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 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 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 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 do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?

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.

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 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.

Did Benjamin Franklin invent the rocking chair?

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.

How do you tell the age of an old rocking chair?

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.

Spindle Rocking Chair

Spindle Furniture

Danish Teak Chair Cushion

Curly Sheepskin

George Nakashima Rocker

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Rocking Chair, Circa 1910

$1,995

H 38 in W 24.5 in D 25.25 in

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Rocking Chair, Circa 1910

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period spindle rocking chair By Charles P. Limbert Co

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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage mid century spindle rocking chair, 1960s

$839

H 41.34 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in

Vintage mid century spindle rocking chair, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century wooden spindle back rocking chair. Beautiful scandinavian design. 1960s - Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hindeloopen Style Spindled Rocking Chair with Studded Emerald Green Leather Seat

$1,100

H 42.5 in W 23 in D 29.75 in

Hindeloopen Style Spindled Rocking Chair with Studded Emerald Green Leather Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hindeloopen style rocking chair with studded green leather seating and an ornately carved wood

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair

$2,500

H 42 in W 24 in D 26 in

Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

vintage rocking chair is a stylish way to add Mid-Century Modern style to space. Please confirm location

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid Century Maple Rocking Chair with Spindle Back

$832Sale Price|30% Off

H 43.5 in W 23.5 in D 31 in

Mid Century Maple Rocking Chair with Spindle Back

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century rocking chair features solid maple construction, original maple finish, high back

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs with Spindle Arms, 1960s

$3,000 / set

H 32 in W 25 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs with Spindle Arms, 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

legs and arching arms with spindle rods. The rocking action makes for a comfortable and relaxing chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Cane Seat Rocking Chair

$1,400

H 33 in W 23 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Cane Seat Rocking Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern, beech wood, rocking chair features a high spindle back with newly caned seat

Category

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

Materials

Cane, Beech

Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair

$650

H 31 in W 26 in D 30.5 in

Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair (Refinished). Circa Late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick & Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair

$995

H 42 in W 19.5 in D 31 in

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick & Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick and Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair. Item

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Chestnut

20th Century French Spindle-Back Oak Rocking Chair with Bouclé Cushions

$1,995

H 44.1 in W 26.5 in D 32.8 in

20th Century French Spindle-Back Oak Rocking Chair with Bouclé Cushions

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century French spindle-back oak rocking chair offers a charming blend of rustic

Category

20th Century French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Mid-Century Danish Spindle Back Rocking Chair, Crimson Oak, Rush Seat

$1,495

H 39 in W 24 in D 35.75 in

Mid-Century Danish Spindle Back Rocking Chair, Crimson Oak, Rush Seat

By De Ster Gelderland

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Danish rocking chair features a traditional spindle back design crafted from solid oak

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Artisan-Made Spindle Back Rocking Chair In The Style Of Sam Maloof

$5,200

H 42 in W 28.5 in D 48 in

Artisan-Made Spindle Back Rocking Chair In The Style Of Sam Maloof

By Sam Maloof

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning artisan-made rocking chair is hand-crafted in the style of acclaimed American

Category

Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

1950s Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler

$1,650

H 46 in W 22.5 in D 28.5 in

1950s Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler

By Karl-Axel Adolfsson, Gemla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

rocking chair has been outfitted with new seat and headrest cushions. In otherwise very good original

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Walnut Rocking Chair

$1,600

H 35 in W 28 in D 32 in

Vintage Walnut Rocking Chair

By Baumritter

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With rich walnut making up this chair's frame and spindle back, this vintage rocking chair is full

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

American Country Pine Rocking Chair

$1,500

H 39 in W 21.5 in D 27 in

American Country Pine Rocking Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style stripped pine spindle back rocking chair (19/20th Cent.)

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Lancashire Ash and Elm Spindle Wingback Chair

$1,795

H 40.2 in W 21.5 in D 24.2 in

19th Century English Lancashire Ash and Elm Spindle Wingback Chair

Located in High Point, NC

distinctive spindle construction and honest materials. Crafted from ash and elm, the chair features a tall

Category

Antique 19th Century British Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Mid-Century Modern Oak Spindle Back Rocker

$1,300

H 34 in W 27.5 in D 34 in

Mid-Century Modern Oak Spindle Back Rocker

By Selig

Located in Brooklyn, NY

arms and feet gives classic Scandinavian flare into any space. A tall spindle back peaks out from

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Hans Wegner J16 Beech Rocking Chair with Hemp Cord Seat, circa 1960

$2,000

H 45 in W 25 in D 31 in

Hans Wegner J16 Beech Rocking Chair with Hemp Cord Seat, circa 1960

By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler

Located in Bainbridge, NY

1944 designed Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler spindle back Rocking Chair. Featuring a solid Beech

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Antique American Primitive Spindle Back Small Child's Rocker Rocking Chair

$210

H 21 in W 14 in D 19 in

Antique American Primitive Spindle Back Small Child's Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Red Painted Primitive Spindle Back Small Child's Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Pair Costa Rican Folding Rockers

Unavailable

H 38 in W 26 in D 32 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

Category

Vintage 1960s Costa Rican Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool

Mid-Century Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 30.71 in

Mid-Century Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Located in London, GB

Distinctive wooden low back rocking chair with a black painted frame and heaps of Mid-Century flair

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Black spindle back rocking chair, Denmark 1960s

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 34.65 in

Black spindle back rocking chair, Denmark 1960s

By Nesto, Illum Wikkelsø, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Black wooden rocking chair in good condition. In the Style of Nesto, Tapiovaara or Eilersen. Would

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Mid Century Spindle Back Oak Rocking Chair

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in

Scandinavian Mid Century Spindle Back Oak Rocking Chair

By Varjosen Puunjalostus

Located in Edinburgh, Scotland

Skandinavian Oak Mid Century Rocking Chair. Designer and manufacturer are unknown, though it

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Wooden Child's Rocking Chair with Spindle Back, Painted Black

Unavailable

H 23.5 in W 14.5 in D 22 in

Wooden Child's Rocking Chair with Spindle Back, Painted Black

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is a lovely wooden child's rocking chair with a spindle back. It has been painted black and is

Category

Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Birch Spindle Rocking Lounge Chair, 1960's

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 in

Scandinavian Modern Birch Spindle Rocking Lounge Chair, 1960's

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Mid-century rocking chair with the new boucle white upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Mid-century Spindle Back Rocking Chair, the Netherlands, 1960's

Unavailable

H 44.1 in W 28.75 in D 21.66 in

Mid-century Spindle Back Rocking Chair, the Netherlands, 1960's

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pastoe

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Teak rocking chair with black spindles and frame. In good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 21.07 in D 25.6 in

Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920

By Ernest Gimson

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

An oak spindle back rocking chair by Neville Neal. Designed by Ernest Gimson. Rush seat. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s

Located in Ely, GB

Beautifully Well Proportioned Spindle Back Rocking Chair, circa 1960s. The chair, made from beech

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Walnut Spindle Rocker by George Nakashima

Unavailable

H 37 in W 24 in D 32 in

Walnut Spindle Rocker by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

Tall back rocker having ten Hickory spindles, solid walnut saddle seat.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Colonial Spindle or Spool Rocking Chair

Unavailable

H 34 in W 17 in D 27.5 in

19th Century Colonial Spindle or Spool Rocking Chair

Located in Miami, FL

Colonial spindle or spool rocking chair. Note: Very well upholstered.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Wood

George Hunzinger Aesthetic Movement Spindle Rocking Chair

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H 32 in W 29.5 in D 24 in

George Hunzinger Aesthetic Movement Spindle Rocking Chair

By George Hunzinger

Located in North Miami, FL

This is one of the most beautiful chairs we have ever offered. Spindle design and in century old

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Early American Country Maple Spindle Rocking Chair Farmhouse Rocker Windsor

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H 41 in W 29 in D 22.5 in

Early American Country Maple Spindle Rocking Chair Farmhouse Rocker Windsor

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 20th century American country rocking chair. Made from maple with a spindle back and contoured

Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Tapiovaara Inspired Off-White Spindle Rocking Chair w/ Gold Cushions

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H 36 in W 37 in D 23.25 in

Mid-Century Tapiovaara Inspired Off-White Spindle Rocking Chair w/ Gold Cushions

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tapiovaara style rocking chair with spindle back and lacquered off-white / cream wood. Newly

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Spindle Back Rocking Chair

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H 38.5 in W 24.125 in D 38 in

Midcentury Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lightly refinished midcentury rocking chair with new upholstered seat in off-white. Handsome

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Spindle Back Rocking Chair

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H 38.5 in W 24.125 in D 38 in

Midcentury Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Newly refinished midcentury rocking chair with new upholstered seat in off-white. Handsome original

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

George Nakashima Spindle-Back Rocking Chair

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H 33 in W 19 in D 29 in

George Nakashima Spindle-Back Rocking Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in Pawtucket, RI

George Nakashima spindle-back rocker with walnut saddle seat and hickory spindles. Marked with the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Danish Modern Spindle Backed Wooden Rocking Chair

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H 34.5 in W 21.25 in D 28 in

Danish Modern Spindle Backed Wooden Rocking Chair

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This black lacquered beech Danish modern spindle backed rocking chair boasts truncated arms and a

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rocking Chair, Spindle Back, Made by Conant Ball

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H 36 in W 24 in D 28 in

Rocking Chair, Spindle Back, Made by Conant Ball

By Conant Ball

Located in Kansas City, MO

Conant Ball solid maple rocker. All original in very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Pine Spindle Back Rocking Chair

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H 41.5 in W 20.5 in D 29.5 in

Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Pine Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique artisinal or craftsman made Windsor style rocking chair. Made from pine with a spindle back

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique Lancashire Rocking Chair, English, Ash, Spindle Back, Seat, Georgian

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H 43.31 in W 23.04 in D 28.75 in

Antique Lancashire Rocking Chair, English, Ash, Spindle Back, Seat, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Lancashire rocking chair. An English, ash and elm spindle back seat, dating to

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

American Victorian Oak & Black Tufted Leather Rocking Chair with Spindle Design

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H 39 in W 22.5 in D 33 in

American Victorian Oak & Black Tufted Leather Rocking Chair with Spindle Design

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian oak and black tufted leather rocking chair with spindle design.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Style Spindle Back Rocking Chair Black with Cane

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H 33 in W 23 in D 30 in

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Style Spindle Back Rocking Chair Black with Cane

By Conant Ball

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome black painted midcentury spindle back rocking chair in a Scandinavian Modern or Danish

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Shaker Style Black Rocking Chair

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H 37 in W 24 in D 35 in

Shaker Style Black Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ebony midcentury rocking chair with spindle back support and newly upholstered cushions in dragon

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Windsor Rocking Chair, England, circa 1900

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H 41.25 in W 23.25 in D 23 in

Windsor Rocking Chair, England, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Windsor rocking chair. England circa 1900. Spindle back rocking chair in original finish

Category

20th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rocking Chair by Farstrup, Denmark, 1960s

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H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in

Rocking Chair by Farstrup, Denmark, 1960s

By Farstrup

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This is a very nice black lacquered spindle back rocking chair from Farstrup Mobler, Denmark. It

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Early American / Farmhouse Nanny Spindle Rocker

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H 29 in W 46 in D 16 in

Vintage Early American / Farmhouse Nanny Spindle Rocker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century Pine Wood Spindle ‘Nanny' Bench With Removable Front Guard. Constructed out of solid

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s

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H 36.5 in W 24 in D 28 in

Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern solid birch spindle back rocking chair By Russel Wright for Conant

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Birch

Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s

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H 36 in W 24 in L 36 in

Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern solid birch spindle back rocking chair By Russel Wright for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Birch

1950s Mid-Century Modern Platform Spring Rocking Chairs, a Pair

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H 30.25 in W 13 in D 24 in

1950s Mid-Century Modern Platform Spring Rocking Chairs, a Pair

Located in San Carlos, CA

Cool set of 2 Mid-Century Modern platform spring rocking chairs with spindled barrel back. Produced

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Spindleback Rocking Chair Cane Seat

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H 36.5 in W 22 in D 31.5 in

Antique Early 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Spindleback Rocking Chair Cane Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century spindle back rocking chair. Made from maple with a shaped crest rail, sausage

Category

Early 20th Century Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Maple

Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker

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H 28 in W 21 in D 14 in

Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Hitchcock or Boston style spindle back children's rocking chair. Black with gold trim and

Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Spindle Back Slip Seat Rocker

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H 41.25 in W 19.25 in D 28.25 in

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Spindle Back Slip Seat Rocker

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Big Flats, NY

An Arts & Crafts mission oak rocking chair by Gustav Stickley offers tall spindle back over

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Peter Hvidt Style Chair and Rocker

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H 29 in W 27 in D 35 in

Peter Hvidt Style Chair and Rocker

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

spindle backs. Easy chair and rocking chair. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Illum Wikkelsø Rocker

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H 36 in W 22.5 in D 27 in

Illum Wikkelsø Rocker

By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A white spindle back rocking chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen. Soft edges, organic

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Midcentury Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat

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H 39 in W 23.5 in D 35 in

Midcentury Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Midcentury teak spindle back rocking chair with rush seating. Unusual curved high back with stubby

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball

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H 36.75 in W 24.5 in D 27.5 in

Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Miami, FL

Spindle back maple wood rocker designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Conant Ball.

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

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H 36 in W 24 in D 28 in

Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in Littleton, CO

Russel Wright's Classic spindle back rocking chair for Conant Ball.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

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H 32.5 in W 23 in D 25.5 in

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great little low back spindle back rocking chair from Faarstrup Mobler, Denmark made circa 1950. We

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Farstrup 1950s Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

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H 32.5 in W 23 in D 25.5 in

Farstrup 1950s Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

By Farstrup

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great little low back spindle back rocking chair from Farstrup Møbler, Denmark made circa 1950. We

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

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H 32 in W 22.5 in D 28 in

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great little low back spindle back rocking chair from Faarstrup Mobler, Denmark made circa 1950. We

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

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H 32.5 in W 23 in D 25.5 in

Faarstrup 1950 Low Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great little low back spindle back rocking chair from Faarstrup Mobler, Denmark made circa 1950. We

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Faarstrup 1950 Low Backrest Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

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H 11 in W 11 in D 11 in

Faarstrup 1950 Low Backrest Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Shearling Cushions

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By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug

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Frank Reenskaug for Bramin teak spindle back. Signed with Barman, Made in Denmark/Danish Control

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Vintage Teak Frank Reenskaug Spindle Back Rocking Chair Model 182. Denmark, 1958

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H 33.5 in W 26.75 in D 29 in

Vintage Teak Frank Reenskaug Spindle Back Rocking Chair Model 182. Denmark, 1958

By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Whimsical and comfortable Frank Reenskaug spindle back rocking chair in gorgeous old growth teak

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H 34 in W 23.5 in D 24 in

Faarstrup 1950's Low Spindle Back Chair with Shearling Cushions

By Farstrup

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great little low back spindle back chair from Faarstrup Mobler, Denmark made circa 1950. We re

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H 37 in W 26 in D 32 in

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Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler, Denmark 1962

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H 43 in W 32.75 in D 31 in

Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler, Denmark 1962

By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner designed, black lacquered spindle back rocking chair with paper cord seat. The

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Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker

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H 46 in W 22.5 in D 31.5 in

Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker. Probably made

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Thomas Moser Shaker Studio Crafted Cherry and Ash Rocking Chair with Footstool

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H 38.25 in W 22.75 in D 36.63 in

Thomas Moser Shaker Studio Crafted Cherry and Ash Rocking Chair with Footstool

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Located in South Bend, IN

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American fumed white oak spindle rocking chair, having delicate vertical spindles joined by quater

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H 41.25 in W 24.25 in D 29.25 in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chair with Leather Seat This oak rocking chair is in like new

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Rocking Chair Spindle Back Made by Conant Ball

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H 36 in W 24 in D 28 in

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By Conant Ball

Located in St. Louis, MO

Designer: Conant Ball Manufacture: Conant Ball Period/style: Mid-Century Modern Country: US Date: 1950.

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Located in Alhambra, CA

Cute spindle back child's rocking chair. The perfect gift for the grandchildren! Dimensions: 20

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Spindle Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal spindle rocking chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, every spindle rocking chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer spindle rocking chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A spindle rocking chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Conant Ball, A. Mikael Laursen and Bramin Møbler each produced at least one beautiful spindle rocking chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Spindle Rocking Chair?

Prices for a spindle rocking chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $530 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,388.

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.

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