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Rare Rocking Chair by Esko Pajamies "Prima Ballerina, " Finland 1960s
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare rocking chair by Esko Pajamies "Prima Ballerina," Finland 1960s made by Asko. Black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin, 1960s
By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler
Located in Savona, IT
Rocking chair of Danish manufacture produced in the 1960s by Bramin to a design by Frank Reenskaug
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
1960s Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin
By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s Danish modern teak rocking chair designed by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Mobler. Seat and back
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Tarm Stole Teak Rocking Chair, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Tarm Stole
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s teakwood rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Tarm Stole, Denmark. Fully
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Naugahyde, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Teak Rocking Chair, Denmark, for Tarm Stole, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Tarm Stole
Located in Hudson, NY
rocking chair in a recently refinished teak and new black leather seating, new cotton headrest. Designed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Leather, Teak
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa High-Back Sculptural Teak Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1960s Scandinavian Modern high-back teak rocking chair with original upholstery by Ingmar Relling
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Teak
Vintage Danish Senator Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Wijnegem, Antwerpen
This model Senator rocking chair from circa 1960 was designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by CADO
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Vintage Danish Senator Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Wijnegem, Antwerpen
This model Senator rocking chair from circa 1960 was designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Cado
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Illum Wikkelso Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen, 1960s, Midcentury
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
Designed by Illum Wikkelso and manufactured by Eilersen a rocking chair in solid beech with
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Rocking Chair Søren Georg Jensen Model 97 Denmark 1960s
By Soren Jensen
Located in Berne, CH
Rocking chair by Søren Georg Jensen, model 97, Denmark 1960. This armchair has a special shape and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
1960s Leather Sling Rocking Chair by Angel Pazmino for Muebles De Estilo
By Angel Pazmino
Located in London, GB
Angel Pazmino rocking chair //
Rare demountable rocking chair
Leather sling seat & wooden
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Brutalist Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
A 1960
s Danish Teak Rocker
Located in Asheville, NC
A simple and classic Danish teak rocking chair produced in the mid to late 1960's by Billund
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wood
Dutch Mid-Century Rocking Chair by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This rocking chair was designed by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé in the Netherlands during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Midcentury No 470 Windsor Rocking Chair by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, 1960s
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Fabulous blonde Ercol Grandmother rocking chair with wide low seat and high back.
Design by the
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Elm
1960
s George Mulhauser Rocker for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser
Located in Hudson, NY
A bentwood rocker designed by George Mulhauser in the original leather upholstery. Bold and gutsy looking. Generous size.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Leather
Scandart Mid Century Rocking Chair
Located in Dorchester, GB
A fully restored 1960s Scandart rocking chair.
We've had it professionally sprayed, so it's
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
Mid-Century, Curated, Walnut Arm Rocker Lounge Chair 1960
s circa
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century, Curated, Walnut arm Rocker lounge chair 1960s Circa completely restored with new
Category
Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fur, Walnut
Broderne Johansons Teak Frame Rocking Chair in Celery Tweed
By Bröderna Johansson
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
Designed by Broderne Johansons (Sweden) in the 1960s, this lovely teak frame rocking chair has been
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fully Restored Chrome Rocking Chair by Guido Faleschini
By Guido Faleschini
Located in North Miami, FL
Our favorite kind of 1960s rocker, Guido Faleschini rocking chair in polished chrome, impeccably
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960
s Danish Teak Rocker w/ Cowhide Seat and Head Rest
Located in San Diego, CA
Great 1960's Danish Teak Rocker with newer Cowhide seat and removable Head Rest
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Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs
1960
s Herman Miller RAR Indigo Rocker designed by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
the family a rocker. This particular rocker was gifted in the 1960's.
According to the original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in San Marcos, CA
Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's.
This comfortable rocking chair features a sculptural solid teak frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960
By TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Original rocking chair from 1960s in very good condition. Some minor wear can be seen on the wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-Century Heron Rocking Chair by Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko
By Mitsumasa Sugasawa, Tendo Mokko
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960's. This vintage high back rocking chair comes with a footrest and features a bentwood frame in
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
1960
s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lazy Boy Rocker and Recliner Walnut
Leather
By La-Z-Boy 1
Located in Spring Valley, CA
Stunning original classic leather mid century Recliner with walnut trim from La-z-boy. This beautiful piece is both timeless in design and modern in appeal. Does have a slit/tear on ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1960
s Charles and Ray Eames white side shell rocker Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early 1960's Charles and Ray Eames white side shell (RAR) on an high quality reproduction Oak
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rosewood and Leather Rocker by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A rocking chair by South American modernist Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo in solid rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Unusual Vintage 1960s Walnut Settee Rocker
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is quite the unusual rocker, it's a settee size rocker. No maker markings could be found on it.
It has the feel of Scandinavia, and some of North America. There's enoug...
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Childs Constructivist Plywood Rocker made in the Former USSR, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Childs plywood constructivist rocker made in the former. USSR, 1960s. A beautiful object as well as
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Eames Rocking Chairs by Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller
Located in Brussels , BE
Eames rocking chairs - by Herman Miller
(sold individually).
Category
Mid-20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini Style Children’s Rocking Chair Bamboo, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Basel, CH
Franco Albini style children’s rocking chair made in Italy in the 1950s. The chair is made of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Midcentury Afromosia Framed Rocking Chair
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chester, England
A midcentury 1960s Afromosia framed rocking chair. Reupholstered in black leather and black
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
1960s Danish Ole Wanscher Teak Rocking Chair Mod. 109 Rocker Mid-Century Modern
By Ole Wanscher, France
Søn
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful Teak Rocking Chair rare Model 109 by Ole Wanscher for France & Sons, made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Superb Vintage Franco Albini Style Bentwood Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Franco Albini style bentwood bamboo rocking chair, circa 1960s. Measures: 38" H x 23" W x
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
ITALIAN 1960
S BLACK LACQUER ROCKING CHAIR By Gae Aulenti
Located in San Francisco, CA
AN UNUSUAL ITALIAN 1960'S BLACK LACQUER ROCKING CHAIR (DONDOLO SGARSUL MODEL) WITH ORIGINAL PALE
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Rock
n Rest Lounge Chair 1960
s by Rastad
Relling, Norway
By Bra Bohag Bjärnum, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rock 'n rest easy chair or resting chair designed by Rastad & Relling Tegnekontorer for Bra Bohag
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Rattan
Metal Lounge Sofa, Chair and Rocking Chair Rohé Noordwolde, 1960s
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This lounge set of sofa, chair and rocking chair from the 60s feature black metal frames and rattan
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rock
n Rest comfortable Lounge Chair from 1960s by Rastad
Relling, Norway
By Bra Bohag Bjärnum, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rock 'n rest easy chair or resting chair designed by Norwegian Rastad & Relling Tegnekontorer for
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Model 182 Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin, 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
This palisander rocking chair, model 182, was designed by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Palisander
Pair of 1960s Rocking Chairs, Teddy Fur
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Pine
By Jindřich Halabala, Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful 1960s rocking chairs, great design and mechanism and super cozy teddy fur fabric, like
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
Rocking Chairs with Woven Seats, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1960s rocking chairs. The pair have been recently refinished in a satin black finish and
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Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Vintage Bamboo Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Schagen, NL
Beautiful organic shaped Bamboo rocking chair. This chair was manufactured in The Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Teak Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 1960s teak rocking chair from Denmark, newly upholstered in sheepskin.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
J16 Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid beech rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler in the 1960s. This chair has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
A Fine Brazilian Rosewood Rocking Chair and Ottoman. Circa 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Brazilian Mid Century Modern solid rosewood and leather rocking chair and ottoman from the 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Hans Brockhage Child
s Rocking Chair and Race Car, 1960s
By Siegfried Lenz, Hans Brockhage
Located in Schagen, NL
It's a kind of magic, you would think when you see this child's car turn into a rocking chair, well
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Frederik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Norway, circa 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Frederik Kayser model 599 teak rocking chair, Norway circa 1960s
Stunning Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cord
Frederik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Norway, circa 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Frederik Kayser Model 599 teak rocking chair, Rocker Norway circa 1960s
Stunning mid century
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cord, Teak
Italian Beechwood Rocking Chair
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s Italian dark beechwood rocking chair. The chair has thin, nicely designed arms and is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Beautiful 1960s Frank Reenskaug Bramin Rocking Chair Teak
Wool Danish Modern
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful 1960s Danish modern rocking chair, solid teak and renewed upholstery in grey wool. Very
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish modern Rocking Chair
Senator
by Ole Wanscher, Midcentury Modern
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful midcentury danish modern Rocking Chair, produced by France and Son, designed by Ole
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare 1960s Lounge Rocking Wingback Chair, Ashwood, Faux Teddy Fur Fabric Rocker
By Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen, Philip Arctander
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful 1960s lounge rocking chair, very rare piece, never saw such a model before, dark brown
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
Boomerang Rocking Chair by Søren Georg Jensen for Kubus, 1960s
By Kubus, Georg Jensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wonderful rocking chair with a teak frame and brand new yellow fabric upholstery. Søren Georg
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Søren Georg Jensen Teak Rocking Chair, Mod. 97 Danish Modern Lounge Rocker
By Søren Georg Jensen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful 1960s Danish modern rocking chair, solid teak and renewed upholstery in woven fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle in Afromosia/Teak, 1960s
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Beautiful vintage rocking chair with matching ottoman
Designed by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Ole Wanscher, 1960s Teak Rocking Chair Made by France and Son, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
1960s solid teak rocking chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark. With original
Category
20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Teak Rocking Chair by Igmar Relling for Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 1960s Teak rocking chair design by Igmar Relling for Westnofa of Norway.
Wonderful
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, 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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