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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Original Vintage Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Sculptural Pair of Rocking Chairs Lambswool & Oak, Brutalism, 1950
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of sculptural rocking chairs, made in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, embodies the Brutalist aesthetic with its bold design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
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
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rocking chair Thonet Nr.10, 1880ca
Located in Praha, CZ
Small rocking chair, solid, with a beautiful patina of age. Cleaned and polished with shellac. Over the years, the plywood seat has been replaced and the horizontal bar at the bottom...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Style Curved Bentwood Rocking Chair With Caning
By Maison Jansen, Thonet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
1970's rocking chair ideal for a nursery, family room or home office. The frame is beautifully contoured wood, designed similarly to Thonet’s No. 21 chair. Th...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
4 Mid Century Rocking Chairs by Thonet
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$675 / item
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and cane rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation to iron legs and frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.625” H x 31.5”...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slat Back Stickley Style Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H x 26" W x 29" D x 16" Seat height x 23.5" Arm height.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th Century Wicker Rocking Chair
This is a charming wicker rocking chair, likely dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. Crafted from woven wicker in a light greyis...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
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.
Category
1960s American Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Original 19th century bentwood Childrens rocking chair by Fischel Czechoslovakia
Located in København K, 84
This rare late 19th-century bentwood children's rocking chair, crafted by Fischel in Czechoslovakia, is a delightful example of both craftsmanship and design innovation during the er...
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1890s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Rattan, Beech
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
'Relaxer 2' Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal Studio-Line, 1974
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Verner Panton Relaxer. Designed in 1974 and manufactured by Rosenthal Studio-line in Germany. Labeled. Beech wood solid frame with cushion in original yellow cotton fabric. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century
Adorablegreen victorian wicker rocking chair w/ cushion.
Category
20th Century Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
$975 / set
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Franco Albini Style Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair
Located in Esperance, NY
for sale is this very nice vintage rocking chair that is made out of Bent Bamboo and Rattan. The chair is very well made and comfortable
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Danish modern solid teak rocker attributed to Frank Reeenskaug. Frame restored with a fresh teak oil finish and new webbing. Seat and back cushions brand new custom made by our exper...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Yellow Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
Eero Aarnio's Pastilli chair is a colorful, 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....
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$3,529 Sale Price
30% Off
Scandinavian Rocking Chair by Karl Axel Adolfsson for Gemla, 1950s
By Gemla
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Karl Axel Adolfsson
Manufacturer: Gemla
Origin: Sweden
Period: 1950’s
Condition: Good with new upholstery
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Rocking Chair for Selig, Denmark, 1960s
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$2,975 Sale Price
30% Off
Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair Upholstered in Champagne Ivory Peruvian Alpaca
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Vladimir Kagan walnut rocker newly upholstered in the softest hide on Earth - Champagne Ivory Alpaca. Most certainly an important acquisition for any discerning and sophisticated collector, this beautiful Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair is constructed of curved walnut with a rich grain. Look at that gorgeous silhouette. The angled back and seat feature an ergonomic design that aligns you in perfect comfort and relieves pressure points. Scrolled curved cushions are symmetrical and are designed to gently support the back of your knees and neck. This Vladimir Kagan Rocker...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hide, Alpaca, Walnut
An Early MODERN NEO-CLASSICAL FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by THONET, France 1900
By Thonet
Located in PARIS, FR
An important, very spectacular and charming free-form rocking-chair, Art-Nouveau, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Free-Form, bamboo structures and cane seat, by Thonet, France ...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Paw Foot Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Paw Foot Platform Rocker Rocking Chair with Newer Brown Naugahyde Upholstery. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 39.5" H x 24" W x 30.5" D x 14" Se...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Lounge Chair - Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs - "Siesta" - Puunveisto Oy - Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
One of my favourite chairs, the "Siesta-chair" designed in 1952 by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs at Puunveisto Oy in Finland. This chair is reupholstered in sheepskin and is in excellen...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
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...
Category
1940s American Victorian Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Hitchcock Style Stenciled Rocking Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
An American classical New England style stenciled rocking chair made in the manner of Lambert Hitchcock. The chair is richly painted on the ba...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Wicker Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1970'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: 91 cm
width: 61 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Wicker
$576 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$3,100 Sale Price
29% Off
Earl Walnut, Beige 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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
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...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Lacquer
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman "Scoop" Rocking Chair for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chaise Longue, Iron, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and leather rocking chaise longue designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation present throughout metal frame.
Leather likely replaced at some po...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,800 Sale Price
53% Off
Caned Rocking Chair Made by Porino, Italy, 1930s
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
Bamboo Wicker Rocking Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and robust Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo rocking chair.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original olive green leather seat.
Measu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Frits Schlegel paper rush rocking chair, by Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Frits Schlegel Wicker rocking chair in lacquered beech and with tight and intact paper weave in both seat and back.
The chair was designed in the 1940s in Denmark and is produced ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Papercord, Rattan, Beech
American Victorian Wicker Woven Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker ornate high back platform rocking chair with woven rolled arms and finials & swag chain link on back (HEYWOOD BROS.)
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rocking chair in oak and fabric, designed by Hans Wegner and made by Mikael Laursen. Great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
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
Restored Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Restored 1960s Herman Miller Eames chair. Vintage fiberglass shell on later base of steel and wood runners. Signed and guaranteed authentic. Embossed with Herman Miller emblem undern...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Frank Gehry, "Contour" Rocker, Cardboard, Masonite, Easy Edges, Inc, 1970s
By Frank Gehry
Located in High Point, NC
An early production "Contour" Rocker / Rocking Chaise, designed by architect Frank Gehry. Produced by Easy Edges, Inc, United States / Canada, 1970s. Produced in corrugated cardboard...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Masonite, Paper
Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood, Wood
Jacques Adnet leather mohair velvet rocking chair with ottoman 1950
Located in Paris, IDF
Superb rocking chair and ottoman in leather and mohair velvet by Jacques Adnet dating from the early 1950s. This set is characteristic of Adnet's work, soft saddle-stitched leather d...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good condition. Seat cushion upholstery in great shape, ver...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,032 Sale Price
44% Off
Iconic midcentury Scandinavian modern, "Parrot Chair" / Pepegojan, Swedish 1970s
By Abra Mobler, Ib Arberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
The iconic Papegojan / The Parrot chair designed by Ib & Anne Arberg for ABRA Möbler, Sweden 1970s. In original corduroy fabric.
In good condition. Few,...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Indoor Swing Handmade Crochet in Cotton & Polyester with Matte Iron Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Iota swings take the user to a wild, natural, fantastic place. These swings work great in living rooms, spacious bedrooms or hotel lobbies and suites. They are an elegant yet bold ch...
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Early ML-33 Oak Rocking Chair with Carvings by Hans Wegner for Mikael Laursen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this oak rocking chair, model ML-33, for Mikael Laursen in the 1940s. The rare rocker, the first that Wegner designed, showcases hi...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker.
Probably made in England or Scotland, circa 1880-90.
Made of oak wi...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Rare Rocking Chair Uluv, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable
- Rare type.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Danish Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle, 1960s
By Poul Volther
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
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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