaise lounge chair with cane seat. The design of the rocking chaise model no. 7500 is attributed to August Thonet.

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19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood, Cane

A Very Rare Wicker Rocker, Musical Motif, Wakefield Rattan, C.1890s
A Very Rare Wicker Rocker, Musical Motif, Wakefield Rattan, C.1890s

A Very Rare Wicker Rocker, Musical Motif, Wakefield Rattan, C.1890s

By Wakefield Rattan Company

Located in Nashua, NH

A very rare musical string instrument style wicker rocker by the Wakefield Rattan Company, Wakefield Massachusetts, C. 1890s in wonderful condition. This rocker is part of a matching...

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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood, Cane, Wicker

Antique Wicker Suite by Wakefield Rattan Co., Musical Motif, 1890s
Antique Wicker Suite by Wakefield Rattan Co., Musical Motif, 1890s

Antique Wicker Suite by Wakefield Rattan Co., Musical Motif, 1890s

By Wakefield Rattan Company

Located in Nashua, NH

A very rare suite of three early matching wicker pieces by the Wakefield Rattan Company, Wakefield Massachusetts, C. 1890s in wonderful condition. This matching set consists of the ...

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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Wood

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Early 19th Century Caribbean Regency Mahogany and Cane Rocking Chair
Early 19th Century Caribbean Regency Mahogany and Cane Rocking Chair

Early 19th Century Caribbean Regency Mahogany and Cane Rocking Chair

Located in Charleston, SC

A 19th century Regency mahogany and cane rocking chair from St. Croix, circa 1820, featuring scroll arms, paw feet and handwoven caning.

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Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Regency Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Mid-19th Century St. Croix Regency Mahogany and Cane Rocking Chair
Mid-19th Century St. Croix Regency Mahogany and Cane Rocking Chair

Mid-19th Century St. Croix Regency Mahogany and Cane Rocking Chair

Located in Charleston, SC

A Caribbean Regency mahogany and cane rocking chair from St. Croix, circa 1860, featuring scroll arms and handwoven caning.

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19th Century Virgin Islands Regency Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Oak, Cane, Mahogany

Thonet Bentwood and Caned Rocking Chair
Thonet Bentwood and Caned Rocking Chair

Thonet Bentwood and Caned Rocking Chair

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H 39 in W 22 in D 40 in

Thonet Bentwood and Caned Rocking Chair

By Michael Thonet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rocking bentwood and caned chair by Thonet with original finish, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Viennese Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair
Viennese Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair

Viennese Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair

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H 41 in W 22 in D 37.5 in

Viennese Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair

By Thonet

Located in Bastrop, TX

Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was the German-Austrian inventor of the process of bentwood production, recognized by flowing forms and the resulting lightweight product. He first opened ...

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18th Century German Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Late 19th century hand caned rocking chair
Late 19th century hand caned rocking chair

Late 19th century hand caned rocking chair

Located in Scarsdale, NY

This cane walnut rocking chair is a beautiful piece.

Category

19th Century American Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood, Cane

Victorian Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair by Thonet
Victorian Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair by Thonet

Victorian Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair by Thonet

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H 36.62 in W 19.69 in D 37.41 in

Victorian Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A bentwood and cane rocking chair by Thonet. Having the Thonet trademark beautiful flowing organic form.

Category

1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Metal

Bentwood Child's Rocking Chair
Bentwood Child's Rocking Chair

Bentwood Child's Rocking Chair

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H 30.5 in W 16 in D 32 in

Bentwood Child's Rocking Chair

By Marchio Di Fabbrica Depositato

Located in New York City, NY

A children’s bentwood rocking chair in a natural stain with rattan seat and back. By Marchio Di Fabbrica Depositato. Italian, circa 1900. Excellent vintage condition, seat recently ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

19th Century Antique Gilt Hand Painted Child's Rocking Chair Cane Back and Seat
19th Century Antique Gilt Hand Painted Child's Rocking Chair Cane Back and Seat

19th Century Antique Gilt Hand Painted Child's Rocking Chair Cane Back and Seat

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

This wonderful children's rocking chair is hand carved, with a beautiful hand painted design along the top and back.

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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Primitive Ladder Back Rocking Chair with Splint Seat Early 19th Century
Antique Primitive Ladder Back Rocking Chair with Splint Seat Early 19th Century

Antique Primitive Ladder Back Rocking Chair with Splint Seat Early 19th Century

Located in Tulsa, OK

Beautiful American antique primitive and rustic handmade rocking chair. This chair was made during the early 19th century by hand and features a splint seat with some of the original...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Thonet Bent Beechwood Doll Furniture, circa 1875, Rare and Important
Thonet Bent Beechwood Doll Furniture, circa 1875, Rare and Important

Thonet Bent Beechwood Doll Furniture, circa 1875, Rare and Important

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Thonet Bent solid beechwood, Cane doll furniture dimensions: Rocking chair: 13.5 in L x 7 in W x 10 in H Settee: 11.75 in x 14 in x 9.25 in (30 cm x 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm) Circular t...

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1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair, 1920s
Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair, 1920s

Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair, 1920s

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H 40.16 in W 20.87 in D 42.13 in

Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair, 1920s

By Michael Thonet

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Chair rocking chair, designed by the designer and cabinetmaker Micheal Thonet with structure bentwood and back and seat in cane, 1920s.

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1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Early 20th Century, Thonet Caned Rocking Chair
Early 20th Century, Thonet Caned Rocking Chair

Early 20th Century, Thonet Caned Rocking Chair

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H 41.74 in W 21.26 in D 51.19 in

Early 20th Century, Thonet Caned Rocking Chair

By August Thonet

Located in LEGNY, FR

Really nice rocking chair by The famous manufacturer "Thonet".

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Late 19th century Thonet Beech and Cane Rocking Chair, 1890s
Late 19th century Thonet Beech and Cane Rocking Chair, 1890s

Late 19th century Thonet Beech and Cane Rocking Chair, 1890s

By Thonet

Located in LEGNY, FR

Bring charm and elegance to your interior with this stunning Thonet rocking chair, an iconic piece of 19th-century Viennese design.

Category

1890s Czech Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Beech

Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair
Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair

Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair

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H 38.59 in W 22.45 in D 42.13 in

Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair

By Thonet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A late 19th century Thonet bentwood and cane rocking chair.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Beech

No*10 Rocking Chair, Michael Thonet
No*10 Rocking Chair, Michael Thonet

No*10 Rocking Chair, Michael Thonet

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H 40.16 in W 19.69 in D 40.95 in

No*10 Rocking Chair, Michael Thonet

By Michael Thonet

Located in London, GB

A vintage No.10 bentwood and cane rocking chair in black lacquer by Thonet, Austria.

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Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Beech

Thonet No.10 Rocking Chair in Bentwood and Cane
Thonet No.10 Rocking Chair in Bentwood and Cane

Thonet No.10 Rocking Chair in Bentwood and Cane

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H 41.34 in W 21.66 in D 37.41 in

Thonet No.10 Rocking Chair in Bentwood and Cane

By Thonet

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Thonet rocking chair made of stained beech bentwood and cane.

Category

1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Antique Austrian Thonet Bentwood and Cane Rocker Rocking Chair
Antique Austrian Thonet Bentwood and Cane Rocker Rocking Chair

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 frame, cane back and seat, very nice antique, quality craftsmanship.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

20th Century French Wood and Cane Child Rocking Chair, 1920s
20th Century French Wood and Cane Child Rocking Chair, 1920s

20th Century French Wood and Cane Child Rocking Chair, 1920s

By Thonet

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice and rare 20th century French wood and cane child rocking chair from the 1920s. Caned seating and back.

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1920s French Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Victorian Stomps Burkhardt Quartersawn Oak Caned Rocker Rocking Chair
Antique Victorian Stomps Burkhardt Quartersawn Oak Caned Rocker Rocking Chair

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 form with caned seat.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Oak

Antique Early 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Spindleback Rocking Chair Cane Seat
Antique Early 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Spindleback Rocking Chair Cane Seat

Antique Early 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Spindleback Rocking Chair Cane Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century spindle back rocking chair. Made from maple with a shaped crest rail, sausage turned spindles and caned seat.

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Early 20th Century Country Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Maple

19thc Pine & Oak  Victorian Rocking Chair w/ Cane Seat
19thc Pine & Oak  Victorian Rocking Chair w/ Cane Seat

19thc Pine & Oak Victorian Rocking Chair w/ Cane Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing 19thc Pressed back rocking chair made from pine & oak .This beautiful rocker was found in the mid west and has a wonderful mellow patina and a newly replaced cane seat.This i...

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19th Century American Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Pine, Oak

Rocking Chair
Rocking Chair

Rocking Chair

Located in Nantucket, MA

Quebecquois 'capucine' rocking chair in original blue paint.

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19th Century Canadian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint, Cane

Edwardian Steel Rocking Chair
Edwardian Steel Rocking Chair

Edwardian Steel Rocking Chair

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H 31.5 in W 16 in D 15 in

Edwardian Steel Rocking Chair

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Compact Circa 1910, rare form in Iron, Rocking Chair with caned seat. Perfect as nursing Rocker

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Rocking Chair
Antique Victorian Rocking Chair

Antique Victorian Rocking Chair

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H 39.77 in W 23.63 in D 29.93 in

Antique Victorian Rocking Chair

Located in London, GB

A beautiful original antique Victorian rocking chair, this was made in England and dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

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1880s British Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair
Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair

Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair

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H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 31.5 in

Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

Bentwood rocking chair with cane seat and turned stretchers by Thonet, appearing to date from circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Brass

Thonet Bent Wood Rocking Chair
Thonet Bent Wood Rocking Chair

Thonet Bent Wood Rocking Chair

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H 39 in W 22 in D 40 in

Thonet Bent Wood Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bentwood Rocking Chair, with caned seat. Stamped Thonet

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Vintage Walnut Child's Rocking Chair, circa 1920s

Vintage Walnut Child's Rocking Chair, circa 1920s

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H 27.56 in W 13 in D 16.93 in

Vintage Walnut Child's Rocking Chair, circa 1920s

Located in Sofia, BG

A vintage walnut child's rocking chair with cane back and seat, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

No. 267 Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
No. 267 Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann

No. 267 Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann

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H 45.28 in W 27.96 in D 52.76 in

No. 267 Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in London, GB

A rare No. 267 egg rocking chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1922 and produced in a limited run by Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe in Udine, Italy circa 1980. Black lacquered beech ...

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1920s Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

Rare Antique Thonet Art Nouveau Swing Rocking Chair 7401
Rare Antique Thonet Art Nouveau Swing Rocking Chair 7401

Rare Antique Thonet Art Nouveau Swing Rocking Chair 7401

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Norwich, GB

Please be aware there is not much of a rocking action in this design. A very decorative chair for occasional use.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

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Late 19th Century Rocking Chair in Beech by Maison Thonet
Late 19th Century Rocking Chair in Beech by Maison Thonet

Late 19th Century Rocking Chair in Beech by Maison Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Paris, FR

Fauteuil vintage rocking chair de la Maison Thonet, la structure en hêtre et bois cintré, l'assise et le dossier en cannage. Étiquette de la Maison Thonet. Époque Art Nouveau. cir...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

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19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED AND DECORATED CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR

19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED AND DECORATED CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL 19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED AND DECORATED CANE SEAT CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR IN GREAT CONDITION.

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19th Century American Antique Cane Rocking Chair

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Oversized 19thc Bentwood  Rocking Chair by J.J Kohn/Thonet

Oversized 19thc Bentwood Rocking Chair by J.J Kohn/Thonet

Located in Water Mill, NY

Ebonized 19thc Bentwood Rocking Chair with Cane Seat and Back Signed J.J.Kohn

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19th Century Austrian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

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Bentwood

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Two Rustic Porch Rockers in Peely Paint Finish

Two Rustic Porch Rockers in Peely Paint Finish

Located in New York, NY

Two rustic Americana style porch rocking chairs with turned wood frames, and woven wicker seats and backs. Bothy are sturdy and solid, both show significant wear to the paint finish,...

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Maple

Thonet Early Rocker
Thonet Early Rocker

Thonet Early Rocker

By Thonet

Located in Water Mill, NY

Early Thonet Rocker with Hand Caining in Very Good Condition

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Antique Caned Rocking Chair
Antique Caned Rocking Chair

Antique Caned Rocking Chair

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H 33.5 in W 20.75 in D 28.5 in

Antique Caned Rocking Chair

Located in Bradenton, FL

An antique caned rocking chair. The chair has a caned balloon back carved on the crest with a simple flower.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

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Michael Thonet Black Lacquered Model No.10 Rocking Chair
Michael Thonet Black Lacquered Model No.10 Rocking Chair

Michael Thonet Black Lacquered Model No.10 Rocking Chair

By Thonet

Located in London, GB

A vintage No.10 bentwood and cane rocking chair in black lacquer by Thonet, Austria.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Wicker

Thonet Rocking Chair in Bentwood and Cane
Thonet Rocking Chair in Bentwood and Cane

Thonet Rocking Chair in Bentwood and Cane

By Thonet

Located in Norwalk, CT

A timeless, classical design, this bentwood masterpiece would look great in any room.

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Early 20th Century Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Thonet Rocking Chair
Thonet Rocking Chair

Thonet Rocking Chair

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H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 49.22 in

Thonet Rocking Chair

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Vienna, AT

Thonet rocking chair delivery time 3-4 weeks.

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

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Early 20th Century Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair
Early 20th Century Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair

Early 20th Century Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early 20th century rocking chair by Thonet features a scrolled bentwood frame, caned back and perforated wood seat that slopes from 17.5 to 12 inches height.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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Antique Shaker No. 7 Rocking Chair with Shawl Bar

Antique Shaker No. 7 Rocking Chair with Shawl Bar

Located in Peabody, MA

Original Mt. Lebanon, NY Shaker rocking chair, circa 1890s. Stamped # 7, the largest adult size. In stained maple with shawl bar above the top back rest.

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1890s American Shaker Antique Cane Rocking Chair

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19th Hitchcock Rocking Chair with Woven Seat and Black Painted

19th Hitchcock Rocking Chair with Woven Seat and Black Painted

Located in Miami, FL

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Bentwood Rocker Model #10 with Cane Seat and Back

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By Salvatore Leone

Located in Dronten, NL

Antique Thonet model #10 bentwood rocking chair. The maker of this early 20th century rocker was Salvatore Leone from Modena, Northern Italy. The Leone's where, besides furniture mak...

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Childs Thonet Rocker

Childs Thonet Rocker

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H 24 in W 15 in D 26 in

Childs Thonet Rocker

By Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Childs rocking chair by Thonet. This example is in good overall condition, it shows some minor loss to base of backrest panel.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Exceptionally Rare Thonet Schaukel-Fauteuil No. 1, Stamped, Late 19th Century
Exceptionally Rare Thonet Schaukel-Fauteuil No. 1, Stamped, Late 19th Century

Exceptionally Rare Thonet Schaukel-Fauteuil No. 1, Stamped, Late 19th Century

By Michael Thonet

Located in London, GB

Original and authenticated Thonet model No. 1. Superb patina and coloring, structurally excellent - timeless design elegance, a collectors dream. A masterpiece of craftsmanship: ...

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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Beech

Antique Thonet Model #10 Bentwood Rocking Chair; Salvatore Leone, circa 1890s
Antique Thonet Model #10 Bentwood Rocking Chair; Salvatore Leone, circa 1890s

Antique Thonet Model #10 Bentwood Rocking Chair; Salvatore Leone, circa 1890s

By Salvatore Leone, Michael Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This design, the Thonet Model #10, is an iconic curvilinear rocking chair first conceived by the prolific Michael Thonet in the mid/late 19th century.

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1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Beech, Cane

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Antique Victorian Walnut Eastlake Childs Caned Needlepoint Rocking Arm Chair

Antique Victorian Walnut Eastlake Childs Caned Needlepoint Rocking Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Eastlake childs rocker featuring caned and needlepoint design with turned and fluted accents.  

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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

Antique Late 19th C. Victorian Maple Caned Childs Rocking Chair Doll Rocker Seat
Antique Late 19th C. Victorian Maple Caned Childs Rocking Chair Doll Rocker Seat

Antique Late 19th C. Victorian Maple Caned Childs Rocking Chair Doll Rocker Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

Victorian Childs Rocking Chair, circa 1890s. Features a serpentine crest rail over contoured caned back with downswept arms leading to a caned seat and ring turned front supports co...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Cane, Maple

Antique Thonet Chair Bentwood Rocker Cane Victorian, 19th Century
Antique Thonet Chair Bentwood Rocker Cane Victorian, 19th Century

Antique Thonet Chair Bentwood Rocker Cane Victorian, 19th Century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A breathtakingly beautiful original antique 19th century Victorian Thonet Vienna bentwood and cane rocking chair, simply stunning design with the most seductive lines, tis piece woul...

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19th Century Antique Cane Rocking Chair

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Bentwood Rocking Chair

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By Thonet

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Ebonised steamed beech with cane seat. In original condition

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19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Cane Rocking Chair

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Cane

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Ladder Back Shaker Rocking Chair

Ladder Back Shaker Rocking Chair

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Located in Summerland, CA

Circa 1870 Mt. Lebanon, NY. Maple with dark black stain, cane seat. Turned arms and four arched slat back.

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19th Century American Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Maple, Cane

Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Rocking Chair
Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Rocking Chair

Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Rocking Chair

Located in St. Louis, MO

Beautiful 1920's Art Deco split reed Rocking Chair. We have matching lounge chair and sofa also available on 1stdibs.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Cane Rocking Chair

Materials

Rattan, Cane

Bentwood Rocking Armchair with Weaving, circa 1930
Bentwood Rocking Armchair with Weaving, circa 1930

Bentwood Rocking Armchair with Weaving, circa 1930

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H 40.95 in W 19.3 in D 40.95 in

Bentwood Rocking Armchair with Weaving, circa 1930

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful rocking chairs in Thonet style, made of dark bentwood. Most beautiful construction with lots of details. Original weaving in very good condition with some minor wear and si...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Antique Cane Rocking Chair

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Cane, Bentwood

1910 Indian 'Jhoola' Mahogany and Caned Seat Swing
1910 Indian 'Jhoola' Mahogany and Caned Seat Swing

1910 Indian 'Jhoola' Mahogany and Caned Seat Swing

Located in Stamford, CT

1910 Indian 'Jhoola' mahogany swing from floating palace in Jaipur. Caned seat and back. Hand forged bronze chains. Bronze hinges allow swing to flip and face inward or outward. D...

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

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RARE VICTORIAN WICKER ROCKER WITH TENNIS MOTIF

RARE VICTORIAN WICKER ROCKER WITH TENNIS MOTIF

Located in Sheffield, MA

A rare example of American Victorian motif wicker featuring a tennis racket & balls as the artist's subject. Asymmetrical serpentine rolled arms & headrest finished in decorative wo...

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19th Century American Antique Cane Rocking Chair

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Cane, Reed

Bentwood Rocker by Antonio Volpe
Bentwood Rocker by Antonio Volpe

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By Antonio Volpe

Located in Chicago, IL

UDINE, ITALY c. 1910 Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe Certificate from The Brooklyn Museum This design, by Antonio Volpe, was manufactured by Societa Anonima, which was founded in...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Cane Rocking Chair

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Victorian Wicker Rocker

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H 42 in W 26 in D 36 in

Victorian Wicker Rocker

By Wakefield Rattan Company

Located in Old Saybrook, CT

Beautiful and large scale antique wicker rocker. rocker measures 42"tall, 26"wide, 36"deep.

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1890s American Antique Cane Rocking Chair

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Antique Wicker Rocker
Antique Wicker Rocker

Antique Wicker Rocker

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Antique Wicker Rocker

Located in Old Saybrook, CT

Beautiful Victorian Wicker Rocker in fresh white paint. Rocker measures 26" wide, 32"deep (including rockers), 40"tall, 16" seat height.

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1890s American Antique Cane Rocking Chair

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Metal

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Antique Cane Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique cane rocking chair available at 1stDibs. Each antique cane rocking chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, cane and wood. There are many kinds of the antique cane rocking chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique cane rocking chair made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Thonet, Michael Thonet and Salvatore Leone each produced at least one beautiful antique cane rocking chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Cane Rocking Chair?

Prices for an antique cane rocking chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,293.

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.