Modern Rocking Chairs
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Style: Modern
Color: Brown
Deep Green Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Crochet Swing in Acrylic with Teak Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Iota swings take the user to a wild, natural, fantastic place. These swings work great in living rooms, spacious bedrooms or hotel lobbies and suites. They are an elegant yet bold ch...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Back On The Saddle Swing In Green Sand Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang during...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
Grey Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor UV Protected Textile Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang during...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
De Sede Customizable Leather Rocking Chair
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-900/01 customizable rocking chair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: lastic runners / Piping tone on tone. For further versions, please inquire. If not spe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Outdoor Rocking Chair in Open Wicker Weave
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Not many furniture pieces can create a sense of total relaxation and stress release the way this rocking chairs do. The combined use of two different colors and the open weave techni...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Formica Rocker by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Formica rocker by Owl
Dimensions: H 85 x W 60 x D 80 cm
Seat H: 45 cm
Materials: Solid wood, colourful formica
Formica is a series in which material defi...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Formica, Wood
'Rio' Rocking Chaise Lounge by Oscar Niemeyer for Fasem International, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Rio' sculptural rocking chaise lounge by Oscar Niemeyer for Fasem International was originally designed in 1978 and produced through this day by the same Italian maker. Featuri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
MarCo Bogazzi Modern Outdoor Rocking Chair in Teak or Mahogany
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Modern outdoor rocking chair designed for traditional/transitional and modern/contemporary outdoor decks, patio, porches, and poolsides.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
M. Hayat & Brothers Anglo-Indian Hardwood Woven Wicker Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite Anglo-Indian Hardwood woven seat rocking chair by M Hayat and Brothers in Peshawar.
Very good vintage condition. Double lacque...
Category
Late 20th Century Pakistani Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Mahogany
Double Rocking Chair by Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in New York, NY
Double rocking chair by Sam Maloof, circa 1980's
signed Sam Maloof f.A.C.C./©, dated 1988 and numbered No. 9.
Literature
Jo Lauria, Craft in America: ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Shepherd's Rocking Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hinterland's reimagined Shepherd's Chair is the culmination of years of design and prototyping. Inspired by the close relationship between a traditional herders tools, animals and th...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash, Wood, Upholstery, Sheepskin
“Sternum” Rocker Designed by David Ebner
By David Ebner
Located in Norwood, NJ
The “Sternum” rocker from David Ebner’s “Wishbone” series. Oak and cane. The entire form uses bent lamination technique.
“David Ebner played a pivotal role in the development of studio furniture during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Ebner, who studied under Wendell Castle at the School for American Craftsmen at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, is known for his elegant, pared down works that blur the line between furniture and sculpture. Through his groundbreaking efforts, Ebner has helped redefine studio craft furniture...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Cane
Sgarsul Rocker, Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
It is 1962, a young architect named Gae Aulenti begins a fruitful dialogue with Poltronova, an innovative company founded in 1957 in the Tuscan countryside. Poltronova had the artist...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Caramel
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Momento Solid Wood Armchair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
This seat is the result of the combination of fine Italian design and superior craftsmanship.
Made in Italy with passion by expert hands, the structure it’s in premium solid walnut,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Walnut
Modern Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Modern simple wood rocking chair. Ready for a new home.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Frank Gehry, "Contour" Rocker, Cardboard, Masonite, Easy Edges, Inc, 1970s
By Frank Gehry
Located in High Point, NC
An early production "Contour" Rocker / Rocking Chaise, designed by architect Frank Gehry. Produced by Easy Edges, Inc, United States / Canada, 1970s. Produced in corrugated cardboard...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Masonite, Paper
RB Rocking Chair, Modern Woodsport Rocker Handcrafted in Cherry
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Woodsport RB rocking chair. Named after the running bond pattern in which bricks are laid. Individual pieces are laced together with high grade polyester rope, creating a soft surfac...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Yves Boucard Pair of Large Carved Wood Spring Painted Rocking Chairs
By Yves Boucard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
YVES BOUCARD (b. 1953)
Pair of large "Spring" chairs, Switzerland, 2008
Carved and polychromed solid wood
Measures: 42" x 2...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida, ClassiCon, 2013
Located in Paris, FR
The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of yesterday and today, lightness and solidity. With its precisely orchestrated flowing li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Cord
Gervasoni Inout 709 Rocking Chair in Berlin 03 Upholstery with Oiled Iroko Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocking chair in wood, INOUT 709 is characterised by a high backrest with visible slats: it is made of oiled Iroko, particularly durable wood because it is naturally resistant to wat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Gray 09 Rocking Chair in Walnut & Berlin Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocking chair in wood, Gray 09 is characterised by a high backrest with visible slats on which a soft loose cushion rests. The structure, with a large and welcoming seat, is made of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Modern Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Mid-Century Style
Located in Wayne, NJ
Studio crafted rocking chair rocker. At the front the seat height is 19 1/4". At it's lowest point, towards the back it is 10 1/8". This is ...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida
Located in New York, NY
The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of yesterday and today, lightness and solidity. With its precisely orchestrated flowing li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Crafted Arm Detail
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic Umber Chair. The Umber Rocker is a comfortable modern walnut rocking armchair with a crafted arm detail. Designed to sit comfortably in its own space, the Umber Rocker offers a low, laid-back sitting position for relaxed enjoyment. Perfect as a wooden easy chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Vegetal N
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set 2 Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in Plum with Chrome Legs by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Smatrik is available transparent in white with painted or chrome-plated steel legs, and in stainless steel with oak-stained wood finish.
Dimensions: Height 30.33 in.; Width 24 in....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Granite Upholstery Re
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Moonlight
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Carmel Si
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Camel Silk
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Outdoor Roda Laze Rocking Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Boston, MA
LAZE outdoor lounge chairs are designed as "leisure chairs", even more in the rocking version. LAZE is the invitation to rest, the tranquility of reading a book in a garden lounge un...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gandia Blasco Textile Rocking Chair in Steel by Ana Llobet
Located in New York, NY
“Textile is a collection of outdoor furniture inspired by the concepts and techniques used with textiles. A braided rope system knotted to polyethylene boards mimics garment seams to create a flexible element that fits people like a piece of clothing.”– Ana Llobet (Designer) –. The Textile rocking chair is one of the pieces in the collection. A designer rocking chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Moonlight
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Cognac Nev
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Cognac Upholstery Ne
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Drake Sh
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Light syrup Upholster
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Drake She
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Nature Veg
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Shearling Sheepskin Throw
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic umber chair. The Umber Rocker is a comfortable Modern walnut rocking armchair with a crafted arm detail. Designed to sit comfortably in its own space, the Umber Rocker offers a low, laid-back sitting position for relaxed enjoyment. Perfect as a wooden easy chair...
Category
2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
Customizable Artifort Rocking Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
Located in New York, NY
Who can resist a rocking chair? It reminds us of our childhood when our parents lulled us to sleep or you rocked as high as you could. Now you simply relax an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Textile
De Sede Customizable Leather Rocking Chair
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-900/01 customizable rocking chair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: lastic runners / Piping tone on tone. For further versions, please inquire. If not spe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Burnish Brass Plated Steel and Oak Slats
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iced tea in hand, Sam Cooke on the HiFi, the rocker tall is deeply rooted in Southern American porch culture. While its heritage might be southern, t...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida
Located in New York, NY
The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of yesterday and today, lightness and solidity. With its precisely orchestrated flowing li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
"Q-bo - Rockin Chair" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 20 Numbered Pieces
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
"Q-bo - Rockin Chair" designed under the geometric concept of a cube, exclusive edition of 20/20 pieces, in the Graphic Research Laboratory (LIG), CDMX. M...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
RB Rocking Chair, Modern Woodsport Rocker Handcrafted in Walnut
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Woodsport RB rocking chair. Named after the running bond pattern in which bricks are laid. Individual pieces are laced together with high grade polyester rope, creating a soft surfac...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rulla Rocking Chair, Iron Frame and Mixed Leather Upholstery by Mario Milana
By Mario Milana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The arches of the Rulla rocking chair's frame create a spring on which the cushy circular backrest is mounted. On top of it the two rolls function as a headrest that gently cradles a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Handmade Mexican Contemporary Conacaste Solid Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Mexican architect Estrella Zamorano's collection "was born with the intention of returning the identity of Mexico's history to design, creating links between artisans and designers, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Wood
Studio Oak and Stainless Steel Rocking Chair by Leon Mayer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing 1980s studio rocking chair by Leon Mayer. The chair is hand signed by Leon Mayer dated 1980 and numbered 169. The rocking chair is constructed of...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Momento Solid Wood Armchair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
This seat is the result of the combination of fine Italian design and superior craftsmanship.
Made in Italy with passion by expert hands, the structure it’s in premium solid walnut, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Walnut, Faux Leather
Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Blackened Steel and Oiled Oak Slats
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iced tea in hand, Sam Cooke on the hifi, the rocker tall is deeply rooted in Southern American porch culture. While its heritage might be southern, th...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
MONARCH Wooden Rocking Armchair with Decorated Back and Covered with White Lamb
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Our Monarch chair is an exquisite creation designed by Archer Humphryes Architects that transcends the conventional rocking chair design. This handcrafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin, Wood
Gabriella Rocking Chair by Ambrozia, Maple, Black Steel & Dark Gray Upholstery
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Gabriella modern rocking chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame design with a back chair in solid wood slats and seamless wooden ro...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage rocking chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern rocking chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rocking chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans Olsen, Eero Aarnio, iota, and De Sede. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for rocking chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $596 and tops out at $65,835 while the average work can sell for $4,250.
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