$1,600
H 43 in W 22.5 in D 37 in
Vintage Anglo Indian Renaissance Style Carved Wood Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Anglo Indian Renaissance Style Ornate Carved Wood Upholstered Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa
Wood
Vintage Modern Industrial Iron Rocker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual vintage modern iron rocker features red upholstered cushions. Please confirm item
Iron
$48,400
H 37.5 in W 32.25 in D 41.5 in
Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair Upholstered in Champagne Ivory Peruvian Alpaca
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Vladimir Kagan walnut rocker newly upholstered in the softest hide on Earth - Champagne
Hide, Alpaca, Walnut
Pair of Leopard-Print Rockers
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Pair of leopard-print upholstered rockers, tufted backs and matching lumbar pillows (not
Sold
H 39 in W 32 in D 41 in
Mid Century Modern Style Wide Frame Sculptural Upholstered Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Style Wide Frame Sculptural Upholstered Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features is
Fabric, Wood
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite/Upholstered Rocker
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Miami, FL
Chic, contemporary and hip lucite rocker by Charles Hollis Jones has been newly upholstered in a
Chrome
Charles Eames ; Original Rocker
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles Eames for Herman Miller all original upholstered rocker with blue naugahyde over yellow
Sold
H 37 in W 29.75 in L 37 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Chair Rocker New Upholstery
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hudson, NY
Freshly upholstered rocker designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Sculptural walnut
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 29.75 in L 37 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Chair Rocker New Upholstery
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hudson, NY
Freshly upholstered rocker designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Sculptural walnut
Upholstery, Walnut
MCM Cantilever Rockers Newly Upholstered in a Brazilian Cowhide, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern cantilever rockers newly upholstered in a Brazilian cowhide - pair Exquisite
Cowhide, Wood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 38 in D 28 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Swivel Rockers, Newly Upholstered in Velvet, 1970s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
VIntage 1970s sculptural lounge chairs by Adrain Pearsall newly upholstered in taupe velvet sitting
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Rocker with Jack Tenor Larsen Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Milo Baughman Rocker re-upholstered in vintage same period Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric. Excellent
Adrian Pearsal Waive Chaise Rocker Lounge in Ivory Shearling and Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
This Adrian Pearsall chaise rocker has been upholstered in cozy, lush and luxurious ivory shearling
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
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H 38.25 in W 31 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Swivel / Rocker Arm Chairs in Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist swivel / rocker arm chairs upholstered in a luxe smoked platinum
Vintage Bauhaus Style Rocking Chair by Fasem Italy, Newly Upholstered
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Cowhide The Mid Century Modern Mies Fasem Bauhaus Chrome Sling Rocker, newly upholstered in Cheetah Print
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall Gray Chaise Lounge Rocker Upholstered Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful and stunning vintage Adrian Pearsall chaise lounge rocker has been completely
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 41 in D 64 in
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker Newly Upholstered in Soft Peruvian Alpaca
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Adrian Pearsall chaise rocker is a triple crown winner with iconic Mid-Century Modern
Hide, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Rocker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern original Lucite rocker with newly upholstered white fabric.
Lucite
Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Solid Teak Rocker, Made in Denmark
By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frank Reenskaug for Bramin solid teak rocker, newly re-upholstered in a nubby pale green fabric
Upholstery, Teak
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
Sold
H 37 in W 27.5 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Lee Woodard Tubular Brass Rocking Chair or Rocker in Tufted Vinyl
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tubular brass, with wooden rockers. Upholstered in a tufted oxblood vinyl.
Brass
Original Upholstered Rapson Rocker
Located in New York, NY
Rocker designed by Minneapolis-based architect Ralph Rapson. Part of a line of chairs designed for
Birch
Pair Of Upholstered Rocker Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of incredibly comfortable rocking chairs, completely re upholstered in Belgian linen.
Sold
H 30.38 in W 24.75 in D 29.5 in
Holger Georg Jensen for Tønder Møbelværk Model 97 Upholstered Teak Rocker, 1958
By Tønder Møbelvaerk, Holger Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
upholstered in ruby red bouclette fabric from the 1940s with two-button seat back that matches the original
Brass
Arthur Umanoff Rocker
Located in Southampton, NY
Arthur Umanoff iron and oak rocker with upholstered seats.
Iron
Chic Oversized Chaise-Rocker
Located in New Orleans, LA
Oversized white rocker chaise; newly upholstered in a textured white cotton; white painted wood
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century Horn Rocker
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early 20th Century platform horn rocker recently upholstered in mohair.
RKR-1 Rocker by Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Hudson, NY
All original, early rocker, black wire frame with birch struts, original fabric upholstered cover
Wendell Castle
Located in Queens, NY
Walnut Crescent Rocker with Leather Upholstered Seat Signed W. Castle
Walnut, Leather
Forsyth Zebra Hide Pouf Ottoman, Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our zebra pouf ottomans are handcrafted from our beautiful Forsyth zebra hides. The most beautiful zebra hides are selected, handcut, handstitched, and hand stuffed. Each step is met...
Zebra Hide
Yeo Daybed by LINLEY London
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
A daring and original piece of furniture designed by British artist Jonathan Yeo, structurally engineered by expert technicians and manufactured by LINLEY, the world-renowned wood-sp...
Steel, Brass
$10,301 / set
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in
Little Petra & Pouf in Sahara Sheepskin & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Walnut, Sheepskin
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Table Lamp A gorgeous Tiffany Studios diachronic light blue to green Dragonfly table lamp with confetti glass wings. A true piece of Museum quality collecti...
Bronze
$5,000
H 26.38 in W 27.96 in D 25.99 in
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1960
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti 930 "Carimate" lounge chair for Cassina, red-lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960. The 930 "Carimate" easy chair was created for the club house of 'Carimate's...
Straw, Wood
$4,796 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
Lounge Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, France 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Lounge chairs in Patinated Cognac leather, France 1970. Oversized, large, modern lounge armchairs that feature straight lines and shapes invite you to take a seat and relax—design...
Leather
$134,000 / set
H 32 in W 64 in D 29 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa Set, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa Set, Chandigarh Upholstered bridge sofa/chair set, Mid-Century Modern, Model PJ-SI-42-B and PJ-SI-42-A, Pierre Jeanneret wit...
Fabric, Teak
$92,800 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in
Two Pierre Jeanneret Sofa Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the pieces. The void between becomes an important part of the items itself. It demonstrates different ...
Cowhide, Teak
Rare Akari Series Model H by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1951, 1st edition
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the iconic Akari lamp model 'H' designed by the visionary artist Isamu Noguchi. Crafted as part of his renowned Akari Series, this suspension model boasts a mesmerizing b...
Metal
$50,965
H 31.5 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
Scultura 190 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Scultura 190 Lounge Chair designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in the 1970s, embodies the distinctive design language synonymous with the visionary designer. The sculptural...
Mohair
$36,000
H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 67 in
Contemporary Marble Carved Italian Sculptural Bath Tub, White Arabesco.
By Mattia Biagi, Cardenio Petrucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cake bath tub, sculpted from a solid block of White Arabescato Marble. Limited edition 1/5.
Marble
$57,848 / item
H 34.65 in W 172.45 in D 113.39 in
Modern Modular Sofa Frame Made in Wood Leather Customisable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Comfortable and welcoming, the Botero is a modular monocoque sofa with soft lines and a comfortable seat. The cover, completely removable and washable, can be in fabric or leather. T...
Leather, Wood
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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