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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Industrial
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

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Ash

Rare Jordi Vilanova Pair of 'Tartera' Rocking Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' pair of Tartera' rocking chairs, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design 1966, manufacture 1960s. These two wonderful rocking chairs are made of two symmetrical side pieces, which integrate the structure of the backrest, arms, legs and swinging arch in the same gesture. The continuity of all these components draws on an oval gap in the center of what is perceived as a single wooden plate, emphasizing its unity. Both sides are joined by four wooden cylinders, two at the bottom, next to the arches, and two more at the top, which serve to hold the ends of the seat and back, forming a single padded piece of sackcloth. The Tartera chairs are usually upholstered with a leather seating, making this version more rare. Jordi Vilanova i Bosch (1925-1998) was a Catalan interior designer. He was trained as a cabinetmaker and later on developed his skills to design furniture. In 1960, he founded the multidisciplinary group 'La Cantonada' and he was founder and promoter of the Catalan Art...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Boxwood, Fabric

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

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Walnut

Midcentury 'Isabella' Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson, Black Ebonized
Located in Staffordshire, GB
'Isabella' rocking chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson Mid-20th century, circa 1950 Re-upholstered in 'Designers Guild' Parrot Aviary, sky blue. Double sided head rest edged in velvet ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Maison Jansen MCM Chrome Rocker, 1970, France
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous chrome and vinyl MCM rocker. Chrome is in good vintage shape, no rust or pits. Upholstery should be replaced as it has few small tears in the fabri...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

1940s Swedish Rocking Chair by Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A particularly fine 1940s birch bentwood rocking chair by Swedish designer Gustaf Axel Berg. An early importer of Alvar Aalto furniture, Gustaf Berg's own designs were influenced ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Birch

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

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Fabric, Rosewood

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

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Brass

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

Rocking Chair and Footrest by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, 1970's
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wood and leather rocking chair and footrest by Angel Pazmino for Meubles De Estilo Ecuador, 1970's. These pieces features a wooden peg ...
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1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Midcentury Newly Upholstered Hermitage Cabinet Shop Nashville Rocking Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
This 1950s hermitage cabinet shop chair has been reupholstered in a Pendleton wool fabric for the seat and back and Kelly green piping as well as a lush yel...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Textile, Wood

Franco Albini, Early Rocking "PS16" Chaise Lounge, Sycamore, 1960s, Poggi, Italy
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and early "PS16", cotton, cord and sycamore rocking chaise lounge designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi, Italy, 1950s-1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Cotton, Cord, Sycamore

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

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Ash

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

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Fiberglass, Birch

Vintage Isabella rocking chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Karl-Axel Adolfsson in the mid 1950s for Gemla Möbler, Sweden, Sweden’s oldest furniture manufacturer - founded in 1861 and still in busin...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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Rattan, Rush

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

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Bentwood

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

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Teak

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

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Cotton, Birch

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

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Brass

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

Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR Rocking Chair Restored in Go
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The classic Eames Rocker! A cult-favourite design gets an added oomph, restored in our cozy, soft, classicly-hued Gotland sheepskin. What a beautiful piece! Herman Miller USA, 19...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin, Fiberglass, Birch

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

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Beech

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

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Chrome

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

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

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Canvas, Oak

Unique Organic Italian Leather Lounge Chair by Comfortline
Located in East Hampton, NY
Expertly restored and reupholstered in fine leather (camel tone), this vintage 1960s unique and sculptural Italian chair by Comfortline, Italia rocks and sits adults comfortably. Ori...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather

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

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

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Steel, Other

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

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

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Fabric, Walnut

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

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Pine

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

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

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

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Chrome

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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Beech

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

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Beech, Oak

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

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

Danish Modern Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern rocking chair features stylish bentwood frame and incredibly comfortable leather seating. Quality mid-century modern d...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, 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

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Upholstery, Chestnut

Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic rocker: Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR designed by Charles and Ray Eames featuring the iconic organically shaped fiberglass shell resting ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Steel

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

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Ash, Elm

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair In Beechwood With Ivory Leather - Spain
Located in Girona, ES
Amusing rocking chair, stained and French polished beechwood. New Ivory leather upholstery. Spain, circa 1940.
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Leather

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

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Rattan

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

Italian Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Located in Mexico City, MX
Wonderful "Sgarsul" rocking chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova. Lacquered wood in black with orange leather. Gae Aulenti was a prolific...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Midcentury Rocking Chair in Beechwood
Located in Vienna, Austria
Rocking chair in beachwood made in Czechoslovakia in early 1950s. Simple design inspired from Shaker and Scandinavian design. With original patina.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech

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

Mid-Century Modern Gray Leather Armchair and Ottoman with Brushed Steel Arms
Located in Middleburg, VA
The Mid-Century Modern gray leather armchair and ottoman set with Brushed Steel Arms is a great example of mid-century modern design. The recent...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

1960s Rocking Chair in Red Plastic Strings on Black Metal Frame
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

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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