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Milo Baughman Mid Century Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs, A Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Mid Century Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Each chair measures: 32 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian rocking and swivel armchair from 1970 in fabric and metal
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian rocking and swivel armchair from 1970 in fabric and metal
Stool cm.45x45 heigth cm.40 ,
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Faux Black Sheep Swiveling Barrel Chairs After Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent pair of black faux sheepskin swivel and tilt/rocking swiveling barrel back chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rattan Bamboo and Wicker Rocking Horse Child's Toy, Italy, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Rattan, bamboo and wicker child's rocking horse with basketweave seat. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vladimir Kagan Rocking Swivel Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A rocking swivel wingback chair and ottoman designed be Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fully
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Mid-Century Modern Swivel and Rocking Armchair Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Exclusive wicker and bamboo swivel rocking chair. It has a round seat with a rocking mechanism.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
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
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1850 / desk chair / wood and metal / English / antique
An English wooden swivel and
Category
Antique 1850s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Amazing Pair Chrome Clad Milo Baughman Swivel Rocker Barrel Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing pair of chrome-clad Milo Baughman barrel back swivel rocker chairs. These are the Holy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s swivel and rocking lounge chair by Murphy-Miller with sculptural wood arms
By Murphy Miller Inc.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1960s lounge chair by Murphy-Miller, Inc. This chair features sculptural bent walnut armrests
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut, Bentwood
H 37.5 in W 31.5 in D 29 in
His and Her 1960s Rattan Swivel Chair Pair Weightless Rock & 360 Swivel
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
His & Hers AUTHENTIC midcentury Vintage Rattan Rocker Swivel Chair Pair
Sink into these
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Vintage 1960s Pacific Islands Bohemian Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Very Rare Black Midcentury Karuselli Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
swivel and "rocking" chair made by Haimi, Finland has a fiberglass seat shell and base. Exclusive
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of rock and swivel chairs by Milo Baughman. Fully restored and reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs on Walnut Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman rock and swivel chairs. Refinished walnut bases with vintage upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of High Back Rocking and Swiveling Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of high back rocking and swiveling club chairs on brass bases designed by Milo Baughman for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Wingback Chairs
Vintage Pair of Rock and Swivel Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
float on circular black plinth base. Chairs rock and swivel and are extremely comfortable. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Rocking Swivel Chairs and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of extremely comfortable high back rocking swivel chairs and ottoman designed by Vladimir
Category
Vintage 1980s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Swivel and Rocking Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, CA
2 chairs with channels in the back and bases recovered in the same fabric.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman Swivel and Rocking Tub Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman swivel and rocking tub chairs upholstered in black chenille.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Brown Mohair Barrel Back Swiveling and Rocking Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
swiveling and rocking action.
Height from floor to seat 16.5"
Category
Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs
Pair of Swivel Rocking Chairs in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Pasadena, CA
These so comfortable chairs rock and swivel.
They sit on a five-point swiveling base in metal and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Lounge chairs by Milo Baughman. Fully restored and reupholstered in mohair. Chairs rock and swivel.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Mohair
Pair of Tilting and Rocking Milo Baughman Barrel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
rock and swivel and are extremely comfortable. Original orange velvet upholstery and walnut bases
Category
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of walnut based swivel and rocking chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of rock and swivel Milo Baughman chairs. Matching pair available in separate listing.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of rock and swivel Milo Baughman chairs. Fully restored and reupholstered in black velvet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Herman Miller Eames Swivel PAC Armchair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames swivel PAC armchair in Ochre. Original base functions perfectly. Shell near
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of walnut based swivel and rocking chairs upholstered in Holly Hunt beach blanket grey
Category
Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs
Pair Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of swivel and rocking barrel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Original heathered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Upholstery
Pair Milo Baughman Persian Blue Blue Wool Swivel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of swivel and rocking barrel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Original persian blue
Category
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Pair of Milo Baughman Clamshell Swivel Chairs With Brass Basses
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin swivel and rocking chairs from the 1970s. These Chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Navy Blue Velvet Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Danville, CA
Fantastic pair of Swivel Chairs, freshly upholstered in luxurious Navy Velvet by Milo Baughman for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1990
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hamburg, PA
A pair of chic black and grey striped swivel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1990s. The
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1990s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Art Deco / Streamline Bamboo Tilt/ Swivel Platform Rocker, Tear Drop Arm
By Ritts Tropitan, Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco / streamline bamboo Tilt/ Swivel platform rocker, tear drop arm. Triple banded bamboo very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Vladimir Kagan Rocking Swivel Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A rocking swivel wingback chair and ottoman designed be Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fully
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1960s Vladimir Kagan Swivel Barrel Chair on Swivel and Rocking Brass Pedestal
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique swivel and rocking chair on a brass pedestal base designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Rock and Swivel Slipper Chair designed by Milo Baughman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low bucket lounge chair on a rosewood disc base with a tilt, rock, and swivel mechanism, price
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Swivel and Rocking Chairs by Milo Baughman (signed)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural swivel and rocking lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Pair of Swiveling and Rocking Club Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of swiveling and rocking club chairs with backs in Brazilian rosewood designed by Milo
Category
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Upholstered Rocking and Swiveling Lounge Chair in the Style of Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nicely upholstered rocking and swiveling lounge chair with walnut toned wood barrel based bottom
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Milo Baughman Pair of Swivel and Rock Lounge Chair, Mid 20th Century
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hamburg, PA
A great pair of swivel and rock lounge chairs or club chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Red Swivel and Rocking Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson for DUX of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable swivel chair combined with rocking option designed by Alf Svensson for Dux of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman. Chairs rock and swivel. Fully restored and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Chartreuse Green Velvet Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs with Button Back, a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Comfy pair of chartreuse green velvet, button back, swivel, and rocking lounge chairs. They are in
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 35.5 in W 31 in D 35 in
1960s Milo Baughman Petit Swivel Chairs in Woven Leatherette and Rosewood, Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of petite swivel and rocking teardrop lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Faux Leather
H 28 in W 22 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Vintage Drexel Velvet Tufted Swivel Chairs Rockers
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
blue color. Chairs rock and swivel 360 degrees and are super comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Gorgeous Pair of Milo Baughman Celery Green Swivel Tub Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
RE UPHOLSTERY OR RESTORATION. THE WALNUT VENEERED BASES BOTH SWIVEL AND ROCK MAKING THESE CHAIRS
Category
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Lounge Chair and Ottoman designed by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Rocking and swiveling lounge chair and matching ottoman with circular chrome bases designed by Milo
Category
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
1970s Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of white Naugahyde swiveling and rocking lounge chairs with silver buckles and star bases
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Chrome Backed Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of swiveling and rocking lounge chairs with barrel backs covered in polished chrome designed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Milo Baughman Mohair Swivel Chairs on Walnut Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman rock and swivel chairs. Fully restored. New mohair upholstery over refinished walnut
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Swivel and Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Astoria, NY
gold allows the chair to swivel and rock. The chair has been recently re-upholstered in velvet and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Resin
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 28.75 in
Adrian Pearsall Leather Swivel + Tilt Rocking Chairs, Craft Associates, a Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite pair of rare leather Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates swivel and rocking barrel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29 in W 32 in D 32 in
Milo Baughman Sculptural Barrel Velvet Rocking Tilt Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These rare and stylish upholstered swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Swivel Rocking Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1979
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hamburg, PA
place. Both chairs rock and swivel. The original walnut veneer is in very good condition. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs. Pair of chairs rock and swivel.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs on Walnut Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of swivel and rock lounge chairs by Milo Baughman. Fully restored. Newly upholstered with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Blue Velvet Swivel Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
A fabulous Mid-Century Modern tufted barrel back swiveling and rocking club chair, designed by Milo
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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Rock And Swivel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of rock and swivel chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, all rock and swivel chairs available were constructed with great care. Rock and swivel chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of rock and swivel chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Arts and Crafts rock and swivel chairs are of considerable interest. Many rock and swivel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Directional and Charles and Ray Eames produced popular rock and swivel chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Rock And Swivel Chairs?
Prices for rock and swivel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, rock and swivel chairs begin at $999 and can go as high as $7,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Rock And Swivel Chairs
- What does a swivel chair do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024A swivel chair spins on its base. While seated, a user can turn the seat to face a different direction without repositioning the base of the chair. Swivel chairs are popular office furniture because they make it possible to reach for items in a workspace without having to get up from a seated position. In seating areas, swivel chairs allow people to focus on different areas of a room, such as a television screen or other people seated close by. Some dining chairs and bar stools also swivel to make it simpler for diners to sit down at and stand up from the table. Shop a large collection of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In certain swivel chairs you can fit a rubber wedge between the base of the chair and the swiveling pole to increase the friction. By hammering the wedge you create a seal, limiting the motion of the chair.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
- Does the Tulip chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Tulip chair does indeed swivel. It is a pedestal swivel chair made with an aluminum base and a fiberglass shell, which was very innovative when it was designed in the mid-1950s. You can shop a collection of Tulip chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does the Swan chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, the Swan chair swivels on its metal base. The pivoting design was one of the major innovations of the chair that Arne Jacobsen designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, and it remains a selling point of the piece to this today. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Swan chairs.
- What does swivel chair mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A swivel chair means a chair with a seat that can rotate 360 degrees to face in any direction. You can shop many styles of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.com.
- What is a swivel chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a swivel chair is called varies. However, swivel chair is one of the most commonly used terms for seating with a rotating feature. Other names include swiveling chair, revolving chair, spinning chair and spinny chair. In some cases, people might describe a swivel chair by its function, using terms like dining chair or office chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of swivel chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024What a rocking chair symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate rocking chairs with comfort or relaxation. Because people often sit in the chairs to gently rock babies to sleep, the furniture may also represent parenthood or motherhood. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A platform rocking chair is a rocking chair constructed to have the rockers on a fixed platform rather than the floor. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary platform rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, a swivel on a chair is a good idea in many spaces. In offices, swiveling mechanisms make it possible for you to turn and access different items in your workspace without having to get up from your seat. Swiveling dining chairs can make it easier for people to sit and stand before and after meals, and accent chairs that swivel can allow you to turn and easily engage in conversation with other people in the room. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of swivel 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, Thomas Jefferson is believed to have created a swivel chair out of a Windsor chair that he had in his home. However, Thomas E. Warren was the inventor who developed the modern swiveling chair on wheels. Called the Centripetal Spring armchair, his design dates back to 1849. Shop a range of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.