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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
English 1800s Georgian Period Plum Wood Child's Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period plum wood child's rocking chair from the early 19th century, with rush seat, ladder back and turned base. Born in the very early y...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Vintage Teak Frank Reenskaug Spindle Back Rocking Chair Model 182. Denmark, 1958
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical and comfortable Frank Reenskaug spindle back rocking chair in gorgeous old growth teak with vinyl cushion. Striking geometry and bold trompe l'oeil joinery really set this form apart from your typical rocker. Reenskaug made a daring and deliberate departure from the standard structure of rocking chairs, synthesizing elements from the canon of Danish design, as well as from the traditional Windsor "stick furniture...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
19Thc English Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original surface Windsor rocking chair from England in fine sturdy condition. This rocker is in wonderful aged surface.
Category
Early 19th Century American Country Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage thonet style rocking chair, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century bentwood and cane webbing rocking chair.
This thonet style rocking chair has a very elegant curling shape and look.
Good condition, new seat webbing.
Beautiful timeles...
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1950s Belgian Bohemian Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Victorian Wicker Parlor Set ‘His, Her and Child's’ Chairs, Settee and Rocker
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a Senator's wife's wicker collection, this rare and beautiful complete wicker parlor set is of high quality with wood beads on the legs of th...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Hunzinger Victorian Rocking Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
The Victorian arm chair, shown here, was made by German designer George Hunzinger in the late 19th century. While it is reflective of the ornate fu...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
George Hunzinger, Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair, United States, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
An innovative cabinet maker, George Hunzinger was born in Tuttlingen, Germany, to a family of furniture makers dating back to the 17th century. After immigrating to America he establ...
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1880s American Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Bentwood Striped Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Bentwood double circle design rocking chair with striped upholstery (19th Cent.)
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Upholstery
Large Sam Maloof Style Fruitwood Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Sam Maloof was an American furniture designer, known for his trademark sculptural style and utilization of the utmost quality in materials.
He was a prolific designer, with works still showcased in galleries and museum across the country, but perhaps his most iconic design is his rocking chair. Jimmy Carter once referred to him as his "woodworking hero."
Characterized by its dramatic lines and highly sculptural form, Maloof’s rocking chairs...
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1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
English George III Wood Childs Rocking Commode Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English George III wooden child's rocking chair with wing arms and shaped top rail above a cut-out heart shaped handle slot, the seat composed of 3 segments, the center of which open...
Category
19th Century British George III Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Arthur Umanoff rocking chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegant design with exceptional comfort. Designed by Arthur Umanoff, a prominent mid-century modern fu...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gebrüder THONET rocking chair mod. 4, made of bentwood and straw. Late 19th cent.
Located in Torino, IT
Rocking chair
Gebrüder THONET
model no. 4
made of curved beech wood.
ORIGIN
Austria
PERIOD
Late 19th century,
Early twentieth century
MARK
Gebrüder THONET
MODEL
No. 4
MATERIALS
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a late Victorian wicker rocking chair that that is detailed in scrolling wicker and a diamond pattern, in addition to a...
Category
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Franco Albini “PS16” Rocking Chair for Poggi, 1959
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini “PS16” rocking chair for Poggi, original fabric and walnut, Italy, 1959.
The Albini "PS16" is a rocking chair with a timeless design. Manuf...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Antique Danish Rocking Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic antique Danish rocking chair.
This chair is in excellent overall condition with few signs of age-related wear (see photos).
If you wo...
Category
1930s Danish Victorian Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Rocking Chair. Attributed to Stomps Burkhardt of Dayton, Ohio. Made from quartersawn oak with a heart shaped back, carved and pierced...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Norwegian Rocker after Ingmar Relling
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Norwegian Rocker after Ingmar Relling
Original birch frame
Re-Webbed.
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Black lacquered beech structure seating in blond wood, designed in the late 1950s by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland. Traces of use on the armrests and on the footrest.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
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...
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19th Century American Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Handmade Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early 19th Century. Measurements: 43" H x 25.5" W x 30" D x 17 Seat Height x 27" Arm Height.
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Shaker Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique English Windsor children's rocking chair from the early 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This incredibly charming antique English rocking chair in a children's size is not only delightful to look at, but also fully functional! It has a beautiful patina and is structurall...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair. Strong and sturdy rocking chair. The seats are made from slats and have a smooth great feel to the lumbar area. Smooth Rocking chair with the qualit...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique 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...
Category
1890s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Rattan, Beech
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Bentwood by Moveis Cimo, 1950, Brazil
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Mid-Century Modern rocking chair in Bentwood by Moveis Cimo in Brazil during the fifties decade is magnificent!
The curved shapes that provided a different...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic rocker: Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR designed by Charles and Ray Eames featuring the iconic organically shaped fiberglass shell resting ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early 19th Century Caribbean Regency Mahogany and Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
A 19th century Regency mahogany and cane rocking chair from St. Croix, circa 1820, featuring scroll arms, paw feet and handwoven caning.
Category
Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Regency Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Child's Rocking Chair by Cooey of Brighton
Located in Littleton, CO
An adorable, rare child's rocking chair by Cooey of Brighton. Produced in the 1950s in Ontario, Canada.
Both the polished chrome frame and printed vinyl upholstery are in remarkable...
Category
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Late 19th Century English Lambing Chair
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A English provincial lambing chair. Probably from the late 19th century made in the style of the traditional lambing chairs from the 18th century.
A wing chair on runners made of oa...
Category
Late 19th Century British Country Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames Authentic RAR Rocking Chair
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern early RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This gorgeous mid-century rocking chair was produced between 1956 -1959...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Victorian Oak Rocking Chair with Scottish Bobbin Turnings All over Cherub Fabric
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning ornately carved with Bobbin turns, Rocking armchair with Cherub stitched upholstery
This is pretty much the finest rocking ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Restored Rare Snake Arm Rattan Rocking Child Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm childrens size rattan rocking chair with stick rattan seat.
Professionally restored to original specificat...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon
Located in Hamburg, DE
Early production Charles Eames rocker with rope edged fibre glass shell, zinc Eiffel tower base and wood rockers wood birch, original label, first producti...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Birch
Mademoiselle Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mademoiselle rocking chair, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek, is an iconic piece of furniture that exudes elegance and si...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
Ostrich and Camel Whimsical Rocking Chairs
By Kay Bojesen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
One of a kind set of two whimsical ostrich and camel rocking sculptures / toys. Also can be used as bar stools.
Stamped B.J. 1979. Made in the style of Pamela Weir...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Danish Teak Rocking Chair Model 182 by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin, Denmark 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid-Century Modern rocking chair designed by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Mobler. The rocking chair is done in solid teak wood. It has recently...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair w/ Leather Seat by Frank Reenskaug
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Authentic Mid Century Modern Danish teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin (Brahmin). This gorgeous mid-century chair was produced in 1958. This rocking chair is type 182. ...
Category
1950s Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Arthur Umanoff rocking chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegant design with exceptional comfort. Designed by Arthur Umanoff, a prominent mid-century modern fu...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Flamingo" Set of Two Cees Braakman for Pastoe Rocking Chairs, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful, rare Black and White set of two wire "Flamingo" rocking chairs designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s. In original good condition. The chairs made in a metal wire f...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Regal 19th century Venetian Rocking Chair in Walnut with Decorations and Putti - Very Rare
By A. Manzoni
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Regal 19th century Venetian Rocking Chair in Walnut with Decorations and Putti - Very Rare!
If you are a lover of antiques and want a unique piece for your home, this 19th-century V...
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Arnold Madsen Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and blue fabric rocking lounge chair attrubuted to Arnold Madsen, Denmark, 1950s.
18" seat height, seat height variable.
Condition: reupholstered at some point in time, vin...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Child Rocking Chair in Wood and Fabric, 1950s
Located in taranto, IT
Small rocking chair for children in original wood from the 1950s
It measures 70 cm in height from the ground, width about 60 cm from armrest to ...
Category
1950s Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1930s Rustic Organic Double Weave Rattan Sculptural Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare rattan rocking chairs set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is stat...
Category
1930s American Rustic Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Pair available up on request.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Early 19th Century Original Grey Painted N.E. Tall Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early 19th century original grey painted rocking chair is from New England and has the original woven seat and back. This chair is in great condition and most wonderful unt...
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
19th C Country House Campaign Ox Blood Leather Iron Rocking Chair R.W. Winfield
By R.W. Winfield Birmingham
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Victorian cast iron and leather upholstered rocking armchair attributed to R.W.Winfield second half 19th century in age. The original ox blood button upholstered leather seat above the metal frame with gilt brass screw-caps and bent stops, Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use. The Ox-blood red leather with old splits and cracks and signs of use, but perfectly fit for use. The original rear fabric covering heavily ripped and wouldn't effect the chair if removed or replaced. The frame is solid and stable with no signs of repair., the gilt brass caps with some dirt and discolouration. The cast iron frame with an aged patina of mottled blackening, rust, scratches and abrasions. A completely untouched and very early example of a Winfield rocker.
Provenance: Berwick House, ShropshireSimilar models of cast iron rocking chairs...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mexican Rocking Chair Attributed to Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Ciraca 1950, we offer this Mexican rocking chair attributed to Michael van Beuren made in mahogany wood and recently professionally restored.
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Oakwood Rocking Chair by Cabinetmaker Hans Dau, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful rocking chair in solid oakwood by Danish Cabinetmaker Hans Dau (1871-1956). Original embroidered fabric upholstery the seat.
Hans Dau was a renowned master carpenter who ha...
Category
1930s Danish Folk Art Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rustic 19th Century Indian Rocking Chair with Metal Accents and Turned Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic antique Indian rocking chair from the 19th century, with metal accents and nicely distressed appearance. Created in India during the 19th century, this rocking chair charms ...
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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Windsor Paint-Decorated Comb-Back Rocking Chair
Located in Branford, CT
Fine Windsor paint decorated comb-back rocker chair. New England, circa 1820. Original paint and condition.
H 42" W 20-3/4" D 24" SH 15-1/2".
Category
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
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...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The first fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics. The early Zenith shells are distinctive for their high fiber content and larger, more substantial rubber shock mou...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Mid-century Rocking Chair Mod. PS16, 1956
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Italian Mid-century Wooden Rocking Lounge Chair Model PS16
Manufactured by Poggi, Pavia, Italy. Together with a certificate of authenticity ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Wicker and Rattan Wooden Victorian Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wicker and Rattan Wooden Victorian Rocking Chair Rocker. Item features a solid wood wicker wrapped frame, very nice antique, quality ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Attributed to Hunzinger American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian walnut swirl design rocking chair with red velvet seat and back. (att: Hunzinger).
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Norwegian late 1930 pine rocking chair by Aksel of Norway. This rare piece is in great vintage condition.
It will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate in order to avoid...
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1930s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
The structure of the chair is made of wood, while the seat and backrest are made of beige fabric, offering a sophisticate...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Rocker by Holgar Georg Jensen, 1958
Located in Hanover, MA
Danish teak rocking chair designer by Holgar Georg Jensen* part of the Kubis collection for Tønder Møbelværk Denmark, 1958. Original upholstery ve...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
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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