Unique Rocking Chair
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Pine, Sheepskin
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Foam, Birch
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Maple, Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Campaign Rocking Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Brutalist Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs
Cotton, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Rocking Chairs
Foam, Wood, Paper
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Rocking Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Textile, Rush, Wood
Antique 1850s Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
2010s Philippine Modern Rocking Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century English Country Rocking Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Ash
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Philippine Modern Rocking Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Philippine Modern Rocking Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s Norwegian Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Rope, Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Rocking Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Chestnut
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Ash, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Suede, Wood
2010s Spanish Rocking Chairs
Aluminum
Early 2000s New Zealand American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024What 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 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.
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2021The 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, 2024No, 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.
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