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Angel Pazmino Small Sling Rocking Chair
Angel Pazmino Small Sling Rocking Chair

Angel Pazmino Small Sling Rocking Chair

$2,120Sale Price|30% Off

H 30 in W 26 in D 30 in

Angel Pazmino Small Sling Rocking Chair

By Muebles De Estilo, Angel Pazmino

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Unique organic modern form rocking chair designed by Angel Pazmino and made by Muebles de Estilo in

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Superb 19thC. Iron Frame Leather Sling Rocking Chair by R W Winfield England
Superb 19thC. Iron Frame Leather Sling Rocking Chair by R W Winfield England

Superb 19thC. Iron Frame Leather Sling Rocking Chair by R W Winfield England

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A superb early 19th Century example of R W Winfield Iron Rocking Chair. History The firm of R.W

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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

CraftAssociates Chair, Cawtaba Modern Rocking Chair, Black, Sling, Leather
CraftAssociates Chair, Cawtaba Modern Rocking Chair, Black, Sling, Leather

CraftAssociates Chair, Cawtaba Modern Rocking Chair, Black, Sling, Leather

By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Catawba rocking chair, Modern leather rocking chair, black, for Craft Associates This Catawba

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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rocking Chair in Galvanized Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Veg Tan Leather Sling
Rocking Chair in Galvanized Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Veg Tan Leather Sling

Rocking Chair in Galvanized Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Veg Tan Leather Sling

By Klein Agency

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bottom of this rocking chair has a layer of leather attached to it, making the rocking motion smoother

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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

2000s Vintage Leather Sling Rocker Lounge Chair after Muller Van Severen
2000s Vintage Leather Sling Rocker Lounge Chair after Muller Van Severen

2000s Vintage Leather Sling Rocker Lounge Chair after Muller Van Severen

By Muller Van Severen

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a modern iron framed leather rocker or rocking Cchair Attributed to Belgian

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2010s Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

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French Iron Rocking Chair with Mesh Sling Seat and Scroll Arms
French Iron Rocking Chair with Mesh Sling Seat and Scroll Arms

French Iron Rocking Chair with Mesh Sling Seat and Scroll Arms

Located in Nashville, TN

This iron rocking chair with mesh sling seat. It is French in design. The rocking chair has scroll

Category

20th Century French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chairs with Matching Footstool
Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chairs with Matching Footstool

Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chairs with Matching Footstool

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Tucson, AZ

Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling swinger chairs with matching ottoman made of cocobolo wood. Original

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair and Footrest by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, 1970's
Rocking Chair and Footrest by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, 1970's

Rocking Chair and Footrest by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, 1970's

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H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in

Rocking Chair and Footrest by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, 1970's

By Angel Pazmino

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

. These pieces features a wooden peg frame with thick sculpted sling leather . Rocking chair 75cm×60cm

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Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sling Rocking Chair by Jerry Johnson
Sling Rocking Chair by Jerry Johnson

Sling Rocking Chair by Jerry Johnson

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H 30 in W 30.25 in D 29 in

Sling Rocking Chair by Jerry Johnson

By Jerry Johnson

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-Century Modern sling rocking chair by Jerry Johnson. Bentwood frame flows freely like a ribbon

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sling Rocking Chair
Mid-Century Modern Sling Rocking Chair

Mid-Century Modern Sling Rocking Chair

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H 33 in W 25 in D 30.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Sling Rocking Chair

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Reinforced French seams detail this modern and classic sling rocking chair along with contrasting

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Rare Jerry Johnson Midcentury Walnut Sling Rocking Chair, 1960s
Rare Jerry Johnson Midcentury Walnut Sling Rocking Chair, 1960s

Rare Jerry Johnson Midcentury Walnut Sling Rocking Chair, 1960s

By Jerry Johnson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic midcentury design features. Extremely comfortable, chair features a bent walnut plywood frame

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

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Rose wood and leather sling rocking chair by Ecuadorian designer Angel Pazmino
Rose wood and leather sling rocking chair by Ecuadorian designer Angel Pazmino

Rose wood and leather sling rocking chair by Ecuadorian designer Angel Pazmino

By Angel Pazmino

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Rose wood rocking sling chair by Ecuadorian designer Angel Pazmino. no Label, original leather

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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Super Cool Sling Back Distressed Leather and Iron Rocking Chair
Super Cool Sling Back Distressed Leather and Iron Rocking Chair

Super Cool Sling Back Distressed Leather and Iron Rocking Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Chic sculptural rocking chair with wonderful Silhouette having a wrought iron base and cognac

Category

Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Tan Tooled leather sling Safari rocking chair Angel Pazmino Ecuador
Mid Century Tan Tooled leather sling Safari rocking chair Angel Pazmino Ecuador

Mid Century Tan Tooled leather sling Safari rocking chair Angel Pazmino Ecuador

By Angel Pazmino

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid Century Light Solid wood rocking sling safari Tan tooled Leather chair by Ecuadorian designer

Category

Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

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Leather Sling Rocker by Michel Arnoult
Leather Sling Rocker by Michel Arnoult

Leather Sling Rocker by Michel Arnoult

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H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

Leather Sling Rocker by Michel Arnoult

By Michel Arnoult

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid-century rocking chair from Brazil designed by Michel Arnoult. Teak frame with leather

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Sculptural Studio Craft Leather Sling Rocker ca. 1960s
Sculptural Studio Craft Leather Sling Rocker ca. 1960s

Sculptural Studio Craft Leather Sling Rocker ca. 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

Sculptural rocking chair, hand crafted, ca. 1960s. Most likely of South American origin, probably

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Nice 1970's walnut rocker with sling seat by Charlton
Nice 1970's walnut rocker with sling seat by Charlton

Nice 1970's walnut rocker with sling seat by Charlton

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice rocker made of walnut with a sling seat. It bears a label of the Charlton co of Leominster

Category

Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut, PVC

Vintage Danish Cattie Teak Fold Out Rocking Sling Chairs
Vintage Danish Cattie Teak Fold Out Rocking Sling Chairs

Vintage Danish Cattie Teak Fold Out Rocking Sling Chairs

By Cattie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of three folding teak sling chairs are perfect as poolside sun loungers. The wooden frame

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

French Campaign Style Folding Chairs
French Campaign Style Folding Chairs

French Campaign Style Folding Chairs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of French campaign folding chairs with leather sling seat. Rocking chairs and chaise lounge

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Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Mid-Century Modern Bent Plywood Leather Sling Rocking Chair by Jerry Johnson
Mid-Century Modern Bent Plywood Leather Sling Rocking Chair by Jerry Johnson

Mid-Century Modern Bent Plywood Leather Sling Rocking Chair by Jerry Johnson

Located in Lafayette, IN

Classic midcentury design features. Chair features a bent walnut plywood frame supporting a deep, mocha

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sling Walnut and Leather Rocking Chair by Leathercrafter
Mid-Century Modern Sling Walnut and Leather Rocking Chair by Leathercrafter

Mid-Century Modern Sling Walnut and Leather Rocking Chair by Leathercrafter

By Leathercrafter

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a stunning sling rocker by Leathercrafter made of dark walnut and leather

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

1970s Sculptural Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
1970s Sculptural Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet

1970s Sculptural Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

1970s Italian design chrome tube rocking chair with sling seat upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Stitched leather sling rocking chair by Michel Arnoult
Stitched leather sling rocking chair by Michel Arnoult

Stitched leather sling rocking chair by Michel Arnoult

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Simple rocking chair with sling seat and back of light brown leather with pale stitching. Seat

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s Leather Sling Rocking Chair by Angel Pazmino for Muebles De Estilo
1960s Leather Sling Rocking Chair by Angel Pazmino for Muebles De Estilo

1960s Leather Sling Rocking Chair by Angel Pazmino for Muebles De Estilo

By Angel Pazmino

Located in London, GB

Angel Pazmino rocking chair // Rare demountable rocking chair Leather sling seat & wooden

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Brutalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rocking Chair in Steel Frame and Sling Leather
Rocking Chair in Steel Frame and Sling Leather

Rocking Chair in Steel Frame and Sling Leather

Located in Bucharest, RO

Rocking chair in steel frame and sling leather in style of Muller Van Severen.

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1990s Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Rosewood and Leather Sling PegLev Rocking Chair by Michel Arnoult, 1968
Vintage Rosewood and Leather Sling PegLev Rocking Chair by Michel Arnoult, 1968

Vintage Rosewood and Leather Sling PegLev Rocking Chair by Michel Arnoult, 1968

By Michel Arnoult

Located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

The rosewood and leather PegLev rocking chair was designed by French designer Michel Arnoult and

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

70's Wicker Sling Chair
70's Wicker Sling Chair

70's Wicker Sling Chair

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H 65 in W 37 in D 37 in

70's Wicker Sling Chair

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Come on get happy! Crazy russian guy not included.

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Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

William Katavolos Swiveling Leather Sling Chair
William Katavolos Swiveling Leather Sling Chair

William Katavolos Swiveling Leather Sling Chair

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H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in

William Katavolos Swiveling Leather Sling Chair

By William Katavolos

Located in Mexico, D.F.

William Katavolos swiveling leather sling chair.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather

Folding Sling Seat Rocking Lounge Chair by Takeshi Nii
Folding Sling Seat Rocking Lounge Chair by Takeshi Nii

Folding Sling Seat Rocking Lounge Chair by Takeshi Nii

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Fulton, CA

ergonomic design of this chair provides optimal comfort. A canvas sling seat over a tubular steel chrome

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

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Sling Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sling rocking chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every sling rocking chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a sling rocking chair, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the sling rocking chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A sling rocking chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sling rocking chair over the years, but those crafted by Jerry Johnson, Angel Pazmino and Don S. Shoemaker are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sling Rocking Chair?

A sling rocking chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,825, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $8,800.

Finding the Right Rocking-chairs for You

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Sling Rocking Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A sling lounge chair is a chair formed of metal or wooden frame to which a piece of flexible material is loosely fitted. It is used to relax while the sitter remains engaged in an activity such as reading a book or having a conversation. Find a variety of vintage and antique sling lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether sling chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people like how the leather or fabric sling found on this type of chair cradles them while they sit for long periods. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of sling chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A platform rocking chair is a rocking chair constructed to have the rockers on a fixed platform rather than the floor. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary platform rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    What a rocking chair symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate rocking chairs with comfort or relaxation. Because people often sit in the chairs to gently rock babies to sleep, the furniture may also represent parenthood or motherhood. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Boston rocking chair is a wooden rocking chair with a decorative top panel and a seat and arms that curve down towards the front. Find an assortment of rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent the rocking chair. This common misconception is linked to an erroneous statement made in the book The Rocking Chair: An American Institution, published in 1921. In actuality, rocking chairs were created by English farmers early in the 18th century. Early American examples date back to around 1830. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rocking chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of rocking chairs on 1stDibs.