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Rocking Chairs For Sale
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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

Fauteuil à bascule par Ole Wanscher pour France & Søn, Danemark, 1960
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuil modèle “FD 120” par Ole Wanscher pour France & Søn, années 1960. La structure est en teck et l’assise, le dossier sont recouverts de tissu beige.
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1960s Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Teak

Vintage American Beechwood Child's Platform Rocking Chair, Scotland 1970, H192
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage American beechwood child's platform rocking chair, Scotland 1970, H192 Scotland 1970 Solid beechwood Original finish Padded back with ...
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1970s Scottish Victorian Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Rocking Chair #45 by Hans J. Wegner for Tarm Stole & Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
By Wegner for Tarm Stole & Mobelfabrik Less common Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with the horizontal back rest supports from the Tarm furniture factory that ran as a subsidiary under...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Authentic RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic and rare RAR Rocking chair designed by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This rocking chair was manufactured in the 1960s. The rocking chair is in original vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Handmade Crochet Sand Color Outdoor UV Protected Swing Burmese Teak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
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2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs

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Cotton, Polyester, Teak

Vintage Snowshoe Rocking Chair by Iverson Snowshoe Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage snowshoe cocking chair by Iverson Snowshoe Co. in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, circa 1980s. A unique ‘snowshoe’ rocking chair, with a ben...
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Late 20th Century North American Rustic Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash

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

Materials

Rattan

“Sternum” Rocker Designed by David Ebner
Located in Norwood, NJ
The “Sternum” rocker from David Ebner’s “Wishbone” series. Oak and cane. The entire form uses bent lamination technique. “David Ebner played a pivotal role in the development of studio furniture during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Ebner, who studied under Wendell Castle at the School for American Craftsmen at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, is known for his elegant, pared down works that blur the line between furniture and sculpture. Through his groundbreaking efforts, Ebner has helped redefine studio craft furniture...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Oak, Cane

Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern wool upholstery tall back rocking lounge chair.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

Yngve Ekström 'Circle' Rocking Chair, Sweden, circa 1960
By Møbel AB Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ‘Circle’ rocking chair by Yngve Ekström – Sweden, 1960s. Designer: Yngve Ekström Manufacturer: Stol AB Sweden. Country: Sweden Mo...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Aurea Rocking Chair by Polina Miliou
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
To create the whimsical unique objects seen at KYKLOS collection, Polina Miliou first scouts local flea markets for used furniture, particularly traditional Greek...
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2010s Rocking Chairs

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Foam, Wood, Paper

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

Poltrona a dondolo in Rattan di Rohe Noordwolde, anni '60
Located in Felino, IT
Poltrona a dondolo in Rattan prodotta da Rohe Noordwolde, anni '60, ben conservata , con segni d'uso. La poltrona e' stata restaurata in alcune sue parti, strutturalmente risulta san...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Sgarsul Rocker, Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
It is 1962, a young architect named Gae Aulenti begins a fruitful dialogue with Poltronova, an innovative company founded in 1957 in the Tuscan countryside. Poltronova had the artist...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Modernist Chrome and Caned Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
High style post modern design rocking chair having a chrome frame, with caned seat and back rest, with solid wood armrests. Design reminiscent of Milo Baughman, and Max Suaze, probab...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Norwegian Rocker after Ingmar Relling
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Norwegian Rocker after Ingmar Relling Original birch frame Re-Webbed.  
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Birch

Mid-Century Modern Style Wide Frame Sculptural Upholstered Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern style wide frame sculptural upholstered rocker rocking chair. Item features a nice wide seat, solid wood frame, clean modernist l...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Charles and Ray Eames Designed 1st Generation RKR Rocker for Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a Charles and Ray Eames designed 1st Generation RKR Rocker for Herman Miller Two Birch wooden rockers, steel rod base and main body of the ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Haruki Miyagima for Bonacina Italian Midcentuty Rattan Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Haruki Miyagima, Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design rocking chair model ‘BP 12’ designed by Haruki Miyagima and manufactured by Pierantonio Bonacina with frame in rattan, rush, and fabric upholstered ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Rattan, Rush

Frank Gehry, "Contour" Rocker, Cardboard, Masonite, Easy Edges, Inc, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An early production "Contour" Rocker / Rocking Chaise, designed by architect Frank Gehry. Produced by Easy Edges, Inc, United States / Canada, 1970s. Produced in corrugated cardboard...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Masonite, Paper

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite, Wood & Haitian Cotton Fabric Upholstery Hill MFG
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bent Lucite and wood rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s and made by Hill Manufacturing Corporation. The Lounge Chair has the original beige Haitian Cotton...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Lucite, Cotton, Wood

Cabinetmakers Carved Rocking Armchair in Sheepskin and Oak, Denmark, 1930
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful unique armchair made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1920-40s. The chair is made from solid oakwood and is upholstered in lambswool. It has slightly curved rocker rails whi...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Bentwood Early 1900s Rocking Chair Produced by Mundus, Budapest
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bentwood and straw rocking chair produced by Mondus in the early 20th century. The armchair is complete and features its original maker label: "Mundus Budapest". The chair is compl...
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Style Rocking Chair in Honor of U.S. Gen. Thayer
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning Hitchcock Style Rocking Chair crafted by Nichols & Stone. Splendid black, gold and tan with intricate hand painted flowers. This fabulous chair was crafted by Nichols and Stone in Honor US Civil War General...
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida
Located in New York, NY
The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of yesterday and today, lightness and solidity. With its precisely orchestrated flowing li...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Handmade Bart Simpson Child Rocking Chairs Folk Art - Pair
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Pair of handmade Bart Simpson child-size rocking chairs. Vintage condition, one is more worn than the other but both show wear consistent with age. Solid ...
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20th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Paint

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

Rocking Chair No.813 by Koloman Moser for J.J.Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rocking chair no.813 by Koloman Moser for J.J.Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Handmade Crochet Sand Color Outdoor UV Protected Swing Burmese Teak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
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2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs

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Teak, Acrylic

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

Materials

Oak

Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
This great Sgarsul rocking chair was designed by Gae Aulenti in 1962 for Poltronova. Consists of a red lacquered bentwood frame with nicely patinated brown leather seats/upholster...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

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

Materials

Metal, Iron

André Ferri, Swing Chair "Viga", in Freijo, 2018
Located in PARIS, FR
With this finely crafted swing made of Freijo wood, rope and brass, Andre Ferri gives a touch of originality while remaining in his poetic universe of suspended pieces. A touch of lightness, a reminder of childhood but also a reference to the way of life of the indigenous people of Amazonia who often use...
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2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

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Fabric, Wood

Rocking Chair in the Style of Dirk Van Sliedrecht
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rare rocking chair designed during the 1960's in the style of Dirk Van Sliedrecht. The structure is in tubular green metal, with white fiberglass in the seat and red bentwood in the ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Mid-Century Style
Located in Wayne, NJ
Studio crafted rocking chair rocker. At the front the seat height is 19 1/4". At it's lowest point, towards the back it is 10 1/8". This is ...
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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

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

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. The base features fish heads and sea s...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Patinated Danish Modern Teak Highback Rocking Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 25" wide x 19.75" deep x 34.25" tall Condition: In good original condition wi...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern French Rattan and Caned Rocking Chair
Located in Wichita, KS
This rocking chair was made in France, circa 1960. it is made of rattan and has caning on the seat and back. The chair has a lovely patina and is in great shape. A perfect addition t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Rattan

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

Materials

Pine

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

Midcentury Scandinavian Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rocking chair i oak and cane, designed by Hans Wegner and made by FDB.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Oak, Cane

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

Outdoor Roda Laze Rocking Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Boston, MA
LAZE outdoor lounge chairs are designed as "leisure chairs", even more in the rocking version. LAZE is the invitation to rest, the tranquility of reading a book in a garden lounge un...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Momento Solid Wood Armchair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
This seat is the result of the combination of fine Italian design and superior craftsmanship. Made in Italy with passion by expert hands, the structure it’s in premium solid walnut,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Walnut

RED DOT WINNER Dietiker Monâne Modern Rocking Stool, by Greutmann Bolzern
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This swiss rocking stool is an icon and an architectural timepiece. RED DOT DESIGN WINNER Monâne is a timeless icon of simplicity and design. Monâne the rocking stool is a playful and intelligent seating that show at its best Swiss engineering. Designed By Greutmann Bolzern...
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Early 2000s Hungarian Minimalist Rocking Chairs

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Birch, Walnut

19thc Original Paint Decorated Pa. Child’s Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic York County ,Pennsylvania paint decorated child’s rocking chair is in amazing untouched surface. The painted surface is ama...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Antique New-York Style Ebonized Hand-Painted Rocker, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique New-York style ebonized hand-painted rocker, Circa 1920s. Good vintage condition Measure 16.5" W x 24" D x 35.5" H. Seat height is 14" W6...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Paint

Mid-Century Walnut Brazilian Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Brazilian rocking chair, circa 1950s, in walnut wood, exotic wood and leather. Dimensions: H101 x W71 x D84 cm.
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A beautiful 1970s rocking chair in Thonet style. Brass structure, Wien wicker, seat on wood frame. In very good conditions with onyl few signs of time.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Brass

Modern Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Modern simple wood rocking chair. Ready for a new home.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unique Rocking Chair, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Custom hand made armchair with unique sophisticated rocking system. Made of elm and genuine leather in 1940s in Czechoslovakia. Very good condition.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Mid Century Rocking Chair in Solid Wood and Ice Blue Reupholstery, Italy 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Rocking Chair in Solid Wood and Ice Blue Reupholstery, Italy 1960s. This lovely Mid Century Modern rocking chair with solid wood is highlighted by its one of a kind ice ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Charles Eames RAR greige rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very good original condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fiberglass

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Millerr Midcentury Rocking Chair 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
American Mid-Century Modern design rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller with original fiberglass frame and fabric upholstered seat, refurbished...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

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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