How do I identify a Windsor rocking chair?

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.

What is a Windsor rocking chair?

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.

What is a Windsor back chair?

A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.

How do you identify a Windsor chair?

To identify a Windsor chair, look at how it was made. On authentic pieces, the 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. The chairs have wooden legs that splay outward to provide stability, and unlike other chair designs, the back legs have no connection to the chair back. Shop a range of Windsor chairs on 1stDibs.

Why is it called a Windsor chair?

A Windsor chair is called that after the town where it was first made, Windsor, England. In 1710, artisans in the village began producing wooden spindle chairs. Craftsmen in the American colonies began making their own versions in the 1730s. A handful of Windsor chairs are said to have appeared in Philadelphia by the late 1720s, however, owing to Pennsylvania lieutenant governor Patrick Gordon’s fondness for the seat. Colonial furniture makers sometimes painted their Windsor chairs, which were crafted from a variety of woods such as thick pine, ash or birch. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique Windsor chairs.

How much is a Windsor chair worth?

A set of antique Windsor chairs can sell from about $500 to well into the thousands, depending on the quality and condition. Single chairs range from about $100 to thousands, with age being a major factor in value. Find a range of antique vintage Windsor and other chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a platform rocking chair?

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.

What does a rocking chair symbolize?

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.

How old is the rocking chair?

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.

What is a Boston rocking chair?

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.

What is the purpose of a rocking chair?

A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.

How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?

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.

How do you clean a wooden rocking chair?

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.

How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?

To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.

How much is a wooden rocking chair worth?

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.

Did Benjamin Franklin invent the rocking chair?

No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent the rocking chair. This common misconception is linked to an erroneous statement made in the book The Rocking Chair: An American Institution, published in 1921. In actuality, rocking chairs were created by English farmers early in the 18th century. Early American examples date back to around 1830. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rocking chairs.

How do you tell the age of an old rocking chair?

To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of rocking chairs on 1stDibs.

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Hitchcock Windsor

19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair

$3,650

H 41 in W 25.5 in D 26 in

19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Nantucket, MA

English Yew wood Windsor rocking chair with carved and pierced splat back, saddle seat, and nicely turned legs.

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Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

19Thc English Windsor Rocking Chair

$1,895

H 43 in W 24 in D 29 in

19Thc English Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original surface Windsor rocking chair from England in fine sturdy condition.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Windsor Rocking Chair - Hand Carved English Farmhouse Chairs

$945

H 46 in W 26 in D 36 in

Windsor Rocking Chair - Hand Carved English Farmhouse Chairs

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous hand carved English Windsor rocking chair. The Windsor chair is a perennial favourite so imagine my delight to find a unique rocking chair version of it on...

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Vintage 1980s Windsor Chairs

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Oak

19th Century Original Painted Sage Green Windsor Rocking Chair

$975

H 33 in W 20 in D 33 in

19th Century Original Painted Sage Green Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This paint decorated 19th century Pennsylvania Windsor rocking chair has great form and in good condition.

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Windsor Rocking Chair, English, Elm, Rocker, Fireside Seat, Victorian

$3,100Sale Price|20% Off

H 38.98 in W 24.41 in D 29.73 in

Antique Windsor Rocking Chair, English, Elm, Rocker, Fireside Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Windsor rocking chair, an English, elm and ash porch or fireside rocker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

19th Century Brown Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

$1,175

H 31 in W 1.85 in D 21 in

19th Century Brown Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century high back windsor rocker has bamboo turnings and has a brown painted surface. The condition is very good.

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Antique 19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Big Kids Maple Windsor Rocking Chair Rocker

$416

H 32 in W 21.75 in D 22.75 in

Big Kids Maple Windsor Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Germantown, MD

Elegant Classic Windsor style rocking chair for big kids. Optional cushion available.

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

Materials

Maple

Antique Windsor Rocking Chair Wheelback 1930

$612

H 37 in W 26 in D 24 in

Antique Windsor Rocking Chair Wheelback 1930

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Collectable wheelback /Windsor chair rocking chair circa 1930 Very comfortable to sit in Bought from a private house sale in London's Kilburn Offered in great shape ready for home us...

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Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Thames Valley Rocking Windsor Chair

$2,857

H 114 in W 75 in D 70 in

Late 18th Century Thames Valley Rocking Windsor Chair

Located in Batley, GB

A wonderful late 18th century Thames Valley Windsor rocking chair. Large in scale with a wind slab seat and arm rests.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair

$850

H 42 in W 23 in D 26.25 in

Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautifully made Windsor style rocking chair in what looks like maple, having modeled seat and fine spindles on a curved back.

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Vintage 1940s American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Antique Windsor Farmhouse Style Maple Stat Back Rocking Chair & Cushion Rocker

$765

H 35 in W 24.5 in D 32 in

Antique Windsor Farmhouse Style Maple Stat Back Rocking Chair & Cushion Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

A lovely rocking chair from the first half of the 20th century.

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Early 20th Century American Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Antique English Windsor children's rocking chair from the early 19th century

$470

H 28.75 in W 15.36 in D 20.87 in

Antique English Windsor children's rocking chair from the early 19th century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This incredibly charming antique English rocking chair in a children's size is not only delightful to look at, but also fully functional! It has a beautiful patina and is structurall...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Oskar Huber Oak Wood Windsor Style Fan Back Rocker Rocking Chair

$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...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Child's Windsor Rocker from New England

$895

H 19 in W 13 in D 16 in

19th Century Child's Windsor Rocker from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century handmade wooden child's rocker in great condition. This child's rocker is very strong and has been checked for strength and stability. Has a replaced rocker on the right...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 41 in W 26.5 in D 28 in

Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Alicante, ES

A classic broad arm windsor rocking chair made from ash and elm with a yew wood center splat and saddle-shaped seat with very rich patina and totally original.

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Antique 19th Century British Rocking Chairs

Hand-Carved English Windsor Rocking Chair Farmhouse Chairs

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H 50 in W 22 in D 34 in

Hand-Carved English Windsor Rocking Chair Farmhouse Chairs

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

You are viewing a gorgeous hand-carved English Windsor rocking chair. The Windsor chair is a perennial favourite so imagine my delight to find a unique rocking chair version of it on...

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Early 2000s Rocking Chairs

19th Century Yew Rocking Chair by J. Spencer

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H 40.95 in W 21.26 in D 31.5 in

19th Century Yew Rocking Chair by J. Spencer

Located in Newark, GB

An attractive 19th century chair of yew, this has the appearance of a Windsor chair on a rocking base, with lovely tactile bentwood arms and a pierced splat.

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Antique 19th Century English Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Yew

Windsor Rocking Chair, England, circa 1900

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H 41.25 in W 23.25 in D 23 in

Windsor Rocking Chair, England, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Windsor rocking chair. England circa 1900. Spindle back rocking chair in original finish.

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20th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Green Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 43 in W 22 in D 26 in

19Thc Original Green Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original Windsor green high back bird cage Windsor rocking chair is in pristine condition.This rocking chair was found in Pennsylvania and is from New England.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Windsor Rocking Chair, English, Beech, Armchair, Late 20th Century

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H 44.1 in W 26.78 in D 33.47 in

Vintage Windsor Rocking Chair, English, Beech, Armchair, Late 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Windsor rocking chair. An English beech armchair dating to the late 20th century.

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20th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Elm and Ash Childs Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 27.56 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in

Antique Elm and Ash Childs Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

19th century antique elm and ash childs Windsor rocking chair boasting a wonderful shaped turned stick back with shaped arms supported by turned columns.

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Antique 19th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

19thc Original Painted Sage Green Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 34 in W 24 in D 33 in

19thc Original Painted Sage Green Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This paint decorated 19thc Pennsylvania Windsor rocking chair has great form and in good condition.The saddle seat and fiddle back has a great painted surface with a apple painted ...

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Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine, Hickory

Victorian Antique Windsor Rocking Chair, English Armchair, Yorkshire, circa 1850

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H 40.56 in W 25.6 in D 34.06 in

Victorian Antique Windsor Rocking Chair, English Armchair, Yorkshire, circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a Victorian, antique, Windsor rocking chair. An English armchair from Yorkshire and dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Vintage Ercol Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 39.77 in W 25.2 in D 29.93 in

Vintage Ercol Windsor Rocking Chair

By Ercol

Located in Norwich, GB

A vintage Ercol Windsor double bow rocking chair, designed by Lucian Ercolani and launched in 1962.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Victorian Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 40 in W 22 in D 30 in

Antique Victorian Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in London, GB

A beautifully made and very comfortable antique Victorian rocking chair. this was made in England, it dates from the 1860-1880’s. This armchair is of great quality, with a generou...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Green Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 44 in W 23 in D 27 in

19Thc Original Green Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine and early 19Thc bird cage rocking chair has original undisturbed painted surface.The condition of this early Pennsylvania rocking chair is very comfortable & sturdy.

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Antique 1820s American Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Salmon Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 27 in W 17 in D 24 in

19th Century Original Salmon Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic 19thc original painted salmon children's rocking chair is from New England and is in great condition. The seat is a saddle seat form. Minor paint loss to the seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique Windsor Rocking Chair Ash & Elm, Crinoline Stretcher, English circa 1870

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H 41.74 in W 24.81 in D 33.47 in

Antique Windsor Rocking Chair Ash & Elm, Crinoline Stretcher, English circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A most pleasing windsor rocking armchair presented in very good antique condition with classic English 19th century chair craftsmanship Traditional ash and elm timbers feature in ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Fantastic Early 19th c. Stick Windsor Rocking Chair From New England

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H 35 in W 23 in D 22 in

Fantastic Early 19th c. Stick Windsor Rocking Chair From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This original painted rocking chair was found in New England.The seat is also original red painted and hand woven splint seat.This 19thc rocker is in pristine condition and is super ...

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20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Antique Nichols & Stone Cherry Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair Rocker 32"

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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

Vintage Nichols and Stone windsor rocking chair or rocker featuring a slatted bentwood bow back design with turned supports and H stretcher.

Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Elm Slat Back Rocking Armchair

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H 38.39 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Elm Slat Back Rocking Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Windsor Elm slat back rocking chair. This simple yet classic Windsor rocking chair is presented with a generous seat area and com...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Elm

Hans J. Wegner Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair Model J16 for FDB Mobler, 1966

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H 41.74 in W 24.81 in D 36.62 in

Hans J. Wegner Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair Model J16 for FDB Mobler, 1966

By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler

Located in Odense, DK

The J16 uses a traditional Windsor rocking chair for inspiration, but refines it to a more modern form free of ornamentation.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair Model J16 for FDB Mobler, 1944

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H 41.74 in W 24.81 in D 36.62 in

Hans J. Wegner Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair Model J16 for FDB Mobler, 1944

By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler

Located in Odense, DK

The J16 uses a traditional Windsor rocking chair for inspiration, but refines it to a more modern form free of ornamentation.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rocking Chair, Edwardian, Country Kitchen, Windsor Elbow Chair, circa 1910

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H 41.74 in W 25.2 in D 25.99 in

Rocking Chair, Edwardian, Country Kitchen, Windsor Elbow Chair, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique rocking chair. An Edwardian, country kitchen, Windsor, lath back, elbow chair in beech and elm, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Elm

Waterwheel Woodworkers Oak Rocking Chair

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H 36 in W 25 in D 31.25 in

Waterwheel Woodworkers Oak Rocking Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

Sturdy oak construction: Oak is a popular choice for rocking chairs due to its strength and durability. Picture the warm tones and natural grain patterns of the wood, adding a touch ...

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20th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Windsor style rocking chair, Mid 20th Century, Red Mahogany wood

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H 39.77 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in

Windsor style rocking chair, Mid 20th Century, Red Mahogany wood

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Windsor style rocking chair dating from around 1950's in Mahogany good and sturdy condition H: 101cm W: 60cm D: 43 cm SH: 43cm Rocker Depth: 75cm

Category

Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

American Grey Painted Wood Windsor Child’s Rocking Chair, 20th Century

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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

American Grey Painted Wood Windsor Child’s Rocking Chair, 20th Century A Windsor back in a painted grey finish with pain seat on rockers.

Category

20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early American Country Maple Spindle Rocking Chair Farmhouse Rocker Windsor

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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".

Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Windsor Childs Rocking Chair by H.P. Atkinson & Sons MOVING SALE!!!!

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H 29.75 in W 26.5 in D 29 in

Windsor Childs Rocking Chair by H.P. Atkinson & Sons MOVING SALE!!!!

Located in Denton, TX

Windsor childs rocking chair by H.P. Atkinson & Sons.

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20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hitchcock Style Windsor Back Maple Rocking Chair Stencil Harvest Rocker

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H 43 in W 26 in D 29 in

Vintage Hitchcock Style Windsor Back Maple Rocking Chair Stencil Harvest Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Windsor style Hitchcock inspire oversized rocking chair, circa mid 20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Antique Rocking Chair, English, Edwardian, Windsor Stick Back, Elbow, circa 1910

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H 38.98 in W 25.01 in D 33.08 in

Antique Rocking Chair, English, Edwardian, Windsor Stick Back, Elbow, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique rocking chair, an English Edwardian, Windsor, country kitchen, stick back elbow chair in elm, beech and ash dating to circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Elm

Vintage Black Harvest Stenciled Hitchcock Style Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair

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H 41.5 in W 25.5 in D 30 in

Vintage Black Harvest Stenciled Hitchcock Style Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage black harvest Colonial Windsor Hitchcock style rocking armchair / rocker featuring an ebonized finish with gold accents and stenciled fruit. Dimensions: 25.5" x 30" x 41.5",...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker

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H 28 in W 21 in D 14 in

Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Hitchcock or Boston style spindle back children's rocking chair. Black with gold trim and stenciled back.

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Mid-20th Century Rustic Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Antique American Windsor Folk Art Painted Stencil Back Boston Rocking Arm Chair

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H 42.5 in W 33.5 in D 23 in

Antique American Windsor Folk Art Painted Stencil Back Boston Rocking Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Boston rocker. Features a black painted finish with hand stencilled fruit and flower deisgns. Includes a contoured rail over a pierced splat and lower rail over ...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Pine Spindle Back Rocking Chair

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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.

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Early 20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Sedia a dondolo danese vintage in stile Windsor

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H 41.74 in W 23.63 in D 33.86 in

Sedia a dondolo danese vintage in stile Windsor

Located in Brescia, IT

Sedia a dondolo in legno verniciato nero, produzione danese anni ’50/’60 ispirata al classico modello Windsor. Sedia a dondolo scandinava vintage in legno verniciato nero, prodotta ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Pennsylvania House Rock Maple Wood Colonial Windsor Dining Chairs

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H 34 in W 23 in L 34 in

Set of 4 Pennsylvania House Rock Maple Wood Colonial Windsor Dining Chairs

By Pennsylvania House

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of 4 Pennsylvania house rock maple wood colonial Windsor dining chairs. Listing features (2) armchairs, (2) side chairs, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, original s...

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Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Oversized Handmade Hickory Windsor Chair, Matching Pair

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H 43 in W 28 in D 24 in

Oversized Handmade Hickory Windsor Chair, Matching Pair

By Flat Rock Furniture

Located in Peekskill, NY

It was created and signed by Flat Rock Furniture and is their oversized custom 061 Windsor chair.

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20th Century American Adirondack Armchairs

19thc Original Sage Green Painted Childs Rocking Chair From Ohio

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H 17 in W 15 in D 18 in

19thc Original Sage Green Painted Childs Rocking Chair From Ohio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc original green over white painted Windsor child's rocking chair. The trim is gilded original paint.

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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

18th Century Extended Arm Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 33.5 in

18th Century Extended Arm Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stick Windsor rocking chair has bamboo turned legs and great surface.

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Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Windsor Rocking Chair Original Surface

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H 32 in W 18 in D 27 in

19th Century Windsor Rocking Chair Original Surface

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century windsor rocking chair in fine condition. This is a very sturdy rocking chair.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Other Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Painted N.E. Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 34 in W 24 in D 19 in

19th Century Original Painted N.E. Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wonderful 19th century original paint decorated windsor rocking chair is in great condition. The stencil is gilded paint on a mustard painted ground.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Child's Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 24 in W 16 in D 21 in

Late 19th Century Child's Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th century child's Windsor rocking chair Custom made rocking chair with reed woven seat Measures: 16 wide at the arms x 14" wide at the feet x 21" deep at the feet 11...

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Reed, Walnut

Antique English Windsor rocking chair with a beautiful and pure patina

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H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in

Antique English Windsor rocking chair with a beautiful and pure patina

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered this antique English Windsor rocking chair with a beautiful and pure patina.

Category

Early 20th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 19Th Century Hickory & Pine Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 32 in W 18 in D 26 in

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...

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Vintage Nichols & Stone Black Harvest Stenciled Hitchcock Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 43.5 in W 30 in D 23 in

Vintage Nichols & Stone Black Harvest Stenciled Hitchcock Windsor Rocking Chair

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Nichols & Stone Black Harvest Hitchcock Windsor rocker armchair featuring ebonized finish with gold accents and stenciled fruit. 69 - 6DC.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Nichols & Stone Rock Maple Wood Bowback Colonial Windsor Arm Chairs - a Pair

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H 35 in W 25 in D 23 in

Nichols & Stone Rock Maple Wood Bowback Colonial Windsor Arm Chairs - a Pair

By Nicholas & Stone Co

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nichols & Stone Rock Maple Wood Bowback Colonial Windsor Arm Chairs - a Pair.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

L. Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Back Maple Windsor Rocking Arm Chair Rocker

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H 33 in W 23 in D 22.5 in

L. Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Back Maple Windsor Rocking Arm Chair Rocker

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Hitchcock rocking chair or rocker. Features black ebonized and maple with stenciled slats. Made in Hitchcocksville Connecticut.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

19th Century Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair by George Hunzinger

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H 31.5 in W 25 in D 28 in

19th Century Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair by George Hunzinger

By George Hunzinger

Located in Southampton, NJ

An outstanding Lollipop platform rocker in carved Oak by George Hunzinger late 19th c. production. The iconic patented Huntzinger steel and spring rocking mechanism is perfectly in t...

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century Comb-Back Windsor Rocker

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H 40 in W 21 in D 28 in

19th Century Comb-Back Windsor Rocker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This mid-19th century New England pine Windsor rocker shows comb back styling with an extended shawl rack and is in excellent solid condition. Elegantly simple in stature, the legs ...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Oversized Handmade Hickory Windsor Chair

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H 43 in W 28 in D 24 in

Oversized Handmade Hickory Windsor Chair

By Flat Rock Furniture

Located in Peekskill, NY

It was created and signed by Flat Rock Furniture and is their oversized custom 061 Windsor chair.

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 43.75 in W 21.5 in D 26 in

19th Century American Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Essex, MA

A 19th century American ochre yellow painted Windsor rocking chair, the headrest paint decorated with an 'M" flanked by stylized laurel leaves surrounded by a pinstripe frame which a...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

NICHOLS & STONE Pine Stenciled Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 45 in W 26 in D 33 in

NICHOLS & STONE Pine Stenciled Windsor Rocking Chair

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Charlotte, NC

A stenciled Colonial Windsor style rocking chair by Nichols & Stone, possibly their Sugarbush.

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Pine, Paint

English Windsor Rocking Chair, Thames Valley, Fruitwood, Country Chippendale

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H 47.64 in W 29.14 in D 28.55 in

English Windsor Rocking Chair, Thames Valley, Fruitwood, Country Chippendale

Located in Totnes, GB

A fantastic example of a late 18th century Thames Valley Windsor chair with applied rocking bows. Of grand proportions, it has a wonderful patina with plenty of old red stain and lat...

Category

Antique 1770s English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Fruitwood, Oak

VIRGINIA HOUSE Mid 20th Century Maple Windsor Rocking Chair

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H 35 in W 22.75 in D 28 in

VIRGINIA HOUSE Mid 20th Century Maple Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Charlotte, NC

A vintage Windsor style rocking chair by Viriginia House. Solid maple with bowback, turned spindles, turned legs, stretchers and rockers.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Midcentury No 470 Windsor Rocking Chair by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, 1960s

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H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

Midcentury No 470 Windsor Rocking Chair by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, 1960s

By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

The design is based on the English windsor chair. Lacquered elm. A beautiful and Classic rocking chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Elm

Windsor Style Children's Rocking Chair, 1960s

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H 27 in W 14.75 in D 20 in

Windsor Style Children's Rocking Chair, 1960s

Located in Alhambra, CA

Cute spindle back child's rocking chair. The perfect gift for the grandchildren! Dimensions: 20" D x 14.75" W x 27" H. Seat height: 12".

Category

Vintage 1960s Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Windsor "470" rocking chair in Elm and Beech, Ercol, England, 1964

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H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 20.48 in

Windsor "470" rocking chair in Elm and Beech, Ercol, England, 1964

By Lucian Ercolani

Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH

This perfectly executed Ercol rocking chair in elm and solid beech, alone sums up the firm's know-how. “Ercol furniture does not bend to the whims of fashion”, that’s what they clai...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Elm

Farmhouse Rocking Chair

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H 40.36 in W 20.48 in D 28.75 in

Farmhouse Rocking Chair

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

Farmhouse windsor high back rocking chair made of beechwood and fruitwood having a one piece saddle seat and double stretchers to the undercarriage.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Rocking Chairs

Antique English Windsor rocker/nursing chair.

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Antique English Windsor rocker/nursing chair.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Windsor rocker/nursing chair.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rocking Chairs

A 19th Century Ash And Elm Splat Back Windsor Rocking Armchair

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H 42.92 in W 24.81 in D 31.11 in

A 19th Century Ash And Elm Splat Back Windsor Rocking Armchair

Located in Pewsey, GB

A 19thc Ash and Elm Splat Back Windsor Rocking Armchair. Most stylles of this chair were made arounds woods surrounding Wycombe this particular style has roots in Dorset and Somerset...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

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Located in Savannah, GA

An early Victorian yew, elm and ash broad arm Windsor chair. Great original surface. Underside signed G.G. Barker. Likely George G. Barker & Co. importers in Wilmington, NC, circa...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

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$1,300

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Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th C Yorkshire beech and elm broad arm windsor chair. Very good colour. 1850. Seat depth is 17 inches, seat height is 17 inches. Reference: 8127 Dimensions 26.5 inches (67 cms) ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

19th century Yorkshire broad arm Windsor chair

$1,218

H 44.1 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

19th century Yorkshire broad arm Windsor chair

Located in Batley, GB

An ash with elm seat with a three piece arm bow sitting on nicely turned legs connected by a double H stretch. The wear and patina to the original black paint on this chair is absolu...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

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Windsor Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of windsor rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique windsor rocking chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and maple. Windsor rocking chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of windsor rocking chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, folk art and mid-century modern windsor rocking chairs are of considerable interest. Large windsor rocking chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller windsor rocking chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1.85 inches in width — may make for a better choice. George Hunzinger produced beautiful windsor rocking chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Windsor Rocking Chairs?

Windsor rocking chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,157, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $9,152.

Finding the Right Rocking Chairs for You

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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