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What is a platform rocker?

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What is a platform rocker?
A platform rocker is sometimes referred to as a rocking chair with a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked. Rocking chairs are unique in that they don’t just offer a place to rest — they offer an opportunity to reminisce. The presence of one of these classic pieces stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space. Shop a range of vintage, new and antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Victorian Platform Rocker on 1stDibs
Antique Heywood Wakefield Victorian Woven Wicker Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Heywood Wakefield Woven Wicker Victorian Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker

American Victorian Beige Wooden Platform Rocker
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style platform rocking chair with upholstered gray fabric seat and back cushion
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Fabric, Upholstery

Antique Victorian Small Child s Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Small Child's Maple Wood Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features floral
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Children s Furniture

Materials

Tapestry, Maple

Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Paw Foot Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Paw Foot Platform Rocker Rocking Chair with Newer Brown
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Painted Wicker Platform Or Patent Rocker And Footstool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The set is painted in dark hunter green and fine openwork construction. The rocking chair tall back with a fan with handle motif befitting a hot summer's day and four knob finials. S...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Wood

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