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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1970s
Fauteuil sphere en fibre de verre, France, 1960
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Paire de fauteuil chauffeuse pivotant, en fibre de verre gel coat mat, mousse et laine Kvadrat, travail français 1960. hauteur 85 cm largeur 85 cm profondeur 50 cm Notre paire de fauteuils a était entièrement rénové. La fibre de verre a retrouvé son éclat, les mousses et cousins sont neufs. L'ensemble est étudiés pour conserver les lignes pure...
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1970s European French Provincial Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fiberglass

1960s Illum Wikkelso Gyngestol No. 3 Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen, 2 items a
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - high of seat 42 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Swedish Mid Century Modern, Sculptural Rocking Chair in Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative rocking chair in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. A unique figure with a strong impression, ready to complement many interior styles. A m...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

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. Measures: 25.25"W x 27.5"D x 34.5...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair or rocking chair by designers Charles Eames (1907–1978) and Ray Eames (1912–1988) for Herman Miller in the 1950s. Good condition. DV80
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Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs

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Plastic

Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic Mid Century Modern Danish teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin (Brahmin). This gorgeous mid-century chair was...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Teak

Finnish Children's Rocking Chair, Eevert Toivonen, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Children's rocking chair by Eevert Toivonen from the 1930s. Finland. Painted plywood. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Classic early 1930's Finnish design.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Plywood, Paint

Mario Scheichenbauer “Yeti” Rocking Chair for Elam, Italy, 1970
Located in Padova, IT
Pop Art iconic Mario Scheichenbauer “Yeti” rocking chair for Elam, Italy. 1970s. Stained oak basket structure, anthropomorphic cushion covered with ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood, Oak

Scandinavian black rocking chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian rocking chair. Original rocking chair from the 1960s, completely made of wood and painted a black color, represents Nordic elegance with a modern twist. Elegant...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Hans Wegner Danish Modern J-16 Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Danish Modern rocking chair By Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler Denmark, Circa 1960s Beech wood, with rush seating. Measures: 25"W x 31.5"D x 43"H. Seat height: ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rush, Beech

1950s Eames RKR Rocking Wire Side Chair with Yellow Hopsak original cover.
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An iconic RKR Rocking wire side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This chair retains its original birch runners and original yellow hopsak fabric. The black ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Oak Spindle Back Rocker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kick back and relax with the vintage comfort of this mid-century modern oak rocker. The sloping arms and feet gives classic Scandinavian flare into any space. A tall spindle back pea...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery

19th Century Spanish Pair of Rocking Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back
Located in Miami, FL
19th century walnut Spanish rocking armchairs with bars back and leather seat Measures: Height to arms 24.40 in.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Italian Wrapped Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal Italian wrapped rattan rocking chair. After the “Donaoldo” chair designed by Franco Bettonica. A chic bamboo frame with a woven rattan seat and canopy. Ac...
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Late 20th Century Italian Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

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...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Located in Accrington, GB
A large American rocking chair dating to the 1950’s. The rocker is made from solid cherry wood, large in size and has a superb style to it with a high shell back, curved arm rest, lo...
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1950s American American Classical Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Four Mahogany & Hemp French Rocking Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Introducing a delightful set of four French rocking chairs, each exquisitely crafted from rich mahogany wood. These chairs boast a timeless elegance, blen...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Hemp, Mahogany

2 Vintage Homecrest patio chairs plus adjustable height 30" telescoping table
Located in San Jose, CA
3 piece set. 2 Homecrest chairs and telescoping coffee table. These chairs were made by Homecrest, and are made in 1960's. Made of iron, so they are very sturdy. They are wonderful f...
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1960s American American Classical Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden and wicker rocker designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Black Steel and Birch RKR Bikini Rocker
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller RKR Bikini rocking chair. One of my personal favorites, this rocking chair features an iconic wire shell chair design from Eames for Herman ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, beech wood, rocking chair features a high spindle back with newly caned seat. The chair is American but has a Scandinavian feel with it's sculpted frame and taper...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Beech

2 Vintage Homecrest patio chairs plus adjustable height 30" telescoping table
Located in San Jose, CA
3 piece set 2 Homecrest rocking and swivel armchairs and telescoping table that measures 30” in diameter with plastic top These chairs were made by ...
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1960s American American Classical Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Iron

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
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1950s French Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Blue Lacquered Tubular Metal Rocking Chair - 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
A great and comfortable rocking chair with a bright pop of color.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Spanish Pair of style wooden rocking chairs with Bulrush and Painted in Red
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Pair of style wooden rocking chairs with Bulrush and Painted in Red
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s
Located in Ely, GB
Beautifully Well Proportioned Spindle Back Rocking Chair, circa 1960s. The chair, made from beech and elm, is solid in its construction and in good condition overall, with only age ...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Vintage Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage bauhaus inspired rocking chair made from wicker and chrome. Beautiful elegant design with beech wooden armrests. Good condition, some wear on the armrests. Very sturdy. 1...
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1970s Bauhaus Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

L. & J.G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat. Measures: 26.5"W x 29"D x 38.5"H. Seat height: ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid Century Scandinavian Rocker by and Ottoman Attributed to Ingmar Relling
Located in Esperance, NY
Presenting an exquisite vintage bentwood rocker with ottoman that exudes timeless beauty. This chair not only boasts an alluring design, but al...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Rocking Chair "Svensk Hemslöjd" Sheepskin & Pinewood, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Unique rocking chair handmade by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century.. Made in solid Scandinavian dark stained pinewood with a deep patina. Carved decorations. The chair...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Rocking Chairs

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Pine, Sheepskin

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Leather Rocker Westnofa
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bentwood rocker in rosewood and black leather by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Very comfy and in excellent vintage condition with m...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rosewood, Leather

Gae Aulenti Sgarsul rocking chair Poltronova Italy 1962
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic Sgarsul rocking chair designed by Gae Aulenti and manufactured by Poltronova in Italy in 1962. It's made from birch plywood and has a sleek black gloss finish that gives it a ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

Yeti Rocking Chair by Mario Scheichenbauer, 1960s
Located in Ardooie, BE
A rare Pop Art 'Yeti' rocking chair, designed by Mario Scheichenbauer for Elam, Italy in 1968. It is a real eyecatcher in your interior that you see once in your lifetime. It would b...
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1960s Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

White Stained Beech Rocking Chair by Luigi Grassevig Italy, 1970's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 1970's Italian Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig for Crassevig Bentwood Beech that has been white stained This chair has been made by steaming Beechwood in these curved s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rattan, Beech

1960s Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Hans Olsen in Plush Cream Shearling
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful early 1960s Danish teak and cane rocking chair Model 532A designed by Hans Olsen and produced by Juul Kristensen. This Danish Modern rocking chair exudes a warm and nurturing energy. Throughout the last 6 decades, the teak frame was properly cared for and maintained well. Original teak is well conditioned and showcases that rich grain with a beautiful color. Original woven cane back with alternating pattern for better ventilation and support. Head cushion...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Hide, Cane, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chromed Steel Tube Chairs with Embossed Upholstery
Located in Ulm, DE
Mid Century armchair pair Fresh nickel-plated metal frame Upholstery: genuine cowhide with reptile embossing Europe, 1960s Dimensions: W...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chrome and Leather Italian Mid-Century Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi
Located in New York, NY
Chrome and leather Italian Mid-Century rocking chair Condition: Vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use. Width: 26” Depth: 43” Height: 29” Seat Height: 9.5”-17”
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Studio Cassina '572 Rocking' Chair in Ebonized Wood and Red Upholstery
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 ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' Tartera' rocking chair, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design 1966, manufacture 1960s. This wonderful rocking chair is made of two symmetrical side piec...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Boxwood

1960's Vintage Rocking Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Vintage Light Wood Rocking Chair. Original green textile cover.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Teak Rocker by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug with original upholstered seat and back cushion, in fine and supple condition. Designed for Bramin Møbler, circa 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Rocking Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones for Hill manufacturing in the 1970s. It has been beautifully reupholstered in a pink poly/cotton velvet. There are some minor ...
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1970s American Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Cotton, Lucite

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley (model #2627) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat. Measures: 18.25"W x 24...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quartersawn oak, with black leather seat. Measures: 18"W x 29"D x 33.5"H. Seat height:...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

1966 Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair Ottoman Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Tendo Mokko Heron high back rocking chair lounge and footrest Japan bentwood with original upholstery Heron chair designed by Mitsumasa Sugasa...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Handmade Birch Rocker with Woven Rush Seat
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1940s Handmade Birch Rocker with Woven Rush Seat. The details on this piece are subtle but beautiful. The curving back varies from ladder to ladder, the upright arm supports hav...
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1940s American Shaker Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rush, Birch

Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Rocker, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall rocker with new turquoise ultra suede fabric. The ottoman has been sold so only the rocker remains. The solid walnut fr...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slatted Rocking Chair by Harden C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and comfortable arts & crafts mission rocker by Harden c1910. Mortise and tenon construction all pegged and with wide slats under the arms and was refinished previously. Not...
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1910s American Mission Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Eames RAR Rocking Armchair for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice iconic Mid Century designed molded fiberglass rocking arm shell chair in a parchment color . The satin black base is constructed in metal rods with birch wood runners giv...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with tan leather seat. Measures: 17.25"W x 24.75"D x 31.25"H. Seat h...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Italian Steel and Leather Rocking Chair by Fasem
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very comfortable vintage Italian steel and leather rocking chair by Fasem. This was made in Italy, it dates from around the 1970’s. The quality is outstanding, this ha...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Ebonized Bamboo Rocking Chair, Thonet, Circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic bentwood rocking chair. made of lacquered black bamboo, is attributed to Thonet from the 1920s. The seat interior and back have been upholstered in a tiger print fabric,...
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1920s Austrian Victorian Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Bamboo

Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Cane Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
This model is inspired by the Thonet no. 10 rocker from circa 1880. It´s made in Spain, circa 1940-1950. It was restored and it´s in perfect shape.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

1970s, Danish highback rocking chair, oak wood, furniture wool, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960-70s, Danish highback rocking chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Solid oak wood and furniture wool fabric. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufactu...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat. Measures: 17"W x 24.25"D x 34"H. Seat height:...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant sculpted bentwood Thonet rocker from Czechoslovakia c1960. Hand caned seat and back with a fabulous bentwood design. Concentric circles form the base with other be...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Beech

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...
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1950s Vintage Rocking Chairs

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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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