French Provincial Rocking Cradle, Hand-Crafted Wood, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial style (19th Cent) stripped rocking cradle with spool design.
Wood
Primitive 19th Century Rocking Cradle
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century rocking cradle in original red paint, with shaped detail at head and foot, on carved rockers. Old age crack along one side.
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th Century Primitive Colonial Carved Wood Baby Rocking Doll Cradle. Circa 19th Century.
Wood
17th Century French Carved Walnut Rocking Berceau Cradle
Located in Dallas, TX
The motifs of this rocking cradle from the 1600s are exceptionally ornate, with the rich brown patina of the walnut wood making the carvings even more impressive.
Wood, Walnut
"Lucio" Red Rocking Cradle by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare "Lucio" rocking cradle by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco. Red wood frame and b/w pied de poule covering.
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Dutch Pine Wood Rocking Cradle
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique pine rocking cradle with bars on the sides and it can be painted again, it is also in a good but used condition. Originating from the beginning of the 20th century or the end...
Pine
Prince Santi Rocking Cradle
By Royal Stranger
Located in Vila Nova De Gaia, PT
Designed for the little princes and princesses, the Prince Santi Rocking Cradle provides comfort and safety to the baby. The upholstery is fluffy and soft and is lined with 100% cott...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Unavailable
H 38 in W 52 in D 29 in
18th Century Louis XV "Berceau a Bascule" Rocking Cradle , Polychrome & Gold
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Louis XV rocking cradle, circa 1750 fit for a Prince. It was created with two ornate Rococo U shaped sculpted wood chassis which create the smooth rocking of the cradle.
Wood
Sold
H 40 in W 21 in D 39 in
Unusual Cradle Shape Seat One Piece of S Curve Molded Wood Rocking Chair Mint
By Charles Eames
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual cradle shape seat one piece of s curve molded wood rocking chair MINT.
Wood
19th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Polychrome Rocking Cradle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century Pennsylvania Dutch rocking cradle or doll cradle featuring an original polychrome decorated frame. Finished in a dark green background and decorated with scroll...
Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century Dolls Rocking Cradle Bed, circa 1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century dolls rocking cradle bed, circa 1910 Absolutely charming rocking crib for your dolls Late 19th-early 20th century - All handmade Dimensions 23" long x 18....
Wood
18th Century European Carved Wood Rocking Cradle
Located in San Francisco, CA
18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN CARVED WOOD ROCKING CRADLE. RESTORED. 43" LONG 32" HIGH ( FLOOR TO THE HIGHEST POINT) 20" FLOOR TO THE BED 11 " DEEP (INSIDE)
Wood
$46,850
H 75 in W 56 in D 28 in
A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Crib Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French or Russian 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany, Ormolu Mounted and Parcel-Gildwood Carved Crib & Bedding. The egg-shaped oblong rocking cradle supported at each...
Bronze, Ormolu
$1,893Sale Price|73% Off
H 81.89 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Thonet Art Nouveau Cradle, Bentwood, Austria, 1900, Curved Design
By Thonet
Located in Roma, Lazio
Cradle signed Thonet, all in bentwood has the ability to stop the rocking, and to remove the upper part. Very beautiful shape of the drop. A similar cradle is represented in the Muse...
Bentwood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian sofa or bench in old paint. Recently upholstered seat and bolster cushions in linen. Circa 1810.
Pine
$1,200
H 46 in W 56 in D 29.75 in
Mid-Century American Baby Crib, Lacquered Wood, Spindle Design, 1950s
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American baby crib with spindle turned bars and supports, groove carved lower frame, and locking sliding side panel, with interior spring mattress and pink and white polk...
Plastic
$15,000
H 47.75 in W 52 in D 28 in
American Charleston Mahogany Child's Crib with Bulbous Spindles on Casters, 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American Charleston Mahogany child's crib with flanking side and end rails, turned bulbous ringed spindles with finials, single triple hinged folding side rail, corner bed bolt faste...
Brass, Iron
Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a charming, very rustic hooded rocking cradle with an interesting and unusual “bird house” with a circular opening, built into the shallow hood, presumably to store small ite...
Oak, Pine
Antique Wicker Baby Crib
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Victorian style antique crib made of wicker with detachable swing. Great as antique decoration! Please confirm location NY or NJ
Wicker, Reed
19th Century Cradle Baby Cot in Walnut sanitized and wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original cradle in solid walnut of the late 19th century, with saber legs and removable upper flanks. Restored and wax polished Measure cm: H 84 x W 101 x D 50.
Walnut
English 18th century oak children's cradle
Located in Delft, NL
English 18th century oak children's cradle An 18th century English children's cradle, made of oak, raised on rockers (stands firmly) with marquetry with a scene of flowers and leave...
Oak
Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce late 18th / early 19th century Gustavian Period country Swedish farmhouse pine bassinet / cradle with beautifully aged character and warm patina. Hand-crafted in Sweden, c...
Pine
$2,995
H 66.75 in W 44.75 in D 23.75 in
Rare French Brass Swinging Bassinet or Baby Cradle for Antique Bisque Dolls
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique brass baby cradle is a beautifully crafted decorative piece, with solid brass birds that stand on top of the piece, perfect for collectors of vintage furnishings and do...
Brass
$110,157
H 95.08 in W 69.89 in D 95.28 in
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...
Oak
$34,424
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
Italian Rococo Crib, Carved Fruitwood, Cupid Design, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo style (18/19th Cent) carved fruitwood cupid design crib on rustic carved wood base.
Fruitwood
$1,995
H 42.5 in W 36.5 in D 30 in
Antique Victorian Ornate Cast Iron & Brass Swinging Baby Cradle or Plant Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique baby cradle is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The frame or stand for the c...
Brass, Iron
19th Century Hand-Carved Walnut Cradle from France
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century hand-carved cradle made of dark walnut that rests on two scrolled rockers. Very good condition, France, circa 1870.
Walnut
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