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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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.

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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
Iconic Eero Aarnio Silver Bubble Chair
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Slim Rocker
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
This unique Rocker is endearingly called Shay’s Chaise and seamlessly blends the charm of a rocker with the comfort of a deckchair. Versatile and adaptable, it's equally fitting fo...
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2010s South African Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Half Half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 83 x D 66 x H 90cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and seat...
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2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Half Half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 83 x D 66 x H 90cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and s...
Category

2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Iconic Eero Aarnio Natural Leather Bubble Chair
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hand-Woven Contemporary Rocking Chair in Caribbean Walnut
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The design of Cocom rocking chair draws its inspiration from the wicker rockers and armchairs traditionally woven in Yucatan. Nowadays, this tradition is fading away, along with the art of hand-weaving chairs. That's why the intention behind the design of the Cocom collection is to remember and reclaim that heritage. This item is part of the Cocom Collection, where pieces merge tradition with modernity and elevate craftsmanship to its highest expression in terms of attention to detail. For its production, a wide variety of tropical woods endemic to southern Mexico are used, each of which gives the pieces not only a tropical vibe but also a unique and distinctive personality. _ design: Ania Wolowska finish: waxed weaving: cotton available in: Caribbean Walnut...
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2010s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood, Walnut

"MT3" Sculptural Monobloc Rocking Chair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT3" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc rocking chair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Bentwood rocking chair in the Japanese modern style. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a famous wood grown in the Yoshino district in Japan. It has characteristic streamlined combined b...
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2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

"Gunga" Hanging Swing Chair in Aluminium and Naval Rope Handmade
Located in Centro, RS
The Gunga swing can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas. Inspired by one of the most beautiful postcards in Brazil, Gunga beach in Alagoas. The swing represents Brazilianness t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Black Cacao Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor-Indoor 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

Acrylic, Polyester, Teak

Black Cacao Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor-Indoor 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

Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor-Indoor 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

Acrylic, Polyester, 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

21st Century Black Saddle Swing 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

Acrylic, Polyester, Teak

Outdoor Rocking Chair in Open Wicker Weave
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

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

Space Oddity Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Space oddity designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Armchair: L100 x D91 x H90 cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and seating fully upholstered in fabric ...
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2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Space Oddity Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Space Oddity Designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Armchair: L 100, D 91, H 90 cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and seating fully upholstered...
Category

2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Half half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 83 x D 66 x H 90cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and s...
Category

2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Half half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 83 x D 66 x H 90cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and s...
Category

2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Half Half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada. Measures: W 83, D 66, H 90 cm. Structure in solid timber and plywood • memory foam. Base and seating fully upholstered in...
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2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Beige Sofa Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige sofa designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada L 113 x D 80 x H 80cm Structure in solid timber and plywood Memory foam Legs and seating fully upholstered in fabric Recommende...
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2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Red Sofa Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Red sofa designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: L 113 x D 80 x H 80cm Structure in solid timber and plywood Memory Foam Legs and seating fully upholstered in fabric Re...
Category

2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Space Oddity Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Space Oddity Designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Armchair: L 100 * D 91 * H 90 cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and seating fully upholstered in fabr...
Category

2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Half Half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 83 x D 66 x H 90cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and s...
Category

2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mecedora Dedo, Mexican Contemporary Rocking Chair by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
MECEDORA DEDO The rocking chair is the evolution of the lounge chair Tumbona DEDO. It maintains the Tumbona’s geometry, balancing it with its bottom ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather, Fabric, Wood

De Sede Customizable Leather Rocking Chair
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

De Sede DS 515 Rocking Chair in Brown Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serves as a shaping frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate design, masterful leather seams and sophisticated detailing. A textile insert in the back gives the chair a distinctive note, and the overall craftsmanship of the composition makes it a stylish companion at the dining table, in the home office or in the conference room. With a special cover, it is also perfect for semi-outdoor use. Carmen and Urs Greutmann run their own design studio in Zurich, where they design spaces and furniture characterized by special clarity in form and materiality. This series of different sculptures all belonging to a family features the play of exact, different linings with little lightness. The results are universally usable seating...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Teak

De Sede DS 515 Rocking Char in Grey Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serves as a shaping frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate design, masterful leather seams and sophisticated detailing. A textile insert in the back gives the chair a distinctive note, and the overall craftsmanship of the composition makes it a stylish companion at the dining table, in the home office or in the conference room. With a special cover, it is also perfect for semi-outdoor use. Carmen and Urs Greutmann run their own design studio in Zurich, where they design spaces and furniture characterized by special clarity in form and materiality. This series of different sculptures all belonging to a family features the play of exact, different linings with little lightness. The results are universally usable seating...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

"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

Rock-a-bye Baby Chair, 1 of 1 by Nawaaz Saldulker
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock-A-Bye baby chair, 1 of 1 by Nawaaz Saldulker Edition 1/1, 2021 Materials: Recycled plastic Dimensions: 75 x 39 x H 60 cm.
Category

2010s South African Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Outdoor Hanging Wicker Chair
Located in New York, NY
Access an entirely new dimension of relaxation with this free-swinging hanging chair. You can either suspend it from its matching stand, or fix it to your wall or ceiling. This is th...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Lime Green Harry Rocking Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime green harry rocking chair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Microfiber, urethane foam, stainless steel, plywood. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 28cm x 67cm x H 55cm...
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2010s Philippine Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Formica, Wood

Brown Harry Rocking Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown Harry rocking chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Microfiber, Urethane foam, stainless steel, plywood. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 28cm x 67cm x H 55cm ...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Catawba Rocking Chair, Modern Leather Rocking Chair, Black, for Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Catawba rocking chair, Modern leather rocking chair, black, for Craft Associates This Catawba Rocking Chair for Craft Associates® Furn...
Category

2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'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

Moss Green Harry Rocking Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss green harry rocking chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: microfiber, urethane foam, stainless steel, plywood. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 28 cm x 67 cm x H ...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern In/Outdoor 21st Century Gold Square
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is remin...
Category

2010s South African Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Zero-Waste, Weatherproof, Body-Fit, Recyclable, Upstate NY-Made Rocking Chair
Located in Kingston, NY
•Weatherproof, recyclable and zero waste! •Body-fit comfort and easy motion •Designed and made in Upstate New York •2 Rockers per sheet of 4 x 8’ plastic (but price is for each o...
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

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Plastic

Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Tomato Chair
Located in New York, NY
Eero has always been drawn to the circular form and is perhaps best known for his designs ‘without edges’. The Tomato chair combines three circles on a ba...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Giovannetti, Modern Relaxing Rocking Armchair by S. Gil, White "Gabbiano"
Located in Casalguidi, IT
"The mix of its materials, combined with the sensuality and charm of its movements, gives Gabbiano the fascination of a very pleasant relaxing island. The cylinders on the back of t...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

"Revoar" Swing Hanging Chair with Fringes in Natural Leather Coffee Color
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-dimensional shape with leather braids and internal steel wire. The fringes, a detail that is in vogue in fashion, and that brings a visual effect of flight in the movement of the swing, from the basic technique of the customized leather cord. The result is a sophisticated design piece, an indoor hanging chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade Light Pink Color
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

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

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

Iconic Eero Aarnio White Tomato Chair
Located in New York, NY
Eero has always been drawn to the circular form and is perhaps best known for his designs ‘without edges’. The Tomato chair combines three circles on a ba...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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

Iconic Eero Aarnio White Leather Bubble Chair
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the Bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Pearl Color
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-dimensi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Bubble Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the Bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares the same unique acoustics as the Ball chair, a little cocoon that shields off the outside world. The hanging Bubble chair...
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2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Black
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-dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather

Momento Solid Wood Armchair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
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,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Walnut

RB Rocking Chair, Modern Woodsport Rocker Handcrafted in Cherry
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

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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