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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1970s
Midcentury Rocking Chair by ULUV, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of beechwood, fabric - Maker: ULUV Krásná jizba - New upholstery - Very good condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Rocking Chair, by TON, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Upholstery has signs of use Original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Vintage American Beechwood Child's Platform Rocking Chair, Scotland 1970, H192
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage American beechwood child's platform rocking chair, Scotland 1970, H192 Scotland 1970 Solid beechwood Original finish Padded back with ...
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1970s Scottish Victorian Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech

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...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this model proves, functionality can manifest in many forms, but it is always accompanied by expert craftsmanship and a great aesthetic quality. The Brutalist style of design - the term derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” – is characterized by a deliberate plainness and crudity, and emerged in the mid-20th century and gained popularity in the late 1950s and 1960s. In furniture and décor, the Brutalist movement was somber, giving importance to eerie organic and rugged shapes in earthy tones. The defining characteristics of Brutalist furniture design...
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Mid-Century Rattan Rocking Chairs, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of rattan - good original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

1960s Midcentury Wooden Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of wear - Measure: High of seat 44 cm.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive vintage modern rocking chair features a sturdy walnut construction, sleekly sculpted armrests, and a tall backrest ensurin...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Metal Upholstered Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt metal rocking chair reupholstered with vintage Rubelli fabric.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Mid-century Spindle Back Rocking Chair, the Netherlands, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak rocking chair with black spindles and frame. In good original condition.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Spectacular Milo Baughman Style Chrome Oval Rocker Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Milo Baughman style chrome oval rocker with Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric on the seat cushion. We had the seat cushion re...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ilmari Tapiovaara Attr White Lacquered Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Ilmari Tapiovaara (attr) white lacquered wood rocking chair in impressive overall condition with light wear consistent with age and use. Other rocking chairs also available...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Fantastic Organic Modern Bobby Falwell Rocker and Ottoman Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic organic modernist rocking chair and ottoman, hand-carved by Kentucky craftsman Bobby Falwell, a student of Wendell Castle. Each piece...
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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Walnut

1 Herman Miller Parchment Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Herman Miller parchment shell fiberglass RAR rocker by Eames Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this rocker is one of the most iconic designs from ...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fiberglass

Hans Kaufeld Leather and Brushed Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
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 ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Franco Albini, Early Rocking "PS16" Chaise Lounge, Sycamore, 1960s, Poggi, Italy
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.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Cotton, Cord, Sycamore

Iconic Midcentury Design Rocking Chair / Expo, 1970
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970, Czechoslovakia - Maker: TON - Original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Bamboo Wicker Rocking Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and robust Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo rocking chair.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Original White and Brown Aulenti Gae Rocking Chair, 1960 Sgarsul Poltronova
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Original white and brown Aulenti Gae rocking chair, 1960 Sgarsul Poltronova. The general conditions are as shown in the photo.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

La-z-boy Rocking Armchair by Pizzetti Roma, Walnut, White Leather, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
A Pizzetti original, Classic La-z-boy reclining rocking chair, made of walnut and white leather, Italy circa 1960s. The leather shows signs of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully designed sculptural rocker by Lee Woodard, with tufted leather body and brass railing. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Plywood Lounge Rocking Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and extremely comfortable lounge / rocking chair made in the 1970s. The chair has a sophisticated plywood bended frame with a deep and warm grain rosewood veneer. The newly,...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair A sleek Mid-Century Modern curved chrome frame rocking chair upholstered in Naugahyde. The chair is finished elegantly with zippered cush...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Rocking Chair and Footrest by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, 1970's
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wood and leather rocking chair and footrest by Angel Pazmino for Meubles De Estilo Ecuador, 1970's. These pieces features a wooden peg ...
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1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid Century Modern Guido Faleschini Chrome & Brass Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern steel frame rocking chair by Guido Faleschini. Item features a heavy ovoid shaped steel frame with chrome/bronze finish, upholstered armrests, and ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Steel, Brass, Chrome

Paul Tuttle 'Nonna' Rocking Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A leather, canvas, chrome-plated steel and lacquered wood 'Nonna' rocking chair design by Paul Tuttle.
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1970s Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 ...
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

Unique Organic Italian Leather Lounge Chair by Comfortline
Located in East Hampton, NY
Expertly restored and reupholstered in fine leather (camel tone), this vintage 1960s unique and sculptural Italian chair by Comfortline, Italia rocks and sits adults comfortably. Ori...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather

Ynge Ekstrom Rosewood Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Ynge Ekstrom for Swedes solid Rosewood Rocking Chair. Design attributed to Karl-Erik Ekselius. Featuring a sturdy, solid Rosewood fra...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Rosewood

1970s Danish Shaker Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Shaker Style Scandinavian Modern rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner in beech wood with a woven paper cord seat. Made in Denmark by FDB, circa 1970s.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Ib Kofod-Larsen´s Rocking Chair from 1962
Located in Vienna, Austria
Ib Kofod-Larsen´s rocking chair, model 650-15 with solid teak frame and lose seat and back cushions. Designed in 1962 and produced by Chr. Linnebergs Mobelf...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

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...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin, Fiberglass, Birch

Rocking Chair by Farstrup, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a very nice black lacquered spindle back rocking chair from Farstrup Mobler, Denmark. It comes with a cushion that does show signs of age and use and this could be replaced f...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Wooden Scandinavian Style Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition.
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1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

1960s RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early example of the iconic RAR rocker with a molded, rope-edged fiberglass seat with large shock mounts, made by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller, set upon cross-braced steel st...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Steel

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

Darling Rattan Child's Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pint sized rattan rocking chair for a lucky kid.
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1960s Philippine Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury Scrolled Chrome and Cane Rocking Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An awesome chrome scrolled rocker, giving a Classic a fresh modern look. It features a sturdy chrome tubular frame with wood framed caning seat and backrest. Clean damage free condit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair in Walnut after 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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Model 66 Rocking Chair by M. Nissen for Pastoe
By Pastoe, M. Nissen I.S – Horsens 1, Nissen, Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century Dutch rocking chair designed by M. Nissen for Pastoe Furniture. Heavily inspired by Finn Juhl's iconic "Spade" chair, it features great midcentury lines with curv...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian Modern rocking chair in ebonized wood model IW3 designed 1958 by Illum Wikkelsø.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile lounge chair functions as a swivel chair or a rocking chair ensuring optimal comfort. The colorful and soft upholstery is sure to make an impression in any modern inte...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

Vintage Italian Rattan 1960s Rocking Chair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful rocking chair was produced in Italy during the 1960s. It is handmade from rattan and remains in very good vintage condition, few rush losses close to the base as showe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rattan, Rush

Rattan Rocking Chair by Rohe Noordwolde, a Pair Available
Located in Brussels, BE
Rattan rocking chair by Rohe Noordwolde, a pair available Price for one.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage metal and vinyl rocking chair features a stylish chrome frame with unique circular rockers. Vintage vinyl covering is sculpted for er...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Rocking Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller with Alexander Girard Textile
Located in Dallas, TX
Matching pair of rocking chairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Chairs have the original Alexander Girard upholstery - excellent original condition with the original zin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fiberglass

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

1960s Danish Upholstered Rocking Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Solid teak, upholstered rocking chair in vintage velvet fabric.  
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Maison Jansen MCM Chrome Rocker, 1970, France
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous chrome and vinyl MCM rocker. Chrome is in good vintage shape, no rust or pits. Upholstery should be replaced as it has few small tears in the fabri...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Yngve Ekström 'Circle' Rocking Chair, Sweden, circa 1960
By Møbel AB Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ‘Circle’ rocking chair by Yngve Ekström – Sweden, 1960s. Designer: Yngve Ekström Manufacturer: Stol AB Sweden. Country: Sweden Mo...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Vintage Iron Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal frame rocker with leather arm straps and tufted cushioning. Great circular form with sturdy frame. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Scandinavian Modern White Vintage Rocking Chair J 16 by Hans Wegner Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern Classic rocking chair J 16 by Hans Wegner designed 1944 and executed by Mobler F.D.B., Denmark, 1964 - marked. The lacquered ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculpted metal frame rocking chair with tufted vinyl upholstery makes a stylish and comfortable addition to any seating area. The scrolled metal rockers...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Frame of soap treated beech. Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Paoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century modern rocking chair with sculptural maple frame and geometric patterned upholstery. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Black Vintage Rocker Grandessa Lena Larsson 1961 Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern black vintage rocking chair or rocker model Grandessa from black lacquered wood designed by Lena Larsson, 1961 Sweden, and produced for Nesto. Labelled underneath...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Modern Industrial Iron Rocker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual vintage modern iron rocker features red upholstered cushions. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
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1960s Industrial Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Awesome Salterini Style Mid-century Rocking Chair Patio
Located in Pemberton, NJ
OUTSTANDING MID-CENTURY MODERN SALLTERINI STYLE VINTAGE IRON ROCKER. THIS ROCKER IS IN VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION -JUST PAINTED AND LOOKS GREAT. THERE ARE NO BREAKS IN THE WEL...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Iron

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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