What is a sling back chair?

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.

What is a sling lounge chair?

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.

Are sling chairs comfortable?

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.

What is a Boston rocking chair?

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.

What is a Windsor rocking chair?

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.

What is the purpose of a rocking chair?

A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.

How old is the rocking chair?

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.

What is a platform rocking chair?

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.

What does a rocking chair symbolize?

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.

How do I identify a Windsor rocking chair?

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.

How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?

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.

How do you clean a wooden rocking chair?

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.

How much is a wooden rocking chair worth?

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.

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H 30 in W 26 in D 30 in

Leather Sling Rocking Chair by Angel Pazmino for Muebles De Estilo

By Angel Pazmino, Muebles De Estilo

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1960s. Made in Ecuador. Leather construction with wooden pins to hold to wood frame. Breaks down for easy transport.

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Leather Sling Rocking Chair by Angel Pazmino for Muebles De Estilo

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Michael Costerisan Rocking Chair, 1973

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

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in

Rocking Chair Angel Pazmino For Muebles De Estilo - XXth Time

Located in CRÉTEIL, FR

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Rocking Chair Angel Pazmino For Muebles De Estilo - XXth Time

H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in

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By Brown Saltman, Gerald McCabe

Located in Oakland, CA

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By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Chattanooga, TN

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Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon

H 32.75 in W 35 in D 41 in

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By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Forney, TX

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Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4

H 32.5 in W 30.5 in D 30 in

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

connecting the sling to the frame of the chair. Matching black leather removable seat cushion has beautiful

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Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed

H 33 in W 30.5 in D 30 in

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By Homecrest

Located in Topeka, KS

with round expanded metal mesh top and 4 metal wire springer chairs. Beautiful condition, keeping in

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H 28 in Dm 30 in

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By Exteta, Gae Aulenti

Located in Milan, IT

Reinterpreting her Sgarsul rocking chair in contemporary style, Gae Aulenti created the Locus Solus

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Locus Solus Green Armchair by Gae Aulenti

H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 39.38 in

Locus Solus White Armchair by Gae Aulenti

By Exteta, Gae Aulenti

Located in Milan, IT

Recalling the classic shape of curved wooden rocking chairs, the voluptuous geometry of the steel

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Locus Solus White Armchair by Gae Aulenti

H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 39.38 in

Locus Solus Blue Armchair by Gae Aulenti

By Exteta

Located in Milan, IT

refined Silhouette that reinterprets the traditional wooden rocking chair with a contemporary flair. Part

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2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Locus Solus Blue Armchair by Gae Aulenti

H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 39.38 in

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

H 23.5 in W 16 in D 39 in

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Antique Leather Campaign 'Rocking' Chair by RW Winfield

Located in Highclere, Newbury

Antique RW Winfield steel and leather campaign 'rocking' chair Manufactured around the 1870s

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Leather Campaign 'Rocking' Chair by RW Winfield

H 42.13 in W 25.99 in D 31.5 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

Leather Sling Rocker by Michel Arnoult

H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

Unusual English Victorian Steel Frame Rocking Chair by Winfield

Located in San Francisco, CA

A curvaceous and unusual English Victorian steel frame rocking chair with leather seat; attributed

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Antique 19th Century English Rocking Chairs

Unusual English Victorian Steel Frame Rocking Chair by Winfield

H 43.5 in W 46 in D 24 in

Danish Style Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Black Bentwood Rocking Chair

By Leathercrafter, Plycraft, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very hard to find and cleverly designed rocking chair. It features a sculpted walnut frame with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Danish Style Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Black Bentwood Rocking Chair

H 29 in W 30 in D 29.5 in

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

Sculptural Studio Craft Leather Sling Rocker ca. 1960s

H 32 in W 25.5 in D 31.5 in

Angel Pazmino Leather and Wood Rocking Chairs, Set of 2, 1960s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Midcentury wood and leather rocking chair designed by Angel Pazmino for Meubles De Estilo Ecuador

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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Angel Pazmino Leather and Wood Rocking Chairs, Set of 2, 1960s

H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 31.5 in

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

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Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut, PVC

Nice 1970's walnut rocker with sling seat by Charlton

H 29.5 in W 30 in D 30 in

20th Century Angel Pazmino Rocker Lounge Chair

By Angel Pazmino

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

. Crafted by artisans from tropical hardwoods with hand-tooled leather slings. Beautiful wood grain and

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

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

20th Century Angel Pazmino Rocker Lounge Chair

H 44 in W 24 in D 30 in

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

Vintage Danish Cattie Teak Fold Out Rocking Sling Chairs

H 31 in W 30 in D 45 in

Don Shoemaker Rosewood Sling Swinger Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

Hand crafted solid rosewood rocking chair with original leather sling and seat cushion. Made for

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs

Don Shoemaker Rosewood Sling Swinger Chair

Rosewood/leather rocking lounge chair/ottoman by Don Shoemaker

Located in Dallas, TX

Incredibly well crafted solid rosewood chair with leather sling back and cushion. Seat is attached

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Lounge Chairs

Rosewood/leather rocking lounge chair/ottoman by Don Shoemaker

H 33 in W 30 in D 30 in

French Campaign Style Folding Chairs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Campaign Style Folding Chairs

H 33 in W 44 in

Leather and Oak Rocker by Hans Wegner for Getama

Located in New York, NY

Great rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark 1960's. Stitched brown leather

Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Leather and Oak Rocker by Hans Wegner for Getama

H 41 in W 30 in D 32 in

Waikiki Rocking Chaise Lounge by Walter Lamb

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze rocking lounge chair designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The design

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bronze

Waikiki Rocking Chaise Lounge by Walter Lamb

H 20.5 in W 70 in D 21 in

Pair of Waikiki Rocking Chaise Lounges by Walter Lamb

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of bronze rocking lounge chairs designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Waikiki Rocking Chaise Lounges by Walter Lamb

H 20.5 in W 70 in D 21 in

Don S. Shoemaker 1970's Mexican "Swinger" Cueramo Wood and Leather Chair

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, MX

"Sling Swinger", is one of Shoemaker's most iconic designs. Conceived as a "inverted rocking chair", the

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Don S. Shoemaker 1970's Mexican "Swinger" Cueramo Wood and Leather Chair

H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in

Pair of Bartolucci-Waldheim Barwa Lounge Chairs Aluminium and Yellow Canvas

By Bertolucci & Waldheim

Located in Topeka, KS

Exceptional pair of Barwa lounge chairs designed by Edgar Bartolucci and John Waldheim. Made of

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Bartolucci-Waldheim Barwa Lounge Chairs Aluminium and Yellow Canvas

H 37.5 in W 21 in D 52 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

H 29.75 in W 30.25 in D 29 in

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

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

H 29.75 in W 30.25 in D 29 in

Jansen Style Steel and Brass Campaign Rocking Chair

By Maison Jansen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Exceptional steel rocking chair with brass accents and leather sling seat. Rams heads accentuate

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Jansen Style Steel and Brass Campaign Rocking Chair

H 41 in W 22 in D 36 in

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

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

H 42 in W 24 in D 44 in

Takeshi Nii "NY" Folding Chair and Ottoman

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Rochester, NY

An early production of the "NY" folding chair and ottoman by Takeshi Nii - Japan - 1958. Tubular

Category

20th Century Japanese Rocking Chairs

Takeshi Nii "NY" Folding Chair and Ottoman

H 33 in W 24.5 in D 29 in

Sculptural Handmade Leather Rocker and Ottoman by Angel Pazmino

Located in Peabody, MA

slings adorned with the Aztec tooling often typical of Pazmino's furniture. Rocker measures 26" wide

Category

Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sculptural Handmade Leather Rocker and Ottoman by Angel Pazmino

H 30.5 in W 26 in D 30.5 in

Don Shoemaker "Swinger" Sling Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Peabody, MA

Sculptural paddle arm lounge chair with "rocking or gliding" mechanism, by Don Shoemaker, Mexico

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Granadillo, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker "Swinger" Sling Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair

H 32.25 in W 30.75 in D 30 in

Takeshi Nii "NY" Folding Rocking Chair

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Buffalo, NY

Takeshi Nii "NY" folding rocking chair. Tubular chromed frame with beechwood supports and original

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Takeshi Nii "NY" Folding Rocking Chair

H 34 in W 25 in D 32 in

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the seat to the frame allow the chair to gently rock - consider this as a nursing chair for the design

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed

H 33 in W 30.5 in D 30 in

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Swinger Chair and Ottoman, Signed

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sling are complemented with leather buttons connecting the sling to the frame of the chair. Artistically

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Swinger Chair and Ottoman, Signed

H 33 in W 30.5 in D 30 in

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Swinger Chair and Ottoman, Signed

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sling are complemented with leather buttons connecting the sling to the frame of the chair. Artistically

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Swinger Chair and Ottoman, Signed

H 33 in W 30.5 in D 30 in

1970's Craft Rocker

Located in New York, NY

Craft rocker of oak with leather sling, made in Vermont, c. 1970's. Arts and crafts meets

Category

Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

1970's Craft Rocker

H 36 in W 25 in D 40 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Stitched leather sling rocking chair by Michel Arnoult

H 27 in W 24.4 in D 28 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Brutalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in

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.

Category

1990s Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chair in Steel Frame and Sling Leather

H 75 in W 70 in D 100 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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

H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in

70's Wicker Sling Chair

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Come on get happy! Crazy russian guy not included.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

70's Wicker Sling Chair

H 65 in W 37 in D 37 in

William Katavolos Swiveling Leather Sling Chair

By William Katavolos

Located in Mexico, D.F.

William Katavolos swiveling leather sling chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

William Katavolos Swiveling Leather Sling Chair

H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in

Don Shoemaker Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

VERY INTERESTING CHAIR MADE OF ROSEWOOD WITH A LEATHER SLING SEAT ALL IN GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Don Shoemaker Rocking Chair

H 33 in D 26 in

Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Folksy and ergonomically designed Oak Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner. Features canvas sling seat and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Canvas

Keyhole Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner

H 41 in W 30.5 in D 32 in

Scandinavian Wood & Leather Rocking Chair c.1970s

Located in Easton, PA

Sculptural wood rocking chair with double stitched leather sling upholstery made in Scandinavia c

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Vintage 1970s Finnish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Scandinavian Wood & Leather Rocking Chair c.1970s

H 30.25 in W 26 in D 35 in

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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.

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Questions About Sling Rocking Chair

What is a sling back chair?
1 Answer
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.
What is a sling lounge chair?
1 Answer
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.
Are sling chairs comfortable?
1 Answer
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.
What is a Boston rocking chair?
1 Answer
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.
What is a Windsor rocking chair?
1 Answer
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.
What is the purpose of a rocking chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.
How old is the rocking chair?
1 Answer
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.
What is a platform rocking chair?
1 Answer
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.
What does a rocking chair symbolize?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify a Windsor rocking chair?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?
1 Answer
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.
How do you clean a wooden rocking chair?
1 Answer
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.
How much is a wooden rocking chair worth?
1 Answer
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.

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