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Period: 1880s
George Hunzinger, Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair, United States, circa 1880
By George Hunzinger
Located in New York, NY
An innovative cabinet maker, George Hunzinger was born in Tuttlingen, Germany, to a family of furniture makers dating back to the 17th century. After immigrating to America he establ...
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American Antique 1880s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

George Hunzinger, Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair, United States, circa 1880
George Hunzinger, Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair, United States, circa 1880

George Hunzinger, Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair, United States, circa 1880

$6,000
Large Sam Maloof Style Fruitwood Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Sam Maloof was an American furniture designer, known for his trademark sculptural style and utilization of the utmost quality in materials. He was a prolific designer, with works still showcased in galleries and museum across the country, but perhaps his most iconic design is his rocking chair. Jimmy Carter once referred to him as his "woodworking hero." Characterized by its dramatic lines and highly sculptural form, Maloof’s rocking chairs...
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American Mid-Century Modern Antique 1880s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Sam Maloof Style Fruitwood Sculptural Rocking Chair
Large Sam Maloof Style Fruitwood Sculptural Rocking Chair

Large Sam Maloof Style Fruitwood Sculptural Rocking Chair

$2,555 Sale Price / item
30% Off
19th century Child's Maple Shaker Rocking Armchair Mt. Lebanon, New York
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique child's maple rocker with arms marked "Shakers No 1 Trademark Mt. Lebanon NY." It retains it original dark walnut color varnish and rush seat. Nic...
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American Shaker Antique 1880s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

19th century Child's Maple Shaker Rocking Armchair Mt. Lebanon, New York
19th century Child's Maple Shaker Rocking Armchair Mt. Lebanon, New York

19th century Child's Maple Shaker Rocking Armchair Mt. Lebanon, New York

$357 Sale Price
55% Off
EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely full sized Antique Victorian Thonet circa 1880 rocking chair with hand carved back and seat pane...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS
EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS

EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS

$1,935 Sale Price
20% Off
A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in London, GB
A Rare Thonet No. 3 Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair. Having the unmistakable Thonet trademark flowing scroll work. We believe this model was first shown in their 1885 catalogue as sh...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 1880s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Bentwood

A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair

A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair

$4,148 Sale Price
20% Off
Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victorian mahogany rocking chair boasts tufted honey-toned leather upholstery, exuding an aura of traditional elegance. Mounted on a stately platform base with exquisite turned ...
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English Late Victorian Antique 1880s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery
Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery

Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery

$3,500
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H 42.52 in W 25.01 in D 33.47 in
Bentwood rocking chair attr. Thonet, late 19th century
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H 41.34 in W 20.48 in D 41.34 in
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H 24.5 in W 16 in D 28 in
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Located in Neuss, NW
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H 39.77 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in
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$1,800
H 40.75 in W 23.25 in D 43.5 in
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Located in New York, NY
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$895
H 40.5 in W 20.5 in D 40 in
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Located in Chattanooga, TN
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H 39.5 in W 21 in D 35 in
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Antique Rocking Chair or Gebruder Thonet, 1881
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H 38.19 in W 20.48 in D 35.44 in
Hunzinger Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair
By George Hunzinger
Located in New York, NY
George Hunzinger lollipop platform rocking chair.
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Wood

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Hunzinger Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair

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H 33.5 in W 22 in D 26 in
French Wrought Iron and Leather Upholstered Rocking Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
The shaped frame with curled "stops" on the bottom, newly upholstered in leather with brass nailhead trim.
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French Antique 1880s Rocking Chairs

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Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron and Leather Upholstered Rocking Chair
French Wrought Iron and Leather Upholstered Rocking Chair

French Wrought Iron and Leather Upholstered Rocking Chair

H 42.25 in W 26 in D 46 in
Antique Small Rocking Chair /Gebruder Thonet, 1881
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Wien - Made in bentwood, fabric - New upholstery - Wooden frame is fixed - Labeled - Good, original condition.
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Antique Small Rocking Chair /Gebruder Thonet, 1881

Antique Small Rocking Chair /Gebruder Thonet, 1881

H 38.19 in W 20.48 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Country Rocking Chair with Old Blue Painted Surface
Located in Essex, MA
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19th Century Country Rocking Chair with Old Blue Painted Surface

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H 41 in W 22.25 in D 34 in
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Located in Savannah, GA
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19th Century Natural Wicker Platform Rocker

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H 47 in W 27 in D 23 in
1880s George Hunzinger Victorian Platform Lollipop Rocker or Rocking Chair
By George Hunzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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1880s George Hunzinger Victorian Platform Lollipop Rocker or Rocking Chair

H 32 in W 24 in D 26.25 in

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