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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Artisan Crafted Organic Modern Sculptural Wood Rocking Chair, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural organic modern rocker crafted from wood by unknown artist, 1980s. Maintains artist signature on underside.
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
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
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Eames molded fiberglass shell in the fairest color of them all, Seafoam Green. Original top circa late 1950s-early 1960s. On later metal and wood base, in good condition with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocking Chair Rocker Model J16
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Model J16 Rocker, designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa 1980s. Retains original canvas and leather cushions. Originally designed ...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cord, Beech
Vintage Salterini Radar Rocking Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Lake Worth, FL
These vintage Salterini Radar Rockers are mid-century modern space-age rocking chairs that add a touch of retro charm to any indoor or outdoor space. Made of painted black wrought ir...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Velvet Bent Wood Rocking Chair and Ottoman by BioForm
Located in Denver, CO
Post 1950s, believed to be 1970s
Manufactured by BioForm Seating Systems
Solid bentwood frame. Two area of small wear and a few very light scratches consistent with age. (see p...
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Laminate, Wood, Bentwood
Milo Baughman Style Vintage Rocking Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Elegant vintage midcentury rocking chair in the style of Milo Baughman. This comfortable rocker features a sturdy, solid wood frame w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Relax and soothe the day...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Midcentury Scrolled Chrome and Cane Rocking Chair in the Manner of 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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,275 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
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”...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
Antique French Craftsman Wabi Sabi Rocking Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely adore the handmade details of this Antique French Craftsman Wabi Sabi Rocking Chair. No glue, no nails, just dowels. Such a cool, artistic piece.
Solid pine, finished i...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rare Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Teak Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Teak rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, 1955, Denmark. The chair is crafted of solid teak with woven cane seat and back. The chair has been lightly clea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 812-CR Walnut Rocking Lounge Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 812-CR Mid Century Walnut Rocking Lounge Chair
This rocking chair measures: 26 wide x 32 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocking Chair Rocker J16 Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocker, designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa 1980s. Originally designed in 1944, this has been one of Wegner’s most widely recog...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech
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
Mid-Century German Minimalist Safari Rocking Chair from Casala, 1960s
By Casala
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century rocking chair from Casala.
A very straightforward designed design with rustic materiality. The design language is reminiscent of the Bofinger Farmer series or Scand...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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
1966 Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair Ottoman Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Tendo Mokko Heron high back rocking chair lounge and footrest Japan circa the 1960s.
Bentwood with original upholstery.
He...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
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
19th Century Campaign Iron with Leather Rocking Chair R.W. Winfield
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Early Modernism. Created out of Strap Iron and Leather, in complete original condition. Beautiful sculpted hand forged iron which completely breaks dow...
Category
1850s English Campaign Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Rocking Chair in the Style of Renato Zevi, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in taranto, IT
Original rocking chair from the 70s, probably attributed to renato zevi design, on a white lacquered metal structure and fabric upholstery
Good overall condition, as shown in the ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
3 Pc. Suite Safari Chairs and Ottoman by Gold Metal Furniture Racine, Wisconsin
Located in New York, NY
Chic voguish set of Safari style chairs (2) and ottoman (1) manufactured by the Gold Metal Furniture Company Racine, WI. circa 1960's. Rare and unus...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
$1,340 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Modern Organic Sculpted Wood Upholstered Fabric Indoor Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rock into serenity with our modern organic rocking chair, where sculptural form meets everyday comfort. Crafted from wood and gracefully shaped with flowing organic lines.
Whether ...
Category
2010s Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Black Cacao Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor-Indoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang during...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Beech Rocking Chair Upholstered With Grey Bouclé Fabric Made In The 1940s Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful rocking chair from the 1940s upholstered with blended grey bouclé fabric. This fabric is from a later period and in good condition. The selected beech, for building the fra...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
$1,918 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Vintage Thonet Caner Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring a touch of Old World charm to your home with this elegant Thonet-style bentwood rocking chair, a vintage piece that captures the romance and craftsmanship of 19th-century Europ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
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. ...
Category
20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
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
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
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
Scandinavian Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage rocking chair designed as model '182' by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin in the 1960s. This chair has a teak and has been reupholstered in a beige fabric. the rocking chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Ezio Longhi Mid-Century Modern Italian Rocking Chair for Elam, 1950s
By Ezio Longhi, Elam
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and original rocking chair mod. Mitzi design by Ezio Longhi for Elam from the 1950s. We have only restored the wooden part, it needs a new upholstery.
This is a collectible chair.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,282 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Studio Made Lounge Rocking Chair in Exotic Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This studio made rocking chair is a stunning work of art. It features laminated exotic hardwood construction in a breathtaking sculptural form. In well cared for condition.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair, Frederik Kayser Model 599 By Norway, 1950s
Magnificent mid century modern Frederik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Model 599 Afromosia teak wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Black Leather Rocking Chair Model 'Donna' by Elio di Franco for Zanotta 1988
By Zanotta
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Black leather rocking chair model 'Donna' by Elio di Franco for Zanotta - 1988.
The condition of the chair is very good. Leather looks beau...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Rocking Chair in the manner of Henning Kjærnulf Solid Oak + Wool 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage rocking chair in the style of designer Henning Kjærnulf.
The frame and armrests are made of turned solid oak upholstered with the original striped wool with brass nai...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler
Located in Charleston, SC
This beautiful vintage modern rocking chair features an unusual "X" shaped frame, sculpted arm rests, and a stylish spindle backrest all w...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
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
Primitive Rustic Hickory Rocking Arm Chair Adirondack Lodge Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive Rustic Adirondack lodge chair. Handmade from hickory with woven seat and back.
Dimensions:
24" w x 28" d x 34.5" h; seat 17"
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Hickory
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Early American Walnut Ladder Back Rocking Chair w/ Double Sided Split Reed Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A large, early American walnut ladder back rocking chair with double sided split reed seat. Come with a hunter green cushion. Measures 26.25"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Reed, Walnut
Arnold Madsen, Rocking Chair, Beech, Leatherette, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and brown leatherette rocking lounge chair designed by Arnold Madsen and likely license-produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Seat height: 12.75"
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
L. & J.G Stickley Signed 1900 Rocking Chair
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
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Arm Rocking Cube Chair by " KNOUSE " - Stickley Era
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking, bulky Lounge/Arm/Rocking Chair (Cube Chair). It has a KNOUSE maker's mark from the early 1900s. The chair is in great condition with the original finish. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Oak
$3,450 Sale Price
50% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Rocking Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Black lacquered Illum Wikkelsø Gyngestol No.3 rocking chair manufactured by Niels Eilersen. Designed 1958. Spindle back with distinctive short, curved arms. This rocker is in great v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Japanese Antique Chairs, Rustic Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique Japanese chair from the early Showa period.
Made of beech wood, this simple design is in keeping with the Japanese aestheti...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bamboo and rattan rocking chair
Located in Lugo, IT
Bamboo and rattan rocking chair.
This chair is featured in the movie A Man on the Run 2018
Good condition.
Thanks
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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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