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Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair

Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine example of a hand made Old Hickory Furniture Co. barrel back rocking chair in fine as found condition.The woven web seating and backing is in original fine condition with a...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

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Hickory

Caned Rocking Chair Made by Porino, Italy, 1930s
Caned Rocking Chair Made by Porino, Italy, 1930s

Caned Rocking Chair Made by Porino, Italy, 1930s

By Luigi Crassevig

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

An extraordinary and very rare rocking chair originating from the 1930s, meticulously crafted and designed by Ditta Porino of Torino, Italy. The design of this piece evokes awe thro...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Frame Rocker Rocking Chair with Needlepoint Tapestry Upholstery. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: Folded: 31" H x 15" W ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and grey fabric rocking chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900. Fabric and cushion distressed; reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Di...

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Early 1900s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Salvador Vidal Exotic Wood Cantilevered Rocker and Ottoman
Salvador Vidal Exotic Wood Cantilevered Rocker and Ottoman

Salvador Vidal Exotic Wood Cantilevered Rocker and Ottoman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Salvador Vidal Caribbean Rosewood Rocker and Ottoman or Footstool. Beautiful construction with amazing use of wood. Comfortable and nice Scale. Nice ...

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1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker
George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker

George Nakashima Slab-Arm Rocker

By George Nakashima

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

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A moulded wood and brown velvet rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Release to lamination and traces of glue as illustrated Overall Dimensions (inches): 29...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch and green fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall ...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars
American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Eagle and Stars

Located in Austin, TX

A fine American captain's chair featuring the traditional Federal-style stenciled details on a Windsor chair style frame - a low-back armchair with a curved, horseshoe-shaped crest r...

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Early 20th Century American Federal Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ole Wanscher FD-120 Rosewood & Leather Rocking Chair, 1950s
Ole Wanscher FD-120 Rosewood & Leather Rocking Chair, 1950s

Ole Wanscher FD-120 Rosewood & Leather Rocking Chair, 1950s

By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher - FD-120 Rocking Chair, 1951 This rarely seen rocking chair by Professor Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Son in Denmark in the early 1960s. The immaculate rosewoo...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Renato Zevi Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair in Saffron Yellow Velvet
Renato Zevi Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair in Saffron Yellow Velvet

Renato Zevi Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair in Saffron Yellow Velvet

By Renato Zevi, Selig

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sleek Chrome Rocking Lounge Chair, designed by Renato Zevi in Italy, and imported to the US by Selig, circa 1960s. It has recently been reupholstered in a saffron yellow color velvet...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage San Maloof Style Cherry Rocking Chair
Vintage San Maloof Style Cherry Rocking Chair

Vintage San Maloof Style Cherry Rocking Chair

By Sam Maloof

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sam Maloof Style Rocking Chair. made by an unknown woodworker. unsigned. there have been a couple repairs and knot fills

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 27"W x 29.25"D x 37.5"H. Seat height: 18.5". Arm hei...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige
Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Classic Charles Eames RAR greige rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very good original condition.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930

Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930

By Axel Einar Hjorth

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

Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Cane Seat and Back
Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Cane Seat and Back

Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Cane Seat and Back

By Thonet

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

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat and back cushions. Meas...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Milo Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair
Milo Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair

Milo Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Plainview, NY

A Mid Century Modern rocking chair, inspired by the iconic style of Milo Baughman. Its sturdy frame, expertly constructed from solid walnut wood, ensures both durability and a touch...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart

Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart

By France & Søn, John Stuart Inc., Ole Wanscher

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s. Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!! British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

18Thc  New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair
18Thc  New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair

18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc New England ladder back rocking chair in fine condition.This chair has an amazing replaced tan leather seat in fine condition.

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Late 18th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Walnut Bent-Wood Leather Sling Rocker by Jerry Johnson
Mid-Century Walnut Bent-Wood Leather Sling Rocker by Jerry Johnson

Mid-Century Walnut Bent-Wood Leather Sling Rocker by Jerry Johnson

By Jerry Johnson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Striking mid-century modern rocking chair designed by Jerry Johnson, featuring a sculptural bentwood walnut frame paired with a supple leather sling seat. The elegant, flowing lines ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Rattan Cane Rocking Chair Rocker
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Rattan Cane Rocking Chair Rocker

Vintage Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Rattan Cane Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Bentwood Bamboo Rattan Cane Rocking Chair Rocker. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 22" W x 43" D x 17.5" Seat height x 24" Arm height.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair
Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair

Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair

By Thonet

Located in Dayton, OH

A large Iconic bentwood rocking chair, attributed to Thonet. Made from bamboo in with caned back and seat. Measures: 22" x 42" x 42" / Seat Height - 20" at front before sitting, 1...

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood

Bröderna Andersson, Rocking Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Bröderna Andersson, Rocking Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s

Bröderna Andersson, Rocking Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A grey black striped fabric and oak rocking chair or lounge chair, model "Vide", produced by Bröderna Andersson, Ekenässjön, Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vint...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Mid Century Franco Albini Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's
Mid Century Franco Albini Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's

Mid Century Franco Albini Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's

By Franco Albini

Located in London, GB

This iconic Albini piece has all the aspects of beautiful Italian design sensibility of good taste and great form making the material create a form that is both beautiful and light i...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool

Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

The Sleepy is the smaller version of the Laziness rocking chair and is just as comfortable, perfect for moments of rest and relaxation. The low seat height is inspired by Japanese rocking chairs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Hardwood

Mid-Century French Riviera Curved Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1970s
Mid-Century French Riviera Curved Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1970s

Mid-Century French Riviera Curved Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant mid-century French Riviera rocking chair in rattan and bamboo. This fantastic piece was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. This chair is unique because i...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-century Steel Springer Rocking Outdoor Patio Chair , Pair
Mid-century Steel Springer Rocking Outdoor Patio Chair , Pair

Mid-century Steel Springer Rocking Outdoor Patio Chair , Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Enjoy the serene beauty of your outdoor space with this pair of elegant dark Forest Green cantilever Springer Garden chairs. This vintage patio chair pair features sturdy metal const...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

L. & J.G Stickley Signed 1900 Rocking Chair
L. & J.G Stickley Signed 1900 Rocking Chair

L. & J.G Stickley Signed 1900 Rocking Chair

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Water Mill, NY

L. & J. G Stickley Signed 1900 Missiom Oak Rocking Chair in Original Not Restoted Condition.. Very Good Condition with No Issues

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

George Nakashima Walnut Rocking Chair, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1962
George Nakashima Walnut Rocking Chair, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1962

George Nakashima Walnut Rocking Chair, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1962

By George Nakashima

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990) American Walnut New Rocking Chair, 1962, with spindle back. 35.75" H x 24.5" W x 30" D; seat: 16" H. Provenance: Purchased from the artist. F...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Earl Walnut, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
Earl Walnut, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair

Earl Walnut, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair

By Chris Earl

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen. In stock leat...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Midcentury Scrolled Chrome and Cane Rocking Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
Midcentury Scrolled Chrome and Cane Rocking Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer

Midcentury Scrolled Chrome and Cane Rocking Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

One SOLD & Only one in stock! An awesome chrome scrolled rocker, giving a Classic a fresh modern look. It features a sturdy chrome tubular frame with wood framed caning seat and ba...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

American Designer, Rocking Chair, Pine, Cord, USA, 1970s
American Designer, Rocking Chair, Pine, Cord, USA, 1970s

American Designer, Rocking Chair, Pine, Cord, USA, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine and cord rocking chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Seat Height (inches): 17.25” Arm Height (inches): 22.5" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1970s American Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cord, Pine

Charles Hollis Jones Mid Century Lucite Rocking Chair
Charles Hollis Jones Mid Century Lucite Rocking Chair

Charles Hollis Jones Mid Century Lucite Rocking Chair

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Charles Hollis Jones Mid Century Lucite Rocking Chair This rocking chair measures: 24.5 wide x 35 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 18.75 and arm height/chair clearance 22.5 inc...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Antique Rocking Chair Hand Carved and Turned Walnut Wood Needlepoint Upholstery
Antique Rocking Chair Hand Carved and Turned Walnut Wood Needlepoint Upholstery

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. Nail head trim adorn t...

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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Heywood-Wakefield Wicker Rocking Chair, French Green Finish, C. 1920
Heywood-Wakefield Wicker Rocking Chair, French Green Finish, C. 1920

Heywood-Wakefield Wicker Rocking Chair, French Green Finish, C. 1920

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

A beautiful close woven wicker rocking chair beautifully woven and decorated from all sides as pictured in a French green finish with black and red accent trim. This American made, C...

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Early 20th Century American Other Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood

2nd Gen. Concrete Garden Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Set of 2, 2000s
2nd Gen. Concrete Garden Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Set of 2, 2000s

2nd Gen. Concrete Garden Loop Chairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Set of 2, 2000s

By Eternit, Willy Guhl

Located in Izegem, VWV

This is a set of two second generation asbestos-free Loop Chairs designed by Willy Guhl. The original Loop Chair was designed in 1954. By using a single sheet of fibre cement board,...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Beautiful quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered seat. Measures: 2...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Arden Riddle S308-R Mid Century Cherry Rocking Chair
Arden Riddle S308-R Mid Century Cherry Rocking Chair

Arden Riddle S308-R Mid Century Cherry Rocking Chair

By Arden Riddle

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arden Riddle S308-R Mid Century Cherry Rocking Chair This rocking chair measures: 28 wide x 39 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 20.5 and arm height/chair clearance 22.5 inche...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

1950's Stitched leather rocking chair by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather rocking chair by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather rocking chair by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather Rocking chair by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet had a rare talent for creating works that had used exquisite form and lines ...

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1950s Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Thonet Art Nouveau Rocking Chair, Black Lacquered Beech, Wicker Seat
Thonet Art Nouveau Rocking Chair, Black Lacquered Beech, Wicker Seat

Thonet Art Nouveau Rocking Chair, Black Lacquered Beech, Wicker Seat

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Art Nouveau rocking chair. Design by Thonet, Kohn or Mundus but no marks or labels! Original black lacquered beech and bentwood frame with original wicker back r...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Beech, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocker by Lee Woodard Pair Available
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocker by Lee Woodard Pair Available

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocker by Lee Woodard Pair Available

By Lee Woodward Zeigler

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

Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet

Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet in excellent original codnition.

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1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Metal and Fabric "Satala" Cushioned Hammock by Aqua Creations
Metal and Fabric "Satala" Cushioned Hammock by Aqua Creations

Metal and Fabric "Satala" Cushioned Hammock by Aqua Creations

By Aqua Creations

Located in linden, NJ

The Satala is made of galvanized metal, painted in a bronze-like shade. Satala is a sculptural furniture piece, a hammock supported on one leg with a rubber-coated metal ball at the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

By Studio Jig

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Bentwood rocking chair in the Japanese modern style. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a famous wood grown in the Yoshino district in Japan. It has characte...

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2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very good original condition with minor signs of use. -Measures: Height of seat 42 cm.  

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini, Early Rocking "PS16" Chaise Lounge, Sycamore, 1960s, Poggi, Italy
Franco Albini, Early Rocking "PS16" Chaise Lounge, Sycamore, 1960s, Poggi, Italy

Franco Albini, Early Rocking "PS16" Chaise Lounge, Sycamore, 1960s, Poggi, Italy

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in High Point, NC

A rare and early "PS16", cotton, cord and sycamore rocking chaise lounge designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi, Italy, 1950s-1960s. Wear consistent with age and use.  Pr...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Cord, Sycamore

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Fruitful Bounty Basket
American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Fruitful Bounty Basket

American Ebonized Captain's Chair with Federal Style Fruitful Bounty Basket

Located in Austin, TX

A fine American captain's chair featuring the traditional Federal-style stenciled details on a Windsor chair style frame - a low-back armchair with a curved, horseshoe-shaped crest r...

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Early 20th Century American Federal Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Windsor Rocking Chair, English, Elm, Rocker, Fireside Seat, Victorian
Antique Windsor Rocking Chair, English, Elm, Rocker, Fireside Seat, Victorian

Antique Windsor Rocking Chair, English, Elm, Rocker, Fireside Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Windsor rocking chair, an English, elm and ash porch or fireside rocker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Traditionally appealing form with a gent...

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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Ash, Elm

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.