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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
Italian Venetian Fruitwood Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Venetian style (19th Cent) fruitwood rocking chair with carved lion sides
Ripped Upholstery"
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Upholstery
19thc Ornate Hickory Bent Wood Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Hickory bent wood rocker. The backing is a wonderfully crafted turned/bent wood that extend to the arms. The seat is made from slats that are held up by the rockers potion of t...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Bentwood Early 1900s Rocking Chair Produced by Mundus, Budapest
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bentwood and straw rocking chair produced by Mondus in the early 20th century.
The armchair is complete and features its original maker label: "Mundus Budapest".
The chair is compl...
Category
Early 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
Austrian Bentwood Scroll Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Bentwood (19th Cent) scroll design rocking chair with embossed leather upholstery. (THONET, Wien)
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Leather
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick & Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Stick and Ball Spindle Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features shapely sculpted wood frame, cane seat, uniquel...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Chestnut
Set of 2 Swedish Rocking Chairs in Sheepskin, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Please note: Listed price is for a single, set of 2 available.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Oak Rocking Chair Model ML33 by Hans J.Wegner for Mikael Laursen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This particular rocker is in fabulous original condition, the Oak has a lovely colour, and even the red velvet upholstery appears to be original. Pobably produced in the early 1950s,...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Charming 1950s Iron Rocking Chair - A Mid-Century Modern Marvel
Located in Manzano, IT
Charming 1950s Iron Rocking Chair - A Mid-Century Modern Marvel
Step back in time with this exquisite 1950s rocking chair, a perfect blend of mid-century modern design and timeless ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Karl-Axel Adolfsson in the mid 1950s for Gemla Möbler, Sweden. Gemla is Sweden’s oldest furniture manufacturer, founded in 1861 and still...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Vintage Bamboo Rocking Chair 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage bamboo rocking chair from the 1950's.
The vintage rocking chair is of excellent Italian manufacture and is very comfortable.
The...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model. Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin,
black lacquered elm wood. Produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
1950's Danish Teak Rocking Chair in Terra Cotta Leather by Moreddi
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our team restored this Danish solid teak gem from top to bottom. Made by Moreddi, the vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern rocker truly looks better than new with it's sexy, tailored 4-...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Restored Vintage Rare Snake Arm Rattan Children's Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm child's size rattan rocking chair with stick rattan seat.
Restored to new for you.
All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has bee...
Category
1950s Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Cabinetmakers Carved Rocking Armchair in Sheepskin and Oak, Denmark, 1930
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful unique armchair made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1920-40s. The chair is made from solid oakwood and is upholstered in lambswool. It has slightly curved rocker...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Italian Rocking Chair in Rattan
Located in bari, IT
Rocking chair for children in rattan from 50s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
ANTIQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1850 HAND CARVED FRUITWOOD LEATHER ROCKiNG ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare circa 1850 hand made in Venice Italy carved Fruitwood rocking armchair depicting Sea horses, Cherubs, and gothic gargoyles...
Category
1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
American Country Pine Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style stripped pine spindle back rocking chair (19/20th Cent.)
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Studio Cassina '572 Rocking' Chair in Ebonized Wood and Red Upholstery
By Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cassina, lounge chair model 572, darkened wood and red fabric, Italy, 1950s.
This rocking chair in ebonized wood is designed and produced by the Italian company Cassina. This chair ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bauhaus Rocking Chair, Chromed Steeltubes, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, rare Bauhaus Rocking Chair from Germany circa 1920/30s.
Chrome-plated thick bent steeltubes with original galvanization, well reserved and polished. The seat and back are u...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-19th Century H.C. Andersen Rocking Chair in Polished Cast Iron
Located in Kastrup, DK
H.C. Andersen rocking chair in polished cast iron, Denmark, 1850-1870.
Reupholstered with fabric from Ralph Lauren.
(Called H.C. Andersen rocking chair, because he is depicted in one).
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This natural pine ladder back rocking chair is in good sturdy condition with a mustard painted rush seat.The chair has a soft nice patina.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s, Reupholstered
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Very rare model of a rocking chair coming most probably from Czechoslovakia from circa 1950s. It features beautifully shaped wooden frame and ergonomically designed seating. The wood...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech
Mid-century Slat Wood Easy Rocking Chair by Michael Van Beuren for Domus, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Michael van Beuren-designed "Easy" rocking chairs features a sinuous crescent-shaped form supported by an angular frame. Each chair features a wood seat attached to the frame...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Victorian Wicker Rocker with Interlocking Circle Arms and Spider Woven Back
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This Victorian ladies rocker matches the youth chair we have also listed. The arms and back are high Victorian style. It was probably a mother's nursery ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
VINTAGE CIRCA 1930's ENGLISH OAK ROCKING ARMCHAIR WITH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning vintage circa 1930's English rocking armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fabric cover
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
I have a matching wingback...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) large settee porch glider having spindle trim with a woven seat and back supported on a metal frame. (branded: OLD HIC...
Category
1930s American Rustic Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model GE-273 Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare keyhole rocking chair model GE-273 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Folder Cruiseship Chaise Longue, USA, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Folded cruise ship rocking chaise-longue made out of oak wood. Manufactured by Marks, New York, 1890 ca.
Category
1890s American Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
19th Century Fancy Original Painted Rocking Chair from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This untouched original painted 19th century rocking chair is in pristine condition. The paint on this rocking chair is untouched. This is truly is a rare find. This item has wear co...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARRINGTON's CRADLE ROCKING CHESTERFIELD LEATHER ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare circa 1850-1860 Harrington's Patent Cradle Spring armchair with hand dyed brown leathe...
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Hardwood
Bentwood Modern Rocking Chair with Faux Burl Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract design bentwood modern rocking chair with faux burl finish.
Dimensions:
38.25"H x 29.25"W x 37.25"D x 20.5"SH.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
A Rare Thonet No. 3 Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair. Having the unmistakable Thonet trademark flowing scroll work. We believe this model was first shown in their 1885 catalogue as sh...
Category
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Bentwood
Antique slipper style rocking chair in cherrywood and blue velvet, late 19th c.
Located in View Park, CA
An antique Slipper style striped rocking chair, late 19th century or early 20th century. Upholstery in velveteen tones of Brittany blue and fog, and fe...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1st Generation Eames RKR Rocker by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
Charles and Ray Eames designed their fiberglass and wire chairs to be fitted with a wide variety of bases to offer a range of heights, uses, and aesthetics. One of the most desirable...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
1930s Pair of Chestnut Chiavari Rocking Chairs with Springs, old America style
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sturdy style old America 1930s chestnut Chiavari rocking chairs with springs, restored new upholster
Measures cm: D 76, W 76, H 40/82.
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
Rare & Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this really quite lovely original circa 1820 Irish Famine rocking armchair in pine.
A good looking and exceptionally...
Category
1820s Irish Primitive Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s pair of armchairs by Hauner for Móveis Artesanal is amazing and super rare set of chair. The design for these armchairs resembles the Executive Armchair by Saarinen,...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Danish Rocking Chair for Bramin Møbler, 1958
Located in London, GB
A Danish mid-century design rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug, for Bramin Møbler, designed in 1958.
The chair is presented in painted teak with a loose s...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Teak
1950-60s, Danish highback rocking chair in original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950-60s, Danish highback rocking chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Oak wood, furniture wool. Manufactured by a Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Rare Rocking Chair by François Turpin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare painted metal rocking chair with canvas sling by François Turpin. Made in France circa 1930s.
Bibliography: Pierre Migennes, "Les meubles de ja...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hindeloopen Style Spindled Rocking Chair with Studded Emerald Green Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hindeloopen style rocking chair with studded green leather seating and an ornately carved wood frame. In very original condition with heavy signs...
Category
1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950's Stitched leather Rocking chair by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather Rocking chair designed by Jacques Adnet
Nice chocolate brown color
France
Category
1950s French Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Four Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs with hip supports.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Danish Design, 60s, Rockingchair, Oak Wood, Natural Fiber, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
Original Danish design from about 1960s, rockingchair, oak wood, seat - natural straw fiber, original very good condition.
Chair checked by professional upholsterer, craftsman.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Pair of 1950's Danish Teak Rocking Chairs in Black Leather by Moreddi
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These Moreddi rocking chairs are very hard to find, so don't pass of this rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored pair.
Our team restored these Danish solid teak gems from t...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early New England tall ladder back rocking chair with leather seat.This amazing rocking chair has a fine aged patina. and is very comfortable.The condition is very good.
Category
1850s American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Limited edition Rocking Chair Thonet Nr.1, 1993
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
This is the rocker number 1, which was first introduced in 1860. In 1993 for the 175th company Thonet anniversary there was a new limited edition of 175 pieces for 4400,- Deutsche Ma...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
19th Century Regency Period Cast Iron Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
A Regency period cast iron rocking chair, having a rectangular back, with wrought iron scrolls to the arms and base. With red leather seat.
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Wrought Iron Rocking Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful, sturdy wrought iron rocking chair of generous proportions. The iron retains most of its original green paint, and is delicately adorned with curlicued details. Upholstered...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fancy Painted Child’s Rocking Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
Fancy Painted Child’s Rocking Chair, mid-19th century.
14 inches wide by 18 ½ inches deep by 21 ¾ inches tall
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER HIS & HER ROCKING CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of late Victorian circa 1890-1900 hand carved his & her's rocking armchairs with ha...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Rocking Chair, Black lacquered wood, Paolo Buffa Style 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare Italian Mid-Century Rocking chair, in the style of Paolo Buffa, made in the 1950s.
This rocking chair in black lacquered wood, with seat in woven straw, is an iconic and highly...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Vintage English Oak Rocking Chair, 1800s
Located in Markington, GB
ca 1800 English oak rocking chair
Lovely chair, chair is in very good vintage condition.
Measures: Seat height: 40cm, height: 80cm, depth: 75cm, width: 48cm.
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1870s British Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker. Measures 17.5" in width, 26" in depth and 33.5" in height. Seat height is 15".
Category
Late 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Elm and Ash Childs Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique elm and ash childs Windsor rocking chair boasting a wonderful shaped turned stick back with shaped arms supported by turned columns. The seat is crafted in solid...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by DE STER GELDERLAND, Holland 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant rocking chair with generous sensual lines, Modernist, Mid-Century-Modern, Free-Form, in carved solid light wood, in the taste of Georges Nakashima, by De Ster Gelderland, ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Child's Windsor Rocker from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century handmade wooden child's rocker in great condition. This child's rocker is very strong and has been checked for strength and stability. Has a replaced rocker on the right...
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Mid-19th Century American Country Antique 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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