White Modern Rocking Chair
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak
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Beech, Teak
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Bentwood
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Chrome
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Wood
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Naugahyde, Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Velvet, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal, Iron
Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
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Rattan, Beech
2010s Modern Rocking Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo
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Maple
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Pine
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Wood, Papercord
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Bouclé
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Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Pine
Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
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Leather, Pine
2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Other
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Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Plywood
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Metal
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Brass
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Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal, Nickel
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Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak, Lambskin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Rubber
2010s Italian Rocking Chairs
Wood, Beech, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fiberglass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Nickel, Metal
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
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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.
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