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Folding Rocking Chair

Japanese folding rocking chair by Nii Takeshi
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare mid-century modern folding rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in black leather in very nice original
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Japanese folding rocking chair by Nii Takeshi
Japanese folding rocking chair by Nii Takeshi
$1,621
H 35.04 in W 22.05 in D 35.44 in
Antique Tapestry Campaign Folding Rocking Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage folding campaign or camp rocking chair. Eastlake style detail with finial tops. Nice flame
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Early 20th Century Unknown Campaign Rocking Chairs

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Tapestry, Wood

Mid-Century Japanese Space Age Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1960s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable rocking chair after a design by the japanese designer takeshi nii from the 1960s. A rare
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Early 20th Century Carved Walnut and Upholstered Folding Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th century Victorian Style carved Walnut and Upholstered rocking chair.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rocking Folding Chair
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A simple Italian little rocking and folding chair, light but sturdy : perhaps the memory of a
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Rocking Folding Chair
Rocking Folding Chair
$1,080
H 44.49 in W 18.9 in D 44.49 in
Folding Leather Strap Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern collapsible rocking chair with leather straps. Strong wood frame with thick
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Folding Leather Strap Rocking Chair
Folding Leather Strap Rocking Chair
$1,100
H 44.25 in W 26 in D 33 in
Costa Rican Campaign Style Teak Brown Leather Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Costa Rican Campaign Style teak brown leather folding rocker rocking chair. Item features hick
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Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Campaign Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Folding adjustable steamer, deck or campaign rocking chair, circa 1920's
Located in London, Fitzrovia
folding steamer or garden adjustable chair, circa 1920's 3 positions, and ... It rocks!
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20th Century European Bohemian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

SUPER COMFORTABLE VERY ECONIMCALLY PRICED ROCKiNG ARMCHAIR WITH FOLDED PLY FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rocking armchair Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Minimalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
$1,820 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.01 in W 34.65 in D 21.66 in
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folding Rocking Chair in Blonde Wood and Chrome.
By Mailhot Et Freres
Located in Port Hope, ON
This fabulous and ingenious albeit bizarrely designed Mid-Century Modern folding rocking chair was
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Vintage 1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

2 x 1986 Mark Singer EUROKA Leather/ Campaign Folding Chair Glider MOMA Modern
By Mark Singer
Located in WEERT, NL
Euroka Folding Rocking Chair by Mark Singer for Melamede Vintage 80's Modernist. “Euroka” Rocking
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Vintage 1980s American Other Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rocking chair found in France
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
artistry. During the 1920s, however, folding rocking chairs became more popular in the US and in Europe
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20th Century European Rocking Chairs

Rocking chair found in France
Rocking chair found in France
H 38.25 in D 28.25 in
Pair Costa Rican Folding Rockers
Located in Mexico City, DF
A handsome pair of collapsible spindle rocking chairs crafted of tropical wood and leather. From
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Vintage 1960s Costa Rican Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wool

Pair Costa Rican Folding Rockers
Pair Costa Rican Folding Rockers
H 38 in W 26 in D 32 in
Midcentury Yellow Canvas 'NY' Chairs by Takeshi Nii, for Jox Interni, 1958
By Jox Interni, Takeshi Nii
Located in London, GB
Two folding and rocking chairs designed by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii in 1958 and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

20th Century Design Roger Lecal Rocking Chaise Longue, Jetstar Model, 1975
By Roger Lecal
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Roger LECAL "Jet Star" folding rocking lounge chair, circa 1975, structure made up of two large
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Takeshi Nii - "NY" folding rocking chair
By Takeshi Nii
Located in San Francisco, CA
Takeshi Nii "NY" folding rocking chair. Tubular chromed frame with beech wood supports and original
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Brown Leather Campaign Style COSTA Rican Folding Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brown leather Campaign style Costa Rican folding rocking chair rocker. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Costa Rican Mid-Century Teak and Leather Folding Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Comfortable rocking chair made of teak and camel color leather. It's very easy to fold it. It has
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Vintage 1960s Costa Rican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

American Foldable Wood and Leather Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Rocking chair or foldable American rocking chair from the 1960s. Structure in wood and camel
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Takeshi Nii Design Leather Rocking Folding Chair, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Brown leather rocking chair, designed by Japanese Takeshi Nii in the 1950s. The chair is foldable
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Vintage 1950s Minimalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Takeshi Nii Design Leather Rocking Folding Chair, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Brown leather rocking chair, designed by the famous Japanese designer Takeshi Nii in the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Costa Rican Folding Safari Campaign Rocking Chair set, 1960's Costa Rica
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Original Midcentury Costa Rican Folding Safari Campaign rocking chair set of 4. Made in
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Vintage 1960s Costa Rican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Folding Rocker Floral Seat Campaign Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Victorian era folding rocker. Features a floral carved crest rail and a cream rose patterned
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Leather Campaign Style Folding Rocker
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather straps on wood frame. Folds.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Campaign Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rocker and Folding Ottoman Inspired by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of frame). Very soft and comfortable as a rocking chair for reading or rocking a child to sleep.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Nii's folding rocking chair. You can see chairs with similar structures in the 70's catalog, Since the
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Teak, Leather

Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
H 40.56 in W 22.84 in D 34.65 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

Mid-Century Aluminum and Wood Outdoor Folding Rocking Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century aluminum and wood outdoor/patio folding rocking chair, pair Condition- Like New.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare foldable rocking chair designed by Takeshi Nii, Japan, manufactured in Mid-Century in 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Costa Rican Leather Campaign Folding Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern rocking chair with three thick strips of leather on the backrest and a
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Teak Mid-Century Modern Leather Campaign Folding Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern campaign rocking chair. Striking Costa Rican design from
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Vintage 1970s Costa Rican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Modernist Folding Slatted Rocking Chairs by Telescope Folding Chair Co.
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
patented in 1952. While the swift-action telescoping mechanism allows for these chairs to fold away in an
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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20th Century Japanese Rocking Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Rocking Chair Rex by Niko Kralj Slovenia, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Vienna, AT
plywood with metal connections. Also you can fold this rocking chair. Very good vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Safari Chair Rocker Solid Maple Canvas Gold Metal Folding Co
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Description: For your consideration a Mid-Century Modern rocker with a safari chair style
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Maple

Niko Kralj Folding Rocking chairs
By Niko Kralj
Located in Berlin, DE
Folding Rocking chairs by Niko Kralj in beautiful condition ref.: neue möbel 3 Verlag Gerd
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Vintage 1950s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rex Foldable Rocking Chair by Niko Kralj, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
This model Rex folding rocking chair was designed by Niko Kralj in Slovenia in 1952, with this
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Rex Foldable Rocking Chair by Niko Kralj, 1950s
Rex Foldable Rocking Chair by Niko Kralj, 1950s
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in L 29.93 in
Vintage Costa Rican Leather Folding Rocking Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Costa Rican folding rocking chair with beautiful pattern in leather seat and back. To fold
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Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Campaign Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Agnosine Folding Rocking Chair by Fratelli Regiutti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Unique folding Italian rocking chair from the mid 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Folding Leather & Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage folding rocking chair. Original wood and leather in great condition.
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20th Century Belgian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Folding Leather & Wood Rocking Chair
Folding Leather & Wood Rocking Chair
H 44 in W 24.5 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Japanese Takeshi Nii Rocking Folding Chair, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Westmaas, NL
This rare foldable rocking chair designed by Takeshi Nii Japan, is manufactured during the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Takeshi NII "NY Chair" Folding Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very comfortable and practical folding rocking chair. Japanese designer Takeshi NII inspired by the
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Takeshi NII "NY Chair" Folding Rocker
Takeshi NII "NY Chair" Folding Rocker
H 34 in W 29.325 in D 24 in
Vintage Rex Rocking Chair by Niko Kralj, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Budapest, HU
This model Rex folding rocking chair was designed by Niko Kralj in Slovenia in 1952, with this
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Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Rex Rocking Chair by Niko Kralj, 1950s
Vintage Rex Rocking Chair by Niko Kralj, 1950s
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 33.08 in
Rocking Terras Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice foldable rocking chair,with brass details
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Savonarola Folding Rocking Intarsia Chair
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Savonarola Turkish Folding and Rocking Campaign Chair, carved wood with mother of pearl intarsia
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Antique 19th Century Turkish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Post War Slovenian Design Rex Foldable Rocking Chair by Niko Kralj, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
This model Rex folding rocking chair was designed by Niko Kralj in Slovenia in 1952, with this
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood, Sheepskin

Folding Sling Seat Rocking Lounge Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Fulton, CA
frame that easily folds in half. This chair was manufactured in the 1970s, but originally designed by
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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20% Off
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By Ingmar Relling
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Contemporary Italian Daybed in Boucle
$3,986 / item
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Folding Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic folding rocking chair available at 1stDibs. A folding rocking chair — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folding rocking chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A folding rocking chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. A well-made folding rocking chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Takeshi Nii, Gold Medal and Mailhot et Freres are consistently popular.

How Much is a Folding Rocking Chair?

Prices for a folding rocking chair start at $450 and top out at $2,025 with the average selling for $1,208.

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 Folding Rocking Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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.