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Rocking Chair by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Vintage rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, Denmark 1960s. The cushions are
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Felt, Teak
Rocking Chair by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, Netherlands, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Delft, NL
Rocking chair by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe, Netherlands, 1960s.
In Danish style upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Black Vintage Rocking Chair, 1960s, Denmark
By Lena Larsson
Located in The Hague, NL
Classical Scandinavian design model of rocking chair from the 1960s produced in Denmark.
Wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Czech Upholstered Rocking Chair
Located in High Point, NC
An upholstered wooden rocking chair from Czechia, produced circa 1960. Arch modernism from mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan
Contour
Rocking Chair, Rare Oak, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
modern rocking armchair is in excellent condition and ready to be placed into a fine home, office or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1960s, Scandinavian rocking chair, reupholstered in quality genuine sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian rocking chair. Reupholstered in quality New Zealand genuine sheepskin
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
This stylish Scandinavian Modern rocking chair features a well-crafted teak frame and upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Rocking Chair by Gebroeders Jonker for Rohe, 1960s
By Rohe Noordwolde, Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern rattan rocking chair by Gebroeders Jonker for Rohe, 1960s.
Black
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Illum Wikkelsø Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen, Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished
- Made of solid beechwood and stained veneered seat
- High of seat 42cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Bent Wood Rocker Rocking Chair Ingmar Relling Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, bentwood, rocking chair by Ingmar Relling for Norwegian
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak, Bentwood
Rocking Chair in Oak, Seat Reupholstered in Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
) Kjaernulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
This decadent rocking chair will complement many
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Midcentury Finnish Rocking Chair by Varjosen Puunjalostus for Uusikylä, 1960s
By Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with signs of use
- Structurally strong
- Very comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Henning Kjærnulf, Rocking Chair in Oak, Seat in Gotland Sheepskin, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful rocking chair in solid oak, seat reupholstered in lambswool. Designed by Henning (Henry
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
Henning Kjærnulf, Rocking Chair in Oak, Seat Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1960s
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful rocking chair in solid oak, seat reupholstered in lambswool. Designed by Henning
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Eames Sea Foam Green Rar Herman Miller USA Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful and rare mid-1960s RAR rocking armchair in an original excellent condition. Original base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole Teak and Wool Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Tarm Stole
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handsome, generously proportioned rocking chair with turned, steam-bent, and joined teak frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Rocking Chair for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare modern rocking chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Rocking Chair for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare modern rocking chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark circa 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Italian Rocking Chair in Rope and Oak by Guglielmo Pecorini
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, rocking chair, oak and rope, Italy, 1960s
Italian rocking chair with a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
W. Andersag Rocking Chair in Teak and Original Leather
By W.D. Andersag
Located in Waalwijk, NL
W. Andersag, rocking chair, teak and leather, Italy, 1960s.
This rocking chair by W. Andersag is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole Danish Teak Rocker, Circa 1960s
By Tarm Stole, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak rocker designed by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole, circa 1960s. With removable head cushion.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Holger Georg Jensen for Tønder Møbelværk Danish Teak Rocker, circa 1960s
By Tønder Møbelvaerk, Holger Georg Jensen
Located in Peabody, MA
Sculptural Danish teak rocker by Holger Georg Jensen for Tønder Møbelværk, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Classic Lazy Boy Rocker Recliner Walnut Leather 1960s
By La-Z-Boy 1
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, classic La-z-boy reclining rocking chair, made of walnut and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Stendig Bentwood
Cane Rocker Double Circle Design w Handle by Thonet
By Stendig Co., Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
-1970s.
Modern looking rocking chairs are so difficult to come by. And this one, although not
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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
1960s, Black Leather Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair by Lennart Bender
By Lennart Bender
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
an aluminium/wood print swivel rocking frame.
It is in a very nice condition.
Period 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Milo Baughman Highback Egg Swivel Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Huge rocking egg chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Inc. Has a Tilt Swivel Base Mechanism, or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1960s, Black Leather, Rosario, Swivel Rocking Chair by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku
By Isku
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable black leather swivel or rocking lounge chair "Rosario" designed by Kurt Hvitsjö
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Rare Dirk Van Sliedrecht Rattan Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Dirk Van Sliedrecht rattan rocking chair. Only a view of these where made by the designer for
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Midcentury G. Frattini Wooden Rocking Chair Tartan Fabric, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant wooden rocking chair in blue tartan fabric, attribuited to Giangranco Frattini. Italy 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Kantan Outdoor Patio Rocker Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Brown Jordan
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an outdoor patio rocking chair by Brown Jordan from the Kantan series
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Swedish 1960s Rocking Chair with New De Ploeg Wool Upholstery
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Comfortable Swedish Rocking chair with distinctive teak wood armrests to hold on to when your
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Foam, Teak
Spectacular 1960s Rocking Chair Designed by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Incredible designer rocking chair by Poul Volther for Danish company Frem Rojle - newly re-finished
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Rocking Chair by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Alhambra, CA
Iconic 1960s rocking chair in bent rattan by Italian architect and designer Franco Albini. Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
White Frame Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Simple and modern our 1960s rocking chair makes a subtle design statement and is brilliantly
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
South American Wood and Tooled Leather Rocking Chairs, circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fabulous wood and leather 1960s rocking chairs are held together by wooden dowels and are
Category
Vintage 1960s South American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1960
s French Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
A deeply pleasing rocking chair with a large footprint and some lovely proportions. The base has a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
1960
s Brass Rocking Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
1960's Brass Rocking Chair and Ottoman. Great well worn patina on the Brass.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern 1960
s Chrome Rocking Chair by Selig
By Selig
Located in Hudson, NY
a very unique 1960's chrome frame rocking chair made by Selig. tubular frame supports a round seat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Vintage Ercol No.315
Grandfather
Rocking Chair, 1960
s
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Ely, GB
A Lovely Large Ercol Windsor Grandfather Rocking Chair Model No. 315, circa 1960’s.
Designed
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Vintage 1960s British Country Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Poul Volther Rocking Chair, Frem Rojle Denmark, 1960`s
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rocking Chair by Pol Volther by Frem Rojle, Denmark.
Very good original Condition.
Worldwide
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960
s Scandinavian Teak Rocking Lounge Chair In Gray Wool
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great clean lines on this 1960's Scandinavian rocking lounge chair, Teak frame and new Gray Wool
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool, Upholstery
Craft Associates Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall c.1960
s
Located in Easton, PA
A very sculptural rocking chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c.1960's. In the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Craft Associates Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall c.1960
s
Located in Easton, PA
A very sculptural rocking/lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c.1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
1960s Danish Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
High back wooden rocking chair with a distinctive appearance from the mixture of natural and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch, Wood
Italian Walnut Wood Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s walnut wood rocking chair with sculpted arms, made in Italy. Fully restored with new
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Czech Rocking Chair in White, 1960s
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
Completely renovated Czech rocking chair from 1960s. The construction of the chair was strengthened
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Robin Nance Teak Midcentury Rocking Chair 1960s
By Robin Nance
Located in Dorchester, GB
A fantastic Teak rocking chair made by Robin Nance of St.Ives circa 1960's.
Great all round
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Italian bamboo and rattan rocking chair, in the style of Franco Albini.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Iconic rocking chair, model J16, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and manufactured by Fredericia
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Midcentury Bentwood Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This upholstered bentwood rocking chair was made in Czechoslovakia in the former Czechoslovakia in
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
Windsor Style Children
s Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Alhambra, CA
Cute spindle back child's rocking chair. The perfect gift for the grandchildren!
Dimensions: 20
Category
Vintage 1960s Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rocking Chair Bamboo Rattan circa Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Vintage ???? Rocker handcrafted from bamboo and featuring an open-framed design, this rocking chair
Category
Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
1960s Italian Franco Albini Style Rattan Rocking Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Bent Rattan Franco Albini style low profile rattan rocking chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Rocking Chair Designed by Takeshi Nii, 1960s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
A rocking chair designed by Takeshi Nii from the 1960s fully original and without renovation. The
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Midcentury Boomerang Rocking Chair by Mogens Kold, 1960s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Mid-Century Modern armchair
- Made in Denmark by Mogens Kold
- Made from teak and velour.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rocking Chair by Swedish Designer Lena Larsson "Bohem", 1960s
By Lena Larsson
Located in Warwickshire, GB
A stunning "Bohem" rocking chair, designed by Swedish design guru Lena Larsson in 1958, and then
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher for France and Son, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Wijnegem, Antwerpen
Vintage rocking chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France and Son in the 1960s. With the original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
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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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