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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
M. Hayat & Brothers Anglo-Indian Hardwood Woven Wicker Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite Anglo-Indian Hardwood woven seat rocking chair by M Hayat and Brothers in Peshawar.
Very good vintage condition. Double lacque...
Category
Late 20th Century Pakistani Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Mahogany
Catawba Rocking Chair, Modern Leather Rocking Chair, Black, for Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Catawba rocking chair, Modern leather rocking chair, black, for Craft Associates
This Catawba Rocking Chair for Craft Associates® Furn...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Moss Green Harry Rocking Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss green harry rocking chair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: microfiber, urethane foam, stainless steel, plywood.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 28 cm x 67 cm x H ...
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2010s Philippine Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Rocking Chair "Meneo" Designed by Ángel Mombiedro, Spain, 2022.
Located in Madrid, ES
The armchair designed by Angel Mombiedro with a curved shape throughout its structure with a metal frame and seat and back upholstered in dark blue velvet.
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
M Nissen for Pastoe Mid-Century Teak Spade Dark Green Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Wooden rocking chair / armchair designed by M. Nissen and sold in the Netherlands by the Dutch manufacturer Pastoe in the 1960s.
Featuring a solid wooden frame, the chair has curve...
Category
1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak, Velvet
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
Vintage Danish Modern Rocking Chair in Wood and Monstera Leaf Pattern Fabric
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high rocking chair was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The frame is made of wood in a dark shade of brown. The seat and backrest are upholstered with high-quality gabardine with a fashionable pattern of Monstera deliciosa leaves. It is a densely woven, durable and waterproof fabric made of Egyptian cotton, which was invented and patented by Thomas Burberry at the end of the 19th century. The armchair is very comfortable. It will be perfect match for many arrangements, and the Swiss cheese...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ikea White Rocking Chair, Lounge Chair, Model Axvall by Niels Gammelgaard, 2002
Located in Schagen, NL
From the PS series Ikea produced this lounge/rocking chair, which was designed by Niels Gammelgaard. The chair features a (off) white enameled metal base with elastic cords creating ...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Rocking Chair "Esqueleto" Designed by Ángel Mombiedro, Spain, 2022
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand-crafted curved metal rocking chair designed by Spanish designer Angel Mombiedro. It consists of a metallic structure and an orange synthetic velvet seat.
Ángel Mombiedro
Mo...
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
'Rio' Rocking Chaise Lounge by Oscar Niemeyer for Fasem International, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Rio' sculptural rocking chaise lounge by Oscar Niemeyer for Fasem International was originally designed in 1978 and produced through this day by the same Italian maker. Featuri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Brown Wood Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair from teak in brown and black color by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1950s Finland.
An amazing vintage rocking chair in sleek design i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hauteville Rocking Chair
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
The Concrete HAUTEVILLE rocking chair designed by Henri Lavallard Boget for Lyon Béton, draws inspiration from iconic mid-century design with a modern twist. Constructed with a concrete shell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Contemporary Rocking Chair "Meneo” Designed by Ángel Mombiedro, Spain, 2022
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary rocking chair ”Meneo” designed by Ángel Mombiedro, with a structure made of metal, lacquered in Blood Orange with a seat and back upholstered in velvet.
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brown, Gold & Pink Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor 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 s...
Category
2010s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
Sculptural Unique Stump Chair by Finnish Matti Martikka in Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural hand carved one of collectible item by Finnish Matti Martikka. A chair made in solid pine from fallen tree trunks. This stump chair is acquired from a museum at his home town of Lappeenranta.
This chair is usable, but a bit unstable and therefore more a piece of art.
A unique opportunity to acquire a rare decorative object. Other of his pieces has been sold at some of the largest auction houses in the world and shown at different museums.
"Matti Martikka from South Karelia was a locally known carpenter. His carpentry hobby began with small everyday objects made for home use, but eventually the interior design of the home was dominated by ever larger wooden objects...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
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
Hans Wegner J16 Beech Rocking Chair, circa 1950
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler spindle back rocker, 1944 designed. Featuring Beech framework with 3 ply Hemp cord seat. Comfortable. Danish Modern. Classic. Additional shipping methods m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
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...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade Light Pink Color
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s.
Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!!
British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Swedish Rocking Chair in Pink Velvet
Located in London, England
This art deco danish modern rocking chair was produced in the 1940s. It is made of bentwood and features wooden components and spring seats. Completely restored and reupholstered in ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Danish Design Rocking Chair Design by Hans.J.Wegner Model Ch45
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish Design rocking chair design by Hans.J.Wegner Model ch45.
J. Wegner rocking chair with the horizontal backrest supports from the Tarm furniture factory that ran as a subsidi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Giovannetti, Modern Relaxing Rocking Armchair by S. Gil, White "Gabbiano"
Located in Casalguidi, IT
"The mix of its materials, combined with the sensuality and charm of its movements, gives Gabbiano the fascination of a very pleasant relaxing island.
The cylinders on the back of t...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model J16 in Painted Beech with Woven Paper Cord Seat
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Wonderful model J16 rocking chair by the Scandinavian Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, designed in 1944. This original black version has its completely genuine and vintage look. This wond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Double Rocking Chair by Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in New York, NY
Double rocking chair by Sam Maloof, circa 1980's
signed Sam Maloof f.A.C.C./©, dated 1988 and numbered No. 9.
Literature
Jo Lauria, Craft in America: ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Göran Malmvall, Rocking Chair, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall, Svensk fur/Swedish pine for Karl Andersson & Söner. Made in the 1940s.
Thus style of pine furniture were d...
Category
1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Teak Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 1950s, Finland.
A wonderful rocking chair from black lacquered beech and natural brown teak with comfortable armrests.
Ideal for a fireplace as a cosy chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Sgarsul Rocker, Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
It is 1962, a young architect named Gae Aulenti begins a fruitful dialogue with Poltronova, an innovative company founded in 1957 in the Tuscan countryside. Poltronova had the artist...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Tomato Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero has always been drawn to the circular form and is perhaps best known for his designs ‘without edges’. The Tomato chair combines three circles on a ba...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Rocking Chair Rocker Design by Sven Erik Fryklund by Hagafors
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A scandinavian rocking chair by Sven Erik Fryklund produced by Hagafors in Sweden.
Teak wood and black lacquered beechwood.
The armrests are well made ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak, Lacquer
Rocking Chair Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking chair for children. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
“Sternum” Rocker Designed by David Ebner
By David Ebner
Located in Norwood, NJ
The “Sternum” rocker from David Ebner’s “Wishbone” series. Oak and cane. The entire form uses bent lamination technique.
“David Ebner played a pivotal role in the development of studio furniture during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Ebner, who studied under Wendell Castle at the School for American Craftsmen at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, is known for his elegant, pared down works that blur the line between furniture and sculpture. Through his groundbreaking efforts, Ebner has helped redefine studio craft furniture...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Cane
"Revoar" Swing Hanging Chair with Fringes in Natural Leather Coffee Color
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensional shape with leather braids and internal steel wire. The fringes, a detail that is in vogue in fashion, and that brings a visual effect of flight in the movement of the swing, from the basic technique of the customized leather cord.
The result is a sophisticated design piece, an indoor hanging chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
21st Century Brown Beige Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor 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 camping trips...
Category
2010s Israeli Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
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 rails whi...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Iconic Eero Aarnio White Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the Bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ron Arad MT3 Seat in Polyethylene for Driade
Located in Milan, IT
These MT3 rocking chairs were design by Ron Arad for Driade and made of a monobloc rotational moulding polyethylene in sand white coloured outside and red coloured inside.
Characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Momento Solid Wood Armchair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
This seat is the result of the combination of fine Italian design and superior craftsmanship.
Made in Italy with passion by expert hands, the structure it’s in premium solid walnut,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Walnut
Modern Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Modern simple wood rocking chair. Ready for a new home.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Olav Haug Rocking Chair by Elverum Møbel, Norway, circa 1950
By Olav Haug, Elverum Mobel & Trevarefabrikk 1
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare rocking chair by Olav Haug.
Designer: Olav Haug
Manufacturer: Elverum Møbel OG Trevarefabrikk
Country: Norway
Model: Rocking chair (Gyngestol) nr. 46 Fabian
Material...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Mid-Century Style
Located in Wayne, NJ
Studio crafted rocking chair rocker. At the front the seat height is 19 1/4". At it's lowest point, towards the back it is 10 1/8". This is ...
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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Axel Einar Hjort Style Swedish Hand-Made Pine Rocking Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish hand-made pine rocking chair in the style of Axel Einar Hjorts furniture. The rocking chair is in good vintage condition consistent with the age and has minor traces of use. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Hans Wegner Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A hard to find Hans J. Wegner designed Oak rocking chair produced by Mikael Laursen. An early rocker design by famed Danish architect. Oak has a rich patina. Upholstered in a green w...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Modern Oversized Teak Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Modern oversized teak rocking chair / rocker by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole, circa 1970s This chair is even more impressive in person. The large proportions of this design make...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Modern Leather Sling Rocker Rocking Chair on Iron Frame Muller Van Severen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rocking chair
Modern Iron Framed Leather Rocker Rocking Chair
Measures: 25.5 tall x 24 wide x 34 d Seat height 15.5, 9.5 at lowest height
Attributed to Belgian design style of Mul...
Category
2010s Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Sculptural Unique Rocking Chair by Finnish Matti Martikka in Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning one of collectible item by Finnish Matti Martikka. A rocking chair made in solid pine from fallen tree trunks. This stump chair is acquired from a museum at his home town of Lappeenranta.
A unique opportunity to acquire a rare decorative object. Other of his pieces has been sold at some of the largest auction houses in the world and shown at different museums.
"Matti Martikka from South Karelia was a locally known carpenter. His carpentry hobby began with small everyday objects made for home use, but eventually the interior design of the home was dominated by ever larger wooden...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
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
Aage Christiansen Rocking Chair for Erhardsen & Andersen, Denmark 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Very decorative Danish vintage rocking chair by Aage Christiansen for Erhardsen & Andersen, Denmark 1960s. This chair is made of teak wood, which contrasts nicely with the fabric. It...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Midcentury Scandinavian Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rocking chair i oak and cane, designed by Hans Wegner and made by FDB.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
Frank Gehry, "Contour" Rocker, Cardboard, Masonite, Easy Edges, Inc, 1970s
By Frank Gehry
Located in High Point, NC
An early production "Contour" Rocker / Rocking Chaise, designed by architect Frank Gehry. Produced by Easy Edges, Inc, United States / Canada, 1970s. Produced in corrugated cardboard...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Masonite, Paper
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Completely restored.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Black
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Pearl Color
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
RB Rocking Chair, Modern Woodsport Rocker Handcrafted in Cherry
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Woodsport RB rocking chair. Named after the running bond pattern in which bricks are laid. Individual pieces are laced together with high grade polyester rope, creating a soft surfac...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage, New and Antique Rocking Chairs
The phrase “rocking chair” didn’t find its way into the dictionary until the mid-18th century. While most of the sitting furniture that we use in our homes originated in either England or France, the iconic rocking chair is a quintessentially American piece of furniture.
A Philadelphia cabinetmaker’s bill for a proto-rocking chair issued in 1742, which identified the seat as a “Nurse Chair with rockers,” is the earliest surviving evidence of this design’s humble beginnings. The nurse chair was a low side chair intended for nursing women, so giving it a soothing rocking motion made sense. Rocking chairs, which saw a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked, quickly gained popularity across the United States, garnering a reputation as a seat that everyone could love. They offered casual comfort without the expensive fabrics and upholstery that put armchairs out of many families’ budgets.
Rocking chairs are unique in that they don’t just offer a place to rest — they offer an opportunity to reminisce. The presence of one of these classic pieces stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space. They easily introduce a simple country feel to the city or bring the peaceful rhythm of a porch swing into a sheltered sunroom. Although craftsmen took to painting and stenciling varieties of the chairs that emerged in New England during the 19th century, the most traditional rocking chairs are generally unadorned seats constructed with time-tested materials like wood and metal. As such, a minimalist vintage rocking chair can be ushered into any corner of your home without significantly disrupting your existing decor scheme or the room’s color palette.
In the decades since the first rocker, top designers have made the piece their own. Viennese chair maker Michael Thonet produced a series of rockers in the middle of the 19th century in which the different curved steam-bent wood parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).
No matter your personal style, let 1stDibs pair you with your perfect seat. Deck out your porch, patio or parlor — browse the vintage, new and antique rocking chairs in our vast collection today.
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