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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall Blond Walnut Texture
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This gorgeous armchair has been polished to shellac and upholstered again with fabric from the 1950s Measure cm: H73\38, W 75, D 80.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

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

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

20th Century White Patina Bentwood Rocking Chair Thonet Style
Located in Miami, FL
20th century white patina bentwood rocking chair Thonet style.
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon
Located in Hamburg, DE
Early production Charles Eames rocker with rope edged fibre glass shell, zinc Eiffel tower base and wood rockers wood birch, original label, first producti...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Birch

1970s Italian Brass and Black Leather Rocking Chair by Luciano Frigerio
Located in London, London
Rocking chair By Luciano Frigerio Solid brass or bronze New black leather cushions 1970s, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid Century modern Poul Hundevad Rocking Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Poul Hundevad rare mid century modern rocking chair Extremely rare oak and canvas 1950s safari rocking chair by Poul Hundevad. A true beauty and a...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Steel, Brass, Chrome

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

Materials

Steel

1 of 2 Danish Design Style 1950 New Modern Rocking Chair Walnut Brown Cashmere
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
From our own workshop and design collection this gorgeous 1950 danish design style rocking chair. Made out of solid walnut with a brown cashmere upholstery. The rocking chair looks ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Michael Van Beuren Easy Rocking Chair, Pair for Domus
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Michael van Beuren designed "Easy" rocking chairs feature a sinuous crescent-shaped form supported by an angular frame. Each wood slat is attached to the frame using decorati...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

Viener Werkstatte Rocking Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Vienna Secession rocking chair bentwood and caned seat.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

Materials

Beech

Iconic Midcentury Design Rocking Chair / Expo, 1958
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s, Czechoslovakia - maker: TON - paper label - good original condition - also suitable for new upholstery, professionally cleaned - wooden parts refreshed.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash

Swedish Rocking Chair in Pine, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish rocking chair in pine, 1940s a stunning rocking chair in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth with beautiful lines, low profile and circular seat. Condition: Excellent restored con...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

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 Italian Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair in Walnut after Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and sculptural rocking chair in the style of Gio Ponti. This chair features solid walnut construction and newly upholstered seat cushions. Marked: Made in Italy. Circa 19...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

Materials

Rattan, Rush

Gerald McCabe for Brown Saltman Steel and Walnut Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Rocking chair designed by California designer Gerald McCabe for Brown Saltman, circa 1960. The sling seat is upholstered in the original channel backed black vinyl, which slips onto ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Other

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

Materials

Wood

1930s Pair of Chestnut Chiavari Rocking Chairs with Springs, old America style
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sturdy style old America 1930s chestnut Chiavari rocking chairs with springs, restored new upholster Measures cm: D 76, W 76, H 40/82.
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

Mid Century Modern Purple Vintage Rocking Chair Roland Rainer Vienna circa 1958
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage rocking chair from lacquered beechwood in crazy purple color tone with a light brown oakwood seat. Designed by Roland Rainer circa 1958 and executed by Tho...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Early Ralph Rapson Rocker for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Rocker designed by Minneapolis-based architect Ralph Rapson. Part of a line of chairs designed for Knoll and produced for a short time just after WWII. Rapson was a student at Cranbr...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Birch

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Rocking Chair for Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Adrian Pearsall walnut rocking chair for Craft Associates. This fabulous sculptural rocker is in great restored condition. The high end woven turquoise upholstery and foa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rocking Chair in Wood with Woolen Seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rocking chair in wood with woolen seat by Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet, Austria, 1955 It comes with a loose woolen cushion.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Norwegian late 1930 pine rocking chair by Aksel of Norway. This rare piece is in great vintage condition. It will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate in order to avoid...
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1930s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Garden Swing in Child White Worked Metal, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury garden swing in child white worked metal, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Rocking Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury rocking chair still unrestored made by TON (former Thonet factory) delivery time 4-5 weeks
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

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

Materials

Chrome

Early Eames for Herman Miller Rocker
Located in Stockton, NJ
Early Eames for Herman Miller rocker with a rare coral colored fiberglass seat. Excellent vintage condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Chrome, Metal, Steel

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

Materials

Beech

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

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Beech Bentwood Rocking Chair from Ton, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Midcentury rocking chair produced by Ton (formerly Thonet) in the 1960s. Made of bent beechwood, upholstered with new fabric that is resistant to dirt and abrasion. Woodwork remains ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Thonet Rocking Chair in Steam Bent Beechwood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FM07 Art Nouveau chair, original from the early '900 , with curved wood frame, new upholstered seat in leather of Siena's earth color. Frame In bent beechwood steam, with th...
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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Danish Rocker by Holgar Georg Jensen, 1958
Located in Hanover, MA
Danish teak rocking chair designer by Holgar Georg Jensen* part of the Kubis collection for Tønder Møbelværk Denmark, 1958. Original upholstery ve...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Walter S. Chenery "Gemini" Rocking Chair for Lurashell, UK 1960
By Lurashell, Walter S. Chenery
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful "Gemini" rocking chair designed by Walter S. Chenery, manufactured by Lurashell in the United Kingdom around 1960. This very comfortable lounge chair has a wonderful o...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Wood

Vintage Don Shoemaker Rosewood Swinger Chair Signed Senal, Mexico
Located in Chicago, IL
A great vintage example. Not a reproduction. Beautiful grain. Signed on cross stretcher. Are pictures available upon request.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Exciting Milo Baughman Style Chrome Oval Rocker Panton Fabric, Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Milo Baughman style chrome oval rocker. Psychedelic Panton inspired black and white vintage fabric covers the removable pad and looks amazing. The...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Rare Herman Miller Rocking Chairs by Peter Protzmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage pair of chrome frame rocking chairs features the stylish design of Peter Protzmann as presented by Herman Miller. Unique modern shape, iconic chrome design, and comforta...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Iron

1940s Rocking Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable rocking chaise with caned seat and back with bent ash frame and a cushion upholstered in grey savak with natural leather welting.  
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cane, Ash

Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare Franco Albini style arm rattan rocking chair. This chair features a steam bent bamboo frame. This rare rocking chair was made in the late 1950s-1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Rocking Chair, USA, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Cool Milo Baughman style chrome rocking chair covered in white vinyl. USA 1970s
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Barry Michael Murphy Apple Picker Rocker Chair
By Barry Michael Murphy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable and lightweight rocker in ash and elm with v-back support and inlayed apple detail. Made in the 1980s by Barry Michael Murphy out of Windmill Hill in East Sussex, England...
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1980s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Mogens Kold All Orginal Rocker
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Wonderful and rare Mogens Kold rocker. All original finish, fabric and straps. Would recommend having new straps put on this great rocker. Its a tru...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely Mid-Century Modern rocking chair features a vintage walnut finish and sculpted arm rests. Sleek design with a smooth rocking motion. The unique high spindle backrest, vintage ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Riviera Style Vintage Organic Rattan Bamboo Rocking Chair, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Riviera style vintage organic rocking chair from rattan bamboo Italy 1960s. While the sculptural rocking chair shows a great shape with oval like curved armrests, which flow into the...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pine Rocking Chair by Designer Craftsman Jeremy Broun
Located in Munich, DE
Signed high back rocking chair by woodworker Jeremy Broun.
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

1st Generation Eames RKR Rocker by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
Charles and Ray Eames designed their fiberglass and wire chairs to be fitted with a wide variety of bases to offer a range of heights, uses, and aesthetics. One of the most desirable...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

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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