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1960s Sigvard Bernadotte Rocking Chair for France and Sons
John Stuart in Teak
By Sigvard Bernadotte, France
Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rocking chair designed by Sigvard Bernadotte, labelled with original tags from
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Tubular Rocking Chair in Leather
Metal in the Manner of Thonet, USA, c. 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Deland, FL
-808 bentwood rocking chair, was likely custom-made in the late 1960s or early 1970s. The amalgamation
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
By Frank Reenskaug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reenskaug for Bramin in the 1960s, this Danish Modern rocking chair embodies the elegance and warmth of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Other Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
1960s Illum Wikkelso Gyngestol No. 3 Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen, 2 items a
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- high of seat 42 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Bentwood Rocking Armchair in Blond Oak by Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful, iconic armchair designed by Thonet, produced in 1960s by TON company in Czechoslovakia
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
$780 Sale Price
55% Off
Pair George Mulhauser for Plycraft “Sultana” Rocking Chairs, 1960
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair George Mulhauser for Plycraft “Sultana” Rocking Chairs, 1960’s.
Exceptionally rare pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
1950-60s, reupholstered Danish highback rocking chair, KVADRAT furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish reupholstered highback rocking chair. Oak wood and KVADRAT green furniture wool
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
$1,100 Sale Price
40% Off
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,225 Sale Price
35% Off
Yellow Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli
Pastille
Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
.
Aarnio intended this to be a rocking chair yet sitting in it is quite comfortable which also makes it a
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Sculptural Unique Stump Chair by Finnish Matti Martikka in Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural hand carved one of collectible item by Finnish Matti Martikka. A chair made in solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Sculptural Handmade Angel Pazmino Leather Rocker Circa 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist rocking chair inn leather and carved wood by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sedia a dondolo vintage in vimini da bambini, 1960s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Sedia a dondolo vintage in vimini da bambini, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker for Getama, Denmark in Oak and Leather Circa 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Peabody, MA
An original 1960s Hans Wegner "keyhole" rocker in darkened oak, reupholstered in vermillion colored
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Early American Oak and Split Reed Seat Rocker, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
An early American oak and split Reed seat Rocker in very good condition.
Measures 21.5"W x 33.5"D x 41.25"H. Seat 15.50"H.
W7060722G
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Reed, Oak
Danish 1960s Ole Wanscher Rocking Chair For France
Son
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A superb and hard to find teak rocking chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
1960s Petite Milo Baughman Walnut Base Rocking Swivel Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, swivel rocking chair you could hope to find
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
1960
s RARE BALLOON LOUNGE ROCKING ARMCHAIR BY HANS OLSEN FOR WARM NORDIC
By Hans Olsen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
designer, there are always a few of the standard chairs available for sale never any of the rocking chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood
Fabric Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, France
Daverkosen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair
This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
‘RAR’ Rocking Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Early ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Midcentury Rocking chair 1960s by Casala, Germany
By Casala
Located in Hannover, DE
Minimalistic Rocking chair from the 1960s with cotton cover.
Manufacturer: Casala, Germany
Good
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Rocking
Swivel Lounge Armchair
Blofeld
6250 by G-Plan, 1960s.
By G Plan Furniture, Paul Conti
Located in Dublin 8, IE
. Designed by Paul Conti for G-Plan in the 1960s.
The chair sits on a distinctive swivel and rocking base
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Cushman Furniture Rock Maple Chaise Lounge Chair
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted from durable and high-quality rock maple, this chaise lounge is both sturdy and comfortable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
$640 Sale Price
44% Off
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Kids Rocking Chairs, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Kids Rocking Chairs, Italy 1960s
This 1960s kids' bamboo rocking chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
$765 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s swivel and rocking lounge chair by Murphy-Miller with sculptural wood arms
By Murphy Miller Inc.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1960s lounge chair by Murphy-Miller, Inc. This chair features sculptural bent walnut armrests
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut, Bentwood
IB Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern sculptural rocking chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Midcentury Rattan Cane Swivel Rocking Armchair
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury rattan cane swivel rocking chair, France, 1960s. Please see detail picture of the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Midcentury/1960s Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara Beech frame Bent ply seat
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Warwickshire, GB
HC Studio are delighted to offer this rocking chair, designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara
Category
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Elm
Scandinavian Modern Birch Spindle Rocking Lounge Chair, 1960
s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-century rocking chair with the new boucle white upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Mid-Century Wicker Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1960
s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wicker rocking chair was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s. It's made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
1960s Scandinavian Rocking Chair
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Beautiful 1960s Scandinavian rocking chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-century Spindle Back Rocking Chair, the Netherlands, 1960
s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak rocking chair with black spindles and frame. In good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Large 1960s Scandinavian Rocking Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960s, Scandinavia, a large rocking chair in black wood. Seat of origin in braided rope.
Category
Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs
Black spindle back rocking chair, Denmark 1960s
By Nesto, Illum Wikkelsø, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden rocking chair in good condition.
In the Style of Nesto, Tapiovaara or Eilersen.
Would
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla, Sweden, 1960
s
By Gemla, Karl-Axel Adolfsson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden rocking chair with new light yellow upholstery and new filling.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Leather Covered Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Troinex, CH
Leather-covered metal, brass-plated tubular metal, painted metal.
87 x 65 x 93.5 cm (34 1/4 x 25 5/8 x 36 3/4 in)
Literature Alain-René Hardy & Gaëlle Millet, Jacques Adnet, Pa...
Category
Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
1960s Vintage Hans Wegner Model J16 Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Boston, MA
Mid Century Danish Modern 'Model J16' rocking chair by Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Charles and Ray Eames;
RAR
Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Monaco, Monaco
RAR Rocking chair with a parchment color fiberglass shell, with a metal base and birch runners
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s
Located in Ely, GB
Beautifully Well Proportioned Spindle Back Rocking Chair, circa 1960s.
The chair, made from beech
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Boomerang Rocking Chair by Mogens Kold, 1960s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in PARIS, FR
Danish rocking chair professionally reupholstered with new foams
Very good condition
Mid-20th
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Yeti Rocking Chair by Mario Scheichenbauer, 1960s
Located in Ardooie, BE
A rare Pop Art 'Yeti' rocking chair, designed by Mario Scheichenbauer for Elam, Italy in 1968. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Rocking Chair, Teak Wood, 1960s, Completely Renovated
Located in Tarm, DK
Rocking chair with teak frame. Made in circa 1960. Total renovated in quality gray wool fabric by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This elegant bentwood rocking chair was made in the 1960s by TON, the renowned Czechoslovak
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
1960s-1970s Brass And Beige Faux Leather Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s - 1970s Brass And Beige faux leather rocking chair composed of a brass rounded and curved
Category
Late 20th Century European Space Age Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
High-Back Rocking Chair Rocker by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Completely restored: High-back Rocker rocking chair by Hans Wegner, 1960s, solid wood frame in an
Category
Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Heron Rocking Chair, circa 1960s, Japan
By Tendo Mokko
Located in Denver, CO
Sculptural Japanese Heron rocking chair, circa 1960s. In original upholstery. Marked on the
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage egg shaped bamboo hanging chair on metal base, 1960
s
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black metal foot and pole in good condition
Chair is hanging with a spring to the metal frame. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rocking Chair in Solid Teak Wood, Kvadrat Wool, 1960s, Renovated
Located in Tarm, DK
Rocking chair in solid teak wood. Brand new padding. Upholstered in Kvadrat wool fabric, Hallingdal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
1960s Gimson
Slater Rock
n
rest Lounge Chair with Original Twill Upholstery
By Gimson and Slater Ltd
Located in Warwickshire, GB
Another wonderful chair for you from HC Studio; a sublime marriage of wooden frame with flowing
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fredrik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Rocker Norway, circa 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Fredrik A. Kayser Model 599 teak rocking chair, Rocker Norway circa 1960s
Magnificent mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Teak Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler
Located in Detroit, MI
• Vintage Mid-Century Modern Frank Reenskaug for Bramin teak rocking chair made in Denmark, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair in Light Oak and Crème Canvas, Denmark, Late 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Zurich, CH
A "Nøglehullet" - "Keyhole" rocking chair by Hans J. Wegner in light oak and crème colored cotton
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oak
1960s Brown Walnut Frame and Upholstery Seat Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Rocking chair with brown walnut frame designed by famous Ib Kofod-Larsen.
This lounge chair comes
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Reclinable and Oscilanting Faux Bamboo Seats, Italy, 1960s
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Reclinable and oscilanting faux bamboo seats, Italy, 1960s in three levels, bamboo and canvas
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Faux Bamboo
Armchair Danish Design Vintage 1960s Retro Leather Brown
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Splendid armchair from the 1960s-1970s, Minimalist form, Scandinavian design. Original leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Arnold Madsen Attributed Clam Rocking Chair circa 1960s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
A rare circa 1960s rocking chair attributed to Arnold Masden as the designer. The wood and grain
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Birch
Rocking Chair Rocking Beech, 1960s
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Restored: rocking chair Rocking Beech, 1960s, completely reconditioned: restored solid beech frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Beech
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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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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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