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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
Italian Mid-Century Bamboo Rocking Chair, Franco Albini designer
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and robust Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo rocking chair restored and shellac polished, Franco Albini attributed. Measures cm: D 100 x W 60 x H 42/110.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Raffia

Italian Mid-Century Bamboo Rocking Chair, Franco Albini designer
Italian Mid-Century Bamboo Rocking Chair, Franco Albini designer

Italian Mid-Century Bamboo Rocking Chair, Franco Albini designer

Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair
Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair

Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chair

English Victorian Rocking Chair with Leather Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Victorian rocking chair. Striking English design from the 1890s. Original stained beech frame with tufted brown leather upholstery. This wonderful English Victor...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

English Victorian Rocking Chair with Leather Upholstery, 1890s
English Victorian Rocking Chair with Leather Upholstery, 1890s

English Victorian Rocking Chair with Leather Upholstery, 1890s

19th Century American Hitchcock High Back Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century American hitchcock high back rocking chair Fine antique rocking chair - Classic American craftsmanship Measures: 20" wide x...
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Hitchcock High Back Rocking Chair
19th Century American Hitchcock High Back Rocking Chair

19th Century American Hitchcock High Back Rocking Chair

Circa 1880 Victorian Parlor Rocking Chair
Located in Unionville, TN
This late 19th-century Victorian cane rocker belonged to Minnie Firestone Adams, born in 1888 in Arkansas. It has remained in her family for over a century and was entrusted to us to...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Circa 1880 Victorian Parlor Rocking Chair
Circa 1880 Victorian Parlor Rocking Chair

Circa 1880 Victorian Parlor Rocking Chair

Per Aaslid, Rocking Chair, Birch, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch rocking chair designed by Per Aaslid and produced by Aaslid Møbelfabrikk, Fyrde, Volda, Norway, c. 1950s. seat height: 16.5"
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Birch

Per Aaslid, Rocking Chair, Birch, Norway, 1950s
Per Aaslid, Rocking Chair, Birch, Norway, 1950s

Per Aaslid, Rocking Chair, Birch, Norway, 1950s

Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather upholstered and aluminum frame on wooden sleds. This folding model is easy to s...
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1950s Unknown Minimalist Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii

Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii

American Victorian Beige Wooden Platform Rocker
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style platform rocking chair with upholstered gray fabric seat and back cushion with a carved back rail and turned spindle ar...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Fabric, Upholstery

American Victorian Beige Wooden Platform Rocker
American Victorian Beige Wooden Platform Rocker

American Victorian Beige Wooden Platform Rocker

Mid-Century Modern Restored Sculptural Danish Rocking Chair, c1955
By Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly restored Mid-Century Modern rocking chair most likely by Baumritter. Comb back style with all new cushions. Seat height is 19. A true classic in a modern form.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Restored Sculptural Danish Rocking Chair, c1955
Mid-Century Modern Restored Sculptural Danish Rocking Chair, c1955

Mid-Century Modern Restored Sculptural Danish Rocking Chair, c1955

Eames RSR Rocking Chair Elephant Gray
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elephant gray Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on rocking base. Excellent grain in the fiberglass side shell. Stamped on bottom with Herman Miller. N...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames RSR Rocking Chair Elephant Gray
Eames RSR Rocking Chair Elephant Gray

Eames RSR Rocking Chair Elephant Gray

Antique Danish Victorian Style Rocking Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic antique Danish Victorian style rocking chair. This chair is in excellent overall condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos). If you would like any add...
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1930s Danish Victorian Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Danish Victorian Style Rocking Chair
Antique Danish Victorian Style Rocking Chair

Antique Danish Victorian Style Rocking Chair

American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian faux bamboo maple rocking chair with red velvet paneled back and seat.
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple, Velvet

American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair
American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair

American Victorian Red Velvet Rocking Chair

19th Century Leather and Brass Trimmed Soleil Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unusual and beautiful 19th century oak rocking chair with brass Helios - father of the sun - in brass on backrest and apron. Pressed brass circle trim throughout in immaculate shape...
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19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Leather and Brass Trimmed Soleil Oak Rocking Chair
19th Century Leather and Brass Trimmed Soleil Oak Rocking Chair

19th Century Leather and Brass Trimmed Soleil Oak Rocking Chair

19th Century Rare Pair of Beechwood and Cane Rocking Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of vintage rocking chairs showcases the timeless beauty of curved wood craftsmanship paired with the elegance of handwoven cane seating. Made from high-quality be...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

19th Century Rare Pair of Beechwood and Cane Rocking Chairs
19th Century Rare Pair of Beechwood and Cane Rocking Chairs

19th Century Rare Pair of Beechwood and Cane Rocking Chairs

American Walnut Rocking Chair with Rush Seat. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut rocking chair with rush seat. 19th Century
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1870s American American Classical Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

American Walnut Rocking Chair with Rush Seat. Circa 1870
American Walnut Rocking Chair with Rush Seat. Circa 1870

American Walnut Rocking Chair with Rush Seat. Circa 1870

19th Century Original Painted Sage Green Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This paint decorated 19th century Pennsylvania Windsor rocking chair has great form and in good condition. The saddle seat and fiddle back has a great painted surface with an apple p...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Painted Sage Green Windsor Rocking Chair
19th Century Original Painted Sage Green Windsor Rocking Chair

19th Century Original Painted Sage Green Windsor Rocking Chair

Midcentury Rocking Chair in Beechwood
Located in Vienna, Austria
Rocking chair in beachwood made in Czechoslovakia in early 1950s. Simple design inspired from Shaker and Scandinavian design. With original patina.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Rocking Chair in Beechwood
Midcentury Rocking Chair in Beechwood

Midcentury Rocking Chair in Beechwood

Superb 19thC. Iron Frame Leather Sling Rocking Chair by R W Winfield England
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb early 19th Century example of R W Winfield Iron Rocking Chair. History The firm of R.W. Winfield, one of the largest and most celebrated of English brassfounders, who ex...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Superb 19thC. Iron Frame Leather Sling Rocking Chair by R W Winfield England
Superb 19thC. Iron Frame Leather Sling Rocking Chair by R W Winfield England

Superb 19thC. Iron Frame Leather Sling Rocking Chair by R W Winfield England

Late 19th century Thonet Beech and Cane Rocking Chair, 1890s
By Thonet
Located in LEGNY, FR
Bring charm and elegance to your interior with this stunning Thonet rocking chair, an iconic piece of 19th-century Viennese design. This is an authentic model made of bentwood, featu...
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1890s Czech Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Late 19th century Thonet Beech and Cane Rocking Chair, 1890s
Late 19th century Thonet Beech and Cane Rocking Chair, 1890s

Late 19th century Thonet Beech and Cane Rocking Chair, 1890s

Rocking Chair by Anton Fix and Micheal Thonet, 1850s
By Portois & Fix, Michael Thonet
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare rocking chair made and designed by Micheal Thonet and Anton Fix , circa 1860. The beautiful rocking chair was made with curved woodworking, a techn...
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1860s Austrian Baroque Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rocking Chair by Anton Fix and Micheal Thonet, 1850s
Rocking Chair by Anton Fix and Micheal Thonet, 1850s

Rocking Chair by Anton Fix and Micheal Thonet, 1850s

Set of Four Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Four Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Set of Four Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs
Set of Four Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs

Set of Four Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs

Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andrä Bauhaus Rocking Car, circa 1950
By Hans Brockhage & Erwin Andrea, Mart Stam, Siegfried Lenz
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rocking car, aka "der Schaukelwagen", designed by Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andrä, circa 1960. Manufactured by Siegfried Lenz. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andrä Bauhaus Rocking Car, circa 1950
Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andrä Bauhaus Rocking Car, circa 1950

Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andrä Bauhaus Rocking Car, circa 1950

Midcentury Black Wood Chiavari Rocking Chair with Rope Seat, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous "Chiavari" midcentury rocking chair in black lacquered beech wood with hand-woven rope seat. This delightful chair was designed in Chiavari, Italy during the the 1950s. In ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Beech

Midcentury Black Wood Chiavari Rocking Chair with Rope Seat, Italy 1950s
Midcentury Black Wood Chiavari Rocking Chair with Rope Seat, Italy 1950s

Midcentury Black Wood Chiavari Rocking Chair with Rope Seat, Italy 1950s

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by DE STER GELDERLAND, Holland 1950
By George Nakashima
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant rocking chair with generous lines, Modernist, Free Form, in carved solid light wood, in the taste of Georges Nakashima, by Ster Gelderland, Holland 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by DE STER GELDERLAND, Holland 1950
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by DE STER GELDERLAND, Holland 1950

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM ROCKING-CHAIR by DE STER GELDERLAND, Holland 1950

Rocking Chair by Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual rocking chair by Danish architect Wikkelso. Made in Denmark ca' 1950's. A great example with nice patina, retaining original label.
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1950s Danish Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Rocking Chair by Wikkelso
Rocking Chair by Wikkelso

Rocking Chair by Wikkelso

19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
English Yew wood Windsor rocking chair with carved and pierced splat back, saddle seat, and nicely turned legs.
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19th Century English Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Yew

19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair
19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair

19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair

English Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English spindle back rocker, this gently rocking chair is very comfortable, having arms and a tall serpentine shaped back. There are two rows of ...
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1860s English Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

English Spindle Back Rocking Chair
English Spindle Back Rocking Chair

English Spindle Back Rocking Chair

Antique Rocking Chair, Peter Cooper, R.W.Winfield Co. England Birmingham 1851
By R. W. Winfield & Co.
Located in Praha, CZ
An exceptional range of rocking chair, pioneer of bent chrome and cushioned seating, flat iron straps, round bent construction, hinged upholstery, original backing fabric, padded armrests, original fretwork, PROVENANCE-J. Klauda, pharmacist, traveller, collector of antiques, founded the Klauda Museum in Rožnov pod Radhoštem, later bequeathed his collections to the Museums Association and the Jaronek brothers-Jaronek Museum, This important and rare piece of furniture is regularly auctioned at the world's leading auctions.The chair was first exhibited in 1851 at the first world exposition in London, the -world expo 1851-, and at the -world expo 1862-. Its probable designer is peter cooper...
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1850s Unknown Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Rocking Chair, Peter Cooper, R.W.Winfield Co. England Birmingham 1851
Antique Rocking Chair, Peter Cooper, R.W.Winfield Co. England Birmingham 1851

Antique Rocking Chair, Peter Cooper, R.W.Winfield Co. England Birmingham 1851

Finnish Children's Rocking Chair, Eevert Toivonen, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
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

Materials

Plywood, Paint

Finnish Children's Rocking Chair, Eevert Toivonen, 1930s
Finnish Children's Rocking Chair, Eevert Toivonen, 1930s

Finnish Children's Rocking Chair, Eevert Toivonen, 1930s

Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 20.5" W x 24.5" D x 15" Seat height.
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19th Century British Colonial Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair
Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair

Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair

Midcentury Garden Swing in Child White Worked Metal, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury garden swing in child white worked metal, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Garden Swing in Child White Worked Metal, 1950s
Midcentury Garden Swing in Child White Worked Metal, 1950s

Midcentury Garden Swing in Child White Worked Metal, 1950s

Rare George Hunzinger Rocking Chair with Patented Steel Webbing, 1869
By George Hunzinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine form with one broken strap and geometric moulding at upper right missing. The back with the wire webbing flanked by bamboo form frame, and bold swirled arms with inverted trumpe...
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19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare George Hunzinger Rocking Chair with Patented Steel Webbing, 1869
Rare George Hunzinger Rocking Chair with Patented Steel Webbing, 1869

Rare George Hunzinger Rocking Chair with Patented Steel Webbing, 1869

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Made of Black Painted Metal and Rattan
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern rocking chair with armrests made of black painted metal and rattan. Typical 1950s design. Stunning beautiful piece. Frame is entirely made of black lacquered iron. Seat with backrest are made of rattan weave...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Made of Black Painted Metal and Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Made of Black Painted Metal and Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Made of Black Painted Metal and Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall Blond Walnut Texture
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This gorgeous armchair has been polished to shellac and upholstered again with fabric from the 1950s Measure cm: H73\38, W 75, D 80.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall Blond Walnut Texture
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall Blond Walnut Texture

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall Blond Walnut Texture

Pair of Late 19th Century Twig Bentwood Painted Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of twig bentwood Adirondack rocking chairs with painted highlights and great overall patina, probably dating to the late 19th century in very good overall condition, with...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Twig, Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Twig Bentwood Painted Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Pair of Late 19th Century Twig Bentwood Painted Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Pair of Late 19th Century Twig Bentwood Painted Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Iconic Midcentury Design Rocking Chair / Expo, 1958
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s, Czechoslovakia - maker: TON - paper label - good original condition - also suitable for new upholstery, professionally cleaned - wooden parts refreshed.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Iconic Midcentury Design Rocking Chair / Expo, 1958
Iconic Midcentury Design Rocking Chair / Expo, 1958

Iconic Midcentury Design Rocking Chair / Expo, 1958

Nanny Rocking Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Nanna Ditzel, Sika Design
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian rocking chair model Nanny by Nanna Ditzel. New edition. Nanna Ditzel trained as a cabinetmaker before studying at the School of Arts and Crafts and then at the Royal Ac...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Nanny Rocking Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
Nanny Rocking Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition

Nanny Rocking Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition

Charles and Ray Eames RAR
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early Lemon yellow rocker with its original base. Manufacturer's Label and Date Stamp.
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1950s North American Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles and Ray Eames RAR
Charles and Ray Eames RAR

Charles and Ray Eames RAR

Folded Cruise Ship Chaise-Longue, USA, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Folded cruise ship rocking chaise-longue made out of oak wood, Vienna staw, and Franzy leather. Manufactured by Marks, New York 1890 ca.
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1890s American Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Folded Cruise Ship Chaise-Longue, USA, 1890
Folded Cruise Ship Chaise-Longue, USA, 1890

Folded Cruise Ship Chaise-Longue, USA, 1890

19th Century American Platform Rocker with Footstool by George Hunzinger
By George Hunzinger
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare George Hunzinger solid dark walnut platform rocker with new upholstery. Back seat cushion was custom made more recently to fit the back. George ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Platform Rocker with Footstool by George Hunzinger
19th Century American Platform Rocker with Footstool by George Hunzinger

19th Century American Platform Rocker with Footstool by George Hunzinger

Chrome Art Deco Springer Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chrome Art Deco springer lounge chair consisting of chrome frame that seamlessly forms to shape the flat iron legs, arms, and back support of the strea...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chrome Art Deco Springer Rocking Chair
Chrome Art Deco Springer Rocking Chair

Chrome Art Deco Springer Rocking Chair

Vintage Amish Made Country Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming Amish made vintage painted wood and caned rocking chair. Wood shows natural appearances of age and wear but caning is in very good shape and chair is solid. There are many ...
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1950s American Country Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Amish Made Country Rocking Chair
Vintage Amish Made Country Rocking Chair

Vintage Amish Made Country Rocking Chair

Pair of Antique Children's Rocking Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet pair of white wrought iron children's rocking chairs. Newly sandblasted and powder coated finish.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Children's Rocking Chairs
Pair of Antique Children's Rocking Chairs

Pair of Antique Children's Rocking Chairs

Olav Haug Rocking Chair by Elverum Møbel, Norway, circa 1950
By Elverum Mobel & Trevarefabrikk 1, Olav Haug
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

Olav Haug Rocking Chair by Elverum Møbel, Norway, circa 1950
Olav Haug Rocking Chair by Elverum Møbel, Norway, circa 1950

Olav Haug Rocking Chair by Elverum Møbel, Norway, circa 1950

Rocking Chair in Wood with Woolen Seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rocking chair in wood with woolen seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955 It comes with a loose woolen cushion.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chair in Wood with Woolen Seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955
Rocking Chair in Wood with Woolen Seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955

Rocking Chair in Wood with Woolen Seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955

Italian mid-century modern green rocking chair 572 Studio Tecnico Cassina, 1950s
By Studio Tecnico, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern green rocking chair 572 Studio Tecnico Cassina, 1950s Rocking chair mod. 572 in wood with armrests. The structure follow...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rubber, Wood

Italian mid-century modern green rocking chair 572 Studio Tecnico Cassina, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern green rocking chair 572 Studio Tecnico Cassina, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern green rocking chair 572 Studio Tecnico Cassina, 1950s

Ernest Gimson style Ash & Elm Bobbin Turned Rocking Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 English Arts & Crafts Ernest Gimson style Ash & Elm Bobbin Turned Rocking Chair An Exceptional Example Lightly Restored sku 1160 W52 x D70 x H109cm Sh 46cm
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19th Century Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Ernest Gimson style Ash & Elm Bobbin Turned Rocking Chair
Ernest Gimson style Ash & Elm Bobbin Turned Rocking Chair

Ernest Gimson style Ash & Elm Bobbin Turned Rocking Chair

Charming 19th Century English Child's Rocking Chair, Great Old Color And Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th century or earlier. Very charming English childs rocking chair with rush seat. Very nice old finish with good color and patination. Rush seat in very good condition. Feel free...
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19th Century English George III Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Charming 19th Century English Child's Rocking Chair, Great Old Color And Patina
Charming 19th Century English Child's Rocking Chair, Great Old Color And Patina

Charming 19th Century English Child's Rocking Chair, Great Old Color And Patina

French 19th Century Wrougt Iron Rocking Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare 19th century French wrought iron rocking chair with most of its original green paint with patient rust. Upholstered in natural colored antique linen.
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Late 19th Century Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Paint

French 19th Century Wrougt Iron Rocking Chair
French 19th Century Wrougt Iron Rocking Chair

French 19th Century Wrougt Iron Rocking Chair

Antique leather and iron rocking chair by P. Cooper for R.W. Winfield, ca. 1850
By R.W. Winfield Birmingham
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique leather and iron rocking chair. An English design classic from around 1850, this rocking chair was designed by the Englishman Peter Cooper for t...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique leather and iron rocking chair by P. Cooper for R.W. Winfield, ca. 1850
Antique leather and iron rocking chair by P. Cooper for R.W. Winfield, ca. 1850

Antique leather and iron rocking chair by P. Cooper for R.W. Winfield, ca. 1850

Antique Bamboo Rocker in the George Hunzinger Style
By George Hunzinger
Located in Bellport, NY
A charming little rocker with all the bells and whistles of the George Hunzinger style. Handcrafted and upholstered in a modern woven beige and green top grade fabric. Excellent cond...
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Bamboo Rocker in the George Hunzinger Style
Antique Bamboo Rocker in the George Hunzinger Style

Antique Bamboo Rocker in the George Hunzinger Style

American Country Rustic Pine and Rush Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Country/Rustic pine wood rocking chair with a slat back and rush seat.      
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19th Century American Country Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush, Pine

American Country Rustic Pine and Rush Rocking Chair

American Country Rustic Pine and Rush Rocking Chair

1900 Gustav Stickely Early Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Youth Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Monrovia, CA
GUSTAV STICKLEY Early American Craftsman Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Youth Rocker 1900s. Early American Antique Piece Of Furniture and History. This Early Antique Craftsman Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Rocker Is Also Known As A Sewing Rocker. This Early American Arts and Crafts Rocker...
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Oak

1900 Gustav Stickely Early Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Youth Rocking Chair
1900 Gustav Stickely Early Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Youth Rocking Chair

1900 Gustav Stickely Early Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Youth Rocking Chair

MID 19th CENTURY ROCKING ARMCHAIR
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful rocking armchair in carved, turned and ebonized wood. The armrests and backrest are turned on the bamboo model, which gives further elegance. Upholstered in fabric in good ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

MID 19th CENTURY ROCKING ARMCHAIR
MID 19th CENTURY ROCKING ARMCHAIR

MID 19th CENTURY ROCKING ARMCHAIR

French Victorian Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bamboo rocking chair with paisley upholstered seat and back
Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Upholstery

French Victorian Bamboo Rocking Chair
French Victorian Bamboo Rocking Chair

French Victorian Bamboo Rocking Chair

American Art Deco Mesh and Flat Steel Springer Chair, Garden
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Art Deco mesh and flat steel springer chair, indoor of outdoor, garden, wonderful design, springy mesh seat and back, recently restored.
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

American Art Deco Mesh and Flat Steel Springer Chair, Garden
American Art Deco Mesh and Flat Steel Springer Chair, Garden

American Art Deco Mesh and Flat Steel Springer Chair, Garden

1950s Italian Chiavari Rocking Chair with Original Woven Seat
By Fratelli Podestà, Chiavari
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare 1950s all original condition Chiavari rocking chair by Fratelli Podestà All the wicker craftsman where located in the Liguria area and Gio Ponti 's Legera was based on the traditional chairs that where produced in Chiavari The Fine artisan woven seats are a true wonder of craftsmanship This chair has a beautiful aged patinated wood and its original wicker with just a few damages not compromising its strength A lovely original vintage example...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Beech

1950s Italian Chiavari Rocking Chair with Original Woven Seat
1950s Italian Chiavari Rocking Chair with Original Woven Seat

1950s Italian Chiavari Rocking Chair with Original Woven Seat

Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victorian mahogany rocking chair boasts tufted honey-toned leather upholstery, exuding an aura of traditional elegance. Mounted on a stately platform base with exquisite turned ...
Category

1880s English Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery
Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery

Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery

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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