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Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Rocking Chair - 1930s Sweden - Swedish Modern - Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Rocking chair from the 1930s designed in Sweden. It is reupholstered with sheepskin. It is in excellent condition.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin

Lounge Chair - Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs - "Siesta" - Puunveisto Oy - Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
One of my favourite chairs, the "Siesta-chair" designed in 1952 by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs at Puunveisto Oy in Finland. This chair is reupholstered in sheepskin and is in excellen...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin, Teak

Pair of Rocking Chairs, Sweden, 1940s / 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of rocking chairs, Sweden, 1940s / 1950s. In good structural condition. Reupholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Alpaca

Gustaf Axel Berg Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and brown floral-printed fabric rocking lounge chair produced by Väsby möbel- & inredningsfabrik AB, Sweden, 1940s. Design attributed to Gustaf Axel Berg. Overall Dimensions...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Göran Malmvall modernist pinewood rocking chair, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish modernist rocking chair, model 513, designed by Göran Malmvall for the manufacturer Karl Andersson & Söner, Huskvarna. Dating from the late 1940s, it represents a later examp...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Textile, Pine

Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood & Fabric Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master-designer Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1960s....
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage rocking chair designed as model '182' by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin in the 1960s. This chair has a teak and has been reupholstered in a beige fabric. the rocking chair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Modernist Rocking Chair, Soren Georg Jensen, 1950's
Located in London, GB
An absolutely classic Modernist rocking chair design by Soren Georg Jensen for Kubus, Denmark, circa 1950's. The teak frame has some outstanding shape profiles from all directions. F...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Rocking Chairs, Sweden, 1940s / 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of rocking chairs, Sweden, 1940s / 1950s. In good structural condition. Reupholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Alpaca

Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Swedish mid century modern wooden rocking chair model "Lovö" in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932. In good original condition...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin, Pine

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden and wicker rocker designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
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1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Attribution, Rocking Chair, Pine, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained pine rocking lounge chair attributed to Steneby Hemslöjdsförening, Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 25.5” H x 19.6” W x 37.5” D Seat Height: 15” 
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s. Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!! British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Rare Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Teak Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Teak rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, 1955, Denmark. The chair is crafted of solid teak with woven cane seat and back. The chair has been lightly clea...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Arnold Madsen, Rocking Chair, Beech, Leatherette, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and brown leatherette rocking lounge chair designed by Arnold Madsen and likely license-produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Seat height: 12.75"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Swedish designer rocking chairs, elm and alpaca, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish Modern rocking chairs from the 1940s. Made by unknown designer and cabinetmaker. Made in elm and upholstered in peach colored alpaca from Raf Simons. Chairs are from diff...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Alpaca, Elm

Göran Malmvall modernist pinewood rocking chair, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish modernist rocking chair, model 513, designed by Göran Malmvall for the manufacturer Karl Andersson & Söner, Huskvarna. Dating from the late 1940s, it represents a later examp...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Textile, Pine

1950s, Scandinavian rocking chair, vintage green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Scandinavian rocking chair in vintage green furniture velour. Chair was reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman. Good condition: n...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chairs by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak rocking chair by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk, circa 1950s. The chair has a striking Danish design with solid teak frame and original uphols...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Danish Modern Oversized Teak Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Modern oversized teak rocking chair / rocker by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole, circa 1970s This chair is even more impressive in person....
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Scandinavian Rocking Chair by Karl Axel Adolfsson for Gemla, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Karl Axel Adolfsson Manufacturer: Gemla Origin: Sweden Period: 1950’s Condition: Good with new upholstery
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Swedish designer pine rocking chair by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare rocking chair by anonymous designer for Steneby Hemslöjdsförening in Sweden during the 1930s. Made in pine with a loose cushion. Great piece that embodies the style of so ca...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wool, Pine

Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rocking chair in oak and fabric, designed by Hans Wegner and made by Mikael Laursen. Great condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood & Leather Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master-designer Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1960s....
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rosewood, Leather

1950s, Scandinavian rocking chair, vintage green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Scandinavian rocking chair in vintage green furniture velour. Chair was reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman. Good condition: n...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair, Carin Bryggman, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern rocking chair, designed by Carin Bryggman, 1940/1950s. Birch frame with beautiful salmon colored upholstery. The backrest pillow has been added later. Good vintag...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Mid-century Vamo Sonderborg Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Vamo Sonderborg Danish rocking chair handcrafted of a sculpted solid teak frame with steel cross stretcher, upholstered in the original green mohair fabric and leather seat. The wood...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Mohair, Teak

Set of 2 Swedish Rocking Chairs in Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1950s. Please note: Listed price is for a single, set of 2 available.  
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin

Early ML-33 Oak Rocking Chair with Carvings by Hans Wegner for Mikael Laursen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this oak rocking chair, model ML-33, for Mikael Laursen in the 1940s. The rare rocker, the first that Wegner designed, showcases hi...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Danish Modern Sculptural Pair of Rocking Chairs Lambswool & Oak, Brutalism, 1950
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of sculptural rocking chairs, made in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, embodies the Brutalist aesthetic with its bold design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak, Lambskin, Wool

Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s. Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!! British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Rare Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Teak Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Teak rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, 1955, Denmark. The chair is crafted of solid teak with woven cane seat and back. The chair has been lightly clea...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Ingmar Relling Rocking Chair by Westnofa
Located in Highland, IN
A design as comfortable as it is visually striking, this rocker by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa employs a bent wood frame to support an ergonomically designed seat. Newly upholstered ...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Danish Modern Sculptural Pair of Rocking Chairs Lambswool & Oak, Brutalism, 1950
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of sculptural rocking chairs, made in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, embodies the Brutalist aesthetic with its bold design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak, Lambskin, Wool

Rare Werner West Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Werner West rocking chair, 1930/1940s. Birch frame with sheepskin upholstery. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful and classic Scandinavia...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin, Birch

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker for Getama, Denmark in Oak and Leather Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
An original 1960s Hans Wegner "keyhole" rocker in darkened oak, reupholstered in vermillion colored leather. Model GE 673 for Getama, Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner J16 Beech Rocking Chair, circa 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1944 designed Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler spindle back Rocking Chair. Featuring a solid Beech framework, curved, angled ergonomic spindle back and reinforced natural 3 ply Hemp cord s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin

Vintage Teak Frank Reenskaug Spindle Back Rocking Chair Model 182. Denmark, 1958
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical and comfortable Frank Reenskaug spindle back rocking chair in gorgeous old growth teak with vinyl cushion. Striking geometry and bold trompe l'oeil joinery really set this form apart from your typical rocker. Reenskaug made a daring and deliberate departure from the standard structure of rocking chairs, synthesizing elements from the canon of Danish design, as well as from the traditional Windsor "stick furniture...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

1950-60s, Danish highback rocking chair, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950-60s Danish highback rocking chair in original very good condition. No smells and no stains. Furniture wool and oak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Collden, Rocking Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric rocking lounge chairs produced by Collden, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions: 37.125"H x 28.875"W x 43.75"D Seat height: 17 All upholstered furni...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Pine

Swedish pine rocking chair by anonymous designer, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great rocking chair by anonymous designer and unknown cabinetmaker in Sweden during the first half of the 20th century. Made in solid pine with a sculptural backrest.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Classic Hans Wegner Danish "J16" Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler
Located in Peabody, MA
Hans Wegner “J16” rocker in beech with corded seat for FDB Mobler, Denmark. Created in 1944, this has been one of Wegner’s most widely recognized designs. Marked with a production da...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Yellow Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Eero Aarnio's Pastilli chair is a colorful, playful and a genious design by one of the Finnish design giants of our times. With it's shiny colour it looks almost like a giant candy....
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fiberglass

Axel Einar Hjort Style Swedish Hand-Made Pine Rocking Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish hand-made pine rocking chair in the style of Axel Einar Hjorts furniture. The rocking chair is in good vintage condition consistent with the age and has minor traces of use. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Swedish designer rocking chairs, elm and alpaca, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish Modern rocking chairs from the 1940s. Made by unknown designer and cabinetmaker. Made in elm and upholstered in peach colored alpaca from Raf Simons. Chairs are from diff...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Alpaca, Elm

Rocking Chair with ottoman by Hans J. Wegner, Model J16
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with ottoman frame of beech. Seat made of papercord. Model J16    
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Aage Christiansen Rocking Chair for Erhardsen & Andersen, Denmark 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Very decorative Danish vintage rocking chair by Aage Christiansen for Erhardsen & Andersen, Denmark 1960s. This chair is made of teak wood, which contrasts nicely with the fabric. It...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Rocking chair 'J16' by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Classic rocking chair model 'J19' designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, during the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Seagrass, Beech

Grey Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor UV Protected Textile Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like s...
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2010s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Polyester, Teak, Acrylic

1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable - signs of use, patina,see the photos jr
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1950s. Pair available up on request.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Leather Rocker Westnofa
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bentwood rocker in rosewood and black leather by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Very comfy and in excellent vintage condition with m...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Completely restored.    
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin

Siesta rocking chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Siesta rocking chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Black leather. Excellent original condition.
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Søren Georg Jensen Model-100 Rocking Chair for Møbler
Located in Dallas, TX
This danish rocking chair by Søren Georg Jensen is constructed with a teak frame and sculpted arms. Newly refinished and reupholstered in a Rosemary...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wool, Alpaca, Teak, Walnut

Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Black lacquered beech structure seating in blond wood, designed in the late 1950s by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland. Traces of use on the armrests and on the footrest.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Swedish Rocking Chairs in Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Please note: Also sold separately.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.  
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin

Arnold Madsen Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and blue fabric rocking lounge chair attrubuted to Arnold Madsen, Denmark, 1950s. 18" seat height, seat height variable. Condition: reupholstered at some point in time, vin...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Sole Rocking Armchair Orange - Solid Oak Wood
Located in Ankara, TR
Sole Rocking 1Armchair, with its elegant oak frame and ergonomic seating, will make you feel wonderful. It’s versatile enough to be used in many corners of your living spaces. It wil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Brown Wood Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair from teak in brown and black color by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1950s Finland. An amazing vintage rocking chair in sleek design i...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Yellow Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Eero Aarnio's Pastilli chair is a colorful, playful and a genious design by one of the Finnish design giants of our times. With it's shiny colour it looks almost like a giant candy....
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Rocking Chair in Oak with Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking Chair in Oak with Newly Reupholstered Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Oak and newly reupholstered in wool fabric Style: Mid century, Sca...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Svensk Fur 513 Rocking Chair for Karl Malmvall, Sportstugemöbel. Sweden 1940/50s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rocking chair in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, Svensk Fur - series model 513 for Karl Andersson & Söner. Sportstugemöbel, a part of the trend of Sportstugor / cabins with focus on sport activities as skiing, built in Sweden during the mid-1900s. Nice patina, signs of age and wear. Natural cracks -nothing that effects the stability. Sheepskin and original seat pillow included. Göran Malmvall (1917-2001), youngest son of the founder of Karl Andersson & Söner. Göran Malmvall was a pupil of Carl Malmsten. He was active as a furniture designer at Karl Andersson & Söner from an early age until 1982. He designed among others, Svensk Fur, Svitjod and the popular KA 72 cabinet...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Rocking chair 'J16' by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Classic rocking chair model 'J19' designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, during the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Seagrass, Beech

Hans Wegner Danish Modern J-16 Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Danish Modern rocking chair By Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler Denmark, Circa 1960s Beech wood, with rush seating. Measures: 25"W x 31.5"D x 43"H. Seat height: ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rush, Beech

Mademoiselle Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mademoiselle rocking chair, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek, is an iconic piece of furniture that exudes elegance and si...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Birch

Rocking Chair Model 120 by Ole Wanscher for france & Son, Denmark, 1951
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rocking chair model 120 designed in 1951 by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark. Solid teak wood structure with cushions with new foam and new bouclé fabric upholstery. Signed wit...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Frank Reenskaug Rocking Chair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This vintage rocking chair in a rich dark teak. Designed by Frank Reenskaug for Brahmin in the 1960’s. Seat pads are wool, vintage Norwegian textile (not original), in excellent ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Midcentury Wooden Scandinavian Style Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Oak Rocking Chair Model ML33 by Hans J.Wegner for Mikael Laursen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This particular rocker is in fabulous original condition, the Oak has a lovely colour, and even the red velvet upholstery appears to be original. Pobably produced in the early 1950s,...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Danish Modern Rocking Chair Attributed to Georg Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Danish rocking chair attributed to Georg Jensen. Laminated oak structure with brilliant textile. Very comfortable and structurally sound. In very good condition. Unsigned.
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Scandinavian Modern rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 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 animal skin, beech and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern rocking chairs made in a specific country, there are Denmark, Europe, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rocking chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler, Ilmari Tapiovaara, and iota. 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 $2,763 and tops out at $2,763 while the average work can sell for $2,763.

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