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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1970s
SITLALI Low Rocking Chair in Solid Wood and Thin Overlapping Road and Gold Leaf
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Experience the art of relaxation with the Sitlali rocking armchair, a visionary creation by Philippe Bestenheider. At the heart of this design is the backrest, a fan of thin overlapp...
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2010s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Camel Silk
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Moonlight
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

SITLALI Fuchsia Pink Rocking Armchair in Solid Wood with Rods and Lacquering
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Rediscover the timeless charm of the Windsor chair through the contemporary lens of Sitlali—a chair that pays homage to tradition while embracing character and contemporaneity. The ...
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2010s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Maple, Beech

Yves Boucard Pair of Large Carved Wood Spring Painted Rocking Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
YVES BOUCARD (b. 1953) Pair of large "Spring" chairs, Switzerland, 2008 Carved and polychromed solid wood Measures: 42" x 2...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Handmade Mexican Contemporary Conacaste Solid Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Mexican architect Estrella Zamorano's collection "was born with the intention of returning the identity of Mexico's history to design, creating links between artisans and designers, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Wood

Set 2Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Smatrik is available transparent in white with painted or chrome-plated steel legs, and in stainless steel with oak-stained wood finish. Dimensions: Height: 30.33 in.; Width: 24 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

21st Century Red Rolling Stone Armchair in Aluminium Modular Seat for outside
Located in Milano, IT
It is an armchair, in Aluminium, for outside. with 4 different seats inside, you just have to roll it, and you will find a seat, higher, a lower, ...
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Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Rocking Armchair in Natural Walnut Wood and Gold Leaf Finishes by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Classy baroque rocking armchair in natural walnut wood and patinated gold leaf finishes. Upholstered with a premium damascus ivory fabric and tested by our specialized employees. Eve...
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2010s Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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

De Sede DS 515 Rocking Chair in Brown Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serves as a shaping frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate design, masterful leather seams and sophisticated detailing. A textile insert in the back gives the chair a distinctive note, and the overall craftsmanship of the composition makes it a stylish companion at the dining table, in the home office or in the conference room. With a special cover, it is also perfect for semi-outdoor use. Carmen and Urs Greutmann run their own design studio in Zurich, where they design spaces and furniture characterized by special clarity in form and materiality. This series of different sculptures all belonging to a family features the play of exact, different linings with little lightness. The results are universally usable seating...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Gray Lacquered Sitlali Rocking Armchair in solid wood by Philippe Bestenheider
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Step into the realm of timeless design with Sitlali—an embodiment of character and contemporaneity meticulously crafted from solid wood. The back of Sitlali, a striking fan of thin o...
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2010s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Burnish Brass Plated Steel and Oak Slats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iced tea in hand, Sam Cooke on the HiFi, the rocker tall is deeply rooted in Southern American porch culture. While its heritage might be southern, t...
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Smatrik is available transparent in white with painted or chrome-plated steel legs, and in stainless steel with oak-stained wood finish. Dimensions: Height: 30.33 in.; Width: 24 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Shearling Sheepskin Throw
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic umber chair. The Umber Rocker is a comfortable Modern walnut rocking armchair with a crafted arm detail. Designed to sit comfortably in its own space, the Umber Rocker offers a low, laid-back sitting position for relaxed enjoyment. Perfect as a wooden easy chair...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut

Set 2 Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in Plum with Chrome Legs by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Smatrik is available transparent in white with painted or chrome-plated steel legs, and in stainless steel with oak-stained wood finish. Dimensions: Height 30.33 in.; Width 24 in....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Classic Rocking Chair in Ebonized Ash 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash

Emeco Heritage Rocking Chair in Brushed Aluminium by Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Heritage is a stacking chair designed by Philippe Starck, inspired by the original 1006 Navy.The rocking version was designed for the world famous Bon restaurant in Paris. Intended a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Nanook of the North Rocking Seat by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Nanook of the North is an exquisite rocking seat with metal legs in gold. It is available in either black and white, or midnight blue and black. India's h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Resin

Luxurious Crochet Rug Swing Handmade in UV Protected Grey Yarn with Teak Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota rug swings are chic and minimalistic. They have a luxurious crochet rug covering a teak wood seat. The rugs are hand knit from exclusive iota besp...
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2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Teak

Contemporary Leather and Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Boston, MA
Flexus plywood rocking chair. One of a kind. Leather and wood.
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2010s Brazilian International Style Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida, ClassiCon, 2013
Located in Paris, FR
The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of yesterday and today, lightness and solidity. With its precisely orchestrated flowing li...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Cord

Sitlali Rocking Armchair in Solid Wood with Rods and White Lacquering
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Meet Sitlali—an embodiment of character and contemporaneity, crafted from solid wood to seamlessly blend form and function. The back of Sitlali, a captivating fan of thin overlapping...
Category

2010s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Emeco Hudson Rocking Chair in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the N...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century Grey Rolling Stone Armchair in Aluminium Modular Seat for outside
Located in Milano, IT
It is an armchair, in alluminium, for outside.. with 4 different seats inside, you just have to roll it, and you will find a seat, higher, a lower...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Drake Sh
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

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Moonlight
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

Set 2Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in White with Chrome Legs by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Smatrik is available transparent in white with painted or chrome-plated steel legs, and in stainless steel with oak-stained wood finish. Dimensions: Height 30.33 in.; Width 24 in....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Sling Rose Pink Grey Machine Stitched Genuine Leather Hanging Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of leather or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable ex...
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2010s South African Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Cognac Nev
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

Customizable Inno Kola Light Rocking Chair by Mikko Laakonen
Located in New York, NY
Kola Rocking Chair combines the ingenious felt seat with strong steel frame and wooden rockers. This combination of materials allows the chair to offer superb comfort, light weight a...
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2010s Finnish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Customizable Inno Kola Light Rocking Chair by Mikko Laakonen
Located in New York, NY
Kola rocking chair combines the ingenious felt seat with strong steel frame and wooden rockers. This combination of materials allows the chair to offer superb comfort, light weight a...
Category

2010s Finnish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida
Located in New York, NY
The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of yesterday and today, lightness and solidity. With its precisely orchestrated flowing li...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Cognac Upholstery Ne
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

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Nature Veg
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

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Light syrup Upholster
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

De Sede DS 515 Rocking Char in Grey Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serves as a shaping frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate design, masterful leather seams and sophisticated detailing. A textile insert in the back gives the chair a distinctive note, and the overall craftsmanship of the composition makes it a stylish companion at the dining table, in the home office or in the conference room. With a special cover, it is also perfect for semi-outdoor use. Carmen and Urs Greutmann run their own design studio in Zurich, where they design spaces and furniture characterized by special clarity in form and materiality. This series of different sculptures all belonging to a family features the play of exact, different linings with little lightness. The results are universally usable seating...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 2Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in Crystal Chrome Legs by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Smatrik is available transparent in white with painted or chrome-plated steel legs, and in stainless steel with oak-stained wood finish. Dimensions: Height 30.33 in.; Width 24 in....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Rocking chair / Ring/Silvino Lopeztovar
Located in COYOACAN, DF
Rocking chair for two people, based on a bearing, made of MDF, plastic laminates, aluminum and upholstery. Delivery time 4 months Silvino ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Rocking Chairs

Materials

Laminate

Roland Gebhardt, Morgan, Chair/Rocking Horse, Signed, Dated, Sculpture, Laquered
By Roland Gebhardt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Just an amazing and sweet rocking horse by the well known artist Roland Gebhardt, this is part of a series that the artist started in 1973 and like this one, was painted and finished...
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Drake She
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

Classic Rocking Chair in Ash 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

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

Materials

Rattan

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

Materials

Leather, Plywood

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.
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Muller Van Severen, Rocking Chair, Belgium, 2013
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rocking chair Manufactured by Valerie Objects Belgium, 2013 Produced for Side Gallery Metal frame, upholstery Measurements: 65 cm x 81 cm x 60 ...
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2010s Belgian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

RB Rocking Chair, Modern Woodsport Rocker Handcrafted in Walnut
Located in St. Paul, MN
Woodsport RB rocking chair. Named after the running bond pattern in which bricks are laid. Individual pieces are laced together with high grade polyester rope, creating a soft surfac...
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Nanook of the North Rocking Seat in Blue by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Nanook of the North Rocking Seat in Blue by Matteo Cibic is an exquisite rocking seat with metal legs in gold. It is available in either black and white, or ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Resin

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

Materials

Walnut

Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Blackened Steel and Oiled Oak Slats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iced tea in hand, Sam Cooke on the hifi, the rocker tall is deeply rooted in Southern American porch culture. While its heritage might be southern, th...
Category

2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Momento Solid Wood Armchair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
This seat is the result of the combination of fine Italian design and superior craftsmanship. Made in Italy with passion by expert hands, the structure it’s in premium solid walnut, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Walnut, Faux Leather

De Sede Customizable Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-900/01 customizable rocking chair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: lastic runners / Piping tone on tone. For further versions, please inquire. If not spe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Stokke Rocking Chair
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A delightful and comfortable Stokke rocking chair. Uniquely designed with raised foot pads.
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple, Leather

"Q-bo - Rockin Chair" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 20 Numbered Pieces
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
"Q-bo - Rockin Chair" designed under the geometric concept of a cube, exclusive edition of 20/20 pieces, in the Graphic Research Laboratory (LIG), CDMX. M...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rulla Rocking Chair, Iron Frame and Mixed Leather Upholstery by Mario Milana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The arches of the Rulla rocking chair's frame create a spring on which the cushy circular backrest is mounted. On top of it the two rolls function as a headrest that gently cradles a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Emeco Heritage Rocking Chair in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Heritage is a stacking chair designed by Philippe Starck, inspired by the original 1006 Navy.The rocking version was designed for the world famous Bon restaurant in Paris. Intended a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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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