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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 22.5" W x 43.5" D x 19" Seat height x 25" Arm height.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique L&JG Stickley Paddle Arm Rocker w/ Slats on the Sides - W8390
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique L&JG Stickley Paddle Arm Rocker w/ Slot on the Sides from 1910 in very good condition. There are minor stains on the arm as pictured.
It is with cleaned original...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Thonet Bentwood and Rattan Rocking Chaise Model 7500
By Thonet
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Thonet bentwood rocking chaise lounge chair with cane seat. The design of the rocking chaise model no. 7500 is attributed to August Thonet. Initially it was made without armrest...
Category
19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood, Cane
Outdoor UV protected Mocha Color Handmade Crochet Hammock Seat Swing with back
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...
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
Pair of Swedish Rocking Chairs in Sheepskin, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Please note: Also sold separately.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
$33,224 / set
Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR Rocking Chair Restored in Go
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The classic Eames Rocker! A cult-favourite design gets an added oomph, restored in our cozy, soft, classicly-hued Gotland sheepskin. What a beautiful piece!
Herman Miller
USA, 19...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fiberglass, Birch
Child's Bent Wood /Twig Wood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand made folky twig Child's chair with leather seat.This chair is in very sturdy condition.The trim of the twigs are painted original orange paint.This is a very strong...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1910s American Mission Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Rare Rocking Chair by François Turpin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare painted metal rocking chair with canvas sling by François Turpin. Made in France circa 1930s.
Bibliography: Pierre Migennes, "Les meubles de ja...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker after Milo Baughman. Item features a chrome metal frame, white vinyl upholstery, impressive size, very nice v...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
19th Century Biedermeier Rocking Chair, Mahogany, Germany, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
19th century antique rocking chair
North Germany
Mahogany
Late Biedermeier, around 1840
Dimensions:
Height: 97 cm, width: 5...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,563 Sale Price
20% Off
Big Kids Maple Windsor Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Germantown, MD
Elegant Classic Windsor style rocking chair for big kids. Optional cushion available.
Great vintage condition.
Measures 21.75W at the arms, 22.75"D x 32"H. Seat height is 11" and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Vintage Danish Erik Ole Jorgensen Teak Rocking Chair for Tarm Stole
By Tarm Stole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Jorgensen Danish Rocking Chair. Smaller scale perfect for a tight corner or childs bedroom.
Solid structure. Comes with seat cushion as seen in pics.
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,584 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelva
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak rocking chair model 97 was designed by Holger Georg Jensen and manufactured by Tønder Møbelværk in Denmark circa 1950s. This exquisite masterpiece is a stunning co...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Siesta rocking chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Siesta rocking chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Black leather. Excellent original condition.
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
New Upholstery Renato Zevi Ellipse Base Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Selig MINT
By Renato Zevi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New Upholstery Renato Zevi Ellipse Base Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Selig MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1930's Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Old Hickory Rocking chair with vintage leather seating and backing.The condition is very good and sturdy.This rocking chair is signed Old Hickory Furniture Company.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Rocking Chair for Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Adrian Pearsall walnut rocking chair for Craft Associates. This fabulous sculptural rocker is in great restored condition. The high end woven turquoise upholstery and foa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Newly Upholstered Rocking Chair
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th Century mahogany rocking chair, finely hand carved and of exceptional quality with beautifully rich patination, grain and newly upholstered throughout with a stunning...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Rocking Chair for Selig, Denmark, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$2,975 Sale Price
30% Off
Metal and Fabric "Satala" Cushioned Hammock by Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
The Satala is made of galvanized metal, painted in a bronze-like shade. Satala is a sculptural furniture piece, a hammock supported on one leg with a rubber-coated metal ball at the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Late Victorian Oak Pressback Upholstered Rocking Chair Rocker Cameo
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late Victorian pressback rocking chair. A beautiful design featuring a serpentine crest rail with a laurel wreath wrapped cameo at the...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Swedish mid century modern wooden rocking chair model "Lovö" in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932. In good original condition...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Franco Albini, Early Rocking "PS16" Chaise Lounge, Sycamore, 1960s, Poggi, Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and early "PS16", cotton, cord and sycamore rocking chaise lounge designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi, Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Seat Height (inches): 17.25"
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cord, Sycamore
Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair in Walnut after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and sculptural rocking chair in the style of Gio Ponti. This chair features solid walnut construction and newly upholstered seat cushions. Marked: Made in Italy. Circa 19...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Yngve Ekström 'Circle' Rocking Chair, Sweden, circa 1960
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ‘Circle’ rocking chair by Yngve Ekström – Sweden, 1960s.
Designer: Yngve Ekström
Manufacturer: Stol AB Sweden.
Country: Sweden
Mo...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE VICTORiAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT CHESTERFIELD ROCKING CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored Children's Aesthetic Movement Chesterfield tufted rocking armchair
M25 only fo...
Category
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Drake Sh
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Costa Rican Campaign Style Teak Brown Leather Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Costa Rican Campaign Style teak brown leather folding rocker rocking chair. Item features hick brown leather straps, solid teak wood folding frame, orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Campaign Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans Kaufeld Leather and Brushed Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in North York, ON
Original Hans Kaufeld leather and brushed aluminium Mid-Century Modern rocking chair. Completely original in good condition.
Measures: W 28”, H ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Sam Maloof Style 'Evans' Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Malm
Rocking Chair made with Black Walnut Wood
Hand-Crafted & Created by the Artist
Featuring Extra Long Rocking Legs
Height: 46"
Width: 25.25"
Depth: ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Restored Rare Snake Arm Rattan Rocking Child Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm childrens size rattan rocking chair with stick rattan seat.
Professionally restored to original specificat...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Caramel
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
Mid-Century Rocking Chair with New Kvadrat Cushion by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Filigree rocking chair from the Danish manufacturer FDB Møbler after a design by Børge Mogensen from the 1960s.
The filigree frame is designed in walnut. The backrest is contoured a...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vic Rocking Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Rocker
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications:
-Seating Height: 14.2"
-Armrest Height: 23.8"
-Chair made of 39 Laminated Plywood Birch sections from Nordic Forests.
-Weight Capacity: 350 pounds.
-Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use only under a covered area.
-Maintenance: Clean only with a slightly wet cloth with water.
About a Piegatto Vic Rocking chair...
Category
2010s Guatemalan Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Studio Rocking Chair by Richard Harrison, US, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom, handmade studio rocking chair designed by Richard Harrison. This remarkable, lightweight and sculptural chair is made of walnut with. The chair has beautiful connections and ...
Category
1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rocking Chair Style Thonet circa 1930 Good Condition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rocking chair style thonet circa 1930 good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Razor Blade Henning Kjærnulf Rocking Chair by EG Møbler Solid Oak + Sheepskin
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf razor blade rocking chair manufactured by EG Furniture.
The chair is made of solid oak. The seat is upholstered with new sheepskin which is very comf...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Rare Mid-Century Modern Design rocking chair by Takeshi Nii 1960 Black leather
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Introducing a stunning and iconic piece of mid-century modern furniture: this black leather rocking chair by Takeshi Nii, designed in 1960 in Japan.
Crafted from premium black leather and chrome metal frame, this sleek and elegant rocking chair boasts smooth and clean lines that perfectly blend form and function. The chair's ergonomic and minimalist design provide the ultimate level of comfort, allowing you to sit back, relax and rock the stress away.
And its ingenious design allows it to be folded to reduce storage space, simply incredible.
The quality of construction and materials are apparent in every detail, from the sturdy chrome frame and the dark wood gliders...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Iconic Midcentury Design Rocking Chair / Expo, 1970
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970, Czechoslovakia
- Maker: TON
- Original condition.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$514 Sale Price
30% Off
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
This elegant rocking chair from the 1970s embodies the timeless aesthetic of Thonet-style design, blending classic craftsmanship with a m...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
$1,779 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid Century Crome Bent Single Piece of Tube Rocking Armchair Bauhaus 1970s MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bauhaus Mid Century Crome Bent Single Piece of Tube Rocking Armchair 1970s MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor-Indoor 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...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
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 ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Lucite
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall Curved Wave Chaise Lounge Rocker Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Adrian Pearsall curved wave chaise lounge rocker. This piece was reupholstered in the 80's and will most certainly need to be redone. Th...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Hitchcock Style Stenciled Rocking Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
An American classical New England style stenciled rocking chair made in the manner of Lambert Hitchcock. The chair is richly painted on the ba...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
Mid Century Lawrence Peabody Sculptural Rocking Lounge Chair in Gray Mohair
Located in Troy, MI
A rare contoured rocking chair designed by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff circa 1960s
Freeform design with continuous sculpted wood frame in dark finish supporting a floa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$3,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Rocker
Located in Kensington, MD
In the style of designer Vladimir Kagan, this chair is designed for minimalism and comfort in nearly any space. This sleek rocker features a pair of teak wood “sickle” frames that su...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Classic Rocking Chair in Ebonized Ash by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1960 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the Classic rocking chair was featured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash
$3,740 / item
Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The first fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics. The early Zenith shells are distinctive for their high fiber content and larger, more substantial rubber shock mou...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Four Victorian Ladderback Walnut and Cane Seat Side Chairs with hip supports.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19Thc English Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original surface Windsor rocking chair from England in fine sturdy condition. This rocker is in wonderful aged surface.
Category
Early 19th Century American Country Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Wicker Parlor Set ‘His, Her and Child's’ Chairs, Settee and Rocker
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a Senator's wife's wicker collection, this rare and beautiful complete wicker parlor set is of high quality with wood beads on the legs of th...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique L&JG Stickley Arm Morris Rocker - 20% SALE SALE W7936
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique L&JG Stickley Arm Morris Rocker -
This is an antique L&JG Stickley Arm Morris Rocker in good condition with no repairs or replaced parts.
The cushions for this chair have...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$1,785 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Child’s Thonet Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Stylish child’s bentwood rocking chair attached to Thonet. This example is in very good original condition showing only light wear normal and consistent with age.
Measures: Total H ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Lawrence Peabody Rocking Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable chair form by Lawrence Peabody. Well constructed. In the style of Danish Modern, Scandinavian design, Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1 of 2 Danish Design Style 1950 New Modern Rocking Chair Walnut Brown Cashmere
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
From our own workshop and design collection this gorgeous 1950 danish design style rocking chair.
Made out of solid walnut with a brown cashmere upholstery. The rocking chair looks ...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Midcentury Rocking Chair in Pine, Göran Malmvall, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Rocking chair, made in solid pine, designed by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden.
Modernist design in traditional Swedish workmanship, made to adapt to the new era in the late ...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
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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