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Adriane Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adriane Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Chair
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Lee Woodward Tufted Chenille Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Lee Woodward Zeigler
Located in Medina, OH
Mid-Century Lee Woodward Tufted Sculptural Rocking Chair in a printed charcoal textured chenille
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern style rocking chair in the design of Vladimir Kagan. Great form throughout the
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair in Walnut after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and sculptural rocking chair in the style of Gio Ponti. This chair features solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 28 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Vintage Sculptural Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with this breathtaking sculptural rocking chair made by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig of Denmark. With it's
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Beech
Sculptural Rocking Chair done in molded Ash plywood in style of Wendell Castle
Located in Beograd, RS
Breathtaking Sculptural Rocking Chair done in molded Ash plywood featuring mesmerizing organic
Category
Early 2000s Balkan Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
H 38.19 in W 23.63 in D 63 in
IB Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern sculptural rocking chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Large Sam Maloof Style Fruitwood Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Fort Collins, CO
sculptural form, Maloof’s rocking chairs are a masterclass in woodwork, and an original Maloof rocker
Category
Antique 1880s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculpted metal frame rocking chair with tufted vinyl upholstery makes a stylish and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Rocking Chair for Selig, Denmark, 1960s
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Mid-Century Danish Modern rocking chair, model 650-15, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sam Maloof Style Sculptural Rocking Chair 1979 American Walnut Arts & Crafts
By Wharton Esherick, Sam Maloof
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural handcrafted Walnut Rocking Chair by Artist Wharton Esherick attributed to Sam Maloof
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 43.5 in W 24.63 in D 47 in
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Rocking Chair for Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Adrian Pearsall walnut rocking chair for Craft Associates. This fabulous sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 28.5 in W 26.5 in D 37 in
Sculptural Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Danish-made rocking chair designed by the influential Poul Volther for Frem
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Rocking Art Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sculptural rocking chair in the Sam Maloof style, circa 1970s
Not marked or signed however you can
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Sculptural Pair of Rocking Chairs Lambswool & Oak, Brutalism, 1950
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of sculptural rocking chairs, made in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
H 45.28 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Riviera Style Vintage Organic Rattan Bamboo Rocking Chair, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Riviera style vintage organic rocking chair from rattan bamboo Italy 1960s.
While the sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 39.77 in W 24.02 in D 44.1 in
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural rocking chair in oak having a curved back and undulating vertical slats.
Category
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural rocking chair in oak having a curved back and undulating vertical slats.
Category
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Sculptural California Studio Craft Walnut Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
1970's California studio crafted rocking chair of solid black walnut with floating arms, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Restored Sculptural Danish Rocking Chair, c1955
By Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly restored Mid-Century Modern rocking chair most likely by Baumritter. Comb back style with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Artisan Crafted Organic Modern Sculptural Wood Rocking Chair, 1980s
By Wendell Castle
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural organic modern rocker crafted from wood by unknown artist, 1980s. Maintains artist
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1960s Rattan MCM Wicker Italian Sculptural Circular Rocking Chair
By Franco Bettonica
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan rocking chair you could hope
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Vic Rocking Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Rocker
Located in Guatemala, GU
Piegatto Vic Rocking chair.
What we love when doing chairs is the connection that exists between your body
Category
2010s Guatemalan Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Sculptural 1960s Wishbone Rocking Chair In Oak By Robin Williams
By Sam Maloof, Yngve Ekström, Robin Williams
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare 1960s "Wishbone" rocking chair in steam-bent oak by British designer Robin Williams
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker after Milo Baughman. Item
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41 in W 22 in D 39 in
1930s Rustic Organic Double Weave Rattan Sculptural Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare rattan rocking chairs set you could
Category
Vintage 1930s American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Mid Century Lawrence Peabody Sculptural Rocking Lounge Chair in Gray Mohair
By Richardson Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Troy, MI
A rare contoured rocking chair designed by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
H 30 in W 24.4 in D 33 in
"MT3" Sculptural Monobloc Rocking Chair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Driade, Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT3" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc rocking chair, designed by Ron Arad and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.7 in W 31.4 in D 40.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant sculpted bentwood Thonet rocker from Czechoslovakia c1960. Hand caned seat and back with a fabulous bentwood design. Concentric circles form the base with other be...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 40 in W 19.75 in D 42 in
Rattan rocking chair
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Very sculptural rattan rocking chair from the seventies. Canework back and hand woven rattan seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Studio Made Lounge Rocking Chair in Exotic Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This studio made rocking chair is a stunning work of art. It features laminated exotic hardwood
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 22 in D 39 in
Sculptural Unique Rocking Chair by Finnish Matti Martikka in Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning one of collectible item by Finnish Matti Martikka. A rocking chair made in solid pine
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 36.23 in
1970s Sculptural Chrome and Black Velour Rocking Chair Rocker in the Manner of M
By Milo Baughman
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous polished bent chrome frame, and black velour upholstered seat and back. Authentic 1970s vintage acquired from the stunning estate of a Chicago, USA Mid Century collector.
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Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41 in W 22 in D 39 in
Cane and Exotic Wood Brazilian Rocking Chair
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sculptural Brazilian rocking chair in the style of Joaquim Tenriero. Amazing quality and design
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Paoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century modern rocking chair with sculptural maple frame and geometric patterned upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Cassina Walnut Rocking Lounge Chairs Model 572 in Ivory Kalgan Lambskin, 1950s
By Cassina, Studio Tecnico
Located in New York, NY
Cassina, sculptural walnut rocking lounge chairs model 572 with ivory Kalgan lambskin channeled
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Rubber, Walnut
H 37 in W 25.25 in D 39.5 in
Sculptural Unique Stump Chair by Finnish Matti Martikka in Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural hand carved one of collectible item by Finnish Matti Martikka. A chair made in solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 26.78 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Sculptural Handmade Angel Pazmino Leather Rocker Circa 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist rocking chair inn leather and carved wood by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocker by Lee Woodard Pair Available
By Lee Woodward Zeigler
Located in Port Jervis, NY
to the leather on the arm pads. Comfy and very sturdy. Seat heigt is 19. Price is for each chair. 2nd
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Leather Rocker Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bentwood rocker in rosewood and black leather by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Very comfy and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 38 in W 28 in D 33 in
Rare Lishman Rocker, Sculptural Chrome-Plated circa 1976, William Lishman
By Bill Lishman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Free form rocking chair with cast aluminum tractor seat and backrest,,
Canadian Bill Lishman is
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Soave Rocking by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Rest Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
The Soave Rocking Rest Chair is a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort, designed to provide the
Category
2010s Guatemalan Chairs
Materials
Plywood
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
Rare Sculptural Rocking Chair Surfboard Design 70s Vintage Pine
Located in Oldenburg, NI
A sculptural rocking chair made of pine designed like an oldschool surfboard, probably designed in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
1970's Chrome Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Great modernized Thonet inspired rocking chair in chromed tubular steel with a white vinyl seat and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rocking Chair Metal, French, circa 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculptural Rocking chair metal, French, circa 19th century.
Category
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Rocking Chairs
Folk Art Rocking Chair
Located in Toronto, ON
A wonderful sculptural rocking chair assembled from found tree roots and branches from the turn of
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Sculptural Danish Modern Rocking Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage rocking chair in oak. It has a distinctive and original appearance thanks to the unusual
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
English 19th Century Campaign Chair
By R. W. Winfield & Co.
Located in Mexico City, DF
The innovation and mastery of this exceptionally sculptural rocking chair should be taken in the
Category
Antique 1850s English Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Sculptural Custom "Ad Hoc Sym Metric" Rocking Chair by Bernie Lubell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible custom rocking chair by Bernie Lubell. A fantastic, maximally constructed
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
J. Rusten Studio-crafted Sculptural Modern Rocking Chair in Maple and Walnut
By J. Rusten Furniture Studio
Located in Stockton, CA
When we set out to design the modern rocking chair we followed a series of directives: it must be
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Heron Rocking Chair, circa 1960s, Japan
By Tendo Mokko
Located in Denver, CO
Sculptural Japanese Heron rocking chair, circa 1960s. In original upholstery. Marked on the
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in W 22.5 in D 32.5 in
J. Rusten Studio-Crafted Sculptural Modern Rocking Chair in Maple and Cherry
By J. Rusten Furniture Studio
Located in Stockton, CA
When we set out to design the modern rocking chair we followed a series of directives: it must be
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Cherry, Maple
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a sculptural Scandinavian Modern rocking chair in dark mahogany stained beechwood designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Georg Jensen Teak Mid Century Danish Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Georg Jensen teak mid century Danish modern sculptural rocking chair rocker. Item features designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 31.5 in
Klein Dienst Rosewood Sculptural Rocking Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Klein Dienst sculptural faux leather rosewood rocker. Originally purchased in 2005 for $4500.00 at
Category
Early 2000s Rocking Chairs
Carl Gromoll Sculptural Rocking Chair, 1983
By Carl Gromoll
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unique by its incredible shape, wood use, and comfort, the rocker was made by Wisconsin woodworker Carl Gromoll (b. 1950).
It is a statement piece!, signed and dated 1983 under the...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
Swedish Mid Century Modern, Sculptural Rocking Chair in Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative rocking chair in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
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Sculptural Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sculptural rocking chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every sculptural rocking chair was constructed with great care. Find 52 options for an antique or vintage sculptural rocking chair now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a sculptural rocking chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sculptural rocking chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sculptural rocking chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Ib Kofod-Larsen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Sculptural Rocking Chair?
Prices for a sculptural rocking chair start at $812 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $3,071.
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 Sculptural Rocking Chair
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent the rocking chair. This common misconception is linked to an erroneous statement made in the book The Rocking Chair: An American Institution, published in 1921. In actuality, rocking chairs were created by English farmers early in the 18th century. Early American examples date back to around 1830. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 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.
- 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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