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Niko Kralj Rocking Chairs

Slovene, 1920-2013

Although now dubbed the King of Slovenian Design, Niko Kralj was for many years one of the great unsung heroes of industrial design.

The late architect and furniture designer Kralj was known for groundbreaking seating and tables that seamlessly blend functionality with an elegant economy of line. He received little recognition outside his own country, despite registering 120-plus patents and models, including those for the Mosquito bar stool — named for its winglike seat and first produced in 2012 — and a number of inventive “foldables,” like the Rex coffee table and Rex daybed for children.

Sleek and space-saving, Kralj's iconic foldable Rex rocking chair was created in 1956 — it epitomizes his sleek and laconic minimalism, conveying a sense of strength and fluidity, both in its pleasingly geometric open form and its gracefully arching folded silhouette. A contemporary version of Kralj’s mid-century masterwork is produced by the Ljubljana-based furniture company Rex Kralj.

Over the course of his career, Kralj also established close ties with such design giants as Charles and Ray Eames, Richard Buckminster Fuller, Olof Pira and Ilmari Tapiovaara, all proponents, like him, of an aesthetic that inhabits the sweet spot between elegant simplicity and pragmatism.

Today, Kralj’s timeless rocking chairs are in the collections of a number of international museums, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Copenhagen’s Designmuseum Denmark and the National Technical Museum Prague.

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Creator: Niko Kralj
Rex Rocking Chair Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The frivolous member of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture series. This chair exudes relaxation and comfort, rocking in rhythmic motion at home as well as in working environments. Niko Kralj design from 1956. The story of the Rex Rocking Chair...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Rex Rocking Chair Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
Rex Rocking Chair Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

Rex Rocking Chair Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

$1,021 / item
Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The frivolous member of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture series. This chair exudes relaxation and comfort, rocking in rhythmic motion at home as well as in working environments. Niko Kralj design from 1956. The story of the Rex Rocking Chair...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

$1,021 / item
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Niko Kralj rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Niko Kralj rocking chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Niko Kralj rocking chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original rocking chairs by Niko Kralj were created in the mid-century modern style in slovenia during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Niko Kralj rocking chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $612 and can go as high as $929, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $917.

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