Antique Early 20th Century Windsor Style Oak Colonial Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Bring classic American charm into your home with this beautiful vintage Windsor-style high-back rocking chair. Crafted from a solid oak with a warm, honey-toned finish, this sturdy r...
Oak
American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Fruitful Bounty Basket
Located in Austin, TX
A fine American captain's chair featuring the traditional Federal-style stenciled details on a Windsor chair style frame - a low-back armchair with a curved, horseshoe-shaped crest r...
Wood, Paint
American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars
Located in Austin, TX
A fine American captain's chair featuring the traditional Federal-style stenciled details on a Windsor chair style frame - a low-back armchair with a curved, horseshoe-shaped crest r...
Wood, Paint
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H 41 in W 29 in D 22.5 in
Early American Country Maple Spindle Rocking Chair Farmhouse Rocker Windsor
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century American country rocking chair. Made from maple with a spindle back and contoured arms. Measure: 41".
Maple
Sold
H 23.625 in W 17.75 in D 24.5 in
American Grey Painted Wood Windsor Child’s Rocking Chair, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
This rocking chair is for a child. This child-sized rocking chair exhibits characteristics of early 20th-century American furniture.
Wood
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H 41.5 in W 20.5 in D 29.5 in
Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Pine Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique artisinal or craftsman made Windsor style rocking chair. Made from pine with a spindle back and contoured arms.
Pine
Sold
H 32 in W 18 in D 25 in
Antique Nichols & Stone Cherry Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair Rocker 32"
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Dayton, OH
Products: In 1917, Edmund Nichols and Albert Stone, sons of Charles Nichols and Reuben Stone, decided to manufacture exclusively trademarked reproductions of Windsor and other early ...
Cherry
Early 19Th Century Hickory & Pine Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made and carved 19Th c. rocker was found in Pennsylvania and is in wonderful as found condition.This fire side rocker was probably used for a child or as a nursing ro...
Hickory
Sold
H 43.5 in W 26 in D 47 in
Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Located in Dayton, OH
It is a Shaker-style rocking chair with wheels attached but with no leg rests.
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Craftsman Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
Remarkable rocking chair of the Craftsman/ Windsor style. Composed of oak with short arrow back spindles and solid bentwood seat. Outstanding grain, color and patina, lightly recondi...
Oak
$971Sale Price|25% Off
H 38 in W 25.5 in D 23.5 in
Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century parinated Windsor Style stained Armchair with saddle back seat. Measures 23.5 " in width, 23.5 " in depth and 38" in height. Seat height is 17.5". Arm height is ...
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Old Hickory Adirondack Style Rocking Chair
Located in Memphis, TN
An Old Hickory Adirondack-style rocking chair, crafted with a rustic wood frame and woven seat, back, and arms. The chair’s generous proportions and gently curved rockers give it a s...
Natural Fiber, Rattan, Wood, Pine
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 16.5 in D 14.5 in
Early New England Decorated Childs Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely painted and decorated child's chair from New England has wonderful original gilding and fine stenciled splash. The rush seat is original to the chair. There is wear to be...
Pine
$1,667
H 42.33 in W 22.64 in D 15.36 in
Antique 20th Century Oak Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Nottingham, GB
A charming early 20th century oak rocking chair, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and timeless country house appeal. Designed for comfort and relaxation, this beautifully proport...
Oak, Rush
Antique wood and cane Lincoln rocking chair, 19th century
Located in View Park, CA
A genuine antique Lincoln rocker, featuring wooden frame, cane seating and back, and hand-carved scroll arms, 19th century. 20.75” W x 31.5” D x 39” H x 16.5-12” sloping SH
Cane, Wood
19th Century English Captain's Chair
Located in High Point, NC
19th century captain's chair from England. The chair is made from oak and has a seat made from elm. This type of chair was made for sitting for long periods of time and is very com...
Elm, Oak
$512Sale Price|55% Off
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 29.53 in
Antique Vintage English Oak Rocking Chair, 1800s
Located in Markington, GB
Circa 1800 English Oak Rocking Chair A charming English oak rocking chair dating from around 1800, showcasing timeless craftsmanship and classic design. This piece is in very good v...
Oak
Early 19th Century "Boston Rocker" Rocking Chair Hand Made
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Early 19th Century Boston Rocker rocking chair totally hand constructed from 1st cut pine trees. Somevearly repairs were made and have worn in over time. Runners i believe to have be...
Pine, Paint
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 25 in D 21 in
19th Century Original Paint Decorated Captains Chair with Eagle and Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all original painted and decorated sea captains chair from New England. This chair has the original gilded surface and a red painted base. This plank seat chair is in gr...
Pine
$777Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.12 in W 25.99 in D 20.48 in
English Victorian Captains Chair - 19th Century England
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Victorian era armchair called "Captain Chair" or "Smoker Chair" in turned wood with four legs connected by a spacer. This ideal piece of furniture to make an office chair h...
Oak
$671Sale Price|25% Off
H 43 in W 25 in D 30.5 in
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 with intricate hand painted flowers. This fabulous chair was crafted by Nichols and St...
Oak
$895
H 34 in W 26 in D 29 in
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H x 26" W x 29" D x 16" Seat height x 23.5" Arm height.
Oak
Mid Century Maple Rocking Chair with Spindle Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century rocking chair features solid maple construction, original maple finish, high back design with rounded spindles, and uniquely shaped arm rests. Dimensions: 23.5w 31d...
Maple
$495
H 46 in W 25.5 in D 32 in
Vintage Oskar Huber Oak Wood Windsor Style Fan Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oskar Huber Oak Wood Windsor Style Fan Back Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, original stamp, serial number (VA.HOUSE6/98 8-1...
Oak
$695
H 46 in W 25 in D 33 in
Antique Victorian Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair with Brass Accents
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair with Brass Accents. Item features ornate brass accents, brass rear brace to back, solid wood construction, beautiful woo...
Brass
$575
H 42 in W 28 in D 29 in
Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (B)
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Sikes Co Maple Wood American Colonial Style Rocker Rocking Chair (B). Item fe...
Maple
$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
$14,758Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 41.34 in
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Upholstery
Early and Rare Evert Sodergren Sculptured Chair, c. 1955
By Evert Sodergren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 'Sculptured' chair was originally designed in 1953 by Pacific Northwest master craftsman and cabinetmaker, Evert Sodergren, and it is the crown jewel of his oeuvre which spanned ...
Brass
$3,505 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
$3,895 / set
H 27 in W 14.63 in D 11.63 in
French Cabriole Leg Nightstands or Bedside Tables - Sold as a Pair
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of French bedside end tables or nightstands of wonderfully patinated cherrywood - each stand featuring a scalloped edge gallery over a serpentine frieze of three drawers ...
Metal, Brass
$23,000
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 40 in
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Velvet, Chrome, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarp...
Chrome
$55,000
H 22.5 in W 175.5 in D 87.5 in
'Tucroma' Leather Bed and Nightstands by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This famous 'Tucroma' bed design, as seen in the Lenny Kravitz Architectural Digest magazine photoshoot, was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Ital...
Chrome
$857
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair with Cross-Back Design, 1940s-1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Quarrata, IT
This elegant armchair is a superb example of Italian craftsmanship from the 1950s, blending neoclassical grace with Mid-Century Modern functionality. The chair features a solid wood ...
Velvet, Wood
$685Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and City Velvet reloaded from Chivasso . Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century M...
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
$581Sale Price|25% Off
H 37 in W 25 in D 29 in
S. Bent Bros Monogrammed Hitchcock Style Stinciled Rocking Chair
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Germantown, MD
A Samuel Bent and Bros. Furniture monogrammed Hitchcock style rocker in excellent condition. Very well kept. Measure 25" In width, 29" in depth, 37" in height. Seat height is 15", se...
Hardwood, Paint
Biedermeier Semainier or Tallboy Chest on Chest of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Danish semainier or tall boy (chest-on-chest) from the 19th century, featuring a Biedermeier design of flame-cut mahogany - canopy top over seven graduating, locking drawers w...
Metal, Brass
French Leather Club or Lounge Chair from the Art Deco Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage French leather upholstered club or lounge chair from the Art Deco era - featuring a comfortable shaped back and seat with removable cushion, elegantly designed wood-tr...
Metal
$4,130 / set
H 33 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Black Hitchcock Chairs, Three Side Chairs, One Armed Chair
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Louisville, KY
These L. Hitchcocks chairs are as one would expect coming from Hitchcock, simply splendid. With their signature black painted finish and gold stencil work overall, the age, patina an...
Rush, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Classical Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
An unusual period Gustavian sofa with classical plaster decoration. With rare lions paw feet and scraped to original paint. Newly upholstered in linen.
Linen, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting on Wood, Signed, 1976-77
By Daniel Clesse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-blue, red vintage Mid-Century Modern French abstract oil on wood painting of a color field, painted by Daniel Clesse in good condition. Signed on the lower right. Wear consist...
Wood
$813 / item
H 1.58 in W 7.88 in D 6.5 in
Hermès Ceramic Ashtray, Equestrian Theme, France, 20th Century Design
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A ceramic ashtray by Hermes, made in France in the latter half of the 20th century. These ashtrays have always been very collectable with the vintage models in particular. This one h...
Ceramic
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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