$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 Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
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
Sold
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 Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
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 Holger Georg Jensen, Tønder Møbelvaerk
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
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
$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
$10,240 / 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
LUnnone Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated LUnnone sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. All brass patina finish. The sconce can be either mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing downward. (2) E12 candelabras ba...
Brass
$4,768 / 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
$46,000
H 11.82 in W 113 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Mucki Bench in Rosewood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1958, Brazilian Midcentury
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1958 by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) and manufactured by Oca, the Mucki bench is an incredible and versatile piece – ideal for different kinds of ambiances, indoor and ou...
Hardwood
$50,452 / set
H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 24.02 in
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Leve”, Brasil, 1942
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of armchairs model “Leve” Manufactured by Langenbach & Tenreiro Ltda Brasil, 1942 Jacaranda, upholstery From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona M...
Fabric, Jacaranda
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
$165,000
H 110 in W 52 in D 25 in
Rare & One of kind Hall console table & Mirror by Carlo Bugatti, inlaid detail
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
Many of Carlo Bugatti's superior pieces were commissioned by a number of the Royal Houses of Europe, some of the Great Estates of America and Europe and some of the most successful f...
Copper, Pewter
Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Sofa in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning teak sofa fully reupholstered in beige cowhide designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. New cushions. Sofas were...
Cane, Teak, Cowhide
Wulff ATD2 in Sheepskin/Honey & Oak for & Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930s. Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with lu...
Sheepskin, Oak
$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
$36,000
H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 67 in
Contemporary Marble Carved Italian Sculptural Bath Tub, White Arabesco.
By Cardenio Petrucci, Mattia Biagi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cake bath tub, sculpted from a solid block of White Arabescato Marble. Limited edition 1/5.
Marble
$61,250
H 30.71 in W 42.52 in D 25.99 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-Cane Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The void between becomes an important part of the item itself. It demonstrates different vi...
Cane, Teak
$31,150
H 27.96 in W 91.34 in D 29.53 in
Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This rare sofa was designed in 1955 and produced by Forma, a company directed by Carlo Hauner (1927- 1996) and Martin Eisler (1913- 1977). This piece is an icon and illustrates some ...
Leather, Rosewood
$50,667
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
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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