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Rocking Chairs For Sale
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Rocking Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Black lacquered Illum Wikkelsø Gyngestol No.3 rocking chair manufactured by Niels Eilersen. Designed 1958. Spindle back with distinctive short, curved arms. This rocker is in great v...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Rare Vintage Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s, Reupholstered in French Boucle
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Very rare model of a rocking chair coming most probably from Czechoslovakia from circa 1950s. It features beautifully shaped wooden frame that has been cleaned and refinished with na...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Ash

18th/19th English Country Winged Pine Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Country (18/19th Cent) antique winged back pine rocking chair with scalloped back and red velvet upholstered seat & back.  
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19th Century British Country Antique Rocking Chairs

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Velvet, Pine

Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Moonlight
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Carmel Si
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Original Deck Chair from European Colonies in Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It is an original piece, in the first part of the 20th century from the European colonies of Africa. It is foldable to move with garter as it happened with many colonial furniture, f...
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Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Rocking Armchair in Natural Walnut Wood and Gold Leaf Finishes by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Classy baroque rocking armchair in natural walnut wood and patinated gold leaf finishes. Upholstered with a premium damascus ivory fabric and tested by our specialized employees. Eve...
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2010s Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs

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Gold Leaf

21st Century Brown Beige 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 swing with you to hang during camping trips...
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2010s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Polyester, Teak, Acrylic

Ib Kofod-Larsen´s Rocking Chair from 1962
Located in Vienna, Austria
Ib Kofod-Larsen´s rocking chair, model 650-15 with solid teak frame and lose seat and back cushions. Designed in 1962 and produced by Chr. Linnebergs Mobelf...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile lounge chair functions as a swivel chair or a rocking chair ensuring optimal comfort. The colorful and soft upholstery is sure to make an impression in any modern inte...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

Rustic 19th Century Indian Rocking Chair with Metal Accents and Turned Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic antique Indian rocking chair from the 19th century, with metal accents and nicely distressed appearance. Created in India during the 19th century, this rocking chair charms ...
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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Rocking Chairs

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Metal

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

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Wood

19th Century Child's Windsor Rocker from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century handmade wooden child's rocker in great condition. This child's rocker is very strong and has been checked for strength and stability. Has a replaced rocker on the right...
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Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Guido Faleschini Chrome & Brass Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern steel frame rocking chair by Guido Faleschini. Item features a heavy ovoid shaped steel frame with chrome/bronze finish, upholstered armrests, and ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Steel, Brass, Chrome

Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Burnish Brass Plated Steel and Oak Slats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iced tea in hand, Sam Cooke on the HiFi, the rocker tall is deeply rooted in Southern American porch culture. While its heritage might be southern, t...
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cut Steel

Studio Craft Rocking Chair by David Crawford
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully crafted walnut rocking chair with bronze details. Crafted by David Crawford, 1988.
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1980s Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

Pine Rocking Chair by Göran Malmvall in the Svensk Fur Range for Karl Andersson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall in the Svensk Fur range for Karl Andersson & Söner. Made in the 1940s. This type of pine furniture became popular during the late 1930s and i...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Handcrafted Artisan Studio Rocking Chair by Jeffry Mann 1987
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous handcrafted artisan studio rocking chair by Jeffry Mann, circa 1987. This American made classic has a birds-eye maple frame with black walnut back spindles and striping; the...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Maple

Walter S. Chenery "Gemini" Rocking Chair for Lurashell, UK 1960
By Walter S. Chenery, Lurashell
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful "Gemini" rocking chair designed by Walter S. Chenery, manufactured by Lurashell in the United Kingdom around 1960. This very comfortable lounge chair has a wonderful o...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass, Wood

Fantastic Organic Modern Bobby Falwell Rocker and Ottoman Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic organic modernist rocking chair and ottoman, hand-carved by Kentucky craftsman Bobby Falwell, a student of Wendell Castle. Each piece...
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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Walnut

Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian mahogany rocking chair with tufted honey-toned leather upholstery. Mounted on a platform base and with fabulous turned wood detailing, the design has a cozy, Neo-Gothic fee...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Set 2 Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in Plum with Chrome Legs by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Smatrik is available transparent in white with painted or chrome-plated steel legs, and in stainless steel with oak-stained wood finish. Dimensions: Height 30.33 in.; Width 24 in....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Plastic

1970s Danish Shaker Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Shaker Style Scandinavian Modern rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner in beech wood with a woven paper cord seat. Made in Denmark by FDB, circa 1970s.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Sitlali Rocking Armchair in Solid Wood with Rods and White Lacquering
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Meet Sitlali—an embodiment of character and contemporaneity, crafted from solid wood to seamlessly blend form and function. The back of Sitlali, a captivating fan of thin overlapping...
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2010s Italian Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Contemporary Leather and Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Boston, MA
Flexus plywood rocking chair. One of a kind. Leather and wood.
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2010s Brazilian International Style Rocking Chairs

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Leather

Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Mid-century Rocking Chair Mod. PS16, 1956
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Italian Mid-century Wooden Rocking Lounge Chair Model PS16 Manufactured by Poggi, Pavia, Italy. Together with a certificate of authenticity ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall Blond Walnut Texture
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This gorgeous armchair has been polished to shellac and upholstered again with fabric from the 1950s Measure cm: H73\38, W 75, D 80.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin

1 of 2 Danish Design Style 1950 New Modern Rocking Chair Walnut Brown Cashmere
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
From our own workshop and design collection this gorgeous 1950 danish design style rocking chair. Made out of solid walnut with a brown cashmere upholstery. The rocking chair looks ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Moonlight
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Purple Vintage Rocking Chair Roland Rainer Vienna circa 1958
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage rocking chair from lacquered beechwood in crazy purple color tone with a light brown oakwood seat. Designed by Roland Rainer circa 1958 and executed by Tho...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Oak

Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair / Lounge, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A fabulous and important original Vienna workshop, bentwood rocker, model# 824, Schaukel Fauteuils by designer Gustav Siegel, manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria 1905 Illust...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood

Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Shearling Sheepskin Throw
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic umber chair. The Umber Rocker is a comfortable Modern walnut rocking armchair with a crafted arm detail. Designed to sit comfortably in its own space, the Umber Rocker offers a low, laid-back sitting position for relaxed enjoyment. Perfect as a wooden easy chair...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut

Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Drake Sh
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Luxurious Crochet Rug Swing Handmade in UV Protected Grey Yarn with Teak Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota rug swings are chic and minimalistic. They have a luxurious crochet rug covering a teak wood seat. The rugs are hand knit from exclusive iota besp...
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2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs

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Cotton, Polyester, Teak

Classic Rocking Chair in Ebonized Ash by Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1960 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the Classic rocking chair was featured...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Ash

Olav Haug Rocking Chair by Elverum Møbel, Norway, circa 1950
By Olav Haug, Elverum Mobel & Trevarefabrikk 1
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare rocking chair by Olav Haug. Designer: Olav Haug Manufacturer: Elverum Møbel OG Trevarefabrikk Country: Norway Model: Rocking chair (Gyngestol) nr. 46 Fabian Material...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Model 66 Rocking Chair by M. Nissen for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Nissen, Finn Juhl, M. Nissen I.S – Horsens 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century Dutch rocking chair designed by M. Nissen for Pastoe Furniture. Heavily inspired by Finn Juhl's iconic "Spade" chair, it features great midcentury lines with curv...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Angel Pazmino Leather and Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage rocker by Angel Pazmino. Untouched . In original finish with tooled leather backrest and seat. Fully signed. In the style of Adrian Pearsall. C...
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

1940s Swedish Rocking Chair by Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A particularly fine 1940s birch bentwood rocking chair by Swedish designer Gustaf Axel Berg. An early importer of Alvar Aalto furniture, Gustaf Berg's own designs were influenced ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Birch

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Cognac Nev
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Bamboo Wicker Rocking Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and robust Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo rocking chair.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model GE-273 Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare keyhole rocking chair model GE-273 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Canvas, Beech

Attributed to Hunzinger American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian walnut swirl design rocking chair with red velvet seat and back. (att: Hunzinger).
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Folded Cruise Ship Chaise-Longue, USA, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Folded cruise ship rocking chaise-longue made out of oak wood, Vienna staw, and Franzy leather. Manufactured by Marks, New York 1890 ca.
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1890s American Antique Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Cognac Upholstery Ne
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Nature Veg
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Riviera Style Vintage Organic Rattan Bamboo Rocking Chair, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Riviera style vintage organic rocking chair from rattan bamboo Italy 1960s. While the sculptural rocking chair shows a great shape with oval like curved armrests, which flow into the...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Drake She
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel attributed, made by Thonet. A bentwood and cane rocking chair.
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Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Antique Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Roland Gebhardt, Morgan, Chair/Rocking Horse, Signed, Dated, Sculpture, Laquered
By Roland Gebhardt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Just an amazing and sweet rocking horse by the well known artist Roland Gebhardt, this is part of a series that the artist started in 1973 and like this one, was painted and finished...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Original White and Brown Aulenti Gae Rocking Chair, 1960 Sgarsul Poltronova
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Original white and brown Aulenti Gae rocking chair, 1960 Sgarsul Poltronova. The general conditions are as shown in the photo.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Folder Cruiseship Chaise Longue, USA, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Folded cruise ship rocking chaise-longue made out of oak wood. Manufactured by Marks, New York, 1890 ca.
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1890s American Antique Rocking Chairs

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Iron

1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker Wooden Rocking Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish hand woven wicker wooden rocking chair.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs

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Wood

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

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Oak

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model. Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin, black lacquered elm wood. Produced in Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin

Rocking Chair by Farstrup, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a very nice black lacquered spindle back rocking chair from Farstrup Mobler, Denmark. It comes with a cushion that does show signs of age and use and this could be replaced f...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian Oakwood Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair w/ Brass Accents
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian oakwood Arts & Crafts rocker rocking chair with brass accents. Item features ornate brass accents, brass rear brace to back, solid wood construction, beautiful wood...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Brass

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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