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How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?

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How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?
To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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19Thc Child s Walnut Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Walnut child's rocking chair upholstered in a suede leather.The condition is very good and sturdy.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

19Thc Child
s Walnut Rocker
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s, Beech and Bouclé Rocking Chair , Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A charming 1940s Swedish rocking chair crafted from beech wood. This elegant piece showcases smooth, curved armrests and runners that give it a graceful silhouette and gentle motion....
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1950s.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Vintage Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR Fiberglass Shell Rocking Chair
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR chair. This is a lovely and classic example of the ever-iconic RAR chair by Eames. The RAR, Rocking Arm chair on Rod base, is on...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century German Rocking Chair from Deutschen Werkstätten Hellerau, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding cane seat from Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau.Frame and base are made of light … Read more Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding ...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Henning Kjærnulf Rocking Chair in Oak, Seat and Backrest Reupholstered, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful rocking chair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmöbel in the 1960s. The chair clearly reflects Kjærnulf's signature design language, featuring deco...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Oak, Wool

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