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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Neoclassical
Midcentury Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Oval Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Oval Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered In High End Silver Mist Mohair Velvet Blend Gorgeous Milo B...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Eames RSR Rocking Chair Elephant Gray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elephant gray Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on rocking base. Excellent grain in the fiberglass side shell and factory dark gray painted back. Stam...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Wicker Rocker by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely amazing rocking chair from legendary American design master Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Furniture. Blending classic Appalachian construction with elements of traditio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair, Frederik Kayser Model 599 By Norway, 1950s Magnificent mid century modern Frederik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Model 599 Afromosia teak wi...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Teak

Eames RAR Parchment Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parchment fiberglass RAR rocking chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Clean shell with no cracks or holes. Signed Herman Miller and guaranteed authentic....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - teak veneer on top of the seat - height of seat 40 cm.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Teak, Beech

1960s Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - suitable for new upholstery - height of seat 37 cm.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Platform Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern platform rocking chair in the manner of the Paoli Chair Company, with ochre upholstered back and seat supported by an oak and walnut frame on springs, above a plat...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Maison Jansen French Polished Nickel and Black Leather Rocking Armchair
Located in New York, NY
French midcentury rocking armchair with an ornate polished nickel scroll design frame with black leather upholstered seat and back. (Maison Jansen)(Available in white leather: REG521...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal, Nickel

1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - teak veneer on top of the seat - height of seat 40 cm.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Dondolo Rocking Chair
Located in Baranzate, IT
Vintage rocking chair designed by Leonardi and Franca Stagi one evening in 1967. Continuous tape in double sheet of fiberglass and polyester resin corrugated on the inner face. The ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fiberglass, Polyester

RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
Located in Uccle, BE
This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its powerful form and its indisputable comfort. The RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base), ma...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

1960s Pair of Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Teak veneer on top of the seat - height of seat 40 cm
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak, Beech

Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler
Located in Charleston, SC
This beautiful vintage modern rocking chair features an unusual "X" shaped frame, sculpted arm rests, and a stylish spindle backrest all w...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Teak

Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Bentwood by Moveis Cimo, 1950, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Mid-Century Modern rocking chair in Bentwood by Moveis Cimo in Brazil during the fifties decade is magnificent! The curved shapes that provided a different...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood

Danish Midcentury Upholstered Rocking Chair by Niels Eilersen
Located in Toronto, ON
Danish midcentury rocking chair by Niels Eilersen, 1960s. It features a beautifully sculpted black lacquered solid beech frame with sp...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Maison Jansen French Polished Nickel and White Leather Rocking Armchair
Located in New York, NY
French midcentury rocking armchair with an ornate polished nickel scroll design frame with quilted white leather upholstered seat and back. (Maison Jansen)(Available in black leather...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal, Nickel

Rare Lishman Rocker, Sculptural Chrome-Plated circa 1976, William Lishman
By Bill Lishman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Free form rocking chair with cast aluminum tractor seat and backrest,, Canadian Bill Lishman is best known for his role in Operation Migration, which continues his successful efforts to re-shape avian migration patterns across North American. Lishman earned the nickname "Father Goose" by developing the means to encourage large flocks of birds to settle in new nesting areas by leading them in flight using an ultra-light aircraft. His unusual methods have had great success over 3 decades, and were the Subject of the 1996 film FLY AWAY HOME. He is also a noted artist and sculptor, and designed the geodesic-style buried home where he lives near Toronto. His great contribution as a furniture designer is the 1976 Lishman Rocker...
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1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Kembo Rocking by Wh Gispen, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
Rockingchair by WH Gispen for Kembo Netherlands. in original with original fabric and armrests in bakelite, black tubular structures and wooden sliders. From...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs
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,...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Rocker Rocking Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron rocking chair. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may be abl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Robin Nance Teak Midcentury Rocking Chair 1960s
By Robin Nance
Located in Dorchester, GB
A fantastic Teak rocking chair made by Robin Nance of St.Ives circa 1960's. Great all round condition with newly upholstered cushion Dimensions Heig...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Teak

1950s Italian Chiavari Rocking Chair with Original Woven Seat
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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Wicker

Vintage Sculpted Walnut Patchwork Rocking Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Let the rest of the world go by rocker by Top Notch Industries. Hand crafted patchwork walnut strung together with rope. Very comfortable and stunnin...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Oak, Walnut

Rocking Chair Made of Beech by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous Ilmari Tapiovaara designed rocking chair for Asko. Made of beech with a blond seat and black lacquered frame, it is a classic piece of mid-century modern design. Finland...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Midcentury Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. - Partly renovated, refreshed. jr
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

S. Bent Bros Monogrammed Hitchcock Style Stinciled Rocking Chair
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Germantown, MD
A Samuel Bent and Bros. Furniture monogrammed Hitchcock style rocker in excellent condition. Very well kept. Measure 25" In width, 29" in depth, 37" in...
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Rocking Chairs

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Hardwood, Paint

Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair “Zenith”
Located in Seattle, WA
Known as the RAR rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames, this chair has Zenith checker label and is the first generation produced in Zenith Plastic Factory in Gardena, Califor...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood

1960s, Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair for Uusikylä, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi lounge chair and stool Italy 1969
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very cool shaped lounge chair designed by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'urbino and Paolo Lomazzo, made by BBB Bonacina, Italy 1969. This chair has a nice cognac leather upholstery and th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Studio Made Lounge Rocking Chair in Exotic Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This studio made rocking chair is a stunning work of art. It features laminated exotic hardwood construction in a breathtaking sculptural form. In well cared for condition.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Rocking Chair for Selig, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Mid-Century Danish Modern rocking chair, model 650-15, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. This elegant rocker has a walnut-s...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Ostrich and Camel Whimsical Rocking Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
One of a kind set of two ostrich and camel adult size carousel rocking chairs, also can be used as barstools. Stamped BJ 1979 in the style of Kay Bojesen made of mahogany and white ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Located in Roma, IT
The "Sgarsul" rocking chair is a reinterpretation of Thonet's 1862 N1 cantilever armchair by Gae Aulenti, a leading architect and designer of Italian design. In this project, bourgeois values are challenged by stripping them of their austere severity and reinterpreting them with irony. The structure, as in the original Thonet chairs...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Leather

Vintage Teak Rocking Chair by Georg Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage rocking chair designed by Georg Jensen in teak with new red Maharam wool upholstery. 16.5" seat height.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Midcentury Design Rocking Chair by TON / Expo, 1958
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s, Czechoslovakia - Maker: TON - Paper label (see the pictures) - very Good original condition jr.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Studio Craft Movement Walnut Rocking Chair
Located in Springfield, OR
This rocker was handcrafted using Western black walnut using bent lamination for the back rails. Western black walnut is distinctive from other species o...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Costa Rican Folding Safari Campaign Rocking Chair set, 1960's Costa Rica
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Original Midcentury Costa Rican Folding Safari Campaign rocking chair set of 4. Made in Costa Rica, 1950's / 60's. Exotic hardwood constructed f...
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1960s Costa Rican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames Authentic RAR Rocking Chair
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern early RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This gorgeous mid-century rocking chair was produced between 1956 -1959...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fiberglass

Mid-Century French Riviera Curved Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant mid-century French Riviera rocking chair in rattan and bamboo. This fantastic piece was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. This chair is unique because i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Design Rocking Armchair, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Cleaned.   
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rocking Chair "Nonna" by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International Switserland 1970
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Rocking chair "Nonna" By Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switzerland, 1970s. Looking for a vintage rocking chair that exudes both style...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Garden Patio Wrought Iron Rocking Chair Att. to Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural mid century wrought iron and metal mesh rocking chair attributed to Salterini. Good, clean, original, ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle in Afromosia, New Fabric, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from afromosia wood with a striking juxtaposition of the use of line and angles with the dramatic contoured base of the chair. Newly upholstery in Grey Expressions by Lin...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This upholstered bentwood rocking chair was made by TON company in Czechoslovakia in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s. In good preserved Vintage condition, the upholstery show...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Rocking Chair No.1 / Akita-mokko
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rocking Chair No.1 by Akita-mokko Manufacture : Akitamokko / Japan Size : W 670 D 970 H 900 SH 430 mm A vintage rocking chair made by Akitam...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Teak

1960s Upholstered Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden chair was produced in Czechia, circa 1960. A rocking armchair sculpted with bentwood, this classic piece was crafted by TON, ...
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bouclé, Bentwood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Upholstery Lounge Rocking Chair MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak leather Upholstery Lounge rocking chair MINT!.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Rocking Chair "NONNA" by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switserland 70s
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Rocking chair "NONNA" BY PAUL TUTTLE FOR STRÄSSLE INTERNATIONAL, SWITZERLAND 1970S Looking for a vintage rocking chair that exudes both style a...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Sculptural 1960s Wishbone Rocking Chair In Oak By Robin Williams
By Yngve Ekström, Sam Maloof, Robin Williams
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare 1960s "Wishbone" rocking chair in steam-bent oak by British designer Robin Williams. Produced in small numbers, it is one of the more graceful...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Vintage Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Midcentury Design
Located in New York, NY
This rocking chair was one of the first pieces produced by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) when his Langenbach & Tenreiro store opened in 1947. Far beyond a designer and artist, Tenreiro was an intellectual and thinker of the Brazilian culture. The rocking chairs were part of the interior spaces in most Brazilian colonial...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rosewood, Leather

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Named the 'Swinger Chair' for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this incredible cocobolo rosewood and black leather 'Swinger' rocking armchair by leading 1960s modernist designer Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. (Mexico) is highly sought after by interior designers and avid collectors alike. The thick black leather hides used for the sling are complemented with leather buttons connecting the sling to the frame of the chair. Matching black leather removable seat cushion has beautiful patina as can be seen in the photos. Artistically sculpted exotic cocobolo rosewood put together in an eye catching and interesting biomorphic form with shoemaker's signature rosewood insert accents for the feet and upper back of the chair. Exceptional craftsmanship utilizing innovative links and joints. Metal brackets connecting the seat to the frame allow the chair to gently rock - consider this as a nursing chair for the design-centric home. Senal S.A. label on lower bar of chair. Mexican modern is a style that fits incredibly well with Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian or Danish Modern, Brazilian Modern, and Hollywood Regency. It is also a great addition for interior designers to turn an otherwise simple contemporary space and add a splash of wild and interesting. Whether you are designing a Mid-Century Modern home, contemporary, post-modern or french neoclassical apartment, this Don Shoemaker Swinger...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Bamboo and Rattan Mid-Century Modern Children's Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern children's rocking chair. Striking French design from the 1970s. Executed in bamboo and rattan. This wonderful Mid-Century Modern children's r...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Renato Zevi Italian Mid-Century Ellipse Chrome and Plaid Fabric Upholstered Rock
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century (circa 1970) ellipse-form rocking chair with a polished chrome frame with rockers and arms composed of the same elliptical pieces on either side, upholstered in a...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle, Switzerland, 1972
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Nonna rocking chairs designed in 1972 by american designer Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switzerland. Metal structure finished in...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury Swivel Armchair, Peem, Finland, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Finland - Made of fabric and metal - The fabric shows signs of use, three buttons are missing - Fully functional, a bit off to the side - Good, original condition - Se...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair by Lena Larsson for Nesto, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Wooden rocking Chair by Lena Larsson for Nesto. In good condition.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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