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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Returnable Items Only
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

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Teak

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

"Egg" Rocking Chair by the Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe, Italy, Circa 1922
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare “Egg” rocking chair in curved and stained wood, with caned seat and back. The wide oval-shaped armrests, giving their name to the model, and allowing gentle swinging, are stabil...
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1920s Italian Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

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...
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2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric

Rocking Chair, Luigi Crassewig
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig is a masterful creation that epitomizes comfort and craftsmanship. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this chair combines a classic ro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s Rocking armchair mod. Ellipse. The structure is in chromed metal and is composed of two side ellipses...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

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

Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel & Mesh Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel rocking chair prototype with mesh upholstery. This is a marvelous and rare example of a 2002 collection rocking ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Rocking Chairs

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Stainless Steel

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...
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2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs

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Acrylic, Teak

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...
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2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs

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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...
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2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs

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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...
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2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs

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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...
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2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs

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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...
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2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs

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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...
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2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs

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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...
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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...
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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

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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...
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2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

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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...
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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

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 Armchair: L 100 * D 91 * H 90 cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and seating fully upholstered in fabr...
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2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs

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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 ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak, Leather, Fabric, 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

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Chrome

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

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Mahogany, Teak

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

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Fabric, Birch

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.
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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...
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2010s Asian Modern Rocking Chairs

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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

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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 ...
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2010s Philippine Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

'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

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Leather, Wood

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

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Leather

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 ...
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2010s Philippine Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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Wicker, Mahogany

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

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

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Iron

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

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Wood, Walnut

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, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood, Wood

Ron Arad MT3 Seat in Polyethylene for Driade
Located in Milan, IT
These MT3 rocking chairs were design by Ron Arad for Driade and made of a monobloc rotational moulding polyethylene in sand white coloured outside and red coloured inside. Characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Plastic

“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

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Wood, Oak, Cane

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

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Masonite, Paper

Sgarsul Rocker, 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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

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

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

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Wood

Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Vegetal N
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Contemporary Clay Low Rocking Chair by Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
These vibrant Rocking chairs are from Maarten Baas’s iconic ‘Clay’ collection launched in 2006. The idiosyncratic childishness of this collection is created through Baas’s individual...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Granite Upholstery Re
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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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

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Wood

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Camel Silk
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Moonlight
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Carmel Si
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

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

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Aluminum

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Moonlight
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

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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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