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Industrial Rocking Chairs

INDUSTRIAL STYLE

Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.

It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.

The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.

Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. 

On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.

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Style: Industrial
Industrial Chain Rocking Chair with Pony Skin Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Art piece that is functional - the piece is comprised of Industrial Chain and welded to become a rocking chair - the piece is definitely a statement and should be considered a func...
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20th Century Industrial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Simmons Brushed Steel and Gunmetal Vinyl Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, institutional, brushed steel rocking chair upholstered in a gunmetal vinyl is from the Sheraton Series by Simmons Company Furniture.
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Metal Rocker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage metal rocker features a mesh seat and back, all stripped down and restored to a bare metal style finish. (Please confirm item location...
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20th Century Industrial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modern Industrial Iron Rocker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual vintage modern iron rocker features red upholstered cushions. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category

1960s Vintage Industrial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

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Industrial rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Industrial rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage rocking chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial rocking chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rocking chairs, popular names associated with this style include and Simmons Company Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for rocking chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $840 and tops out at $6,500 while the average work can sell for $1,925.

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