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Rocking Chairs For Sale
1960s Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- suitable for new upholstery
- height of seat 37 cm.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early American Oak and Split Reed Seat Rocker, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
An early American oak and split Reed seat Rocker in very good condition.
Measures 21.5"W x 33.5"D x 41.25"H. Seat 15.50"H.
W7060722G
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Reed, Oak
Maison Jansen French Polished Nickel and White Leather Rocking Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century rocking armchair with an ornate polished nickel scroll design frame with quilted white leather upholstered seat and back. (MAISON JANSEN)(Available in black leathe...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Gervasoni Gray 09 Rocking Chair in Grey Oak with Fog 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Rocker
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pretzel Style midcentury rocker, The condition is amazing. lines are so attractive and unique, sure to grab anyone's attention. This piece sits ver...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$3,900 Sale Price
20% Off
Rocking Chair in Wood with Woolen Seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rocking chair in wood with woolen seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955
It comes with a loose woolen cushion.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Swedish Wooden Black Rocking Chair Grandessa by Lena Larsson for Nesto
By Lena Larsson, Nesto
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Grandessa rocking chair was designed by Lena Larsson for the Swedish Nesto manufacture during the 1960s. The armchair is made of beech wood. It has been finished with black varn...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rattan rocking chair
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Very sculptural rattan rocking chair from the seventies. Canework back and hand woven rattan seat.
Amazing work, very comfortable and in great condition.
Category
1970s Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,686
Mid Century Italian Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair C.1960
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1960’s bamboo and rattan rocking lounge chair, In the manner of Franco Albini’s ‘Rocking Chaise’ for Poggi.
Presented in excellent condition commensurate of age. Warm c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,415 Sale Price
25% Off
English Country Winged Pine Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English country (18th-19th century) antique winged back pine rocking chair with scalloped back and red velvet upholstered seat & back.
Category
19th Century English Country Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Pine
Large Scandinavian Adjustable Leather Armchair by Peem, 1970s, Finland
By PEEM Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
-Rocking mechanism
-Very comfortable
-Made from leather
-Good original condition
-Seat hight 41 cm.
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Art Nouveau Cherry Wood Rocking Chair Rocker With Wreath Marquetry Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau Cherry Wood Rocking Chair Rocker With Wreath Marquetry Inlay. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H x 26" W x 27" D x 16" Seat height x 26" Arm height.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cherry
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Bentwood Early 1900s Rocking Chair Produced by Mundus, Budapest
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bentwood and straw rocking chair produced by Mondus in the early 20th century.
The armchair is complete and features its original maker label: "Mundus Budapest".
The chair is compl...
Category
Early 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
Steampunk Shopping Carts Loveseat or Settee
By Doug Meyer
Located in Hanover, MA
***SUMMER SALE***
This is a one-of-a-kind creation salvage recycle of found objects by Industrial artist and welder, Doug Meyer, crafted by hand out of two vintage Mid-Century chromed steel shopping carts.
Perfectly balanced, going and coming!
The seat, back and side cushions are upholstered in muslin, ready for your own fabric.
This settee is absolutely perfect for nursing a baby in lieu of a baby rocker...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,300 Sale Price
50% Off
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.
Category
1890s American Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Jean-Claude Duboys, A1 Rocking Chair and Ottoman A4, France, 1980
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jean-Claude Duboys, rocking chair and ottoman maple, Attitude edition, France, 1980.
Interior designer, Jean-Claude Duboys designed Program A in maple slats in the 1970s. Started in...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal and Acrylic, Unknown, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal and Acrylic, Unknown,1970 is nothing less than gorgeous!
Unlike tr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Rocking Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rare mid-century modern arm chairs with spring rocking action. Solid wood frame with spayed legs and arching arms with spindle rods. The rocking action makes for a comfortabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,000 / set
Franco Albini Style Wicker Rocking Chair and Magazine Rack
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Unknown.
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Wicker, rattan.
Condition:
These Franco Albini style wicker rocking chair and magazine rack are in excellent...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Pair Of Twig And Branch Rustic Style Rocking Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well-Crafted Pair of Adirondack/ Lake House Style Chairs in very good original condition made from mixed wood twigs and branches. Large hoop back rocking chairs made with branch frames and twig spindles overall. With elaborate interlaced twig backs. The sloping seats raised on newer wooden...
Category
20th Century Rustic Rocking Chairs
Materials
Twig
Finnish Children's Rocking Chair, Eevert Toivonen, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Children's rocking chair by Eevert Toivonen from the 1930s. Finland. Painted plywood. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Classic early 1930's Finnish design.
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Paint
Bamboo rattan baby rocking chair
Located in Lugo, IT
Bamboo rattan baby rocking chair.
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
1860s Italian Modern Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Sole Rocking Armchair Green - Solid Oak Wood
Located in Ankara, TR
Sole Rocking Armchair, with its elegant oak frame and ergonomic seating, will make you feel wonderful. It’s versatile enough to be used in many corners of your living spaces. It will...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
$1,950 / item
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...
Category
20th Century English Country Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rocking Chair & Travel Confessional from Baker and Co, 1930s
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Travel Confessional and rocking-chair in limed oak signed William Baker and Co, England 1920. The confessional part, openwork in its upper part, has a shelf, dimensions 145 cm high, ...
Category
1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Chrome And Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco, machine-age rocking chair in the manner of designers Gilbert Rohde and Kem Weber features a bent chrome frame on black lacquered wood rockers with contoured back. The back ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Rocking Chair in Beechwood
Located in Vienna, Austria
Rocking chair in beachwood made in Czechoslovakia in early 1950s.
Simple design inspired from Shaker and Scandinavian design.
With original patina.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
$2,660 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century American Platform Rocker with Footstool by George Hunzinger
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare George Hunzinger solid dark walnut platform rocker with new upholstery. Back seat cushion was custom made more recently to fit the back.
George ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern style rocking chair in the design of Vladimir Kagan. Great form throughout the wrapping wood frame, holding up the floating seat.
Please ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,000
Fabulous Lucite Rocking Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Lucite rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s and made by Hill Manufacturing Corporation.
The lounge chair has the original beige cotton upholstery in ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Plywood Child's Rocker by Albrecht Lange & Hans Mitzlaff
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Perfect plywood rocker by Albrecht Lange & Hans Mitzlaff with sinuous curves and great proportions.
Category
1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Tête-à-Tête Rocker, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2007
Located in New York, NY
The original tête-à-tête seat was created during the pre-Victorian era for intimate conversation. This modern rocking version, made of Dupont Corian, a seamless and sensual materi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rocking Chair in Galvanized Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Veg Tan Leather Sling
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low in its stance, wide in its grip, Klein Agency's contemporary low Rocker creates the perfect, soft shell for release and rest of your body. Laser cut pre...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, beech wood, rocking chair features a high spindle back with newly caned seat. The chair is American but has a Scandinavian feel with it's sculpted frame and taper...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
1960s Architectural Design Art Rocking Chair after Fredrik Kayser
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sculpted steel rocking chair in the manner of Fredrik Kayser teak model, circa 1960s
Solid welded steel construction.
Gorgeous graphic linen fabr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Teak Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 1950s, Finland.
A wonderful rocking chair from black lacquered beech and natural brown teak with comfortable armrests.
Ideal for a fireplace as a cosy chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
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...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER HIS & HER ROCKING CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of late Victorian circa 1890-1900 hand carved his & her's rocking armchairs with ha...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Flat Pack Chair by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Flat pack chair by Goons
Dimensions: W 35 x D 40 x H 95 cm
Materials: Wood.
Goons is located in Paris, France. All of their designs are made out ...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,537 / item
1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- teak veneer on top of the seat
- height of seat 40 cm.
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Vintage Design Rocking Chair Design by Angel Pazmino, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
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...
Category
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$3,226 Sale Price
20% Off
Ernest Gimson style Ash & Elm Bobbin Turned Rocking Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
English Arts & Crafts Ernest Gimson style Ash & Elm Bobbin Turned Rocking Chair
An Exceptional Example
Lightly Restored
sku 1160
W52 x D70 x H109cm
Sh 46cm
Category
19th Century Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
$3,567 Sale Price
20% Off
Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle, Switzerland, 1970s
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Almelo, NL
The ''Nonna'' armchair is the modern interpretation of a rocking chair, designed by the designer Paul Tuttle for Swiss company Strässle 1972.
Bent tubular steel chromed, in combinat...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1960s.
Varnished wood with original white pony leather uplholster. Very good condition.
cm 83x74x115.
God conditions
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Yugoslavian High Back Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Yugoslavian High Back Wood Rocking Chair
This vintage high back wood rocking chair combines timeless elegance with exceptional craftsmanship, making it a perfect addition to...
Category
Late 20th Century Slovenian Rustic Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Blackened Steel and Oiled Oak Slats
By Klein Agency
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, th...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
Mid-Century Danish Rocking Chair for Bramin Møbler, 1958
Located in London, GB
A Danish mid-century design rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug, for Bramin Møbler, designed in 1958.
The chair is presented in painted teak with a loose s...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Teak
De Sede Customizable Leather Rocking Chair
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-900/01 customizable rocking chair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: lastic runners / Piping tone on tone. For further versions, please inquire. If not spe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
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 (...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Voluta Wood and Brass Handmade Rocking Chair
Located in Roma, IT
The Voluta rocking chair, designed by Stefano Marolla, made of wood, carbon fiber and brass, is inspired to the classical organic plastic shapes, hidin...
Category
2010s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Classic Rocking Chair in Ash by Mel Smilow
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash
$3,740 / item
Sole Rocking Armchair Grey - Solid Oak Wood
Located in Ankara, TR
Sole Rocking Armchair, with its elegant oak frame and ergonomic seating, will make you feel wonderful. It’s versatile enough to be used in many corners of your living spaces. It will...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
$1,950 / item
English Mahogany Rocking Chair
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Rocking chair upholstered in capitoné. With an elegant design, the structure is made of dark solid wood, with a smooth finish and well-defined curved shapes that integrate the armres...
Category
Early 20th Century British Rustic Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Daddy Brown Rocking Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Rocking Chair Daddy Brown all in
brown natural rattan with rocking feet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,722 / item
Totally Original J16 Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fredericia
Located in Markington, GB
J16 rocking chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fredericia from the 1940s. High-quality solid wood frame made of painted (later) beech with a hand-woven seat made of paper yarn.
Designed in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
$926 Sale Price
55% Off
De Sede DS 515 Rocking Chair in Brown Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serves as a shaping frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate design, masterful leather seams and sophisticated detailing. A textile insert in the back gives the chair a distinctive note, and the overall craftsmanship of the composition makes it a stylish companion at the dining table, in the home office or in the conference room. With a special cover, it is also perfect for semi-outdoor use.
Carmen and Urs Greutmann run their own design studio in Zurich, where they design spaces and furniture characterized by special clarity in form and materiality. This series of different sculptures all belonging to a family features the play of exact, different linings with little lightness. The results are universally usable seating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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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