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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Deco
1970s Sculptural Chrome and Black Velour Rocking Chair Rocker in the Manner of M
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous polished bent chrome frame, and black velour upholstered seat and back. Authentic 1970s vintage acquired from the stunning estate of a Chicago, USA Mid Century collector. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

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

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

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Metal

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

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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

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 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

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Fabric, Wood

Stylish Rocking Chair, 1980's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Stylish design rocking chair from the 80s. Made in the former Czechoslovakia. Material: foam filling and fabric. The chair has been completely reupholstered and is in excellent condi...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Foam

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

Vintage Danish Rocker by Unico in Teak and Leather
By Unico
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Combining an elegant curving teak frame with white leather, this vintage Danish rocker by Unico is as beautiful as it is comfortable. Please conf...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Teak

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

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

Sculptural 1960s Wishbone Rocking Chair In Oak By Robin Williams
By Robin Williams, Sam Maloof, Yngve Ekström
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

Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Emanating from the creative genius of Joaquim Tenreiro, this circa 1947 rocking chair embodies an exquisite testament to mid-20th-century design. Comprising a hardwood framework eleg...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood

Milo Baughman Style Vintage Rocking Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Elegant vintage midcentury rocking chair in the style of Milo Baughman. This comfortable rocker features a sturdy, solid wood frame w...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Naugahyde, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern style rocking chair. Beautiful organic wood frame with flowing curves. Please confirm location.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Petite Tilt Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman w/ Rare Rosewood Base, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of small / petite rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rare and highly desirable design made even more rare with Brazilian rosewood bases. Both ret...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Rocking Chair After Salterini and Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern wrought iron rocking chair after Salterini and Arthur Umanoff. Item features wooden runners, wrought iron frame, yellow finish, very nice vintage item, quality cra...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Wicker Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wicker rocking chair was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s. It's made of beechwood. It is in very good Vintage condition Measures: height: 91 cm width: 61 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wicker, Wood, Beech

Vintage Rock-a-Chair Cantilever Rocker Chair in Harvest Gold Vinyl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rock-a-chair cantilever rocker chair in Harvest Gold Vinyl. $1,450 This Mid-Century Style Cantilever Rocker Chair features a harvest gold viny...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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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

Mid-Century Modern "Augusta" Rocking Chair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1991
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern "Augusta" Rocking Chair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1991 The Augusta rocking chair by Aída Boal is a stunning and timeless piece of furniture t...
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1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Rare Willy Rizzo Rocking Chair in Black Steel and White Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Willy Rizzo, rocking chair, lacquered steel, leather, rubber rope, Italy, late 1960s This unique rocking chair by Willy Rizzo hardl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Studio Craft Rocking Chair in the style of Sam Maloof
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful American Studio Craft Oak Rocking Chair in the style of Sam Maloof. Amazing sculptural hand made rocking chair. The chair is structur...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak, Ash

Bauhaus Childrens`Bentwood Rocking Chair Brockhage Andrä Era, Germany, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and cute little Bauhaus rocking chair for children. Made in Germany in the 1950s, in the style of Hans Brockhage und Erwin Andrä. Made of bentwood with a charming fairy t...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood, Wood

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

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Restored Sculptural Danish Rocking Chair, c1955
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

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Bentwood Rocking Armchair in Blond Oak by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful, iconic armchair designed by Thonet, produced in 1960s by TON company in Czechoslovakia. The armchair has been completely restored and looks amazing. The construction made ...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood, Oak

Rocking chair, Suisse, 1979
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rocking-chair suisse de 1979, en tissu gris foncé avec pieds, accoudoirs en métal. Dimensions : H93 x L60 x P90.
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mexican Rocking Chair Attributed to Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Ciraca 1950, we offer this Mexican rocking chair attributed to Michael van Beuren made in mahogany wood and recently professionally restored.
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Tufted Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tufted leather rocker with polished chrome frame. Great mix of modern and chesterfield style. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

1970s, Beech Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition with minor signs of use. -Measures: Height of seat 42 cm.  
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair with Rope Edge
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a highly collectible early edition rocking armchair on rod base (RAR) designed by Ray and Charles Eames and made by Zenith Plastics. The fiber-rich lemon yellow fiberglass sh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Salterini Black Wrought Iron Peacock Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist wrought iron rocker, Designed by John Salterini. From the Peacock line. Stunning design, lesser seen rocker. Hand delivery avail to New ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wrought Iron

1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic rocking chair by Varjosen Puunjalostus, Finland. Beautiful design with elegant, strong wood. Completely restored with new finish both on the sea (varnished natural beech), and...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Oak

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Maple

"Heron" Rocking Chair and Footrest for Tendo Mokko Japan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Heron" rocking chair and footrest designed by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko Japan in laminated bentwood oak with army greenish soft vinyl upho...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Restored Woodard Wrought Iron Cantilever Spring Base Lounge Chairs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Recently powder coated in gloss black with new glides installed to base.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel, Wrought Iron

Vintage Eames Wire Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare satin black metal wire Eames rocking chair with birch wood runners and dark charcoal Naugahyde upholstered seat cover. The chair retains the fa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wire

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

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Iron

Mario Prandina 'Dondol' Rocking Chair in Oak
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mario Prandina Dondolo rocking chair in oak Mfg: Plinio il Giovane, Italy Character enhanced by patina and wear. Additional information: Mater...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocker by Lee Woodard Pair Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Leather with a brass frame that sits on wood rockers in excellent vintage condition with some wear to the leather on the arm pads. Comfy and very sturdy. Seat heigt is 19. Price is f...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Brass

MCM Rocking Chair in Canvas on Wrought Iron Base After Tony Paul, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from wrought iron with the original forest green canvas seat and back. An exceptional build. Buy them as-is or message us prior to checkout if you are interested to discu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Canvas

Pair of Midcentury Cote d'Azur Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan and bamboo rocking chairs. This fantastic set was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. The chair has a solid ratta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Early Ralph Rapson Rocker with Leather Webbing
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a rare first year production from HG Knoll Associates of a stunning rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson. It boasts a solid birch frame with original woven leather webbing...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Birch, Leather

1950s Bamboo Rocking Chair, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice comfortable Rocking chair for your interior or Patio look great with a sheepskin decorated. It’s well made and in great vintage condition. Made in Italy, 1950s. Dimensio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo

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

Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball
Located in Miami, FL
Spindle back maple wood rocker designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Conant Ball.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Maple

Gastone Rinaldi Ondalunga Rocking Chair Italy 1971
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A very rare and original "Ondalunga" rocking chair, designed by Gastone Rinaldi and manufactured by Giuliano Pozzi, Italy 1971. The chair itself  is a true eye catcher and due to it'...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, 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

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Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Style Chrome Frame Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek modern rocking chair features a tufted vinyl seat with stylish chrome frame. Mounted wooden rockers ensure a fluid rocking motion, while padde...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome, Metal, Steel

Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair Upholstered in Champagne Ivory Peruvian Alpaca
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Vladimir Kagan walnut rocker newly upholstered in the softest hide on Earth - Champagne Ivory Alpaca. Most certainly an important acquisition for any discerning and sophisticated collector, this beautiful Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair is constructed of curved walnut with a rich grain. Look at that gorgeous silhouette. The angled back and seat feature an ergonomic design that aligns you in perfect comfort and relieves pressure points. Scrolled curved cushions are symmetrical and are designed to gently support the back of your knees and neck. This Vladimir Kagan Rocker...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Hide, Alpaca, Walnut

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker rocking chair. This fantastic piece was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. This armchair has...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Finnish Rocking Chair by Varjosen Puunjalostus for Uusikylä, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with signs of use - Structurally strong - Very comfortable.  
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

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

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

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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