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Rocking Chairs For Sale
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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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Teak, Upholstery

Vintage Eames Wire Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare satin black metal wire Eames rocking chair with birch wood runners and dark charcoal Naugahyde upholstered seat cover. The chair retains the fa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wire

minimalist rocking chair "marcelo" by samuel lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This minimalist rocking chair in stainless steel, nautical rope, wood and tapestry is designed within architectonic and geometric reasoning. All elements constitute its functioning a...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Rocking Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Medium Size Tiger Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A exquisite vintage medium size walnut and cane seat rocking chair in tiger walnut. Newer caning. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

"Heron" Rocking Chair and Footrest for Tendo Mokko Japan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Heron" rocking chair and footrest designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko Japan in laminated bentwood oak with army greenish soft vinyl upho...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Pascal Mourgue Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
Pascal Mourgue rocking chair with a stained birch frame. Frame is well constructed.
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1980s French Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Cote d'Azur Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan and bamboo rocking chairs. This fantastic set was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. The chair has a solid ratta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Elm and Ash Childs Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique elm and ash childs Windsor rocking chair boasting a wonderful shaped turned stick back with shaped arms supported by turned columns. The seat is crafted in solid...
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19th Century English Antique Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Early Ralph Rapson Rocker with Leather Webbing
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a rare first year production from HG Knoll Associates of a stunning rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson. It boasts a solid birch frame with original woven leather webbing...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Birch, Leather

Stickley Brothers in the Style of, an American Arts & Crafts Oak Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Stickley Brothers in the style of. A good quality American Arts and Crafts oak rocking chair, with a stylish curved and slatted back and a burgundy leather cushion.
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball
Located in Miami, FL
Spindle back maple wood rocker designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Conant Ball.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Maple

Pair Petite Tilt Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman w/ Rare Rosewood Base, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of small / petite rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rare and highly desirable design made even more rare with Brazilian rosewood bases. Both ret...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Antique Rocking Chair, Peter Cooper, R.W.Winfield Co. England Birmingham 1851
Located in Praha, CZ
An exceptional range of rocking chair, pioneer of bent chrome and cushioned seating, flat iron straps, round bent construction, hinged upholstery, original backing fabric, padded armrests, original fretwork, PROVENANCE-J. Klauda, pharmacist, traveller, collector of antiques, founded the Klauda Museum in Rožnov pod Radhoštem, later bequeathed his collections to the Museums Association and the Jaronek brothers-Jaronek Museum, This important and rare piece of furniture is regularly auctioned at the world's leading auctions.The chair was first exhibited in 1851 at the first world exposition in London, the -world expo 1851-, and at the -world expo 1862-. Its probable designer is peter cooper...
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1850s Unknown Antique Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Made of Black Painted Metal and Rattan
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern rocking chair with armrests made of black painted metal and rattan. Typical 1950s design. Stunning beautiful piece. Frame is entirely made of black lacquered iron. Seat with backrest are made of rattan weave...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Antique Caned Rocking Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique caned rocking chair. The chair has a caned balloon back carved on the crest with a simple flower. Outward flowing arm like suppor...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Hunzinger Victorian Rocking Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
The Victorian arm chair, shown here, was made by German designer George Hunzinger in the late 19th century. While it is reflective of the ornate fu...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Beech

19th Century Fancy Original Painted Rocking Chair from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This untouched original painted 19th century rocking chair is in pristine condition. The paint on this rocking chair is untouched. This is truly is a rare find. This item has wear co...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Mario Prandina 'Dondol' Rocking Chair in Oak
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mario Prandina Dondolo rocking chair in oak Mfg: Plinio il Giovane, Italy Character enhanced by patina and wear. Additional information: Mater...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak, Bentwood

'Rio' Rocking Chaise Lounge by Oscar Niemeyer for Fasem International, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Rio' sculptural rocking chaise lounge by Oscar Niemeyer for Fasem International was originally designed in 1978 and produced through this day by the same Italian maker. Featuri...
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2010s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Iconic Midcentury Design Rocking Chair / Expo, 1970
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970, Czechoslovakia - Maker: TON - Original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Children's Tarzan Outdoor Swing Handmade Crochet Cacao Textile Teak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Let your little ones enjoy swinging on the IOTA Tarzan swing. Soaring through the air is super fun, makes you laugh and develops motor skills and balance. This stylish swing inspired...
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2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs

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Cotton, Polyester, Teak

Antique Rocking Chair, Childs Chair, Beechwood, American, 1880, H582
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique rocking chair, childs chair, beechwood, American 1880, H582 American 1880 Solid beechwood Original finish Turned supports with finials o...
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1880s Scottish Antique Rocking Chairs

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Beech

19th / 20th Century Beechwood Rocking Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The armrest rocking chair was made of solid beech wood. The seat is woven with cane. The back and headrest is pulled up very far. The chair dates from around 1900.
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Earl Walnut, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen. In stock leat...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak, Walnut, Leather

Chrome Rocking Chair by Selig
Located in Dorchester, MA
This fabulous rocking chair, made in Italy, imported by Selig, sets a deeply comfortable swoop of cushion on a polished chrome frame between oval rockers. Th...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker rocking chair. This fantastic piece was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. This armchair has...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Design Rocking Chair / Expo, 1958
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s, Czechoslovakia - maker: TON - paper label (see the pictures) - good original condition - also suitable for new upholstery.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather upholstered and aluminum frame on wooden sleds. This folding model is easy to s...
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1950s Unknown Minimalist Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

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

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Teak

19th C Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Red Woven Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C green ladder back rocking chair w/ red woven rush seat. Shaker Style.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bonacina style Italian Rattan Rocking Chair, 1960s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning rattan rocking chair inspired by Franco Bettonica and the space age of the 1960s. He sought to create a chair using traditional natural materials but bending and weaving the...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Early American Oak and Split Reed Seat Rocker, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
An early American oak and split Reed seat Rocker in very good condition. Measures 21.5"W x 33.5"D x 41.25"H. Seat 15.50"H. W7060722G
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

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Reed, Oak

Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair Upholstered in Champagne Ivory Peruvian Alpaca
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Vladimir Kagan walnut rocker newly upholstered in the softest hide on Earth - Champagne Ivory Alpaca. Most certainly an important acquisition for any discerning and sophisticated collector, this beautiful Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair is constructed of curved walnut with a rich grain. Look at that gorgeous silhouette. The angled back and seat feature an ergonomic design that aligns you in perfect comfort and relieves pressure points. Scrolled curved cushions are symmetrical and are designed to gently support the back of your knees and neck. This Vladimir Kagan Rocker...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Hide, Alpaca, Walnut

Vintage Adirondack Tree Branch Twig Arts & Crafts Primitive Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adirondack tree branch twig Arts & Crafts primitive rocker rocking chair. Item features handmade tree branch form, wood slats, very nice vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Mid Century Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs, A Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Mid Century Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs - A Pair Each chair measures: 32 wide x 23 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 12 inches All pieces of furniture can b...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Göran Malmvall, Rocking Chair, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall, Svensk fur/Swedish pine for Karl Andersson & Söner. Made in the 1940s. Thus style of pine furniture were d...
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1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Hand Carved Rocking Chair w/Tooled Leather
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Hand carved rocking chair with turned wood spindles and tooled leather seat/back w/Mayan design.
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20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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Oak

19th Century Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs in Style of Jacob & Josef
Located in Miami, FL
19th century pair of bentwood rocking chairs in the style of Jacob & Josef.
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Late 19th Century European Colonial Revival Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

19Thc English Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original surface Windsor rocking chair from England in fine sturdy condition. This rocker is in wonderful aged surface.
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Child Rocking Chair in Wood and Fabric, 1950s
Located in taranto, IT
Small rocking chair for children in original wood from the 1950s It measures 70 cm in height from the ground, width about 60 cm from armrest to ...
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1950s Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Pine and Rush Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish mid-century pine and rush rocking chair inspired by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arc series. In good original condition with nice patina and visible wear. Condition is consistent w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rush, 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

Brown, Gold & Pink Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor 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

Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model J16 in Painted Beech with Woven Paper Cord Seat
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Wonderful model J16 rocking chair by the Scandinavian Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, designed in 1944. This original black version has its completely genuine and vintage look. This wond...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Danish Design Rocking Chair Design by Hans.J.Wegner Model Ch45
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish Design rocking chair design by Hans.J.Wegner Model ch45. J. Wegner rocking chair with the horizontal backrest supports from the Tarm furniture factory that ran as a subsidi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Wood

Swedish Rocking Chair in Pink Velvet
Located in London, England
This art deco danish modern rocking chair was produced in the 1940s. It is made of bentwood and features wooden components and spring seats. Completely restored and reupholstered in ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Velvet

Oak Kid's Windsor Rocking Chair, Circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
Your child will love this rocking chair! It's a true heirloom piece that can be passed down to generations to come! It's the perfect piece for a reading nook or in the living room. ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Vintage Rocking Chair in the Style of Renato Zevi, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Original rocking chair from the 70s, probably attributed to renato zevi design, on a white lacquered metal structure and fabric upholstery Good overall condition, as shown in the ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Handmade Natural Rattan Cala Hanging Chair
Located in Juarez, Mexico City
Cala's design seeks to break with the stereotypes of traditional hanging chairs, proposing a simple, generous, open and classic silhouette that instantly becomes a special moment in ...
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2010s Mexican Bohemian Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine example of this form. The family requested an extra wide slab -arm. Signed with the clients name.
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1960s American Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Antique Rocking Chair, Ladder Back Chair, Pine, 19th Century America 1880, H511
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique rocking chair, ladder back chair, pine, 19th century, America 1880, Bcon1, America 1880, H511 America 1880 Finial tops Three ladder backs Bark seat Standiong on turned fron...
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1880s American Antique Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Arts & Crafts Chair for a Child
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Arts Crafts style chair for a child. Made of oak wood in France in the 1920s. The seat is made of papercord. A rare kind of rocking chair that rocks lightly, decorated with copper pl...
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1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Gustav Siegel, by J & J Kohn, Tall Stylish Secessionist Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel. A tall high back stylish Viennese Secessionist ebonised bentwood rocking chair. Model# 824, manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria 1905. Illustrated in Jacob ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood

Hans Wegner Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler, Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Hans Wegner designed, mid-century, white lacquered rocking chair with woven rope seat. Wegner's early interest in the rocking chair as a design...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Rocking Chair & Travel Confessional from Baker and Co, 1930s
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Travel Confessional and rocking-chair in limed oak signed William Baker and Co, England 1920. The confessional part, openwork in its upper part, has a shelf, dimensions 145 cm high, ...
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Danish Design Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Fanett Scandinavian, 1960s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Mid-Century rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for the 60's. Made in Finland, very comfortable!.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Antonin Suman Bentwood Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Bentwood and caned seat in good condition - The wooden parts have been repolished.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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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