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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Black Leather Rocking Chair Model 'Donna' by Elio di Franco for Zanotta 1988
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Black leather rocking chair model 'Donna' by Elio di Franco for Zanotta - 1988. The condition of the chair is very good. Leather looks beautiful and good frame has great shine and fo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

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 ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...
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2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Sigvard Bernadotte Rocking Chair for France and Sons & John Stuart in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rocking chair designed by Sigvard Bernadotte, labelled with original tags from France and Sons as well as John Stuart. The chair was produced circa mid 1960s and...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

1970s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn CH45 Rocking Chair in Beech
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a scarce model CH45 Rocking Chair, designed by Hans Wegner in 1965, and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn. This example was manufactured in Denmark circa mid-1970s. Its form ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Beech

Vintage Pascal Mourgue Style Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered in Knoll Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Pascal Mourgue Style Rocking Chair Newly Upholstered in Knoll Fabric This Pascal Mourgue Style Rocking Chair is crafted from birch. The birch has been stained and we have ...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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...
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2010s Asian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

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...
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2010s Asian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

'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...
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2010s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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...
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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...
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Mahogany

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

"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

Vladimir Kagan 'Rock Star' Pair of Leather Rocking Chairs, c. 1997, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of black leather rocking armchairs are by Vladimir Kagan for the Kagan Collection, by American Leather (previously LeatherTech). Designed in circa 1997 and called the 'Rock Star' lounge chair due to its rocking chair abilities cleverly disguised underneath with hidden wooden runners and signature rounded form, the curved arms and integrated seat cushion gives the look of a molded chair. What's a huge upside about these examples are that they have LeatherTech labels underneath instead of the common and newer American Leather labels. In the 1990s the company was originally founded as LeatherTech and brought huge innovations into the furniture and design industry. Later, in the early 2000's they changed their name to American Leather. Earlier examples made prior to the name change such as this pair are sought-after by collectors and generally carry greater worth. With Postmodern soaring in popularity, this club chair is just as relevant today as it was when it was first introduced. An excellent choice for designers and collectors alike, the chair and ottoman are signed underneath with The Kagan collection labels and leather swatch...
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1990s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Double Rocking Chair 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: ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

“Sternum” Rocker Designed 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...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cane

Modern Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Modern simple wood rocking chair. Ready for a new home.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Leather Sling Rocker Rocking Chair on Iron Frame Muller Van Severen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rocking chair Modern Iron Framed Leather Rocker Rocking Chair Measures: 25.5 tall x 24 wide x 34 d Seat height 15.5, 9.5 at lowest height Attributed to Belgian design style of Mul...
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2010s Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Frank Gehry, "Contour" Rocker, Cardboard, Masonite, Easy Edges, Inc, 1970s
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...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Masonite, Paper

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...
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2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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...
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Yves Boucard Pair of Large Carved Wood Spring Painted Rocking Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
YVES BOUCARD (b. 1953) Pair of large "Spring" chairs, Switzerland, 2008 Carved and polychromed solid wood Measures: 42" x 2...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chrome Rocking Chair by Selig
Located in Dorchester, MA
This fabulous rocking chair, made in Italy, imported by Selig, sets a deeply comfortable swoop of cushion on a polished chrome frame between oval rockers. Th...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Walnut

Gervasoni Gray 09 Rocking Chair in Grey Oak with Fog 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

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...
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2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Gervasoni Inout Rocking Chair in Gray Elastic Belts with Grey Aluminium Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The visible essential and minimal structure identifies the Inout 809 rocking chair that develops around a light structure in white, grey or sage painted tubular aluminium, an ecologi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rubber

Gervasoni Brick Rocking Chair in Lisboa 05 Upholstery with Natural Walnut Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocking chair in solid natural Canaletto walnut, bleached oak or oak lacquered in white, grey, black, ocean or dove-grey, Brick 307 has the seat and backrest softened by a single cus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Brick Rocking Chair in Sage Upholstery & Natural Lacquered Walnut Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocking chair in solid natural Canaletto walnut, bleached oak or oak lacquered in white, grey, black, ocean or dove-grey, Brick 307 has the seat and backrest softened by a single cus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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

Materials

Oak

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

Set 2Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in Black 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 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

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

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

Materials

Plastic

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

Materials

Steel

Set 2Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in White 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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in Crystal 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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Rock Star" His and Her Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, TX
Kagen rocker chairs and ottoman By Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 1997 Pair "Rock Star" his and her rockers in rich red leather. Rounded forms in compact rocking chai...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rocking Chair in Galvanized Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Veg Tan Leather Sling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low in its stance, wide in its grip, Klein Agency's contemporary low Rocker creates the perfect, soft shell for release and rest of your body. Laser cut pre...
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

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

Materials

Textile

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

Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Burnish Brass Plated Steel and Oak Slats
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...
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in Black 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 i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Emeco Heritage Rocking Chair in Brushed Aluminium by Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Heritage is a stacking chair designed by Philippe Starck, inspired by the original 1006 Navy.The rocking version was designed for the world famous Bon restaurant in Paris. Intended a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Blackened Steel and Black Oak Slats
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, this cont...
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

RB Rocking Chair, Modern Woodsport Rocker Handcrafted in Walnut
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

Set 2Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in White 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

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...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Emeco Hudson Rocking Chair in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the N...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Blackened Steel and Oiled Oak Slats
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

Emeco Hudson Rocking Chair in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the Navy Chair”. It takes an addi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Heritage Rocking Chair in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Heritage is a stacking chair designed by Philippe Starck, inspired by the original 1006 Navy.The rocking version was designed for the world famous Bon restaurant in Paris. Intended a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tête-à-Tête Rocker, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2007
Located in New York, NY
The original tête-à-tête seat was created during the pre-Victorian era for intimate conversation. This modern rocking version, made of Dupont Corian, a seamless and sensual materi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani
Located in Chicago, IL
Prototype hand-forged, steel rocker designed by Arturo Pani and executed by Telleres Chacon, Mexico City. The piece has been reupholstered in hand-stitched, Edelman leather with custom piping. This piece was acquired from Telleres Chacon upon the retirement of Manuel Chacon, master metalsmith in the 1980s. This design is based on a Maison Jansen rocker...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Thos. Moser New Gloucester Rocker Cherry Thomas Moser Rocking Chair 2015
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade Moser Rocker from 2015 in Cherry. In good condition with some normal wear. Please see our other listings for more Moser furniture.
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

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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