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Mid-Century Wicker Rocker
Located in Hudson, NY
Nice looking Mid-Century piece in good condition.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Bentwood rocking chair with cane seat and turned stretchers by Thonet, appearing to date from circa 1930. The piece is as found, in vintage condition, with a very nice warm tone t...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair in Raw Umber
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames RAR rocking chair in raw umber. Rare color. Shell in perfect condition. New modern conscience base.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 superb condition and color is bright with no fading.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Simmons Brushed Steel and Gunmetal Vinyl Rocking Chair
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, institutional, brushed steel rocking chair upholstered in a gunmetal vinyl is from the Sheraton Series by Simmons Company Furniture.
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hand Sculpted Rocking Chair by Robert "Jocko" Johnson, 1998
By Jocko Johnson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Robert Brian "Jocko" Johnson (American 1936-2008) is best known in the automotive racing world. He began his training with the legendary car builder George Barris, and went on to gre...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Rocking Lounge Chair in Navy
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

Modernist String Wood and Iron Rocking Chair by Carl Koch
By Carl Koch
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist string rocking chair by Carl Koch for Tubbs of Vermont. Great Minimalist design by the Bostson architect. Simple wood frame, red nylon cord, and brass legs. Early 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Salterini Patio Rocking Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two wrought iron patio rocking chairs from the “Radar” line, designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. Each chair has a bisected hoop construction with a delicate grid of w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Selig Rocking Chairs and Ottoman in Mongolian Sheepskin
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
Rocking chairs and ottoman Designed by Renato Zevi for Selig USA, circa 1970s Reupholstered in Mongolian sheepskin Measure: rocking chair 32" H x 42" W x 28" D x s...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rocking Chaise Lounge by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare rocking chaise lounge by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. A highly-desirable icon of Mid-Century American furniture, a Thonet-inspired piece in bent ash, woven cane, a...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Rocking Chair Produced by Fasem in Italy
By Mart Stam
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare rocking chair produced by Fasem in Italy.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Original Herman Miller Eames RKR
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early original Herman Miller Eames RKR. Original pads. Signed. Expert repair to side edge. Lighter spot on front left runner. Can be oiled at no charge. Hairline fissure to one runne...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Experiment Rocking Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Avarte Mid Century Modern
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a stunning piece of furniture - the minimalist and sleek Yrjö Kukkapuro rocking chair for Avarte. This chair is a true example of modern design, with a focus on form and ...
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Charles Eames Herman Miller, 1955 Rocking Chair Two Triangle Summit Mark
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a very nice example of an old, 1955, Eames Rocker. It is all original with original base. The slightly off white shell bears the two triangle "Summit" mark, dating it to the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Russell Woodard Sculptura Wire Rocker
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Sculptura" wire rocking chair by Woodard and Sons Furniture Company, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wire

Vintage Herman Miller Charles Eames Fiberglass Rocking Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A beautiful fiberglass rocking chair designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This hard to find color is "Blue Electric". Chair is vintage, circa 1960s, base is a newer reproduct...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Herman Miller Charles Eames Fiberglass Rocking Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful fiberglass rocking chair designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This hard to find color is "Dark Ochre". Chair is vintage, circa 1960s, base is a newer re...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Freshly Restored Russell Lee Woodard Rocking Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very nice pair of Woodard highback rocking chairs. Recently powder coated in gloss black finish.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Charles Eames RAR Rope Edge Zenith Rocker
By Charles Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
First edition pink/salmon fiberglass RAR rocker designed by Charles Eames for Zenith products. Very good condition early production rope edge rocker completely original, label.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chrome and Leather Rocking Chair and Ottoman by Renato Zevi
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing chrome and grey leather "Ellipse" rocking chair and ottoman designed by Italian designer Renato Zevi for Selig. Newly reupholstered in a soft grey leather. The chrome is ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

English Steel Rocking Chair
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific English spring steel and leather rocking chair attributed to RW Winfield, Birmingham England. The original patent for this model was created in the mid-19th century.
Category

Early 20th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 and hardware! Signed with embossed HM logo and summit factory number. Free ship...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early All Original Zenith Rope Edge Rocker designed by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early all original rope edge rocker, designed by Charles Eames for Zenith Products, pre Herman Miller production, circa early 1950s. If you're a purest looking for an all original Ea...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Ozzy Rocker by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Seldom seen Ozzy rocker by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Iron frame with 20 year old white vinyl upholstery (detail as original). Minor wear to vinyl but wood arms and legs is all...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Adrian Pearsall Rocking Chaise Longue with Chrome Base
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Rocking chaise longue with rare chrome bases. Designed by Adrian Pearsall. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italian velvet.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Charles and Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous iconic salmon-orange fiberglass molded plastic rocking chair with black enamel base and birch rocking struts, circa 1960s. Second generation Charles and Ray Eames RAR rocker...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Iconic Vintage 1950s Outdoor Chairs Pink with White Polka Dots
By Ed Warmack
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern steel 1950s pink with white polka dotted rocker chairs - summer fun! The real deal of a pair - add a pop of pink polka dotted color to your life!...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

1970s Rattan and Iron Hanging Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful original 1970s rattan and iron hanging chair. The chair is in original condition. The iron is painted in a cream color paint and it has some wear.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

1960s Charles Eames for Herman Miller RAR Shell Rocker
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Southampton, NJ
Unusual custom painted base from factory-for the hospital. Restored skis. All original parts. Ocher shell in nice condition with light wear.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

KEM Weber Cantilever Springer Armchair for Lloyd, circa 1930
By lloyd manufacturing co., Kem Weber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An eye catching and comfortable American Art Deco arm chair designed by Karl Emmanuel Martin (KEM) Weber for Lloyd Manufacturing, circa 1935. Referred to as the “Springer” chair, thi...
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Single Walter Lamb Bronze and Rope Patio Rocking Chairs
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walter Lamb's patio rocking chair, produced by Brown Jordan. The chair has a sculptural shape, with a single formation of tubular bronze forming the backrest, arms, and exaggerated r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Danish Teak and Cane Rocking Chair by Hans Olsen for Brdr Juul-Kristensen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Portland, OR
A stunning teak and woven cane rocking chair by Hans Olsen for Brdr Juul-Kristensen. Model 532A, circa 1961. Overall beautiful condition and structurally sound. All of the caning ...
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Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Rattan Hanging "Egg Basket" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Straight from 1970s heaven. Beautifully woven rattan free-hanging basket chair. Held by heavy black enameled metal base with spring support. Estimated to hold about 200 pounds of wei...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Czech Red Children s Swing Chair, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
This children's chair features an old lacquer coating with beautiful patina, as well as restored armrests. The new upholstery has a filling of sheep wool. Related to a fabric from ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Czech Black Children s Swing Chair, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
This children's chair features an old lacquer coating with beautiful patina, as well as restored armrests. The new upholstery has a filling of sheep wool. Related to a fabric from ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Children s Swing Chair, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
This children's chair has an old lacquer coating with patination, as well as restored armrests. The new upholstery has a filling of sheep's wool and a fabric that is reminiscent of ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

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 upholstered with all new foam and nubby grey fabric. (Swatches available.)
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Classic Mid-Century Chrome and Fabric Rocking Chair, Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century, 1970s rocking chair, chromed Thonet style steel curved frame and button tuft seat and back. Retains original orange cotton fabric, stylish and comfortable,.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare 1950s Thonet Plywood Rocking Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A fantastic, rare 1950s pair of bent plywood Thonet rocking chairs. The pair provides a visual treat as well as a comfortable seating option.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Eames Ochre Rar Rocking Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames ochre RAR rocking chair. Original vintage Herman Miller base. Chair is superb and in original condition.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Eames Terra Cotta RAR Rocking Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames terra cotta RAR rocking chair. Extremely rare color. Gorgeous strong fibers. Vintage Herman Miller base in excellent original condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Eames Greige RAR Rocking Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames Greige RAR rocking chair. Shell in very good condition. No cracks. New birch and zinc played steel base in perfect conditions Gorgeous chair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Eames Swivel PAC Armchair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames swivel PAC armchair in Ochre. Original base functions perfectly. Shell near perfect.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Rar
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames RAR rocker. Vintage Herman Miller base. Shell in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames "Baby Rocker" Rar by Herman Miller with Alexander Girard Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
If an employee of Herman Miller were to have a child, they were given an Eames RAR rocking chair to commemorate the birth. It would be marked with a small placard commemorating the n...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Framed Rocker
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Milo Baughman rocking chair in excellent reupholstered condition. Circular / elliptical shaped chromed steel frame with charcoal and white fabric.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Selig Rocking Chair and Ottoman by Revi Zentao in Mongolian Sheepskin
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Chicago, IL
Rocking chair and ottoman designed by Renato Zevi for Selig, USA, circa 1970s. Reupholstered in Mongolian sheepskin. Rocking chair 32" H x 42" W x 28" D. ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Original Rocking Chair by Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
100% all original Charles Eames designed rocking chair stamped 1959 and produced by Herman Miller. It features a parchment colored fiberglass shell with original rocking base with wa...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Incredible Eames Zenith RAR Rope Edge Rocker in Elephant Hide Grey
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Eames RAR with rope edge Zenith elephant hide grey shell. Full original label intact. Shell in mint condition. Base in excellent unrestored condition. No broken welds. Gorgeous ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rope Edge Checker Board, Zenith Label, Charles Eames Rocking Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Tulsa, OK
Early production Charles Eames Rocker. It is all orig. in super clean fantastic condition! It has a zinc base, and runners with little wear for age. Nothing has been tampered with or...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Kaufeld Rocking Chair in Aluminium and Leather, Germany, circa 1970
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Rare rocking chair designed by Hans Kaufeld, Germany, circa 1970. Beautiful lounge chair with original soft black leather cover with a beautiful patina. The sculptural frame of the...
Category

Vintage 1970s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Corbusier commissioned Francois Carré Sunburst Iron Rocking Chair, 20th Century
By Francois Carre
Located in London, GB
Rare Carré rocker, painted in an elegant light grey. The design of this chair was commissioned by Le Corbusier from Francois Carre for Carlos (Charles) de Beistegui when Le Corbusier...
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20th Century French Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Large Rattan Basket and Iron Modernist Rocking Lounge
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large 48 inch diameter rocking basket lounge crafted out of rattan and wrought iron. The design allows the basket to adjust for lounging comfort. This piece has had the rattan and th...
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Metal Mesh Patio Rocking Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
Fantastic expanded metal and solid bar rocking chair in the style of Russell Woodard. Streamline architectural design refinished in bright yellow powder-coat. Can be used indoor or o...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Walter Lamb Patio Rocking Chairs for Brown Jordan
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
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...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Salterini Patio Rocking Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two “Radar” wrought iron patio rocking chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. Each chair has a bisected hoop construction with a delicate grid of wrought iron for...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wrought Iron

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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.