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Item Ships From: United Kingdom
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood & Fabric Rocking Chair, 1960s
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair
This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master-designer Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1960s....
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Relax and soothe the day...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Modernist Rocking Chair, Soren Georg Jensen, 1950's
By Søren Georg Jensen, Kubus
Located in London, GB
An absolutely classic Modernist rocking chair design by Soren Georg Jensen for Kubus, Denmark, circa 1950's. The teak frame has some outstanding shape profiles from all directions. F...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Rocking Chairs, Sweden, 1940s / 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of rocking chairs, Sweden, 1940s / 1950s. In good structural condition. Reupholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Alpaca
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
An Original Dondolo Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in LEWES, GB
An original Dondolo rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s. Bentwood and original cane. We only have a single chair available. The price is for the single chair. Fast ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood & Leather Rocking Chair, 1960s
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair
This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master-designer Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1960s....
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair, Frederik Kayser Model 599 By Norway, 1950s
Magnificent mid century modern Frederik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Model 599 Afromosia teak wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE VICTORiAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT CHESTERFIELD ROCKING CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored Children's Aesthetic Movement Chesterfield tufted rocking armchair
M25 only fo...
Category
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Liberty and Co. A litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A sweet litte beech stained and original cane seated rocking chair with a wonderful wavy back flowing down while attatching to...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rocking Chair Made of Beech by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous Ilmari Tapiovaara designed rocking chair for Asko. Made of beech with a blond seat and black lacquered frame, it is a classic piece of mid-century modern design.
Finland...
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Victorian Oak Rocking Chair with Scottish Bobbin Turnings All over Cherub Fabric
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning ornately carved with Bobbin turns, Rocking armchair with Cherub stitched upholstery
This is pretty much the finest rocking ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique 20th Century American Beech Rocking Chair ( REF AF-3649 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This charming 20th-century American rocking chair is crafted from beech, offering both comfort and style. The chair features a beautifully turned frame, showcasing the craftsmanship ...
Category
20th Century British United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
B&B Italia J.J. Rocking Chair by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Basildon, London
Immerse yourself in unparalleled comfort and style with the J.J. Rocking Chair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. This exquisite piece seamlessly blends modern design with timeless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Ebonised Rocking Chair
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Petworth, GB
Art Nouveau ebonised beech rocking chair
Attributed to Jacob and Josef Kohn
Re-upholstered in ‘Glasgow Rose’ velvet
Rare oversized model
Circa 1900
Founded in 1849 by father an...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage Swedish Rocking Chair by Roland Rainer for Hagafors
By Roland Rainer, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish rocking chair by Roland Rainer for Hagafors. It was was made in Sweden, it dates from the 1960-70’s.
It’s made from ebonised solid ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Swedish Rocking Chair by Gustaf Axel Berg
By Gustaf Axel Berg, Alvar Aalto
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A particularly fine 1940s birch bentwood rocking chair by Swedish designer Gustaf Axel Berg.
An early importer of Alvar Aalto furniture, Gusta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
Oak Rocking Chair Model ML33 by Hans J.Wegner for Mikael Laursen
By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This particular rocker is in fabulous original condition, the Oak has a lovely colour, and even the red velvet upholstery appears to be original. Pobably produced in the early 1950s,...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Arte Sano, Cognac Leather Rocking Chair, Colombia, 1970's
By Arte Sano
Located in Sherborne, GB
This rocking chair is designed by Biermann Werner for Arte Sano. German-born designer Werner Biermann settled in Colombia in the 1930s an...
Category
1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Antique 20th Century American Rocking Chair In Beech ( REF AF-3615 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This antique 20th-century American rocking chair is crafted from beech wood, offering both durability and charm.
Stood on casters for easy mobility, this rocking chair features a be...
Category
20th Century British United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
ANTIQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1850 HAND CARVED FRUITWOOD LEATHER ROCKiNG ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare circa 1850 hand made in Venice Italy carved Fruitwood rocking armchair depicting Sea horses, Cherubs, and gothic gargoyles...
Category
1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Vintage Thonet Ebonized Black Rattan Bergere Rocking Chair Lovely Small Armchair
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small vintage Thonet Rocking armchair with ebonised black frame and rattan seat
Originally designed in the 1800s with elaborate curv...
Category
20th Century English Victorian United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Paolo Buffa, Rocking chair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
c.1950s
Cherry wood
H92 x W57 x D80 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare & Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this really quite lovely original circa 1820 Irish Famine rocking armchair in pine.
A good looking and exceptionally...
Category
1820s Irish Primitive Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rocking Chair in Cherry Wood by Paolo Buffa, c.1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Italian rocking chair in cherry wood by Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s.
Dimension: H92 x W57 x D80 cm.
Paolo Buffa’s (1903-1970) love of the neoclassic is incorporated into sumptuous pie...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Mid-Century Danish Rocking Chair for Bramin Møbler, 1958
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in London, GB
A Danish mid-century design rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug, for Bramin Møbler, designed in 1958.
The chair is presented in painted teak with a loose s...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Teak
19th Century Regency Period Cast Iron Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
A Regency period cast iron rocking chair, having a rectangular back, with wrought iron scrolls to the arms and base. With red leather seat.
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large 18th Century Vernacular Lancashire Lambing Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine example of a large 18th century vernacular lambing chair. Originating from the Fylde coast and built from a combination of patinated elm, pine and fruitwood. Sitting on its or...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Rustic Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HARRINGTON's CRADLE ROCKING CHESTERFIELD LEATHER ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare circa 1850-1860 Harrington's Patent Cradle Spring armchair with hand dyed brown leathe...
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Hardwood
Rocking Chair in Bamboo and Rattan Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950’s
By Franco Albini
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful 1950’s bent bamboo and rattan high backed rocking chair, very much in the style of Franco Albini’s ‘Rocking Chaise’ for Poggi, all canework and rattan ties are in good co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in London, GB
A Rare Thonet No. 3 Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair. Having the unmistakable Thonet trademark flowing scroll work. We believe this model was first shown in their 1885 catalogue as sh...
Category
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Bentwood
Swedish Rocking Chair in Pink Velvet
Located in London, England
This art deco danish modern rocking chair was produced in the 1940s. It is made of bentwood and features wooden components and spring seats. Completely restored and reupholstered in ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Sculptural 1960s Wishbone Rocking Chair In Oak By Robin Williams
By Yngve Ekström, Robin Williams, Sam Maloof
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare 1960s "Wishbone" rocking chair in steam-bent oak by British designer Robin Williams.
Produced in small numbers, it is one of the more graceful...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s pair of armchairs by Hauner for Móveis Artesanal is amazing and super rare set of chair. The design for these armchairs resembles the Executive Armchair by Saarinen,...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER HIS & HER ROCKING CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of late Victorian circa 1890-1900 hand carved his & her's rocking armchairs with ha...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique French Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique bentwood cane rocking chair, this was made in France and dates from around the 1900-1920 period.
It is beautifully made, the frame is a combination of turned and st...
Category
Early 1900s French Georgian Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
1970s Paul Tuttle Nonna Rocking Chair for Strässle International Chrome Rocker
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This is a fine example of a “Nonna” rocking chair designed by Paul Tuttle in 1972 for Strässle International, Switzerland. The materials used on this chair are an attractive combinat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian Modern rocking chair in ebonized wood model IW3 designed 1958 by Illum Wikkelsø.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Folding adjustable steamer, deck or campaign rocking chair, circa 1920's
Located in London, Fitzrovia
folding steamer or garden adjustable chair, circa 1920's
3 positions
rocking movement
Category
20th Century European Art Deco United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual 18th century antique oak ladder back rocking chair having a ladder back with original rush seat, shaped pad feet to the front united by turned stretchers and raised on origin...
Category
18th Century English Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
J16 Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fredericia
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Markington, GB
J16 rocking chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fredericia from the 1940s. High-quality solid wood frame made of painted (later) beech with a hand-woven seat made of paper yarn.
Designed in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair
By Thonet, Gustav Siegel
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel attributed, made by Thonet. A bentwood and cane rocking chair.
Category
Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
19th C Country House Campaign Ox Blood Leather Iron Rocking Chair R.W. Winfield
By R.W. Winfield Birmingham
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Victorian cast iron and leather upholstered rocking armchair attributed to R.W.Winfield second half 19th century in age. The original ox blood button upholstered leather seat above the metal frame with gilt brass screw-caps and bent stops, Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use. The Ox-blood red leather with old splits and cracks and signs of use, but perfectly fit for use. The original rear fabric covering heavily ripped and wouldn't effect the chair if removed or replaced. The frame is solid and stable with no signs of repair., the gilt brass caps with some dirt and discolouration. The cast iron frame with an aged patina of mottled blackening, rust, scratches and abrasions. A completely untouched and very early example of a Winfield rocker.
Provenance: Berwick House, ShropshireSimilar models of cast iron rocking chairs...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Arne Vodder Teak Rocking Chair
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast in the 1960s, this Danish rocking chair is a refined example of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. Constructed from solid teak, it features clean lines and a well-balanced frame that combines both function and elegance.
The chair’s ergonomic design ensures comfort, while the gently curved rockers...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Ernest Gimson style Ash & Elm Bobbin Turned Rocking Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
English Arts & Crafts Ernest Gimson style Ash & Elm Bobbin Turned Rocking Chair
An Exceptional Example
Lightly Restored
sku 1160
W52 x D70 x H109cm
Sh 46cm
Category
19th Century Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Gustav Siegel, by J & J Kohn, Tall Stylish Secessionist Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Gustav Siegel, J.&J. Khon 1
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel.
A tall high back stylish Viennese Secessionist ebonised bentwood rocking chair.
Model# 824, manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria 1905.
Illustrated in Jacob ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Antique Elm and Ash Childs Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique elm and ash childs Windsor rocking chair boasting a wonderful shaped turned stick back with shaped arms supported by turned columns. The seat is crafted in solid...
Category
19th Century English Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
EXQUISITE ViCTORIAN THONET ROCKING CHAIR WITH CHERUB CARVED BACK & SEAT PANELS
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely full sized Antique Victorian Thonet circa 1880 rocking chair with hand carved back and seat pane...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Stickley Brothers in the Style of, an American Arts & Crafts Oak Rocking Chair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in London, GB
Stickley Brothers in the style of.
A good quality American Arts and Crafts oak rocking chair, with a stylish curved and slatted back and a burgundy leather cushion.
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Superb 19thC. Iron Frame Leather Sling Rocking Chair by R W Winfield England
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb early 19th Century example of R W Winfield Iron Rocking Chair.
History
The firm of R.W. Winfield, one of the largest and most celebrated of English brassfounders, who ex...
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique 20th Century Rocking Chair In Oak ( REF AF-3292 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
Step into the comforting embrace of a 20th-century rocking chair, a symbol of relaxation and timeless charm. Crafted from durable oak, this rocking chair embodies simplicity and func...
Category
20th Century British United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Illum Wikkelsø IW3 Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
One of the most iconic rocking chairs produced during the Danish mid century furniture period, the IW3 is ergonomically designed and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
VINTAGE CIRCA 1930's ENGLISH OAK ROCKING ARMCHAIR WITH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning vintage circa 1930's English rocking armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fabric cover
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
I have a matching wingback...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid Century Italian Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair C.1960
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1960’s bamboo and rattan rocking lounge chair, In the manner of Franco Albini’s ‘Rocking Chaise’ for Poggi.
Presented in excellent condition commensurate of age. Warm c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Frank Reenskaug, Rocking chair
By Frank Reenskaug
Located in London, GB
For Bramin Møbler
Designed 1958
Painted teak with loose seat and back cushion newly upholstered in printed linen by Vanderhurd
H84 x W67 x D80 cm
Seat height 45 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Teak
Pair of 'Isabella' D10 Rocking Chairs by Karl Axel Adolfsson, c.1960s
By Karl-Axel Adolfsson
Located in London, GB
A pair of Swedish 'Isabella' D10 Karl Axel Adolfsson, rocking chairs in ebonised beech wood with upholstered seats in burnt orange.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
VINTAGE ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON ROCKING ARMCHAiR HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SEAT
By Robert Thompson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning vintage one of a kind Robert Mouseman Thompson hand carved oak Rocking armchair
Please...
Category
20th Century English Country United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ernest Race Rocking Chair, 1940s, England
By Ernest Race
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ernest Race in 1948. A very rare low volume original, it has become a highly recognised design classic.
Constructed from bent steel rod, the chair is very comfortable. ...
Category
1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
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