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1960s Danish Upholstered Rocking Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Solid teak, upholstered rocking chair in vintage velvet fabric.  
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Midcentury Upholstered Rocking Chair by Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Toronto, ON
Danish midcentury rocking chair by Niels Eilersen, 1960s. It features a beautifully sculpted black
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Late Victorian Oak Pressback Upholstered Rocking Chair Rocker Cameo
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late Victorian pressback rocking chair. A beautiful design featuring a serpentine crest
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Metal Upholstered Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt metal rocking chair reupholstered with vintage Rubelli fabric.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Victorian Mahogany and Tufted Velvet Upholstered Rocking Chair, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Absolutely gorgeous late Victorian style mahogany frame and red velvet upholstered seat and tufted
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

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

Walnut, Upholstery

Antique Carved Oak, Upholstered, Rocking Chair, American 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
on top Upholstered back and seat Out swept shaped arms Carved skirt on the front Connected by
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Antique Early 1900s American Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique English Chinoiserie Upholstered Rocking Chair w/ Wedgwood Medallion
Located in Middletown, MD
Late 19th century Neoclassical style hardwood rocker with hand-carved armrests, fluted legs, hand-lathed screws. Professional custom reupholstery in a beautiful ivory linen featuri...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Platform Rocking Chair
By Paoli Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern platform rocking chair in the manner of the Paoli Chair Company, with ochre
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Walnut

1960s Upholstered Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON
By TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden chair was produced in Czechia, circa 1960. A rocking armchair sculpted with
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood

1960s Upholstered Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden chair was produced in Czechia, circa 1960. A rocking armchair sculpted with
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood

Wendell Castle Crescent Moon Wood and Suede Rocking Chair
By Wendell Castle
Located in Miami, FL
( 1932–2018) "Crescent Moon" wood and suede upholstered rocking chair. These chairs are prized and this
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Late 20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Antique Upholstered Carved Walnut Lincoln Rocking Chair 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Lincoln rocker offers walnut frame with foliate carved crest over shaped and upholstered
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Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Victorian Carved Oak Rocking Chairs With Upholstered Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Victorian Carved Oak Rocking Chairs With Upholstered Seats 24:W x 32"D x 48"H
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20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Newly Upholstered Hermitage Cabinet Shop Nashville Rocking Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
This 1950s hermitage cabinet shop chair has been reupholstered in a Pendleton wool fabric for the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair Upholstered in Champagne Ivory Peruvian Alpaca
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
, this beautiful Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair is constructed of curved walnut with a rich grain. Look at
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hide, Alpaca, Walnut

Midcentury Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Oval Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Oval Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered In High End
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Pascal Mourgue Style Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered in Knoll Fabric
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Pascal Mourgue Style Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered in Knoll Fabric This Pascal Mourgue
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

vintage rocking chair art deco rocking chair Danish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage rocking chair art deco rocking chair Danish period 1950s designs unknown Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Monarch Rocking Chair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
The playful design of this rocking chair is both comfortable and striking and will add an
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2010s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

Monarch Rocking Chair
Monarch Rocking Chair
H 36.23 in W 21.26 in D 25.99 in
Scandinavian Rocking Chair
By Gemla, Karl-Axel Adolfsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s white-painted wooden Isabella chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler. A
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Rocking Chair
Scandinavian Rocking Chair
H 47.25 in W 22.05 in D 28.75 in
Shepherd's Rocking Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hinterland's reimagined Shepherd's Chair is the culmination of years of design and prototyping
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2010s Canadian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood, Ash

Shepherd's Rocking Chair
Shepherd's Rocking Chair
H 30 in W 30 in D 32 in
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Arthur Umanoff rocking chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegant design with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.25 in
Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Light syrup Upholster
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Samton Metal Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage rocking chair with a unique sculpted chrome frame. Extremely smooth and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Samton Metal Chrome Rocking Chair
Samton Metal Chrome Rocking Chair
H 34 in W 26 in D 37.5 in
French Victorian Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian bamboo rocking chair with paisley upholstered seat and back
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Upholstery

French Victorian Bamboo Rocking Chair
French Victorian Bamboo Rocking Chair
H 39.75 in W 21.5 in D 36 in
Midcentury Czechoslovak Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This upholstered bentwood rocking chair was made in Czechoslovakia in the former Czechoslovakia in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Midcentury Czechoslovak Rocking Chair, 1960s
Midcentury Czechoslovak Rocking Chair, 1960s
H 33.08 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Hans Wegner Oak Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A hard to find Hans J. Wegner designed Oak rocking chair produced by Mikael Laursen. An early
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Oak Rocking Chair
Hans Wegner Oak Rocking Chair
H 30.25 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
1970s Beech Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - Measure: height of seat 38 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1970s Beech Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia
1970s Beech Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia
H 36.23 in W 29.93 in D 39.38 in
Four Mahogany & Hemp French Rocking Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Introducing a delightful set of four French rocking chairs, each exquisitely crafted from rich
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Hemp, Mahogany

Four Mahogany & Hemp French Rocking Chairs
Four Mahogany & Hemp French Rocking Chairs
H 32.6 in W 23.6 in D 27.5 in
Danish Rocking Chair by Aage Christiansen
By Aage Christiansen
Located in Venice, CA
Beautiful Danish modern teak rocking chair by Aage Christiansen for Erhardsen Andersen. Newly re
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Rocking Chair by Aage Christiansen
Danish Rocking Chair by Aage Christiansen
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 26 in
Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair
By Parker Knoll
Located in Tarleton, GB
– the exquisitely restored Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair. A masterpiece from the past, this
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair
Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair
No Reserve
H 36.62 in W 25.2 in D 35.44 in
De Sede Customizable Leather Rocking Chair
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in different materials and/or colors. Note: Rocking chair. Leger upholstered with intentional
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Customizable Leather Rocking Chair
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in different materials and/or colors. Note: Rocking chair. Leger upholstered with intentional
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair A sleek Mid-Century Modern curved chrome frame rocking
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
H 31.5 in W 26.75 in D 35.25 in
English Country Winged Pine Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
English country (18th-19th century) antique winged back pine rocking chair with scalloped back and
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Antique 19th Century English Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Pine

Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' Tartera' rocking chair, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design 1966
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Boxwood

Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
H 32.88 in W 27.17 in D 35.44 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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rocking Chair by Farstrup, Denmark, 1960s
Rocking Chair by Farstrup, Denmark, 1960s
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Ynge Ekstrom Rosewood Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Ynge Ekstrom for Swedes solid Rosewood Rocking Chair. Design attributed to Karl
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Renato Zevi Italian Mid-Century Ellipse Chrome and Plaid Fabric Upholstered Rock
By Renato Zevi
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century (circa 1970) ellipse-form rocking chair with a polished chrome frame with
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique Rocking Chair, Childs Chair, Beechwood, American, 1880, H582
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique rocking chair, childs chair, beechwood, American 1880, H582 American 1880 Solid beechwood
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Antique 1880s Scottish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Ingmar Relling Rocking Chair by Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
employs a bent wood frame to support an ergonomically designed seat. Newly upholstered in Kvadrat Davina
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-upholstered with a high quality and thick brown leather. This wonderful Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair is
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
H 34.26 in W 26.58 in D 32.68 in
Robin Nance Teak Midcentury Rocking Chair 1960s
By Robin Nance
Located in Dorchester, GB
A fantastic Teak rocking chair made by Robin Nance of St.Ives circa 1960's. Great all round
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Teak

Robin Nance Teak Midcentury Rocking Chair 1960s
Robin Nance Teak Midcentury Rocking Chair 1960s
H 46.46 in W 24.41 in D 31.11 in
1970's GUIDO FALESCHINI CHROME ROCKING CHAIR
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Waxahachie, TX
A sleek Mid-Century Modern Curved Chrome Frame Rocking Chair Upholstered In the original chenille
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Swedish Rocking Chair in Satin Birch
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish rocking chair in satin birch, dating from
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Vintage Swedish Rocking Chair in Satin Birch
Vintage Swedish Rocking Chair in Satin Birch
H 40.16 in W 25.99 in D 38.98 in
Rocking Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Rocking Chair, manufactured by Artifort and designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in the
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Rocking Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
H 37.41 in W 36.23 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Rocking Chair (RAR)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
to give a rocking chair to all employees with new born babies! These were always upholstered and in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

French 19th Century Wrought Iron Rocking Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful, sturdy wrought iron rocking chair of generous proportions. The iron retains most of its
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Wrought Iron Rocking Chair
French 19th Century Wrought Iron Rocking Chair
H 42.52 in W 26.38 in D 59.06 in
Restored Rocking Chair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered - carefully refurbished
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Brazilian Wooden Rocking Chair in Green Leather, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Brazilian wooden rocking chair upholstered in green leather.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Ebonized Bamboo Rocking Chair, Thonet, Circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic bentwood rocking chair. made of lacquered black bamboo, is attributed to Thonet from
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Rocking Chair by H. Brockmann-Petersen from 1960s
By Randers Møbelfabrik, H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in Lejre, DK
1960s Oak Rocking Chair Designed by H. Brockmann-Petersen, Upholstered in Blue Fabric by Randers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bauhaus Rocking Chair, Chromed Steeltubes, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, rare Bauhaus Rocking Chair from Germany circa 1920/30s. Chrome-plated thick bent
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Danish Teak Rocking Chair
By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak rocking chair designed by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Model 182, circa 1958, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Eames Wire Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare satin black metal wire Eames rocking chair with birch wood runners and dark charcoal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wire

Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Rocking Chair from the 1960s is a classic piece of furniture
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather Rocking Chair by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage leather and brass rocking chair designed by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s. Newly
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

18th/19th English Country Winged Pine Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Country (18/19th Cent) antique winged back pine rocking chair with scalloped back and red
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Antique 19th Century British Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Pine

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Upholstered Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic upholstered rocking chair available at 1stDibs. Each upholstered rocking chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Your living room may not be complete without an upholstered rocking chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each upholstered rocking chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made upholstered rocking chair over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, France & Søn and Holger Georg Jensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Upholstered Rocking Chair?

Prices for an upholstered rocking chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $8,352, while the average can fetch as much as $2,838.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Upholstered Rocking Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
  • 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 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 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
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.