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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1910s
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

Black Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair Chip by Teppo Asikainen Ikka Terho, 1995
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern black rocking chair or lounge chair model Chip designed by Teppo Asikainen & Ikka Terho 1995 in Finland and executed by snowcrash (...
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Plywood

50's Bamboo Rocking Set by Franco Albini with Coffee Table and Tray
Located in IT
Dondolo in bambu’ di Franco Albini anni '50 con tavolino. Restauro completo di rilicidatura . Cuscini nuovi in piuma con tessuto lucido nero. Tavolino abbinato sempre anni '50 di Fr...
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Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Danish Design Rocking Chair Design by Hans.J.Wegner Model Ch45
Located in Oirlo, LI
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

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brown Beech with Yellow Cushions Rocking Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage brown lacquered beechwood rocking chair shows renewed loose seat and back cushions made of light-yellow textile fabric. Very...
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Sculpted Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern oak rocking chair with dramatic design. This rocker is ready for years of enjoyment. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rocking Chair "Nonna" by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International Switserland 1970
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Rocking chair "Nonna" By Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switzerland, 1970s. Looking for a vintage rocking chair that exudes both style...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

MCM Rocking Chair in Canvas on Wrought Iron Base After Tony Paul, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from wrought iron with the original forest green canvas seat and back. An exceptional build. Buy them as-is or message us prior to checkout if you are interested to discu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Rocking Chair by Lena Larsson for Nesto, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden rocking chair in black color. Seat Height: 40 cm. Wear due time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.        
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

VINTAGE ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON ROCKING ARMCHAiR HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning vintage one of a kind Robert Mouseman Thompson hand carved oak Rocking armchair Please...
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20th Century English Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ebonised Rocking Chair
Located in London, England
Black bentwood Edwardian rocking chair upholsterd in original red velvet. Ash/Fabric H 99cm x W 55cm x D 93cm x SH 45cm UK 1900 Edwardian 15KG Please contact before purchase for an ...
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Early 1900s Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Italian Wrapped Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal Italian wrapped rattan rocking chair. After the “Donaoldo” chair designed by Franco Bettonica. A chic bamboo frame with a woven rattan seat and canopy. Ac...
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Late 20th Century Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Shabby rocking chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage rocking chair, painted white, features a distinctive back with wooden stems and a basic, functional design. Ideal for bright and cozy environments, it combines t...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Beech and Green Velvet Traveling Stool, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian beech and velvet traveling stool, 1950s. Rocking stool that can be folded as preferred, it's covered with a green velvet origill fabric. This ...
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1910s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Italian Bamboo & Rattan Rocking Chair c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning mid-century rocking chair crafted in Italy in the 1960s. Featuring a rattan seat and a carefully constructed bamboo frame, the chair balances durability with a graceful ae...
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20th Century Italian Other Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

1970s Italian Brass and Black Leather Rocking Chair by Luciano Frigerio
Located in London, London
Rocking chair By Luciano Frigerio Solid brass or bronze New black leather cushions 1970s, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Mahogany Rocking Chair with Green Leather Seat, 20th Century
Located in Göteborg, SE
Step back in time with this exquisite early 20th-century rocking chair, an elegant representation of the Arts & Crafts movement. Crafted from rich mahogany wood, the chair features a...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Adrian Pearsall Style, American, Chrome, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Adrian Pearsall Style, American, Chrome, 1950s In a word, Stunning. This fine example by this high end designer sits on a strong and sturdy box fra...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Arm Rocking Chair
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
We have a pair of matching rocking chairs but you can buy one or both are reupholstered and firm enough to be used immediately.
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Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Chrome Rocking Chair With Original Red Fabric
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning vintage, 1970s chrome rocking chair designed by Maison Jansen in the 1970s. The elaborate scroll work of the chrome chair frame gleams as light works through its vivacious c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Wooden Rocking Chairs with Raffia Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Wooden Rocking Chairs with Raffia Seat
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Late 20th Century European Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

1980s Bamboo, Wood and Wicker Children's Rocking Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s bamboo, wood and wicker children's rocking chair.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Wood

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

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The unique Danish modern design of this midcentury rocking chair makes a striking addition to home or business seating area. Sculptural spoke seat back adds to the distinctive Scandi...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rocking Chair #45 by Hans J. Wegner for Tarm Stole & Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
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

Amazing Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair in the Style of Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderful vintage modern rocking chair features a sculptural bent rod chrome frame. Stylish design with an upholstered seat and backr...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Edgar Bartolucci Embellished Italian Rocking Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Edgar Bartolucci Rocking Chair Wrapped in Cloth by a Separate Artist. The Striped Padding is Removable. Features a weight on one End to Assist with Racking. No Maker’s Mark. Vintage ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Don Shoemaker Rosewood Swinger Chair Signed Senal, Mexico
Located in Chicago, IL
A great vintage example. Not a reproduction. Beautiful grain. Signed on cross stretcher. Are pictures available upon request.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Oak Spindle Back Rocker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kick back and relax with the vintage comfort of this mid-century modern oak rocker. The sloping arms and feet gives classic Scandinavian flare into any space. A tall spindle back pea...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Ad Hoc Semi Symmetric Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricately Designed Oversized Rocking Chair by Bernie Lubell with a major emphasis on details Made with Various Woods Bernie Lubell has made various intricate interactive wood ...
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1980s American Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn CH45 Rocking Chair in Beech
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a scarce model CH45 Rocking Chair, designed by Hans Wegner in 1965, and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn. This example was manufactured in Denmark circa mid-1970s. Its form ...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

vintage rocking chair art deco rocking chair Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage rocking chair art deco rocking chair Danish period 1950s designs unknown Denmark conditions excellent light signs of use newly upholstered; size 89 x 63 x 90 (hxwx...
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1950s Danish Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Colonial Rattan Cane Bamboo Armchairs from South African Boarding School
Located in Markington, GB
Two very special antique Colonial circa 1900 cane / Bamboo rocking armchairs used in a South African boarding school. Both chairs are in very good vin...
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Early 1900s South African Dutch Colonial Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this model proves, functionality can manifest in many forms, but it is always accompanied by expert craftsmanship and a great aesthetic quality. The Brutalist style of design - the term derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” – is characterized by a deliberate plainness and crudity, and emerged in the mid-20th century and gained popularity in the late 1950s and 1960s. In furniture and décor, the Brutalist movement was somber, giving importance to eerie organic and rugged shapes in earthy tones. The defining characteristics of Brutalist furniture design...
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Eames Rkr Rocking Accent Chair 1st Generation
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Modern Eames RKR wire rocking chair features orange bikini pads for Herman Miller. Measures 27" tall x 19" wide x 27" deep. The button holding th...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rattan Rocking Chair by Rohe Noordwolde, a Pair Available
Located in Brussels, BE
Rattan rocking chair by Rohe Noordwolde, a pair available Price for one.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Pascal Mourgue Style Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered in Knoll Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Pascal Mourgue Style Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered in Knoll Fabric This Pascal Mourgue Style Rocking Chair is crafted from birch. The birch has been stained and we have ne...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Danish modern oak rocking chair with curves and seagrass seat
Located in DK
This rocking chair of patinated oak frame designed by Magnus Læssøe Stephensen (1903-1984) has seat and backrest of original woven seagrass. It was executed by cabinetmaker Clausen ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Oak

Teak Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With dark and rich teak wood grain, timeless design, and contrasting light colored upholstery, this vintage rocking chair is a stylish way to add Mid-Century Modern style to space. P...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Postmodern Aluminum Rocking Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Postmodern rocking chair. A chic tubular design freshly powder-coated in a matte black. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Midcentury "Woven Branch" Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredibly unique rocking chair is made from intricately woven and fastened tree branches. it has a flat wood seat with the rest of the piece...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spindle back Rocking Chair with rush seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920.
By Neville Neal
Located in Knutsford, GB
An Oak spindle back Rocking Chair by Neville Neal. Designed by Ernest Gimson. Rush seat. Stamped to upright. England circa 1920
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1920s British Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

1980s, Black and White Rocking Armchair
Located in Marbella, ES
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Late 20th Century North American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Modern Industrial Iron Rocker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual vintage modern iron rocker features red upholstered cushions. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
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1960s Industrial Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Rocking Chair from the 1960s is a classic piece of furniture crafted in Italy. It features a sturdy wooden frame with elegant curves and detailin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, 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

Materials

Oak, Bentwood

1960s, Danish rocking chair, original good condition, solid oak wood, wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish rocking chair in original good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Solid oak wood, furniture wool fabric. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in ab...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

exclusive original Designer Chair light blue leather Poltrona Frau Don'Do
Located in Berlin, DE
The Don’do rocking chair and the first rocking chair by Poltrona Frau is the contemporary reinterpretation of a Classic for leisure. It was designed by Jean-Marie Massaud and combines a clear and secure character with great attention to comfort. Don’do is a new testament to the high level of craftsmanship applied to contemporary design, a perfect balance between lines, bends and thicknesses achieved through skilled artisanal techniques. The structure and armrests of the Don’do rocking chair are made of cast rigid polyurethane, which is reinforced with a metal insert. The feet are made of valuable, steam-bent solid oak with an antique walnut look. Cover made of Pelle Frau® leather. A special longitudinal seam decorates the entire covered surface of the structure. The height of the headrest cushion can be adjusted with a perforated belt...
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20th Century Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Rocking Chair, 1940
Located in Marseille, FR
Rare pair of rocking chair or rocking chair covered with large quilted decoration., good general condition. Work of the 40s. Dimension height 90...
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20th Century Rocking Chairs

Fauteuil sphere en fibre de verre, France, 1960
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Paire de fauteuil chauffeuse pivotant, en fibre de verre gel coat mat, mousse et laine Kvadrat, travail français 1960. hauteur 85 cm largeur 85 cm profondeur 50 cm Notre paire de fauteuils a était entièrement rénové. La fibre de verre a retrouvé son éclat, les mousses et cousins sont neufs. L'ensemble est étudiés pour conserver les lignes pure...
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1970s European French Provincial Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of French Rocking Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of copper and aluminum high style French rocking chairs.
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1930s Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Copper, Aluminum

Chunky Brass Rocking Chair with Damask Velvet Upholstery, France, 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An unusual brass rocking chair with an agreeable, chunky frame that has acquired a nice patina over time. The seat is of padded peacock-blue velvet with a bold damask-style motif in ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Copper

1950-60s, reupholstered Danish highback rocking chair, KVADRAT furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish reupholstered highback rocking chair. Oak wood and KVADRAT green furniture wool fabric Tonica 2. Wood renewed. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 19...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Kembo Rocking by Wh Gispen, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
Rockingchair by WH Gispen for Kembo Netherlands. in original with original fabric and armrests in bakelite, black tubular structures and wooden sliders. From...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair In Beechwood With Ivory Leather - Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
Amusing rocking chair, stained and French polished beechwood. New Ivory leather upholstery. Spain, circa 1940.
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Scandinavian pine wood Rocking chair
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian pine wood Rocking Chair - 1970s
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1970s Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

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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