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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1970s
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Rocking Chair by Mira Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A rocking chair in black walnut made be the Nakashima studio and signed / dated by Mira Nakashima, 1993.
Category

1990s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mexican Venadillo Wood, Leather and Bronze Rocking Chair circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Spanish style rocking chair with Venadillo wood, bronze nail heads and leather back and seat, with Turned wood detailing throughout - circa 1940 A wonderful rocking chair ...
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20th Century Mexican Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Adorablegreen victorian wicker rocking chair w/ cushion.
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20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Early American Walnut Ladder Back Rocking Chair w/ Double Sided Split Reed Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A large, early American walnut ladder back rocking chair with double sided split reed seat. Come with a hunter green cushion. Measures 26.25"...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Reed, Walnut

Eames RSR Rocking Chair Elephant Gray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elephant gray Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on rocking base. Excellent grain in the fiberglass side shell and factory dark gray painted back. Stam...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Michael Costerisan Rocking Chair, 1973
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Michael Costerisan rocking chair crafted off of oak. It is signed and dated 1973. Features a sling seat made of beige leather. The leather is nicely...
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1970s American Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bauhaus Style Black Vinyl & Chrome Bentwood Style Rocking Chair After Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Bauhaus style black vinyl faux leather & chrome bentwood style rocking chair after Thonet. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that th...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Wicker Rocker by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely amazing rocking chair from legendary American design master Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Furniture. Blending classic Appalachian construction with elements of traditio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Midcentury Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Oval Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Oval Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered In High End Silver Mist Mohair Velvet Blend Gorgeous Milo B...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Iconic bentwood rocking chair, attributed to Thonet. Made from bamboo in with caned back and seat. Measures: 22" x 42" x 42" / Seat Height - 20" at front before sitting, 1...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood

RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
Located in Uccle, BE
This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its powerful form and its indisputable comfort. The RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base), ma...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Children "Mobo" Metal Spring Mounted Rocking Horse, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage MOBO metal rocking horse 1960's This Rocking Horse was made in England by D.Sebel & Co LTD Mobo Toys. This metal horse toy is standing on a frame ...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Rocking Chair from the 1960s is a classic piece of furniture crafted in Italy. It features a sturdy wooden frame with elegant curves and detailin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ezio Longhi Mid-Century Modern Italian Rocking Chair for Elam, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and original rocking chair mod. Mitzi design by Ezio Longhi for Elam from the 1950s. We have only restored the wooden part, it needs a new upholstery. This is a collectible chair.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintage Adirondack Old Hickory Style Tree Branch Wood Frame Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adirondack old hickory style tree branch wood frame rattan rocking chair. Item features a woven rattan back and seat, nice wide frame, solid ...
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Early 20th Century Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Stick Reed Rattan Double Strand Spring Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A double-strand arm spring-loaded rattan rocking chair with cushioned back and a rattan stick sided oak base. Height: 35" Width: 28" Len...
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1980s American Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Scandinavian Rocking Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s white-painted wooden Isabella chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler. A piece of furniture that was often found in every Nordic h...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Organic Scandinavian Rocking Armchair Solid Ash Wood Steel & Natural Rattan 1999
By Benjamin Franklin, IKEA
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern rocking armchair made out of solid ash, steel frame and natural rattan weaving. This rocking chair is a lightweight rocker made from handwoven rattan and ash col...
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1990s Swedish Organic Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chair 7014 by Michael Thonet for Thonet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old authentic rocking chair was designed Michael Thonet and manufactured by Thonet. It was in the catalogue of 1904. It is a design classic. This brown rocking chair...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pr. Wrought Iron Platform Rocking Chairs att. to Woodard c. 1970/1980's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish platform rockers constructed of wrought iron, with metal mesh seats, and backs. The chairs ae complete with removable indoor outdoor cushions, they are clean and read...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair, Frederik Kayser Model 599 By Norway, 1950s Magnificent mid century modern Frederik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Model 599 Afromosia teak wi...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Amish Children's Rocking Chairs From Lancaster, Pa.-3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish hand made children's rocking chairs in fine condition. These rocking chairs are marked Amish 1988 from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. These children's rocking chairs are all...
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Chrome

Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Rocker
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pretzel Style midcentury rocker, The condition is amazing. lines are so attractive and unique, sure to grab anyone's attention. This piece sits ver...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Bamboo and Rattan Mid-Century Modern Children's Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern children's rocking chair. Striking French design from the 1970s. Executed in bamboo and rattan. This wonderful Mid-Century Modern children's r...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage rocking chair with midcentury styling from Denmark, circa 1960. Very comfortable with solid teak construction, this Classic Danish design fits easily into any residential env...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Eames RAR Parchment Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parchment fiberglass RAR rocking chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Clean shell with no cracks or holes. Signed Herman Miller and guaranteed authentic....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sculptural Organic Shape Lounge Chair in Zebra Fabric, C1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage rocking lounge chair upholstered in fabric with zebra pattern Unknown producer Age: circa 1970s The heavy frame is made o...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare No. 267 egg rocking chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1922 and produced in a limited run by Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe in Udine, Italy circ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Bamboo Rocking Chair with Red, Black and White Fabric Upholstery
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This rocking chair features a bamboo frame and its patterned fabric cushion, which has a soft padding and has no stains or flaws. It is vintage, therefore it m...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

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

Materials

Chrome

1950s Italian Chiavari Rocking Chair with Original Woven Seat
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare 1950s all original condition Chiavari rocking chair by Fratelli Podestà All the wicker craftsman where located in the Liguria area and Gio Ponti 's Legera was based on the traditional chairs that where produced in Chiavari The Fine artisan woven seats are a true wonder of craftsmanship This chair has a beautiful aged patinated wood and its original wicker with just a few damages not compromising its strength A lovely original vintage example...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wicker

1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - teak veneer on top of the seat - height of seat 40 cm.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak, Beech

Sgarsul Rocking Chair Designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Located in Parma, IT
Sgarsul rocking chair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1960s. Structure in bent and lacquered wood, leather seat and cushion. In good vintage condition with signs of wear on ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C vintage, Thonet - made in USA, unsigned. The chair is slightly smaller in scale, a vari...
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Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Rocker Rocking Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron rocking chair. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may be abl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

S. Bent Bros Monogrammed Hitchcock Style Stinciled Rocking Chair
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Germantown, MD
A Samuel Bent and Bros. Furniture monogrammed Hitchcock style rocker in excellent condition. Very well kept. Measure 25" In width, 29" in depth, 37" in...
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler
Located in Charleston, SC
This beautiful vintage modern rocking chair features an unusual "X" shaped frame, sculpted arm rests, and a stylish spindle backrest all w...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vladimir Kagan 'Rock Star' Pair of Leather Rocking Chairs, c. 1997, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of black leather rocking armchairs are by Vladimir Kagan for the Kagan Collection, by American Leather (previously LeatherTech). Designed in circa 1997 and called the 'Rock Star' lounge chair due to its rocking chair abilities cleverly disguised underneath with hidden wooden runners and signature rounded form, the curved arms and integrated seat cushion gives the look of a molded chair. What's a huge upside about these examples are that they have LeatherTech labels underneath instead of the common and newer American Leather labels. In the 1990s the company was originally founded as LeatherTech and brought huge innovations into the furniture and design industry. Later, in the early 2000's they changed their name to American Leather. Earlier examples made prior to the name change such as this pair are sought-after by collectors and generally carry greater worth. With Postmodern soaring in popularity, this club chair is just as relevant today as it was when it was first introduced. An excellent choice for designers and collectors alike, the chair and ottoman are signed underneath with The Kagan collection labels and leather swatch...
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1990s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kid's room with this antique Art Deco child rocking chair. Crafted in France circa 1920 in the matter of German-Austrian cabinet maker Michael Thonet (1796-1871), and buil...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Pascal Mourgue Style Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered in Knoll Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Pascal Mourgue Style Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered in Knoll Fabric This Pascal Mourgue Style Rocking Chair is crafted from birch. The birch has been stained and we have ...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Victorian Mahogany and Tufted Velvet Upholstered Rocking Chair, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Absolutely gorgeous late Victorian style mahogany frame and red velvet upholstered seat and tufted back. Velvet in good shape and the mahogany frame shows charming patina. Measures 2...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

M Nissen for Pastoe Mid-Century Teak Spade Dark Green Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Wooden rocking chair / armchair designed by M. Nissen and sold in the Netherlands by the Dutch manufacturer Pastoe in the 1960s. Featuring a solid wooden frame, the chair has curve...
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak, Velvet

Mid Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This upholstered bentwood rocking chair was made by TON company in Czechoslovakia in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s. In good preserved Vintage condition, the upholstery show...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Vintage Anglo Indian Carved Teak Wood Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Anglo Indian carved teak wood rocking chair rocker. Item features a solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, very nice vintage item, great style and for...
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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Postmodern Aluminum Rocking Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Postmodern rocking chair. A chic tubular design freshly powder-coated in a matte black. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic old hickory barrel back rocking chair. Rocker is very Strong.
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20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory

New England Antique Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique rocking chair constructed of solid wood. High headrest and spindle back with long elegant runner. Of New England origin. Early 20th centu...
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Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Kembo Rocking by Wh Gispen, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
Rockingchair by WH Gispen for Kembo Netherlands. in original with original fabric and armrests in bakelite, black tubular structures and wooden sliders. From...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood

Rocking Chair "NONNA" by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switserland 70s
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Rocking chair "NONNA" BY PAUL TUTTLE FOR STRÄSSLE INTERNATIONAL, SWITZERLAND 1970S Looking for a vintage rocking chair that exudes both style a...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak Rocking Chair Model 182 by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin, Denmark 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid-Century Modern rocking chair designed by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Mobler. The rocking chair is done in solid teak wood. It has recently...
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1950s Danish Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Teak

Dondolo Rocking Chair
Located in Baranzate, IT
Vintage rocking chair designed by Leonardi and Franca Stagi one evening in 1967. Continuous tape in double sheet of fiberglass and polyester resin corrugated on the inner face. The ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fiberglass, Polyester

Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Bentwood by Moveis Cimo, 1950, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Mid-Century Modern rocking chair in Bentwood by Moveis Cimo in Brazil during the fifties decade is magnificent! The curved shapes that provided a different...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Platform Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern platform rocking chair in the manner of the Paoli Chair Company, with ochre upholstered back and seat supported by an oak and walnut frame on springs, above a plat...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Walnut

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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