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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Early 20th Century Mission Oak Rocker
Located in Alpha, NJ
This Mission Oak Rocker is a beautiful addition to any antique furniture collection. It boasts a sturdy oak construction and a timeless design that is perfe...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Rocking Chair, Luigi Crassewig
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig is a masterful creation that epitomizes comfort and craftsmanship. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this chair combines a classic ro...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hand-Woven Contemporary Rocking Chair in Caribbean Walnut, AVAILABLE NOW
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The design of Cocom rocking chair draws its inspiration from the wicker rockers and armchairs traditionally woven in Yucatan. Nowadays, this tradition is fading away, along with the ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut, Hardwood
De Sede DS 515 Rocking Chair in Brown Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serves as a shaping frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate design, masterful leather seams and sophisticated detailing. A textile insert in the back gives the chair a distinctive note, and the overall craftsmanship of the composition makes it a stylish companion at the dining table, in the home office or in the conference room. With a special cover, it is also perfect for semi-outdoor use.
Carmen and Urs Greutmann run their own design studio in Zurich, where they design spaces and furniture characterized by special clarity in form and materiality. This series of different sculptures all belonging to a family features the play of exact, different linings with little lightness. The results are universally usable seating...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS 515 Rocking Char in Grey Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serves as a shaping frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate design, masterful leather seams and sophisticated detailing. A textile insert in the back gives the chair a distinctive note, and the overall craftsmanship of the composition makes it a stylish companion at the dining table, in the home office or in the conference room. With a special cover, it is also perfect for semi-outdoor use.
Carmen and Urs Greutmann run their own design studio in Zurich, where they design spaces and furniture characterized by special clarity in form and materiality. This series of different sculptures all belonging to a family features the play of exact, different linings with little lightness. The results are universally usable seating...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Sculptural Handmade Angel Pazmino Leather Rocker Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist rocking chair inn leather and carved wood by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Poltrona dondolo modello "WO" manifattura Italiana anni '70, by Luigi Crassevig
Located in Milan, IT
Poltrona dondolo modello "WO", manifattura Italiana anni '70, design di Luigi Crassevig.
Struttura in legno curvato a vapore, seduta in paglia di Vienna.
Visibile sotto la seduta il ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Yeti Rocking Chair by Mario Scheichenbauer, 1960s
Located in Ardooie, BE
A rare Pop Art 'Yeti' rocking chair, designed by Mario Scheichenbauer for Elam, Italy in 1968. It is a real eyecatcher in your interior that you see once in your lifetime. It would b...
Category
1960s Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Eames RAR Rocking Armchair for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice iconic Mid Century designed molded fiberglass rocking arm shell chair in a parchment color . The satin black base is constructed in metal rods with birch wood runners giv...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Czech Rocking Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern rocking chair.
This chair is in excellent vintage condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos).
If you would like any a...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection"
USA, 2005
Solid oak frame, with original brown leather upholstered seat.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Outdoor Cacao Swing Handmade Crochet in UV Protected Yarn with Burmese Teak Wood
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
These swings are light, dreamy and perfect for enjoying the outdoors. They are composed of nearly 100 handcrafted elements from a signature UV protected yarn, designed and produced e...
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2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
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
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
Vintage Yugoslavian Danish Style Rocker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your home decor a vintage worldly touch with this attractive woven seat rocker. Constructed in the former nation of Yugoslavia but inspired by the Danish designs masters such as...
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Hardwood, Wood
Vintage Czech Mid Century Rocking Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern rocking chair.
This chair is in excellent vintage condition with brand new Knoll upholstery!
We use ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Boomerang Rocking Chair by Mogens Kold, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Danish rocking chair professionally reupholstered with new foams
Very good condition
Mid-20th century
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Liberty and Co. A litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A sweet litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair with a wonderful wavy back flowing down while attatching to...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Shaker Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Shaker Ladder back rocking chair, 19th/20th Century. This chair features a newer woven fabric seat.
Dimensions
44" H x 19"W x 14"D
Seat height - 16" H ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Luigi Crassevig 'Dondolo' Bentwood Rocking Chair, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 'Dondolo' rocking chair Luigi Crassevig, Italy with cane on a solid steam bent beechwood frame, marked.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Victorian Steel and Leather Rocking Chair by Peter Cooper for R.W Winfie
Located in London, GB
An iconic and beautiful design, this is an antique Victorian steel and leather rocking chair by Peter Cooper for R.W Winfield. It was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
vintage rocking chair | chair | 60's
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage rocking chair | chair | 60's
period | 60's
design | unknown | The Netherlands
condition | good | light signs of use | patina
size | 80 x...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1960's Vintage Rocking Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Vintage Light Wood Rocking Chair. Original green textile cover.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Herman Miller Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Herman Miller parchment shell fiberglass RAR rocker by Eames
Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this rocker is one of the most iconic designs from Charles...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Göperts möbler, "Åre" Rocking Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric rocking lounge chair produced by Göperts möbler, Sweden, 1940s.
Seat height: 15.75”
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Danish Teak Rocker by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug with original upholstered seat and back cushion, in fine and supple condition. Designed for Bramin Møbler, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Scandinavian Rocking Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s white-painted wooden Isabella chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler.
A piece of furniture that was often found in every Nordic h...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Italian Mid Century Rattan Rocking Chair - Vintage Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid Century modern "French Riviera" rocking chair. This Italian lounge chair was produced in Italy during the 1950 - 1960 time period. The seat is made of thin Ratt...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen Black Rocking Chair
Located in Springfield, OR
A beautiful piece of modern and minimal design. Originally designed in 1958 by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, it features beautifully shaped and curved paddle arms.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Windsor child's rocking chair, around 1850
Located in PUTTEN, NL
Offered is this antique Windsor rocking chair in a child's size. The charming allure of this chair from the early 19th century reflects a bygone era and brings a touch of history int...
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1850s Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rocker 01 Rocking Chair by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Rocker 01 Rocking Chair by Secondome Edizioni
Limited Edition Of 12 Pieces.
Designer: Lanzavecchia + WAI.
Dimensions: D 40 x W 100 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Lacquered iron and leather.
...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rare Child Size Danish Teak Rocker Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare child size rocker in teak, unmarked, but remarkably fine craftsmanship. Prior owners recall their parents brought this home in a box from a trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, in th...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing or nursing rocker
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather se...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Dirk van Sliedregt for Gebroeders Jonkers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern rocking chair.
Design by Dirk van Sliedregt for Gebroeders Jonkers Noordwolde.
Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Original rattan fra...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Rocker Newly Upholstered in Soft Peruvian Alpaca
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Adrian Pearsall chaise rocker is a triple crown winner with iconic Mid-Century Modern ergonomic Adrian Pearsall design, cozy comfort dressed in new ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hide, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Organic Beech Rocking Chairs Duo Frank Reenskaug
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chairs from beech with renewed green loose cushions by Frank Reenskaug from Bramin Mobler circa 1960 Denmark.
A fabulous duo rocking chairs from ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair
By Parker Knoll
Located in Tarleton, GB
Embark on a journey through mid-century elegance with The Rare Chair Company's exclusive offering – the exquisitely restored Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair. A masterpiece fro...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Lena Larsson, made by Nesto, a mid century rockingchair with sculptural arms
By Nesto, Lena Larsson
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian modern black vintage rocking chair model 'Grandessa' designed by Lena Larsson, Sweden, 1958.
The rocking chair from black lacquered beechwood shows an pine wooden seat.
...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Pine
Antique English Chesterfield rocking chair
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique English Chesterfield rocking chair
Solid wood, finely carved. Comprehensively covered with high-quality Chesterfield l...
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20th Century English Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rocking Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Rocking Chair, manufactured by Artifort and designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's.
This particular chair is manufactured around 2015.
The fabric and the foam ...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fine Pair Of L.and J.G. Stickley Arts And Crafts Style Rocking Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From the Harvey Ellis Collection by Stickley in quarter sawn Oak frames with contrasting wood inlay and original Brown Leather seats. Though Harvey Ellis is generally and widely name...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Children's Rocking Chair, Finland, early 1900s
Located in Espoo, FI
Step back in time with our charming and children's rocking chair, handcrafted in the early 1900s by an unknown talented Finnish artisan. This unique piece showcases Arts & Crafts des...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
Original Vintage Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1920's Neoclassical style Ebonized & Gilt Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Neoclassical style Ebonized and Gilt Wood Rocking Chair. Very nice neoclassic carving.
Category
1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Czech Mid Century Rocking Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern rocking chair.
Designed by Antonin Suman for TON.
This chair is in excellent vintage condition with ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mario Scheichenbauer “Yeti” Rocking Chair for Elam, Italy, 1970
Located in Padova, IT
Pop Art iconic Mario Scheichenbauer “Yeti” rocking chair for Elam, Italy. 1970s.
Stained oak basket structure, anthropomorphic cushion covered with...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood, Oak
Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Half Half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: W 83 x D 66 x H 90cm
Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam
Base and seating fully upholstered in fabric
Feet ...
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2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing rocker
By Gustav Stickley (model #2627)
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat.
Measures: 18.25"W x 24...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
No*10 Rocking Chair, Michael Thonet
Located in London, GB
A vintage No.10 bentwood and cane rocking chair in black lacquer by Thonet, Austria.
The Model No.10 rocking Chair was designed by Michael Thonet circa 1860 - 1890, this example dates from circa 1900. The chair features a generously sized newly hand-woven cane seat and high back.
The use of cane provides comfort for the sitter and gives the piece a visual lightness. Moreover, the high contrast between the black lustre...
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Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Voluta Rocking Chair by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Voluta Rocking Chair by Secondome Edizioni
Limited Edition Of 9 Pieces + 3 A.P.
Designer: Stefano Marolla.
Dimensions: D 105 x W 60 x H 73 cm.
Materials: Bobinga wood, carbon fiber and brass.
Collection / Production: Secondome. This piece can be customized. Available finishes: any kind of wood. Different finishes on request: Brass, iron, stainless steel or wood. Please contact us.
The VOLUTA rocking chair, designed by STEFANO MAROLLA, made of wood, carbon fiber and brass, is inspired to the classical organic...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
L. & J.G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat.
Measures: 26.5"W x 29"D x 38.5"H. Seat height: ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rocker 02 Rocking Chair by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Rocker 02 Rocking Chair by Secondome Edizioni
Limited Edition Of 12 Pieces.
Designer: Lanzavecchia + WAI.
Dimensions: D 40 x W 200 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Lacquered iron and leather.
...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Adolf Loos Style Josef Frank Fabric Vintage Rocking Lounge Chair 1920s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco rocking lounge chair model "Knieschwimmer" in the style of Adolf Loos from the 1920s.
An amazing rocking lounge chair with a frame and rocking curves from solid cherrywood a...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Classic Bauhaus Style Leather and Chrome Rocker, Arter Mies Van De Rohe, Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Bauhaus style leather and chrome rocker, after Mies Van De Rohe, made in Italy, wonderful quality and construction, extremely comfort...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Black Lacquer Oak/Natural Paper Cord by HansJ.Wegner
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of his first chairs ever put into production. The very first version was designed in ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
A Wooden Rocking Chair in the Style of George Nakashima, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant rocking chair with generous lines, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, of Dansk, Scandinavian inspiration, in carved solid light wood, sometimes attributed to and certai...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chrome and Leather Italian Mid-Century Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in New York, NY
Chrome and leather Italian Mid-Century rocking chair
Condition: Vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use.
Width: 26”
Depth: 43”
Height: 29”
Seat Height: 9.5”-17”
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features Rolling casters, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicely c...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage, New and Antique Rocking Chairs
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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