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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Industrial
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Adrian Pearsall Style, American, Chrome, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Adrian Pearsall Style, American, Chrome, 1950s In a word, Stunning. This fine example by this high end designer sits on a strong and sturdy box fra...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Comfortable, rarely seen, vintage rocking chair after complete renovation. The new upholstery is made of goatskin.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Hans Wegner Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler, Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Hans Wegner designed, mid-century, white lacquered rocking chair with woven rope seat. Wegner's early interest in the rocking chair as a design...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Rocking Chair #45 by Hans J. Wegner for Tarm Stole & Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
By Wegner for Tarm Stole & Mobelfabrik Less common Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with the horizontal back rest supports from the Tarm furniture factory that ran as a subsidiary under...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

1960s Antonin Suman Bentwood Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Bentwood and caned seat in good condition - The wooden parts have been repolished.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Poul Hundevad Cognac Leather Rocking Chair, 1950's
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare rocking chair designed by Poul Hundevad, manufactured by Poul Hundevad Vamdrup, Denmark during the 1950s-1960s. The chair is made from oak and cognac patinated leather. Dimen...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak, Leather

Fabulous Lucite Rocking Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Lucite rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s and made by Hill Manufacturing Corporation. The lounge chair has the original beige cotton upholstery in ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Lucite

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

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Leather

Rocking Chair in Cherry Wood by Paolo Buffa, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Italian rocking chair in cherry wood by Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s. Dimension: H92 x W57 x D80 cm. Paolo Buffa’s (1903-1970) love of the neoclassic is incorporated into sumptuous pie...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Cherry

Milo Baughman Mid Century Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs, A Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Mid Century Swivel Rocking Lounge Chairs - A Pair Each chair measures: 32 wide x 23 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 12 inches All pieces of furniture can b...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Eames Plastic Rocking Armchairs for Vitra
Located in Cape Town, WC
The series of plastic chairs created by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra are amongst the most recognised American furniture designs. A standout from this large family of chairs is the...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Earl Walnut, Beige Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen. In stock leat...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair and Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely vintage modern wood frame chairs with sculpted arms, spindle backs and thick cushions. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Danish Design Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Fanett Scandinavian, 1960s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Mid-Century rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for the 60's. Made in Finland, very comfortable!.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Bentwood Rocking chair. This unique chair is a perfect conversation piece for any living room or lounge space. Please confirm...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood

Vintage Walnut Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With rich walnut making up this chair's frame and spindle back, this vintage rocking chair is full of Mid-Century style. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
This great Sgarsul rocking chair was designed by Gae Aulenti in 1962 for Poltronova. Consists of a red lacquered bentwood frame with nicely patinated brown leather seats/upholster...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

EARL Walnut, Black Leather Moresby Rocking Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and black leather. In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Walnut, Leather, Oak

Authentic RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic and rare RAR Rocking chair designed by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This rocking chair was manufactured in the 1960s. The rocking chair is in original vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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

Charles and Ray Eames Designed 1st Generation RKR Rocker for Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a Charles and Ray Eames designed 1st Generation RKR Rocker for Herman Miller Two Birch wooden rockers, steel rod base and main body of the ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller. Fiberglass shell with red fabric upholstery and a black metal and wooden base. 1970s - ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern wool upholstery tall back rocking lounge chair.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Chestnut

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite, Wood & Haitian Cotton Fabric Upholstery Hill MFG
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bent Lucite and wood rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s and made by Hill Manufacturing Corporation. The Lounge Chair has the original beige Haitian Cotton...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Lucite, Cotton, Wood

Industrial Chain Rocking Chair with Pony Skin Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Art piece that is functional - the piece is comprised of Industrial Chain and welded to become a rocking chair - the piece is definitely a statement and should be considered a func...
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20th Century Industrial Rocking Chairs

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Metal, Iron

Patinated Danish Modern Teak Highback Rocking Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 25" wide x 19.75" deep x 34.25" tall Condition: In good original condition wi...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Brass Metal Rocking Chair Guido Faleschini Black Boucle
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rocking chair designed by Guido Faleschini 1970. With curved and gilded metal. Reupholstered in a black boucle by Bisson Bruneel.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable - minor signs of use - height of seat 47 cm.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Set of Two Scandinavian Adjustable Leather Armchairs by Peem, 1970s, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
-Rocking mechanism -Very comfortable -Made from leather -Good original condition -Seat hight 41 cm.
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather

Poltrona a dondolo in Rattan di Rohe Noordwolde, anni '60
Located in Felino, IT
Poltrona a dondolo in Rattan prodotta da Rohe Noordwolde, anni '60, ben conservata , con segni d'uso. La poltrona e' stata restaurata in alcune sue parti, strutturalmente risulta san...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo

Rocking Chair in Bamboo and Rattan Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful 1950’s bent bamboo and rattan high backed rocking chair, very much in the style of Franco Albini’s ‘Rocking Chaise’ for Poggi, all canework and rattan ties are in good co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern high back rocker comprised of an oak frame and the original nubby rust and gold chenille fabric. This rocking chair is in beautiful condition, keeping in mind that it is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The original fabric on the rocker has wear on the ends of the arms and some of the loops are clipped. Will need reupholstered eventually and is priced accordingly. Oak frame has been newly refinished, and we re-glued the seat joints & reinforced for longevity. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1940-1950’s. They say, “worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere!” -Erma Bombeck…. Well, no need to worry!! We have the perfect Mid-Century Modern rocking chair for you! Rock-a-way the stress of the day in this beautiful high back rocker with a solid oak frame and its original rust and gold nubby chenille fabric. It could very well be Danish or Scandinavian but since it isn’t tagged, we can’t say for sure. What we can say for sure is that it is super comfortable and full of Mid-Century Modern style. Grab your favorite blanket and book and get ready to rock and rest...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Lena Larsson, Made by Nesto, a Mid Century Ebonised Rocker with Sculptural Arms
Located in London, GB
Lena Larsson, manufactured by Nesto. A Mid Century Modern Swedish Grandessa rocking armchair with fine ebonized turnings to the back and below the ebonized sculpted arms with a show...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Rocking Chair in the Style of Dirk Van Sliedrecht
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rare rocking chair designed during the 1960's in the style of Dirk Van Sliedrecht. The structure is in tubular green metal, with white fiberglass in the seat and red bentwood in the ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A beautiful 1970s rocking chair in Thonet style. Brass structure, Wien wicker, seat on wood frame. In very good conditions with onyl few signs of time.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Brass

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Millerr Midcentury Rocking Chair 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
American Mid-Century Modern design rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller with original fiberglass frame and fabric upholstered seat, refurbished...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury "Woven Branch" Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredibly unique rocking chair is made from intricately woven and fastened tree branches. it has a flat wood seat with the rest of the piece...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Walnut Brazilian Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Brazilian rocking chair, circa 1950s, in walnut wood, exotic wood and leather. Dimensions: H101 x W71 x D84 cm.
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern French Rattan and Caned Rocking Chair
Located in Wichita, KS
This rocking chair was made in France, circa 1960. it is made of rattan and has caning on the seat and back. The chair has a lovely patina and is in great shape. A perfect addition t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Rattan

Danish Mid-Century Modern Illum Wikkelsø Rocking Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Black lacquered Illum Wikkelsø Gyngestol No.3 rocking chair manufactured by Niels Eilersen. Designed 1958. Spindle back with distinctive short, curved arms. This rocker is in great v...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Italian Rocking Chair in Rattan
Located in bari, IT
Rocking chair for children in rattan from 50s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

Mid-Century Wicker Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1960'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: 88 cm width: 62 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Beech

Rare Vintage Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s, Reupholstered in French Boucle
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Very rare model of a rocking chair coming most probably from Czechoslovakia from circa 1950s. It features beautifully shaped wooden frame that has been cleaned and refinished with na...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Ash

Mid-Century Danish Rocking Chair for Bramin Møbler, 1958
Located in London, GB
A Danish mid-century design rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug, for Bramin Møbler, designed in 1958. The chair is presented in painted teak with a loose s...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Teak

Poltrona a Dondolo in Bambù, Anni '60
Located in Felino, IT
Poltrona a dondolo in bambù, anni '60. La poltrona è stata restaurata, la struttura è integra. Ci sono segni d'uso. Rinfrescata con vernice a ceralacca effetto sbiancante. Tipico dis...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo

Unique Rocking Chair, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Custom hand made armchair with unique sophisticated rocking system. Made of elm and genuine leather in 1940s in Czechoslovakia. Very good condition.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Renato Zevi for Selig Mid Century Chrome Elliptical Rocking Chairs, A Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Renato Zevi for Selig Mid Century Chrome Elliptical Rocking Chairs - A Pair Each chair measures: 27.75 wide x 42 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height of ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

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

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

Danish Mid Century Modern Sculpted Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig -A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid Century Danish Modern sculpted rocking chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Walnut frame, rounded slats back, cloth seat support straps, ne...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Style Wide Frame Sculptural Upholstered Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern style wide frame sculptural upholstered rocker rocking chair. Item features a nice wide seat, solid wood frame, clean modernist l...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Jeremy Broun Studio Rocking Chair, UK 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Jeremy Broun 1970s Studio Rocking Chair with Tennis net seat and back. The Chair is made of pine wood and in very good condition.
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla, Sweden, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden rocking chair with new light yellow upholstery and new filling.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Italian Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair C.1960
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1960’s bamboo and rattan rocking lounge chair, In the manner of Franco Albini’s ‘Rocking Chaise’ for Poggi. Presented in excellent condition commensurate of age. Warm c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Angel Pazmino Small Sling Rocking Chair
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Unique organic modern form rocking chair designed by Angel Pazmino and made by Muebles de Estilo in Quito, Ecuador, in the 1960s. Interlocking frames of solid Laurelwood held togethe...
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid Century Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair Lounge chair measures: 24 wide x 29 deep x 42 high, with a seat height of 16 inches All pieces of f...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

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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