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Original Walter Knoll Midcentury rocking chair vintage 1960s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful vintage rocking chair from the 1960s by Walter Knoll for sale. With its
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Wood
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
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
A Pair of Rocking Chairs in Longhair Sheepskin, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
rocking chairs portray a beautiful mix of characteristics that were popular during the mid century modern
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Rocking Chair Yeti by Mario Scheichenbauer for Elam, Italy, 1960s
By Elam
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Iconic Mid-Century Modern space age design armchair lounge rocking chair model Yeti in wood
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fur, Goat Hair
Italian Prototype Rocking Chair by Pierluigi Ghianda, 1960s
By Pierluigi Ghianda
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
in the 1960’s. The rocking chair is made out of various sorts of fine wood and shows immense
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Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Roma, IT
Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1960s.
Varnished wood with original
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Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century German Minimalist Safari Rocking Chair from Casala, 1960s
By Casala
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century rocking chair from Casala.
A very straightforward designed design with rustic
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
1960s Antonin Suman Bentwood Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Bentwood and caned seat in good condition
- The wooden parts have been repolished.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Riviera Style Vintage Organic Rattan Bamboo Rocking Chair, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Riviera style vintage organic rocking chair from rattan bamboo Italy 1960s.
While the sculptural
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid century Scandinavian solid teak Rocking Chair , 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Scandinavian solid teak Rocking Chair, 1960s
Made in Denmark
Dimensions:
H: 88 cm s
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Sculptural 1960s Wishbone Rocking Chair In Oak By Robin Williams
By Robin Williams, Sam Maloof, Yngve Ekström
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare 1960s "Wishbone" rocking chair in steam-bent oak by British designer Robin Williams
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Oak
$6,589 Sale Price
20% Off
Rocking Chair by Lena Larsson for Nesto, 1960s
By Nesto, Lena Larsson
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden rocking chair in black color. Seat Height: 40 cm. Wear due time and age.
For shipping
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Rocking Chair from the 1960s is a classic piece of furniture
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Designer, Rocking Chair, Metal, Leather, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and leather rocking chair, produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1960s.
Seat Height
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Millerr Midcentury Rocking Chair 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
American Mid-Century Modern design rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Hardwood
Leather, Liceu de Artes, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
This rocking chair by Liceu de Artes is a strong example of 60s Brazilian design, combining a solid
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker rocking chair. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Arne Vodder Rocking Chair for Sibast, 1960s, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern period rocking chair designed by Arne Vodder for Danish furniture manufacture
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Haruki Miyagima for Bonacina Italian Midcentuty Rattan Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Pierantonio Bonacina, Haruki Miyagima
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design rocking chair model ‘BP 12’ designed by Haruki Miyagima and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Rush
Rocking Chair RAR by Charles
Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fiberglass rocking chair. Stamped Herman Miller on the underside. Seat height: 40 cm.
Wear due to
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Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Folk Art Rustic Hand Carved Monumental Rocking Horse Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, full rocking horse chair you could hope to
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Rocking Chairs
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Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Two Mid Century Design Rocking Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s
- very good original condition
- wooden parts restored
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Art Deco Mid Century Rocking Chaise
Located in West Hollywood, CA
AN ITALIAN ROCKING CHAIR, 1960"s.
Unique Art Deco/Mid Century/Bauhaus Rosewood veneered wood
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
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Fabric, Rosewood
Danish Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, oak, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
1960s Hans J. Wegner "Keyhole" Chair in Oak and Canvas
A rare and refined example of Hans J
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20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Mid-Century Rocking Chair by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, 1960s
By FDB Møbler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Filigree rocking chair by the Danish manufacturer FDB Møbler after a design by Børge Mogensen from
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Wooden Scandinavian Style Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia
- Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chocolate Brown Beech Rocking Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair from beech in chocolate brown color with new made loose
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Rare Fredrik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Rocker Norway, circa 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fredrik A. Kayser Model 599 teak rocking chair, Rocker Norway circa 1960s
Magnificent mid
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle, 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Hamburg, DE
Schlichter rocking chair from the Danish manufacturer Frem Røjle, designed by Poul Volther from the
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Japanese Space Age Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1960s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable rocking chair after a design by the japanese designer takeshi nii from the 1960s.
A rare
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Rocking Chair with New Kvadrat Cushion by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Filigree rocking chair from the Danish manufacturer FDB Møbler after a design by Børge Mogensen
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Authentic RAR Rocking Chair by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rocking chair was manufactured in the 1960s. The rocking chair is in original vintage condition, with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-Century Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1960s "Grandessa" Rocking Chair by Lena Larsson for Nesto
By Lena Larsson
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Iconic Swedish wooden chair. Model "Grandessa" by Lena Larsson for Nesto furniture factory. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
J16 rocking chair by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century beech wooden and papercord rocking chair designed by Hans J Wegner for FDB Mobler in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
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Papercord, Beech
1960s Pair of Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
By Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Teak veneer on top of the seat
- height of seat 40 cm
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Model 100 Rocking Chair by Søren Georg Jensen, 1960s
By Søren Georg Jensen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Model 100 Rocking Chair by Danish manufacturers cube Møbler, designed by Søren Georg Jensen
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Midcentury Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
- Partly renovated, refreshed.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1960s, Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair for Uusikylä, Finland
By Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian rocking chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner.
Designer Biography
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Unique Rocking Chair by Finnish Matti Martikka in Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning one of collectible item by Finnish Matti Martikka. A rocking chair made in solid pine
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Henning Kjærnulf Rocking Chair in Oak, Seat and Backrest Reupholstered, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful rocking chair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmöbel in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
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Lambskin, Oak, Wool
Rocking Chair in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Møbelfabrik, Denmark, during the 1960s.
A timeless example of 1960s Danish design, this rocking chair brings
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Design Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Fanett Scandinavian, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Mid-Century rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for the 60's.
Made in Finland, very comfortable!.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Cote d
Azur Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chairs, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan and bamboo rocking chairs. This fantastic set was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Midcentury Finnish Rocking Chair by Varjosen Puunjalostus for Uusikylä, 1960s
By Uusikylä, Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with signs of use and patina
- Very comfortable
- marked by designer
- wooden parts refreshed
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1960s, Danish rocking chair, original good condition, solid oak wood, wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish rocking chair in original good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Teak Rocking Chair with Yellow Upholstery and Elegant Woodwork
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This Danish rocking chair from the 1960s is a stunning example of Scandinavian craftsmanship
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Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Rocking Chair with Footstool by Poul Volther, 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple rocking chair from the danish manufacturer frem røjle based on a design by poul volther from
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Jordi Vilanova
Tartera
Rocking Chair
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, manufacture 1960s.
This wonderful rocking chair is made of two symmetrical side pieces, which integrate the
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Boxwood
1960s Pair of Rare Beech Rocking Chairs by Uluv, Czechoslovakia
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- height of seat 40 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rocking Chair in Solid Teak
Bouclé, Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Deland, FL
This elegant Mid-Century Modern rocking chair, designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Model 182 Rocking Chair in Teak, Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By Frank Reenskaug
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an iconic Model No. 182 Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Mobler. Constructed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brown Beech with Yellow Cushions Rocking Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage brown lacquered beechwood rocking chair shows renewed loose seat and
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
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Fabric, Beech
Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle in Afromosia, New Fabric, c. 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Deland, FL
the dramatic contoured base of the chair. Newly upholstery in Grey Expressions by Lineage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Danish-made rocking chair designed by the influential Poul Volther for Frem
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Restored Mid-Century Rocking Chair by L. Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Żory, PL
This mid-century rocking chair was designed by Ludvik Volak and manufactured in the 1960s by
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
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1960s Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1960s rocking chair for your home. A 1960s rocking chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1960s rocking chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1960s rocking chair, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 1960s rocking chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Frank Reenskaug and Selig are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1960s Rocking Chair?
Prices for a 1960s rocking chair start at $5 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $1,950.
Finding the Right Rocking-chairs for You
The phrase “rocking chair” didn’t find its way into the dictionary until the mid-18th century. While most of the sitting furniture that we use in our homes originated in either England or France, the iconic rocking chair is a quintessentially American piece of furniture.
A Philadelphia cabinetmaker’s bill for a proto-rocking chair issued in 1742, which identified the seat as a “Nurse Chair with rockers,” is the earliest surviving evidence of this design’s humble beginnings. The nurse chair was a low side chair intended for nursing women, so giving it a soothing rocking motion made sense. Rocking chairs, which saw a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked, quickly gained popularity across the United States, garnering a reputation as a seat that everyone could love. They offered casual comfort without the expensive fabrics and upholstery that put armchairs out of many families’ budgets.
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. They easily introduce a simple country feel to the city or bring the peaceful rhythm of a porch swing into a sheltered sunroom. Although craftsmen took to painting and stenciling varieties of the chairs that emerged in New England during the 19th century, the most traditional rocking chairs are generally unadorned seats constructed with time-tested materials like wood and metal. As such, a minimalist vintage rocking chair can be ushered into any corner of your home without significantly disrupting your existing decor scheme or the room’s color palette.
In the decades since the first rocker, top designers have made the piece their own. Viennese chair maker Michael Thonet produced a series of rockers in the middle of the 19th century in which the different curved steam-bent wood parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).
No matter your personal style, let 1stDibs pair you with your perfect seat. Deck out your porch, patio or parlor — browse the vintage, new and antique rocking chairs in our vast collection today.
Questions About 1960s Rocking Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A platform rocking chair is a rocking chair constructed to have the rockers on a fixed platform rather than the floor. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary platform rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024What a rocking chair symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate rocking chairs with comfort or relaxation. Because people often sit in the chairs to gently rock babies to sleep, the furniture may also represent parenthood or motherhood. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- What is a Boston rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Boston rocking chair is a wooden rocking chair with a decorative top panel and a seat and arms that curve down towards the front. Find an assortment of rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent the rocking chair. This common misconception is linked to an erroneous statement made in the book The Rocking Chair: An American Institution, published in 1921. In actuality, rocking chairs were created by English farmers early in the 18th century. Early American examples date back to around 1830. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
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