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Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller in Yellow
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful pale yellow fiberglass rocking chair designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. It features a vintage fiberglass shell chair on a newer production rocker base. Embossed...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller in Red
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and uncommon red fiberglass rocking chair designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. It features a vintage fiberglass shell chair on a newer production rocker base. Emb...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller in Chocolate
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful chocolate brown fiberglass rocking chair designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. It features a vintage fiberglass shell chair on a newer production rocker base. Embo...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Rocking Lounge Chair in Black
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Here we have an iconic design Classic from the Mid-Century Modern period. This vintage fiberglass shell chair was designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller, circa 1972....
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern lb Kofod Larsen Penguin Rocking Chair Rocker
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Authentic vintage Danish modern penguin rocking chair by lb Kofod Larsen. Item features bentwood birch back, iron frame, wooden runners, clean modernist lines, stamped on underside o...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Midcentury Renato Zevi Chrome Elliptical Rocking Chair Selig Baughman Era, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, flat bar polished elliptical chrome rocker or rocking chair, with a floral upholstery, by Renato Zevi, made in Italy, circa 1970s. In excellent ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Tubular Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, Bauhaus Style
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Well constructed tubular chrome and wicker vintage rocker, marked made in Italy, extremely comfortable. Clearly a take on Mies van der Rohe's cantilevered chair designs.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lady Rocker in Black by John Risley
By John Risley
Located in Dorchester, MA
The inviting Lady Rocker is one of a series of whimsical chairs that John Risley fabricated at his Connecticut studio from welded cold-rolled steel rods. Her handbag functions as a c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jacques Adnet 1950s Rare Tartan Rocking Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-1904) Rare rocking-chair with original Tartan upholstery. Black faux leather arms. France, circa 1950. Litterature: - GUTKNECHT Patrick, Jacques Adnet, Gal...
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Vintage 1950s French Rocking Chairs

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Metal, Brass

1940s Brown Wooden Swing Manufactured in Italy
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
This very unique piece is made in 1945 in Italy. The design is such simple as beautiful it is and you can easily build it anywhere and makes every place to a cozy corner. The Swing i...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury rocking chair features heavy flat chrome construction and shapely frame design. Unique patterned upholstery is tufted for added style, plush padding makes thi...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR Rocker
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
A RAR rocker by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller with circa 1950s greige seat and vintage reproduction base. Molded fiberglass shell seat in greige—one of only three colors...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of Restored Woodard Wrought Iron Cantilever Spring Base Lounge Chairs
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Recently powder coated with new glides added to base.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Renato Zevi Chrome and Leather Rocking Chair with Ottoman for Selig
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern rocking chair designed by Renato Zevi for Selig and manufactured in the United States circa 1970’s. This elegant set features elliptical polished chrome frames. Bo...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Cantilevered Springer Chair
By Howell Mfg., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Machine Age Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Cantilevered Springer Chair Cantilever Streamline Industrial Design PRICE REDUCED Classic Hoffmann - designed cantilevered sprin...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Renato Zevi for Selig Brass and Sheepskin Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
Rocking chair and ottoman, designed by Renato Zevi for Selig, USA, circa 1970s. Brass and reupholstered in Mongolian sheepskin Measures: rocking chair 32" H x 42" W x 28" D x se...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rara Rocking Chair Armchair Steel Fabric 1970s Vintage Modernariato
Located in Palermo, Italia
Unobtainable rocking chair 1970s chromed steel frame with seat and back in black fabric and foam padding.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Production RAR Rocker by Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Uppsala, SE
The RAR (Rocking Armchair on Rods) rocker was designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in the United States in the 1950s. This early edition was made by Zenith for Herman Mi...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Pair of Rare Patio Rocking Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous pair of wrought iron, patio rocking chairs, with brown vinyl cushions by Woodard, circa the 1950s. In great condition. The dimensions are 33.25" ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Italian Brass and Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive Thonet inspired rocker with brass frame and cane seat combine traditional and modern aesthetics compatible with any decor. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dea...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Walter Lamb Rocking Chair for Brown Jordan
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze rocking chair designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The chair has a sculptural shape, with a single formation of tubular bronze forming the backrest, arms, a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early Model Walter Lamb Patio Rocking Chair
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A late 1940s or early 1950s Walter Lamb rocking chair predating or from the early days of his partnership with Brown Jordan. The chair has a frame in tubular bronze with the verdigri...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Rocking Chair by Gebroeders Jonker for Rohe, 1960s
By Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern rattan rocking chair by Gebroeders Jonker for Rohe, 1960s. Black lacquered metal base with rattan seating. In good original condition with minor wear con...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Balestra Lounge Chairs by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, 1968
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of two lounge chairs by Marzio Cecchi in 1968. The geometric structure of the furniture is specific of this period. All the lines are sober and pur. Marzio Cecchi is a very ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Hans Brockhage Child s Rocking Chair and Race Car, 1960s
By Hans Brockhage, Siegfried Lenz
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 no but a very well designed piece of child's furniture it sure is! This piece w...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Rocking Chair Leather and Chrome by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rocking chair or lounge chair by Renato Zevi. Unusual version with original light brown leather. Nice patina.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Extremely Rare Rope Edge Zenith Plastics Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
1st generation original very rare rocker chair by Charles Eames for Zenith plastics California. Super clean example. Features front struts that connect to the back legs only made for...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Zinc

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Rocking Lounge Chair in Black
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Here we have an iconic design Classic from the Mid-Century Modern period. This vintage fiberglass shell chair was designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller, circa 1972....
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chromed Rocking Chair, circa 2000
By Mart Stam
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Manufactured in Czech, circa 2000. Chrome-plated tubes, artificial leather. In the style of very well-known chair Thonet S33 by Mart Stam. Can be dismantled for trans...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midentury Chrome Rocker by Renato Zevi, Italy, circa 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
Stunning Ellipse rocker / rocking chair by Renato Zevi, Italy, circa 1970s. This is a very cool statement midcentury piece which has been fully restored and reupholstered in a high q...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Black Metal Rocking Chair with Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black metal rocking chair with Brazilian jacaranda wood arms.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gorgeous Milo Baughman Chrome Flatbar Oval Rocking Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Milo Baughman heavy chrome flat bar oval rocking chair in wonderful vintage condition. The original fabric shows some wear but the solid chromed steel flat bar is in remarka...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair in Blue
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames RAR rocking chair in blue. New modern conscience base. Shell in excellent condition with minimal wear.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Takeshi Nii Rocking Folding Chair, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Westmaas, NL
This rare foldable rocking chair designed by Takeshi Nii Japan, is manufactured during the 1950s. This is the brother of the famous NY chair by Takeshi Nii. It can be folded in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warsaw, PL
This modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black leather upholstery and an aluminium frame on wooden sleds. It is the brother of famous NY Chair...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

Rocking Chair RKR of Eames by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Lannebert, FR
Rocking chair RKR of Eames by Herman Miller.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair RKR of Eames by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Lannebert, FR
Rocking chair RKR of Eames by Herman Miller.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair RKR of Eames by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Lannebert, FR
Rocking chair RKR of Eames by Herman Miller.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Super Cool Sling Back Distressed Leather and Iron Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic sculptural rocking chair with wonderful Silhouette having a wrought iron base and cognac stitched heavy leather sling back designed seat, padded arms and headrest.
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Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sam Maloof Style American Craftsman Rocking Chair with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized Sam Maloof styled American craftsman rocking chair. This generously proportioned armchair consists of a tall spindled back with a broad seat and armrests which have brass d...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller in White Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic Classic designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller in the 1950s. The chair features a molded fiberglass shell, zinc base, with birch runners. Manufacturers stamp.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern "Ozzy" Rocking Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, Mid-Century Modern, “Ozzy” rocking chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin has a sculpted upholstered seat cradled in a maple and wrought iron frame.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Children s Rocking Chair, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This children's rocking chair was made in the 1930s in former Czechoslovakia, and is constructed from bent tubular steel. It has been reupholstered with the cleaned original material...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern French Rocking Chair with a Chrome Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern rocking chair features a heavy flat bar chrome frame and upholstered seating. The stylish white and blue fabric over the thick padded seating provide ma...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Rocking Chair Rocker by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Milo Baughman, George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Southampton, NJ
Rare walnut encased rocking chair designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. Reupholstered in white fabric with new cushions. The wood has numerous areas of wear - please see picture...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Walter Lamb Bronze Patio Rocking Chairs for Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of bronze rocking chairs designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The chairs have a sculptural shape, with a single formation of tubular bronze forms the backrest...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Bronze

Signed Walter Lamb for Brown-Jordan Bronze Outdoor Rocking Chair, circa 1950
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze rocking chair designed by Walter Lamb and manufactured by Brown Jordan. A rarity with the original label still in-tact as these, being usually used outdoors, tend to lose the ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Ellipse Rocker and Ottoman by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Original 1970s Renato Zevi for Selig Ellipse Lounge Chair Rocker and Ottoman; substantial chrome frame; reupholstered in a medium gray leather in excellent condition. Measurements a...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Renato Zevi Selig Ellipse Milo Baughman Chrome Rocking Chair
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Ellipse" chrome rocking chair designed by Renato Zevi for Selig. Item features a polished chrome oval frame and loose upholstered cushion. Very sleek Mode...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Petite Brushed Steel Rocking Chair by Simmons Sheraton Series
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, Industrial, brushed steel rocking chair with upholstered gunmetal vinyl seat is from the Sheraton Series by Simmons Company Furniture, circa 1920s.
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original Vintage Rocking Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Rocking chair in brass totally restored and upholstered with Nobilis fabric.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller RAR Cream Rocking Chair, 1963
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Bainbridge, NY
VIntage Zenith Herman Miller Eames 1963 RAR Rocker. Featuring a neutral Cream fiberglass shell, original finish Birch runners, cross braced steel frame. RAR rocking armchair rod bas...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Early Model Walter Lamb Bronze Patio Rocking Chairs
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of bronze rocking chair designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The chair has a sculptural shape, with tubular bronze forming the backrest, arms, and exaggerated...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rare Rocking Chair by Zanotta, Italy, 1990
By Zanotta
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful rocking chair manufactured by Zanotta, Italy in the 1990s. This eye-catching chair has very nice wooden armrests and a beautiful chrome-plated structure. The seat is u...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Aluminum and Wood Outdoor Folding Rocking Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century aluminum and wood outdoor/patio folding rocking chair, pair Condition- Like New.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare foldable rocking chair designed by Takeshi Nii, Japan, manufactured in Mid-Century in 1950s. This is the brother of the famous NY Chair by Takeshi Nii. It can be folded in th...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Aluminum

20th Century Thonet Chrome Cantilever Rocking Chair S826, Germany, circa 1970
By Ulrich Bohme, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
The chrome canteliver rocking chair S826 from Thonet was designed by Ulrich Böhme in 1971. This example is produced in the early 1970s and has the original upholstery from the 1970s....
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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20th Century Metal Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 20th century metal rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs. 20th century metal rocking chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 20th century metal rocking chairs over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 20th Century Metal Rocking Chairs?

20th century metal rocking chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $78,000.

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.