Rocking chair made in solid pine, Sweden 1970s

Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with frame of cherry. Seat made of papercord. Model J16    

Carl Malmsten rocking armchair in solid birch. With cushion of lambskin. Model Lille Åland, made by Stolab

Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Frame of soap treated beech. Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.

Rocking chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano. Frame of teak. Upholstered with patinated leather.

Great rocking chair by anonymous designer and unknown cabinetmaker in Sweden during the first half of the 20th century. Made in solid pine with a sculptural backrest.

A pine rocking chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0"H x 22.25"W x 36.8"D Seat Height (inches): 14.0" All upholstered furniture can be...

While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this Swedish model proves, functionality can manifest in many forms, but it is always accompanied by both great material and aesthetic quality in Swedish design. Taking influence from the golden age of modernism in Sweden and the 1930s’ cabin furniture, this rocking chair was made in the famous “sportstugemöbel” style, originally intended for Swedish summer houses. Solid pine was the preferred material in this specific style and some of the most prominent Swedish designers created models for these summer residencies, including Axel Einar Hjorth and Carl Malmsten. Functionality and longevity were the guiding principles for the style, and accordingly, for this rocking chair as well. The pine structure is very polished and firm, assembled with an expert joinery technique. The seat is ergonomically carved, and the edges are gently rounded for maximum comfort. Åby furniture...

A stained pine rocking lounge chair attributed to Steneby Hemslöjdsförening, Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 25.5” H x 19.6” W x 37.5” D Seat Height: 15”