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Art Deco Chrome Leather Rocking Chair by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco, rocking chair by Gilbert Rohde features a chrome frame with Bakelite armrests with lether upholstered seat and back. Solid, stylish and comfortable.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s, Hans Kaufeld Leather Rocking Chair
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1970s Hans Kaufeld leather rocking chair, designed and manufactured by Hans Kaufeld, in Reda Weidenbrück, Germany. Remarkable rocking chair by the well-reknown German Manufacturer...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Ray Eames Lemon Yellow RAR Rocking Armchair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic RAR rocking armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Zenith Plastics. Molded fiberglass shell in the colour Lemon Yellow with rope edge. Assembled on ori...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle For Strässle
By Paul Tuttle
Located in London, GB
This elegant rocking chair was designed by Paul Tuttle for Strässle in Switzerland in the 1970s - the 'Nonna' model. The frame is made from bent wood and metal while the seat is li...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Classic Metal Mesh Spring Steel Cantilever Bounce Chairs - Howell Co. 1930 s
Located in Rochester, NY
A large scale pair of spring steel metal mesh high back cantilever bounce armchairs in beautifully aged original worn pale blue and salmon painted surface. Manufactured by Howell Com...
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Ring Mekanikk, Leather Swivelchair, and Recliner
By Ring Mekanikk
Located in Soesterberg, UT
Ring Mekanikk - leather swivelchair- and recliner Classic rotable recliner chair made by Ring Mekanikk Norway 1968. Very, very comfortable. The design is timeless as you can se...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eames for Herman Miller Rar Rocker, Dated 1957
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Fulton, CA
Authentic, early lemon yellow formed fiberglass RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Dated 1957. Original base. Original vintage condition with impe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage bauhaus inspired rocking chair made from wicker and chrome. Beautiful elegant design with beech wooden armrests. Good condition, some wear on the armrests. Very stur...
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Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Peacock Iron Rocking Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Iron peacock rocking patio chairs in the style of Salterini with new powder coating in satin black.
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20th Century Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Brass Rocking Chair with Wood Details Mohair Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the fusion of elegance and comfort with our mid-century modern rocking chair, a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This exceptional piece features a harmonious blend o...
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Vintage 1940s English Regency Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary American Empire-style antique oak rocking chair is in great condition beautifully crafted out of oak and has been newly restored by our expert craftsmen team. This...
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Vintage 1910s American American Empire Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Kaufeld Aluminum Leather Rocking Chair 1970
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Munster, NRW
Hans Kaufeld rocking chair from the 1960s with aluminum frame, seat upholstered in black leather. H. 79 cm, W. 71 cm, D. 110 cm. Normal signs of use.  
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 70s Hollywood Regency Madison Jansen Chrome Rocking Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage 70s chrome rocking chair. Beautiful iconic design made by the Madison Jansen group. White quilted upholstery. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Vintage 1970s North American Hollywood Regency Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Victorian White Painted Wicker Chair and Rocker - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Victorian wicker armchair and rocking chair pair, unbranded, in the manner of Heywood-Wakefield. White painted woven & stick wicker reed, cane, wood frame, canvas and meta...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Takeshi Nii Design Leather Rocking Folding Chair, 1950s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Brown leather rocking chair, designed by Japanese Takeshi Nii in the 1950s. The chair is foldable in the middle to collapsed state of 14 cm width.  
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Vintage 1950s Minimalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Milo Baughman Attributed Chrome Rocking Chairs, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage chrome rocking chairs attributed to Milo Baughman. Reupholstered in a eggshell boucle. Extremely comfortable and versatile design. Last photo show minor oxidation to ...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller. Fiberglass shell with blue fabric upholstery and a black metal and wooden base. 1970s -...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Lacquered Scandinavian Shell Seat Rocking Chair with Blue Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
This very charming Rocking chair was designed in the 1960s, its shell seat seams to be a little inspired by Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller. It features a blue upholste...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th C English Estate Made Wrought Iron Strap Work Garden Rocking Chair
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A striking wrought iron strap work garden rocker, likely to off been estate made or via a local blacksmith. Would off been constructed in the early part of the 20th century very m...
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Early 20th Century English Early Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic Twig and Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic twig and bentwood rocking chair hand-made circa 1910-1930 in the Appalachia Mountains. This folk art piece retains its original layers of light blue over dark green paint.
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Vintage 1920s American Rustic Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

RAR Rocking Chair by Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels , BE
Beautiful original late 50s/early 60s Charles Eames for Herman Miller rocking chair on a fibreglass shell in extremely rare night black, with rocker base with solid walnut wood runners.
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Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul Tuttle Nonna Rocker
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Tuttle 'Nonna' Rocker with Bent Wood and Enameled Metal Frame with Canvas and Leather Seating. In original condition with visible wear including heavy patina. Wear is consistent...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Rocking Chair, Chrome-Plated Steeltubes, Fabric, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Bauhaus rocking chair, Chrome-plated steeltubes, black and white fabric, Germany circa 1930 Bent steel tubes with original chrome plating. Seat and back upholstered with fabric fr...
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Leather G1 Rocking Chair by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France
Located in Brecht, BE
A rare G1 leather rocking chair by Pierre Guariche from Farnce, designed in the 1950's for Airborne. The simplistic and modern design consist of a tubular steel frame with a seating ...
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Mid-20th Century French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Renato Zevi Ellipse Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman for Selig Italy
By Renato Zevi
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Ellipse lounge chair rocker with sculptural chromed steel flat bar frame and matching ottoman . Retains the original fabric from the period in a medium toned rust having angled patte...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Salterini “Radar” Rocking Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron rocking chairs from Maurizio Tempestini's 1950s “Radar” collection for John Salterini. The chairs have a hoop construction with a delicate grid of wrought iron forming t...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Transitional Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass RAR Rocking Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames design for Herman Miller. RAR ( Rocking Arm steel Rod ) chair. Transitional chair having large biscuit shock mounts but after rope edge production. Most likely ...
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Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Renato Zevi Ellipse Rocking Chair by Selig 1970 s
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The Ellipse rocking chair designed by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy 1970's. Chrome-plated steel frame with original white leather upholstery. The chrome frame has a nice mirrored fini...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Hancock More Top Grain Recliner with Nail Head Trims
By Hancock Moore
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Hancock & Moore bustle back top grain leather recliner. Good vintage condition with some fading on head rest. $4500 retail value Measures: height: 46", width: 37", depth: ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

3 Russell Woodard Sculptura Red Rockers
By Russell Woodard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of three Russell Woodard Sculptura Rocking chairs or rockers. In good condition with no breaks. Some minor paint loss. No pad inserts.
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Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Dux Teak and Cane 532-A Rocking Chair by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen
By Dux of Sweden, Hans Olsen, Juul Kristensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern DUX rocking armchair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, circa 1960's. This piece features a natural cane tall backrest with sculpted teak and brass detail...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Chrome Rocking Chair in Rust Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chrome and rust velvet mid century rocking chair. Newly reupholstered.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ray and Charles Eames Rope Edge Zenith Armchair Rocker Purchased in 1951
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ray and Charles Eames Rope Edge Zenith Armchair with an early Herman Miller Label. Iconic Classic in great shape! The shell looks amazing, showing a nice amount of fiber. Maple Runne...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames Original RAR Rocking Chair 1961
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames Original RAR rocking chair, dated 1961. Bought from the Original Detroit Family, bought when their first daughter was born! In very nice shape, with black paint...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dondolo Rocking Chairs by Verner Panton for Ycami, Denmark, 1994
By Verner Panton
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Chrome frame on black lacquered base with blue velvet cushions.
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1990s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Industrial Iron Wicker Rocking Chair with Vintage Linen Cushion, Mid-Century
Located in Munich, DE
Mid-Century iron & wicker rocking chair with beautiful lines and a comfortable seat. The cushion has been tailor made with vintage fabric from Hungary. This is truly a unique piece, ...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

White Leather Rocking Chair Design by Jori, Belgium 1960s
By JORI
Located in Oirlo, LI
White leather rocking chair Design by Jori, Belgium 1960s Steel frame with thick leather upholstery. Very comfortable, also great with a blanket in your baby room to swoon away ...
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary mid-century recliner chair crafted out of steel the chair has been professionally restored and newly reupholstered in a dark grey mohair fabric and new foam inserts ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970 s William IV Style Large Swedish Beech Rocking Armchair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Swedish beech rocking chair in the style of William IV from the 70's. Sits absolutely very comfortable and allover in very good condition.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish William IV Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970 s Vintage Rattan Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
A fabulous vintage rocking chair with a chromed steel frame and woven rattan seat. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1970’s. It is of superb quality and is extremel...
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Studio Rocking Chair by Leon Meyer
By Leon Meyer
Located in Round Rock, TX
Stunning mid century studio rocking chair designed by Leon Meyer. Leon Meyer was a California architect most notably known for his Bay Area “round houses” during the 1960s. This exam...
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Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Salterini Radar Wrought Iron Rocking Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
part of a complete set of vintage 1950's Salterini 'Radar', this rocking chair is one of the hardest pieces to find. very well made and in excellent condition, it is freshly refinish...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Chromed Steel Springer Lounge Chair by Kem Weber / Lloyd Manufacturing
By lloyd manufacturing co., Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unmolested Art Deco springer lounge chair designed by Kem Weber manufactured by Lloyd, amazing original condition. Extremely comfortable. Retains original pal yellow naugahyde seat a...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Recliner Footstool
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Fulton, CA
Milo Baughman for James Inc. adjustable and rocking lounge chair with accompanying ottoman. Chair can lock into multiple reclined positions or rock. Footstool has one adjustment allo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Curvilinear Rocking Chair in Olive Leather
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern rocking chair was realized in the United States circa 1970. It offers a streamlined demilune form in polished tubular chrome that creates both t...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Midcentury Pair Tubular Chrome and Leatherette Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous pair of tubular chrome lounge chairs with leatherette cushions in red color. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The position of the chairs can be changed by sliding the chairs up...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Industrial Steel Brass Petite Ladies Rocking Chair Nursery Rocker
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Lafayette, IN
Very cool 1930's vintage rocking chair by the Simmons Mfg. Co. Chair features full steel construction with unique steel "caning". Chair has been hand-stripped and polished to expose ...
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage German Rocking Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A rocking chair from Germany, produced circa 1970. Made of metal wrapped in wicker, this is a timeless, classic frame updated for the mid-century, echoing modern shapes. Concentric r...
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Renato Zevi White Tiger Pattern Fabric Chrome Rocking Chair for Selig Ellipse
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury rocking chair designed in Italy during 1970s. The piece is a very modernist Italian example, the "Ellipse" by Renato Zevi for Selig, designed with the strong ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel, 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

MCM Turquoise Vinyl Faux Leather Spring Rockers Style of McKay and Rock-A-Chair
By McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century Modern turquoise vinyl or faux leather spring rockers style of McKay Furniture and Rock-A-Chair. Comprised of the original turquoise vinyl or faux leath...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair “Zenith”
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Known as the RAR rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames, this chair has Zenith checker label and is the first generation produced in Zenith Plastic Factory in Gardena, Califor...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair by Charles Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Rocking armchair in orange fabric, fiberglass and wooden base. Measures: Seat height 46cm Wear due to time and the age of the chair.
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Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

G1 Leather Rocking Chair by Pierre Guariche, France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare G1 leather rocking chair by Pierre Guariche from France. Designed in the 1950s for Airborne. The simplistic and modern design consist of a tubular steel frame with a seating of ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi "CL9" Ribbon Chair
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi "CL9" ribbon chair Stagi for Bernini, Italy, circa 1961 is made up of moulded fiberglass seating section on a black steel tubular base. The seating b...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Classic High Quality Wrought Iron Rocking Chair by Salterini
By Salterini
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic high quality wrought iron Salterini rocker. Well balanced.
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Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Orange Fiberglass Shell Rocking Chai
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Orange Fiberglass Shell Rocking Chair Chair measures: 25 wide x 25 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height of 23...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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.