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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Pair of 'Isabella' D10 Rocking Chairs by Karl Axel Adolfsson, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
A pair of Swedish 'Isabella' D10 Karl Axel Adolfsson, rocking chairs in ebonised beech wood with upholstered seats in burnt orange.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Brutalist Carved Walnut Rocking Chair after Jean Touret, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Low rocking chair attributed to Jean Touret. The solid oak base is carved and hand gouged in a brutalist fashion; butterflies and dowels hold its var...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Rocking Chairs

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Oak

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

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

Vintage Design Rocking Chair Design by Angel Pazmino, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Original vintage design rocking chair from Ecuador. Period: 1960s. Made of Walnut wood. A design by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo. This special rocking chair is unique in its kind and definitely a real eye-catcher in the interior. Material: wooden frame with a sturdy saddle leather seat and back. Considering the age still in good vintage condition. Imagine yourself in distant places for a while when you relax in this unique rocking chair...
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1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Superb 19thC. Iron Frame Leather Sling Rocking Chair by R W Winfield England
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb early 19th Century example of R W Winfield Iron Rocking Chair. History The firm of R.W. Winfield, one of the largest and most celebrated of English brassfounders, who ex...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Secession Rocking Chair No.511 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession rocking chair no.511 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood

RB Rocking Chair, Modern Woodsport Rocker Handcrafted in Cherry
Located in St. Paul, MN
Woodsport RB rocking chair. Named after the running bond pattern in which bricks are laid. Individual pieces are laced together with high grade polyester rope, creating a soft surfac...
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Antique Rocking Chair Hand Carved and Turned Walnut Wood Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
Rocking chair from the late 19th century, hand carved with turned wood details on 2 casters. Sturdy and comfortable crafted frame with decorative rocking base. Nailhead trim adorn th...
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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Rocking Art Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sculptural rocking chair in the Sam Maloof style, circa 1970s Not marked or signed however you can tell it was created by a master carpenter. Made ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Mid-Century Wicker Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wicker rocking chair was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s. It's made of beechwood. It is in very good Vintage condition Measures: height: 88 cm width: 62 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Rattan Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
This rattan rocking chair was made in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.  
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive vintage modern rocking chair features a sturdy walnut construction, sleekly sculpted armrests, and a tall backrest ensurin...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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Fabric, Teak

"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade Light Pink Color
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes. The chains were represented in three-dimensio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather

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

Yves Boucard Pair of Large Carved Wood Spring Painted Rocking Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
YVES BOUCARD (b. 1953) Pair of large "Spring" chairs, Switzerland, 2008 Carved and polychromed solid wood Measures: 42" x 2...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

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

Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Style Bamboo, Cane & Wicker Children Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Cute bohemian bamboo and cane seat children rocking armchair. The chair is firm and sturdy, a fun item for your kids. Great for decoration in Your Florida Sunroom.
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs

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Wicker, Cane, Bamboo

Italian Rocking Chair in Rattan
Located in bari, IT
Rocking chair for children in rattan from 50s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Pearl Color
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes. The chains were represented in three-dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather

Nanook of the North Lime Rocking Seat by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Nanook of the North Lime is an exquisite rocking seat with metal legs in gold. It is available in three colours. As the name suggests, the Scarlet Splendo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Resin

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

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

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Beech

Hindeloopen Style Spindled Rocking Chair with Studded Emerald Green Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hindeloopen style rocking chair with studded green leather seating, ornately carved wood frame. In very original condition with heavy signs of we...
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1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Swedish Wooden Toy Horse Rocker
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming handmade wooden toy horse rocker. Very sturdy for children. Sweden, circa 1900 Surprising pieces and objects, authentic, decorative and rare...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Rocking Chairs

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Pine, Paint

Ettore Sottsass insp. 1980's Memphis Style Black Wood Frame Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun Ettore Sottsass inspired Memphis style rocking chair with bent, black ebonized wood frame. This chair features a Memphis style graphic printed upholstery as well. Measures: Seat ...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Modern Outdoor Garden Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern iron patio rocking chair. This gorgeous rocker features elegant scrollwork and flower designs. Perfect for a deck, patio, or covered porch. Please confirm item ...
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1970s Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

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

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Maple

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

Danish Modern Oversized Teak Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Modern oversized teak rocking chair / rocker by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole, circa 1970s This chair is even more impressive in person. The large proportions of this design make...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Early 19th Century Lancashire Bobbin Rocking Chair
Located in Tarleton, GB
Lancashire Bobbin rocking chair  An original Lancashire bobbin rocking chair.  A bobbin rocking chair with wool winders, early 19th century....
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1830s British Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Velvet, Ash

Breuer Rocking-Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Rocking-chair by Marcel Breuer, 1980.
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Late 20th Century Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Luxury Baroque Rocking Armchair Ivory and Silver Leaf Finish 100% Made in Italy
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The ornamental quality and exclusive Italian design of this hand made baroque rocking chair is truly heavenly. The high-end soft ivory lacquered finishing, the baroque carvings compl...
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2010s Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs

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Silver

Pair of Two Mid Century Design Rocking Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - very good original condition - wooden parts restored jt.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

American Country Rustic Pine and Rush Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Country/Rustic pine wood rocking chair with a slat back and rush seat.      
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19th Century American Country Antique Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Rush, Pine

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

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Metal

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Completely restored.    
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin

Midcentury Rocking Chair in Pine, Göran Malmvall, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Rocking chair, made in solid pine, designed by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden. Modernist design in traditional Swedish workmanship, made to adapt to the new era in the late ...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Chic Style Bamboo & Cane Children Rocking Chair 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Cute Bohemian chic bamboo and cane children rocking armchair. The chair is firm and sturdy, a fun item for your kids. Measure: Arm height: 15 inches.
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane

Sculptural Unique Stump Chair by Finnish Matti Martikka in Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural hand carved one of collectible item by Finnish Matti Martikka. A chair made in solid pine from fallen tree trunks. This stump chair is acquired from a museum at his home town of Lappeenranta. This chair is usable, but a bit unstable and therefore more a piece of art. A unique opportunity to acquire a rare decorative object. Other of his pieces has been sold at some of the largest auction houses in the world and shown at different museums. "Matti Martikka from South Karelia was a locally known carpenter. His carpentry hobby began with small everyday objects made for home use, but eventually the interior design of the home was dominated by ever larger wooden objects...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Rex Rocking Chair Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The frivolous member of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture series. This chair exudes relaxation and comfort, rocking in rhythmic motion at home as well as in working environments. Niko Kralj design from 1956. The story of the Rex Rocking Chair...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Scandinavian Rocking Chair, 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Scandinavian rocking chair, 19th Century.
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19th Century Antique Rocking Chairs

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Wood

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

Vintage Coastal Bent Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal rocking chair. Thick bent bamboo in the most charming boho design. Deep seat makes this a real destination chair for some quality...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo

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

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Oak

American Victorian Beige Wooden Platform Rocker
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian-style platform rocking chair with upholstered gray fabric seat and back cushion with a carved back rail and turned spindle ar...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Leather, Fabric, Upholstery

1950s Bamboo Rocking Chair, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice comfortable Rocking chair for your interior or Patio look great with a sheepskin decorated. It’s well made and in great vintage condition. Made in Italy, 1950s. Dimensio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo

Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida, ClassiCon, 2013
Located in Paris, FR
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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Wood, Leather, Cord

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

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Oak

Rare Iron and Chrome Rocking-Chair, circa 1970
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare iron and chrome rocking-chair, manufactured in 1970, in perfect vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Rocking Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

Gervasoni Inout 709 Rocking Chair in Berlin 03 Upholstery with Oiled Iroko Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocking chair in wood, INOUT 709 is characterised by a high backrest with visible slats: it is made of oiled Iroko, particularly durable wood because it is naturally resistant to wat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern high back rocker comprised of an oak frame and the original nubby rust and gold chenille fabric. This rocking chair is in beautiful condition, keeping in mind that it is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The original fabric on the rocker has wear on the ends of the arms and some of the loops are clipped. Will need reupholstered eventually and is priced accordingly. Oak frame has been newly refinished, and we re-glued the seat joints & reinforced for longevity. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1940-1950’s. They say, “worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere!” -Erma Bombeck…. Well, no need to worry!! We have the perfect Mid-Century Modern rocking chair for you! Rock-a-way the stress of the day in this beautiful high back rocker with a solid oak frame and its original rust and gold nubby chenille fabric. It could very well be Danish or Scandinavian but since it isn’t tagged, we can’t say for sure. What we can say for sure is that it is super comfortable and full of Mid-Century Modern style. Grab your favorite blanket and book and get ready to rock and rest...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Gervasoni Gray 09 Rocking Chair in Walnut & Berlin Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocking chair in wood, Gray 09 is characterised by a high backrest with visible slats on which a soft loose cushion rests. The structure, with a large and welcoming seat, is made of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

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

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Cane, Bentwood

1960s Rocking Chair by ULUV, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of beech and mahogany wood - Carefully refurbished - The sheepskin is included - High of seat 41 cm.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

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

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Upholstery, Teak

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

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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