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Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Colonial American style solid maple wood high-back rocking chair designed by Herman de Vries for
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1930s American American Colonial Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Maple

Pine Rocking Chair by Designer Craftsman Jeremy Broun
Located in Munich, DE
Signed high back rocking chair by woodworker Jeremy Broun.
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Pine

Rocking Chair in Bamboo and Rattan Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950’s
By Franco Albini
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful 1950’s bent bamboo and rattan high backed rocking chair, very much in the style of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Bamboo, Rattan

1966 Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair Ottoman Japan
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Tendo Mokko Heron high back rocking chair lounge and footrest Japan bentwood with original
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Oak "Razor Blade" Rocking Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG, Denmark, c. 1970's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Crafted from gorgeous quarter-sawn white oak, this rare high-back rocking chair was designed by the
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
! Rock-a-way the stress of the day in this beautiful high back rocker with a solid oak frame and its
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Fabric, Oak

Ingmar Relling for Westnofa High-Back Sculptural Teak Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1960s Scandinavian Modern high-back teak rocking chair with original upholstery by Ingmar Relling
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Beech, Teak

Danish Modern High Back Solid Teak Rocking Chair by Juul Kristensen
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Juul Kristensen Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Dimensions: 25.5? wide x 28? deep x 43? tall Seat: 20? wide x 20? deep x 18? tall Condition: Newly ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Teak

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Located in Accrington, GB
A large American rocking chair dating to the 1950’s. The rocker is made from solid cherry wood
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1950s American American Classical Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
H 45.48 in W 26.38 in D 44.89 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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Cane, Beech

Danish Modern Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler
Located in Garnerville, NY
Frank Reenskaug for Bramin teak spindle back. Signed with Barman, Made in Denmark/Danish Control
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Cotton, Teak

Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
rocking chair showcases his signature style and attention to detail. Crafted from high-quality
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Steel

Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.25 in
Milo Baughman Rocking Egg Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A high back rocking egg chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Reupholstered and
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1970s Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Bouclé

Milo Baughman Rocking Egg Chair
Milo Baughman Rocking Egg Chair
H 44 in W 37 in D 36 in
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
rocking chair showcases his signature style and attention to detail. Crafted from high-quality
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.25 in
Rustic Primitive Adirondack Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive, Adirondack, craftsman rocking chair features a rustic twig frame with contoured, slat
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Twig, Cherry, Bentwood

Modernist Chrome and Caned Rocking Chair
By Max Sauze, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
High style post modern design rocking chair having a chrome frame, with caned seat and back rest
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Chrome

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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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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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
Vintage Coastal Rattan Rocking Chairs after Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Trenton, NJ
, airy feel into any room. The chair's design features a classic high-back structure, ensuring support
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Rattan

Vintage Rock-a-Chair Cantilever Rocker Chair in Harvest Gold Vinyl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rock-a-chair cantilever rocker chair in Harvest Gold Vinyl. $1,450 This Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Metal

Rare Jordi Vilanova Pair of 'Tartera' Rocking Chairs
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' pair of Tartera' rocking chairs, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Beech, Boxwood, Fabric

Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900 Curved Beech Rocking Chair, attributed
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20th Century Austrian French Provincial Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Beech

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Style Chrome Frame Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wooden rockers ensure a fluid rocking motion, while padded armrests and high back seat ensure optimal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Chrome, Metal, Steel

1960's Mid Century Modern Danish Style Rocking Arm Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
🌟 Vintage Mid Century Modern Rocking Chair from Yugoslavia 🌟 Step back in time with this
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Wool, Walnut

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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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Hide, Alpaca, Walnut

Modern Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Mid-Century Style
Located in Wayne, NJ
Studio crafted rocking chair rocker. At the front the seat height is 19 1/4". At it's lowest point
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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Mademoiselle Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Lejre, DK
Mademoiselle rocking chair is an example of Artek's continued commitment to creating high-quality furniture
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Birch

Georg Jensen Sculpted Teak & Boucle Wool Rocking Chair for Kubus Møbler
By Søren Georg Jensen, Kubus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georg Jensen sculpted teak & boucle wool rocking chair for Kubus Møbler
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Fabric, Wood, Teak

Original Vintage Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Iron

Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chairs by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk
By Holger Georg Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak rocking chair by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk, circa
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Upholstery, Teak

Franco Albini Style Mid-Century Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Franco Albini style vintage mid-century bent bamboo & rattan high backed rocking or lounge chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Bamboo, Rattan

Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Style Rocking Chair in Honor of U.S. Gen. Thayer
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning Hitchcock Style Rocking Chair crafted by Nichols & Stone. Splendid black, gold and tan
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Oak

Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model J16 in Painted Beech with Woven Paper Cord Seat
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Wonderful model J16 rocking chair by the Scandinavian Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, designed in 1944
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Papercord, Beech

Mid Century Platform Rocker Designed by Milo Baughman for James Furniture
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
upholstered high back, and seat, an exposed architectural wood frame. The chair is in overall good condition
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Upholstery, Walnut

1930s Restored Francois Carre Large Cantilever Rockers - a Pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
spring, stiffener and rivet throughout the chairs. All components have been taken back to bare metal and
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s. Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Fabric, Teak

Waterwheel Woodworkers Oak Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
traditional rocking chair silhouette with a high back, wide seat, and curved runners. The label and impressed
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20th Century American Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Rocking chair in pine and leather, France 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Step back into 1970s France with this rocking chair. Solidly constructed from pine, it is covered
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1970s French Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Leather, Pine

Rocking chair in pine and leather, France 1970s
Rocking chair in pine and leather, France 1970s
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 41.74 in
Gerard van den Berg 'Rock' Lounge Chair for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frameless design with soft curves and high back. Sleek single lounge chair version of 'The Rock' loveseat
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Leather

Rare Mid Century modern Poul Hundevad Rocking Chair
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Weesp, NL
Poul Hundevad rare mid century modern rocking chair Extremely rare oak and canvas 1950s safari
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Canvas, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Plywood Lounge Rocking Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and extremely comfortable lounge / rocking chair made in the 1970s. The chair has a
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Leather, Plywood

Danish Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher 1950s with New Upholstery
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare mid-century rocking chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Upholstery, Wood

Danish Teak Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher 1950s with New Upholstery
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare mid-century rocking chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Upholstery, Wood, Wool, Teak

1970s Pair of Rattan Rocking and Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman , USA
By McGuire
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Ergonomic , comfortable with a superb laid back attitude . Well made construction with a sturdy
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Rattan

Vintage Hand Carved Spindle Birdcage Cage Back Chairs Flowers Birds-set of 6
Located in El Cajon, CA
Solid rock maple heirloom dining chairs, hand carved with the most charming birds and flowers motif
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Late 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Maple

Harry Bertoia for Knoll ”BIRD” Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia Bird Frame or High Back Diamond. Black metal frame with 4 rubber bushings that let
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Swivel Tilt Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazing pair of rocking swivel lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Brass

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair with Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
from roughly the 1940s through the 1960s was a high point for Danish furniture makers, and this chair
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Velvet, Wood

Single armchair Danish Deluxe Eros Swan chair fully restored purple Kvadrat wool
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
single high back armchair that has been fully restored, with no time or expense spent having it look as
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1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Polystyrene

Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Forney, TX
. Conceived as an "inverted rocking chair", the chair's seat and leather back move gently back and forth over
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Leather, Wood

Danish Deluxe pair of Anita armchairs fully restored soft Italian leather
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
set two matching high back armchairs (price is for the pair) that has been fully restored, with no
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1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Polystyrene

“Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen 'Attr.' for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
the chair, especially its back. Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of “Laila” Armchairs in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland 1948
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
popular products / series are the Laila sofa set, the Seija rocking chair, the lazy castle Rex and the
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Sheepskin, Wood

Woman in rocking chair oil on canvas painting fauvism nude
By Jordi Curos
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman in rocking chair - Oil on canvas. Work measurements 61x46
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1970s Fauvist Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the feet and upper back of the chair. Exceptional craftsmanship utilizing innovative links and joints
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Leather, Rosewood

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Settee & Lounge Chair Slider Rocking Patio Set with Speed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
back and forth. Lounge Chair: 35"High X 24"Wide X 32" Deep, Seat Height: 19.5" Loveseat: 35"High X
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Aluminum

1980's Chromcraft Leather Dining Game Chairs & Table
By Chromcraft
Located in Lake Worth, FL
" Chairs: 32.5" high at back 22" wide 24" deep (back to front) 18" high at seat 17" deep x 18" wide
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Metal

exclusive original Designer Chair light blue leather Poltrona Frau Don'Do
Located in Berlin, DE
The Don’do rocking chair and the first rocking chair by Poltrona Frau is the contemporary
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

Materials

Leather

Russell Woodard Mid-Century Wrought Iron Mesh Cantilever Chairs-Set of 4
By Russell Woodard
Located in Hollywood, FL
Large well made vintage Midcentury Modern Wrought Iron Mesh Bouncy Rocking Arm Chairs Set of 4
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Set of Four Bamboo Armchairs and Table by Bonacina, Italy 1960's
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in New York, NY
rocking chairs, but do have a spring to the back, are extremely comfortable and provide a great support
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Bamboo

Superb Satinwood and Hand Painted Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair c. 1900
Located in Heathfield, GB
looks entirely right on this antique chair. The chair is and rock solid. The cane work is perfect
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20th Century Vintage High Back Rocking Chair

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Satinwood

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Vintage High Back Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage high back rocking chair for your home. Each vintage high back rocking chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. There are many kinds of the vintage high back rocking chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage high back rocking chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage high back rocking chair over the years, but those crafted by Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage High Back Rocking Chair?

Prices for a vintage high back rocking chair start at $846 and top out at $48,400 with the average selling for $3,000.

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.