$712Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
SIGHNED Early Gustav Stickley Rocker( with a Decal ) with Original Leather w2648
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Early Gustav Stickley Rocker (Marked with Decal) with Original Leather This is a great
Oak
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 30 in D 35 in
Antique L&JG Stickley Morris Rocker - W7608 PERIOD FROM 1907 NO REPRODACTION
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
HALF OFF! HALF OFF! This is an antique L&JG Stickley Rocker. Made in 1904, it is in excellent
Oak
Signed Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts period hammered copper rocker ink blotter By Gustav Stickley USA
Copper
Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Rocker with New Leather Seat
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts rocking chair by Gustav Stickley, circa 1910. Quarter sawn oak with a new
Brass
L. & j.g. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Rocker
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice L. & j.g. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Rocker. The rocker has the original
Oak
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
H 40 in W 23 in D 31 in
Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladder Back Rocker , NYC Circa 1910s
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Germantown, MD
1910s Stickley Co. Chestnut Ladder Back Arm Rocker in the Shaker manner. Material Chestnut with
Upholstery, Chestnut
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 39 in W 32 in D 35 in
Antique L&JG Stickley Paddle Arm Rocker w/ Slats on the Sides - W8390
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique L&JG Stickley Paddle Arm Rocker w/ Slot on the Sides from 1910 in very good
Oak
$1,495
H 29.5 in W 18.25 in D 24 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley (model #2627) USA
Leather, Oak
$1,295
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 29 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid
Leather, Oak
$1,395
H 31.25 in W 17.25 in D 24.75 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid
Leather, Oak
$1,995
H 34.5 in W 25.25 in D 27.5 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter
Leather, Oak
$1,495
H 31 in W 17 in D 25 in
Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing or nursing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA
Leather, Oak
$1,995
H 35 in W 25.5 in D 29.25 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter
Leather, Oak
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 41 in W 29 in D 28 in
Antique LIMBERT Chair & Rocker Rare Find - Stickley Era - W5128/W5129
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a very rare pair of antique Charles Limbert pieces - Chair & Rocker Set. They are signed
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$895
H 34 in W 26 in D 29 in
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early 20th
Oak
$1,330Sale Price|30% Off
H 41 in W 27.5 in D 33 in
Antique Rocking Chair - Charles Rohlfs Style - Stickley Era - W7212
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
/ Stickley Era W7212 The rocker is in good condition with a minor repair to the original leather seat - one
Leather, Oak
Arts & Crafts Signed Gustav Stickley Rocker
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Orange, CA
Beautiful antique, showcasing true American craftsmanship. This signed rocking chair is in amazing shape and only needs a cushion which we will leave the buyer to decide on.
Wood
Gustav Stickley Rocker
By Gustav Stickley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Genuine Stickley Bros. Arts & Crafts period rocker with new leather upholstery.
Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Harvey Ellis Inlaid Rocker
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Esperance, NY
Stickley Mission oak Harvey Ellis inlaid rocker.
Cherry
Early Signed Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Oversized Mission Oak Rocker
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique early Arts and Crafts signed Gustav Stickley oversized rocking chair features Mission oak
Oak
Sold
H 38.5 in W 27.5 in D 24.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Wing Chair & Rocker, 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission set by Stickley Brothers offers wing chair and rocker in oak
Oak
Sold
H 23 in W 14 in D 18.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Child's Rocker, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission child's rocker by Gustav Stickley offers oak construction with
Leather, Wood, Oak
Sold
H 35.25 in W 26 in D 28.5 in
Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak “V” Slat-Back Rocker C1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak “V” Slat-Back Rocker with Upholstered Seat, Signed, C1910
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 3.25 in W 45 in D 25 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers School Settle & Rocker, 20th C
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts and Crafts Mission seating set in the manner of Stickley Bros. offers oak construction with
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
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
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 35 in W 27.25 in D 28.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Gustav Stickley Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Gustav Stickley rocking chair offers quarter sawn oak construction with
Oak
Sold
H 36.25 in W 25.5 in D 29.5 in
Early Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocker, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission oak rocker offers slat back with leatherette back
Faux Leather, Oak
Antique L&JG Stickley Arm Morris Rocker - 20% SALE SALE W7936
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique L&JG Stickley Arm Morris Rocker - This is an antique L&JG Stickley Arm Morris Rocker in
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 41.5 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
SUPERB Antique SIGNED L&JG Stickley Arm Rocker w/ Slots - circa 1910 - W8357
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Magnificent L&JG Stickley Arm Rocker w/ Slats circa 1910 This is a SUPERB example of L&JG
Leather, Wool, Cotton, Oak
Sold
H 34.5 in W 27.25 in D 30 in
Antique Arts & Crafts L & JG Stickley Handicraft Mission Oak Rocker, c 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair by L & JG Stickley Handicraft offers handcrafted oak
Oak
Sold
H 34.25 in W 19.38 in D 27 in
Antique L & J G Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Sewing Rocker, circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission sewing rocker by L & JG Stickley offers oak construction with slat
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Stickley School Oak Rocker With Rush Seat C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Stickley
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Charles Stickley Oak Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Charles Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts rocker by Charles Stickley offers oak construction with slat back and
Oak
Sold
H 34 in W 17 in D 24.25 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid
Upholstery, Oak
Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley School Mission Oak Rocking Chair by Harden
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts mission oak Gustav Stickley school rocker by Harden Furniture features
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 31.25 in W 17 in D 25 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900
Leather, Oak
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mission oak Arts & Crafts stickley style rocker rocking chair. Item features a solid oak
Oak
Sold
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 27.75 in
Signed Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 33 in W 27.25 in L 33 in
Quaint Furniture Stickley Brothers Slat Back Mission Oak Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quaint furniture Stickley Brothers slat back mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker rocking chair. Item
Oak
Sold
H 34 in W 29 in L 34 in
Harden Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Style Rocking Chair Rocker Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Harden Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocking chair armchair in the Gustav Stickley style. Item
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 33 in W 27.25 in D 29 in
Two Arts & Crafts Charles Stickley Slat Back Mission Oak Rocker & Armchair c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Charles Stickley Slat Back Mission Oak Rocker & Armchair c1920. Armchair - 35 5/8" x 27" x 24"; Rocker
Oak
Sold
H 37 in W 31.5 in D 31 in
MASSIVE ANTIQUE nice Signed l&jG STICKLEY arm rocker with BOW ARMS w8449
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB ANTIQUE CIR 1910 L&J STICKLEY with BOW ARM/ BENT ARM. Arm rocker chair in excellent
Oak
Sold
H 40.5 in W 25.75 in D 27 in
Harvey Ellis Signed Stickley Arts & Crafts Inlaid Mission Oak Slat Back Rocker
Located in Big Flats, NY
Signed Stickley Arts & Crafts Inlaid Mission Oak Slat Back Rocker with Stylized Foliate Elements 20thC
Oak
Sold
H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley JM Young Style Rocker Rocking Chair Red Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley JM Young Style Rocker Rocking Chair Red Seat. Item features
Naugahyde, Oak
Sold
H 35.25 in W 27.25 in D 30 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak L & JG Stickley Rocker, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts L & JG Stickley rocker offers quarter sawn oak construction with slat
Oak
Sold
H 40.25 in W 27.75 in D 29 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission L & JG Stickley Oak Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission L & JG Stickley rocker offers quarter sawn oak construction with
Oak
Stickley Quarter Sawn Rocker
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stickley quarter sawn oak rocker, horizontal slatted back and vertical slatted sides, back and seat
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Bros Mission Oak Rocker, c1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by Stickley Brothers offers quarter sawn oak
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Brothers Rocker, circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission oak rocking chair by Stickley Bros. offers quarter sawn oak
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 25 in W 16 in D 20 in
Antique Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Child's Rocker, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission oak child's rocker, newer upholstered seat, circa
Oak
L&JG Stickley Rocking Armchair Rocker #827
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Dallas, TX
good condition and tight. A great daily rocker, circa 1907. Measures: Height 32 inches Width 27 inches
Oak
Sold
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 29 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Style Slat Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission oak stickley style slat back rocker rocking chair. Item features slat
Oak
Sold
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Antique Large Heavy Duty massive Charles Limbert Arm Rocker stickley era W7477
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking lounge arm chair rocker by Limbert in pristine condition. It is Limbert
Leather, Wool, Cotton, Oak
Sold
H 32 in W 25.75 in D 29 in
L&J.G. Stickley Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair with Leather Seat, circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in San Francisco, CA
oak rocker by Stickley. Measures: 25.75" wide at the arms x 29" deep at the legs 15" high at the
Oak
Gustav Stickley Five Slat Rocker #323
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustav Stickley rocker, #323, five horizontal slats at back and five vertical slats under each arm
Oak
Rocker Attributed to Gustav Stickley, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1910 rocker attributed to Gustav Stickley. Looks to be model 317. New leather upholstery. As
Gustave Stickley Armless Rocker
Located in Hudson, NY
Oak rocking chair with low seat and tall 5 slat back. Warm, original finish, and arched stretchers. Unsigned.
Oak
Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Rocker, #319
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic Mission period rocker finely crafted by Gustav Stickley. Open arms with corbeled front
Gustav Stickley Chair and Rocker Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gustav Stickley chair and rocker set. Model #311, V-back with rush seats, corbels, and thru tenons
Oak, Rush
L&JG Stickley Arts & Crafts Rocker
Located in Pasadena, CA
Open arm rocker with corbels and arched rails.
L and J.G. Stickley Handcrafted Mission Rocker 1907-1912
Located in Los Angeles, CA
L and J.G. Stickley 1907-1912 Handcrafted Mission Rocker with New Upholstery.
Wood, Fabric
L. & J.G. Stickley Rocker
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A L & JG Stickley Rocker, refinished and the seat has been reupholstered in soft Brown leather.
L. & J.G. Stickley Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Rocker, circa 1920s
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1920s L. & J.G. Stickley Arts & Crafts oak and leather rocker with original label. Early 20th
Leather, Oak
$7,995
H 50.75 in W 48.5 in D 13 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Craftsman Two Door Bookcase
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular simple be yet so elegant. A beautiful piece from the Arts and Crafts and the premier Craftsman Gustav Stickley. Still in its original fumed oak finish and with it all the...
Iron
$4,500
H 40.75 in W 31.5 in D 35.13 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Lounge Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period Morris reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and ...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Collection Oak Bow Arm Reclining Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stickley Mission Collection oak bow arm reclining chair with slatted construction, adjustable back, elongated corbel motifs beneath the arms, pyramidal motifs, green leather cushions...
Leather, Oak
$1,235Sale Price|35% Off
H 39.25 in W 31 in D 39 in
Antique Morris Chair from the early 1900s by "Lakeside shop" Stickley era-W8061
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Morris Chair from the early 1900s by "Lakeside," the paper label is missing but you can see a shadow of a paper label. The chair has slats to the sides and the or...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Arm Chairs, Pair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mission Arts & Crafts club chairs or dining armchairs By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with leather upholstered s...
Leather, Oak
$6,400
H 42 in W 32.5 in D 33 in
Antique signed SUPERB nice MASSIVE L&JG Stickley Chair with BENT ARM- W8090
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a fantastic massive L&JG Stickley chair with slats under each arm. The chair features bent arms (see photos). The bent arms give the chair a unique appearance. The chair is...
Leather, Cotton, Oak
$6,900
H 38 in W 31 in D 41 in
Antique Signed Gustav Stickley BOW ARM Morris Chair - W7884 SALE NOW 20% OFF
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique SIGNED Gustav Stickley Bow-Arm Morris Chair ( recliner)- W7884 This is a great looking antique Gustav Stickley Bow-Arm Morris Chair. The chair is signed with Red decal as p...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$1,550
H 34.38 in W 26 in D 25 in
Arts & Crafts Fumed Oak Rocking Chair by Gustave Stickley, no. 311 1/2
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MISSION EBONIZED OAK ROCKING CHAIR NO. 311 1/2 Gustave Stickley ca. 1904-7, red ink maker's mark to the reverse Item # 309VAX24P Described in their 1904 catalogue as being "Craftsma...
Faux Leather, Oak
$6,230Sale Price|30% Off
H 56 in W 53.5 in D 13 in
Antique Gustav Stickley Bookcase, signed w' paper label as pic MUST SELL
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Gustav Stickley Two-Door Bookcase. Good original finish in excellent condition with real thru tenon construction twice on each side. Has original glass. The case...
Wrought Iron
$2,240Sale Price|30% Off
H 36.5 in W 81 in D 28.5 in
Antique " HARDEN" Arts & Crafts Even Arm Settle, Stickley Era - W5538 20% SALE
By Harding and Sons
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking antique oak Arts & Crafts Settle. It features a SUPERB selection of quarter-sawn oak. It is the original finish with a well made original spring seat. (Th...
Oak
Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley Brothers Morris Chair C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic, elegant and simple clean lines in quarter sawn oak. This Morris chair exemplifies what Arts & Crafts movements furniture is all about. Long tapered corbels from the botto...
Fabric, Oak
Sold|$3,450
H 22 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Arm Rocking Cube Chair by " KNOUSE " - Stickley Era
By John Wanamaker
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking, bulky Lounge/Arm/Rocking Chair (Cube Chair). It has a KNOUSE maker's mark from the early 1900s. The chair is in great condition with the original finish. ...
Leather, Cotton, Oak
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 73 in D 31.75 in
SUPERB ANTIQUE C Limbert Settle WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER UP Stickley Era - W7060
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a rare antique Model 569 settle by Charles Limbert in pristine condition. The piece has a great section of oak, with original spring seat, and the original brown leather. Th...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$1,560Sale Price|35% Off
H 38 in W 35.5 in D 28.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Arm Chair by Harden - Stickley era W7860 ON SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Arts & Crafts Large Arm Rocker by Hardin. Made in the early 1900s, the chair features slats on each side. The chair cushions have been reupholstered using the fine...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$5,500
H 34.25 in W 76 in D 31 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission L &JG Stickley Even Arm Oak Settle #281
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find. L& J G Stickley even arm settle # 281 I quarter sawn oak. L& GJ Stickley was a large and important contribute to the Arts & Crafts movement 120 years ago. ...
Steel
$8,900
H 42.5 in W 31.5 in D 38 in
Antique Gustav Stickley MORRIS Chair (#332) and Matching Footstool (#300) w 7559
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an excellent Antique Gustav Stickley Morris Chair (Model 332) and Matching Footstool (Model 300). Made in the early 1900s, the chair has the original golden oak finish. True...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
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.