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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1910s
Bauhaus Childrens`Bentwood Rocking Chair Brockhage Andrä Era, Germany, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and cute little Bauhaus rocking chair for children. Made in Germany in the 1950s, in the style of Hans Brockhage und Erwin Andrä. Made of bentwood with a charming fairy t...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style This elegant rocking chair from the 1970s embodies the timeless aesthetic of Thonet-style design, blending classic craftsmanship with a m...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing hand made hickory and oak slats barrel back rocking chair in fine condition.Not only is this chair great looking it has a wonderful undisturbed surface.The rocking chair is i...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair for Children, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant rocking chair for children, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s. The chair is in folded rattan, with beautiful details and in very good c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

Ezio Longhi Mid-Century Modern Italian Rocking Chair for Elam, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and original rocking chair mod. Mitzi design by Ezio Longhi for Elam from the 1950s. We have only restored the wooden part, it needs a new upholstery. This is a collectible chair.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful Arts & Crafts rocking chair with slight modern feel with the side arm supports extending below the chair seat. Made by Cleveland Chair Company
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Cane Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
This model is inspired by the Thonet no. 10 rocker from circa 1880. It´s made in Spain, circa 1940-1950. It was restored and it´s in perfect shape.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chairs by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak rocking chair by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk, circa 1950s. The chair has a striking Danish design with solid teak frame and original uphols...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Garden Patio Poolside Metal Rocking Chair Att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Garden, patio, poolside, rocking chair of wrought iron and metal mesh. The chair is in very good original condition, clean and ready to use. We also offer custom powder coating if yo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction with upholstered back and seat, each arm having...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood & Fabric Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master-designer Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1960s....
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Wood

RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
Located in Uccle, BE
This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its powerful form and its indisputable comfort. The RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base), ma...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Woven Rocking Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern woven rope rocking chair in the style of Hans Wegner. Features stylish roped back and seat, stretched over a wood frame. A comfortable chair with curved armrest. ...
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20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Barrel-Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Mahogany, Original Upholstery Style: Victorian Renaissance Revival Crafted in the 1920s, this antique barrel-back rocking chair em...
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1920s American Other Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Steve Rieman, Rocking Chaise Longue, Teak, Rattan, USA, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and rattan rocking low chair or chaise longue designed and produced by Steve Rieman, USA, c. 1976 Seat height 5”.
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1970s American Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Model 100 Rocking Chair by Søren Georg Jensen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Model 100 Rocking Chair by Danish manufacturers cube Møbler, designed by Søren Georg Jensen from the 60s. A rare emerging Jensen design. Unlike the common Jensen rocking chairs...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

American Primitive Rustic Oak Wood Rush Seat Rocking Chair by Cracker Barrel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American Primitive Rustic Oak Wood Rush Seat Rocking Chair by Cracker Barrel. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 46.5" H x 26.25" W x 34" D...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Primitive Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Swedish mid century modern wooden rocking chair model "Lovö" in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932. In good original condition...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Thonet Rocking Chair Nr. 6
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet Rocking Chair Nr 6 for restauration.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Modernist Rocking Chair, Soren Georg Jensen, 1950's
Located in London, GB
An absolutely classic Modernist rocking chair design by Soren Georg Jensen for Kubus, Denmark, circa 1950's. The teak frame has some outstanding shape profiles from all directions. F...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rare Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Teak Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Teak rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, 1955, Denmark. The chair is crafted of solid teak with woven cane seat and back. The chair has been lightly clea...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Antique Shaker #7 Shawl Back Rocker Attr. Mount Lebanon Shakers c. Early 20th Ce
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Westfield, MA
This remarkable Shaker #7 Shawl Back Rocker, attributed to the Mount Lebanon Shakers, offers a timeless example of minimalist design combined with exceptional craftsmanship. Likely c...
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Early 20th Century American Shaker Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Pine

Mid-Century Danish Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Schlichter rocking chair from the Danish manufacturer Frem Røjle, designed by Poul Volther from the 60s. A very no-nonsense design with clean lines. The individual timber elements o...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Adorablegreen victorian wicker rocking chair w/ cushion.
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20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Named the 'Swinger Chair' for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this incredible cocobolo rosewood and black leather 'Swinger' rocking armchair by leading 1960s modernist designer Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. (Mexico) is highly sought after by interior designers and avid collectors alike. The thick black leather hides used for the sling are complemented with leather buttons connecting the sling to the frame of the chair. Matching black leather removable seat cushion has beautiful patina as can be seen in the photos. Artistically sculpted exotic cocobolo rosewood put together in an eye catching and interesting biomorphic form with shoemaker's signature rosewood insert accents for the feet and upper back of the chair. Exceptional craftsmanship utilizing innovative links and joints. Metal brackets connecting the seat to the frame allow the chair to gently rock - consider this as a nursing chair for the design-centric home. Senal S.A. label on lower bar of chair. Mexican modern is a style that fits incredibly well with Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian or Danish Modern, Brazilian Modern, and Hollywood Regency. It is also a great addition for interior designers to turn an otherwise simple contemporary space and add a splash of wild and interesting. Whether you are designing a Mid-Century Modern home, contemporary, post-modern or french neoclassical apartment, this Don Shoemaker Swinger...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocker by Lee Woodard Pair Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Leather with a brass frame that sits on wood rockers in excellent vintage condition with some wear to the leather on the arm pads. Comfy and very sturdy. Seat heigt is 19. Price is f...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

4 Mid Century Rocking Chairs by Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and rare model Thonet wood, aluminum and vinyl rocking chairs, total of four available, three in green vinyl, one in turquoise vinyl uphol...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Salterini Radar Rocking Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Lake Worth, FL
These vintage Salterini Radar Rockers are mid-century modern space-age rocking chairs that add a touch of retro charm to any indoor or outdoor space. Made of painted black wrought ir...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

An Original Dondolo Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s
Located in LEWES, GB
An original Dondolo rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s. Bentwood and original cane. We only have a single chair available. The price is for the single chair. Fast ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Attribution, Rocking Chair, Pine, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained pine rocking lounge chair attributed to Steneby Hemslöjdsförening, Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 25.5” H x 19.6” W x 37.5” D Seat Height: 15” 
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 22.5" W x 43.5" D x 19" Seat height x 25" Arm height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made Windsor style rocking chair in what looks like maple, having modeled seat and fine spindles on a curved back. The legs are also lovely t...
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1940s American Victorian Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Rocking Lounger "Relaxer 2" by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, 1974
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
Among Verner Panton's many groundbreaking designs, the Relaxer 2 stands as a timeless icon of 1970s furniture design. Originally created for Philip Rosenthal’s "Rosenthal studio-line...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Beech, Lacquer

Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood & Leather Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master-designer Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1960s....
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Scandinavian Rocking Chair by Karl Axel Adolfsson for Gemla, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Karl Axel Adolfsson Manufacturer: Gemla Origin: Sweden Period: 1950’s Condition: Good with new upholstery
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

White Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Eero Aarnio's Pastilli chair is a colourful, playful and a genious design by one of the Finnish design giants of our times. With it's shiny colour it looks almost like a giant candy...
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1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker for Getama, Denmark in Oak and Leather Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
An original 1960s Hans Wegner "keyhole" rocker in darkened oak, reupholstered in vermillion colored leather. Model GE 673 for Getama, Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Organic Scandinavian Rocking Armchair Solid Ash Wood Steel & Natural Rattan 1999
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern rocking armchair made out of solid ash, steel frame and natural rattan weaving. This rocking chair is a lightweight rocker made from handwoven rattan and ash colo...
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1990s Swedish Organic Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Rocking Chair by Stol Kamnik 1960s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Midcentury Rocking Chair by Stol Kamnik from 1960s Solid Beech Very strong and comfortable Very good original condition
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1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-century Vamo Sonderborg Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Vamo Sonderborg Danish rocking chair handcrafted of a sculpted solid teak frame with steel cross stretcher, upholstered in the original green mohair fabric and leather seat. The wood...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Rocking Chair for Selig, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Mid-Century Danish Modern rocking chair, model 650-15, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. This elegant rocker has a walnut-s...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
Stylish child’s bentwood rocking chair attached to Thonet. This example is in very good original condition showing only light wear normal and consistent with age. Measures: Total H ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1960s Illum Wikkelso Gyngestol No. 3 Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen, 2 items a
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - high of seat 42 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Style Rocking Chair C1915
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair in the style of the Stickley Bros. Quarter sawn oak and stained in a rich deep brown that has mellowed and aged over 100 years. Beautiful wide...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Victorian Oak & Cane Convertible Childs High Chair Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Oak & Cane Convertible Childs High Chair / Rocking Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 36.5" H x 15.5" W x 25.5" D x 21" Seat height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

1950s, Scandinavian rocking chair, vintage green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Scandinavian rocking chair in vintage green furniture velour. Chair was reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman. Good condition: n...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Rare Rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro, vers 1947.
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

Eames for Herman Miller Zenith RAR Rocking Chair Original Base 1950
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare “RAR” (Rocking Chair on Rod) designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Cream/yellow fiberglass shell seat produced by Zenith Plastics, 2nd edition, circa 1950s. Rope edge design. Original Herman Miller tag on underside (see photos for reference). The Eames RAR Chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

“Relaxer II” Rocking Loveseat by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany 1970
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The “Relaxer II” is an iconic rocking chair designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Rosenthal in Germany around 1970. This is 2-seater / loveseat edition! Made of black wood w...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century modern furniture is characterised by its clean lines, gentle curves, and organic shapes. In this piece, the elegant character of this popular design movement meets the ti...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic old hickory barrel back rocking chair. Rocker is very Strong.
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20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory

New Upholstery Renato Zevi Ellipse Base Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Selig MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New Upholstery Renato Zevi Ellipse Base Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Selig MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Thonet No 10 Bentwood and Cane Rocker w/ Rose Damask Velvet Cushions
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Thonet No 10 Bentwood and Cane Rocker with Rose Damask Velvet Cushions. Measures 20" in width, 43" in depth and 39" in height. Seat height is 18".
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, 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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