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SUPERB Antique SIGNED L&JG Stickley Arm Rocker w/ Slots - circa 1910 - W8357
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Magnificent L&JG Stickley Arm Rocker w/ Slats circa 1910 This is a SUPERB example of L&JG Stickley Rocking Chairs... the nicest we've ever had! Manufactured in 1910, it is ...
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Oak, Wool, Leather

Vermont Tubbs Oak Bentwood Snowshoe Rawhide Lacing Rocking Chair Rocker
By Vermont Tubbs Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Vermont Tubbs snowshoe rocking chair featuring an oak frame with rawhide lacing. Dimensions: 36" x 20.5" x 33"h, seat 17.5" to 14"
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hide, Oak, Bentwood

Marco Bogazzi Modern Rocking Chair in Walnut
Located in Portland, OR
Modern outdoor rocking chair designed for traditional/transitional and modern/contemporary outdoor decks, patio, porches, and poolsides. Built using mortise and tenon joinery, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Oak, Teak, Walnut

Mission Style Rocking Chair in Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mission-style oak rocking chair crafted in the tradition of Stickley. Features solid oak construction, vertical slats, and rich warm finish—showcasing timeless craftsmanship ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mission Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather seat cushion. Measures: 27"W x 27.5"D ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period V-back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather upholstered seat. Measures: 26"W x 3...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

A. Brandt Ranch Oak Swivel Rocking Chair in Original Western Cowboy Upholstery
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
A. Brandt Ranch Oak Swivel and Rocking Chair in its Original Western Motif. A. Brandt was located at 1300 E. Berry in Fort Worth, Texas and just one look and of course it was made in...
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Vintage 1950s American Other Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstered seat. Measures: 19.25"W ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Arts Craft Mission Tiger Oak Leather Rocking Chair by Stickley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Reupholstered Designer: L. L. G. Stickley Manufacturer: L. L. G. Stickley Materials: Tiger Oak, New Italian Leather Upholstery Crafted by L. J.G....
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

J. M. Young Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons, Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period rocking chair In the manner of Stickley Brothers By J.M. Young & Sons USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstere...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period ladder back rocking chair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with rush seat. Measures: 25"W x 16"D x 3...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak rocking chair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 26.5"W x 28"D x 35.25"H. Seat height: 16.5". Arm h...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Early 20th Century American Bentwood Tiger Oak Rocker
Located in Wainscott, NY
A beautifully crafted American bentwood chair, circa 1920s, showcasing timeless Shaker and Arts Crafts influences. The sculptural rocker features an arched slat back and contou...
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Vintage 1920s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak sewing rocking chair By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 17"W x 23.25"D x 31.5"H. Seat height: 14.75". Ver...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Spindle Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period spindle rocking chair By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat. Measures: 24.5"W...
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocking chair By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat. Measures: 27.13"W x 2...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Arts Crafts Inlaid Oak Rocking Chair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, Circa Early 21st Century Solid oak frame, with inlaid marquetry, and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in white oak and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen. In stock l...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

American Mid-Century Craftsman Continuous Bow Rocking Chair
By Hunt Country Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century American Craftsman rocking chair is called the "Continuous Bow Rocker" by the Hunt Furniture Company. The oak rocker features a continuous bow design for its back an...
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Mid-20th Century American Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

L. j.g. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Rocker
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice L. & j.g. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Rocker. The rocker has the original metal tag.
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Vintage 1940s American Mission Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Rocking Chair Solid Oak Cane Seat
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Rocking Chair in solid oak with a cane Seat in good condition. This chair features a leafy, scalloped crest above turned spindles. It 's a beautiful antique piece to make a b...
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Oak

Antique L&JG Stickley Paddle Arm Rocker w/ Slats on the Sides - W8390
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique L&JG Stickley Paddle Arm Rocker w/ Slot on the Sides from 1910 in very good condition. There are minor stains on the arm as pictured. It is with cleaned original...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

L. J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts large rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back cushion...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

SIGHNED Early Gustav Stickley Rocker( with a Decal ) with Original Leather w2648
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Early Gustav Stickley Rocker (Marked with Decal) with Original Leather This is a great looking Gustav Stickley early rocking chair with great original finish and original le...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Arm Rocking Cube Chair by " KNOUSE " - Stickley Era
By John Wanamaker
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking, bulky Lounge/Arm/Rocking Chair (Cube Chair). It has a KNOUSE maker's mark from the early 1900s. The chair is in great condition with the original finish. ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Oak

Mission Oak Arts Crafts Stickley Brothers Style Rocking Chair C1915
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair in the style of the Stickley Bros. Quarter sawn oak and stained in a rich deep brown that has mellowed and aged over 100 years. Beautiful wide...
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Arts Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, 2007 Solid oak frame, with inlaid marquetry, and original brown leath...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sexy and elegant all hands crafted rocking chair in the style of sam Maloof
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful all hands made rocking chairs, it look so much like Sam Maloof chairs, it is beautifully hands crafted, it is signed and dated 1993, made of solid oak, if my house was ...
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1990s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Modern Indoor Rocking Chair in solid hardwood
By Marco Bogazzi
Located in Portland, OR
Elevate your living space with this contemporary rocking chair, a stunning blend of modern design and traditional craftsmanship. Proudly made in the USA from premium solid hardwood, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Teak, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Oak English Rocker. Measures 17.5" in width, 26" in depth and 33.5" in height. Seat height is 15".
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Antique Late 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts Crafts Arm Chair by Harden - Stickley era W7860 ON SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Arts & Crafts Large Arm Rocker by Hardin. Made in the early 1900s, the chair features slats on each side. The chair cushions have been reupholstered using the fine...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Antique Rocking Chair - Charles Rohlfs Style - Stickley Era - W7212
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Rocking Chair from the Jamestown Furniture Co, Buffalo., NY - in the style of Charles Rholf / Stickley Era W7212 The rocker is in good condition with a minor repair to the o...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Adirondack Style Bent Hickory And Oak Rocker, 20th C.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A 20th century Adirondack style oak and bent hickory rocker with exposed nailheads, lattice and scrolled back, solid joinery with nice patina. Dimensions: 23 1/2" W, 32" D, 42 1/2" ...
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20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with newly reupholstered brown leather seat cushion. Measures: 25.5"W x 29...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Oak Antique Rocking Chair with Clavos and Leather Seat and Cane Back
Located in Lomita, CA
The main feature of this piece is the condition. The wood patina and overall condition of the rocker is quite attractive: beautiful oak and restored seat in rich brown leather. Thi...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Victorian Barley Twist Oak and Upholstered Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Barley Twist Oak and Upholstered Rocking Chair. Firm seat with springs support. Measures 26.5" in width, 30" in depth and 39" in height. Seat height is 15.5" to the top o...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original olive green leather seat. Measures: 25.25"W x 27.5"D x 34.5...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Oak Arts Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, 1990s Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat. Measures:...
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1990s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing or nursing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat. Measures: 17"W x 25"D x 3...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Sculpted Walnut Patchwork Rocking Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Let the rest of the world go by rocker by Top Notch Industries. Hand crafted patchwork walnut strung together with rope. Very comfortable and stunning for any room of the house.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak, Walnut

Arts Crafts Mission Oak Slatted Rocking Chair by Harden C1910
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and comfortable arts crafts mission rocker by Harden c1910. Mortise and tenon construction all pegged and with wide slats under the arms and was refinished previously....
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Vintage 1910s American Mission Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Oak Arts Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair. Striking American design from the 1900s. Quarter-sawn oak frame with two hand-carved monks in the back rest. The rocking cha...
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Arts Crafts Fumed Oak Rocking Chair by Gustave Stickley, no. 311 1/2
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MISSION EBONIZED OAK ROCKING CHAIR NO. 311 1/2 Gustave Stickley ca. 1904-7, red ink maker's mark to the reverse Item # 309VAX24P Described in their 1904 catalogue as being "Craftsma...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

The Sternum Rocking Chair by American Studio Craftsman David Ebner
By David Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
The Sternum Rocking Chair, by Internationally renowned Studio Craftsman & Designer David Ebner. Ebner's Rocking Chair was inspired from the sternum bone of the duck, structurally s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley (model #2627) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat. Measures: 18.25"W x 24...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quartersawn oak, with black leather seat. Measures: 18"W x 29"D x 33.5"H. Seat height:...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with tan leather seat. Measures: 17.25"W x 24.75"D x 31.25"H. Seat h...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat. Measures: 17"W x 24.25"D x 34"H. Seat height:...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Gustav Stickley Arts Crafts Mission Rocker with New Leather Seat
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Arts & Crafts rocking chair by Gustav Stickley, circa 1910. Quarter sawn oak with a new leather seat and padding. Mortise and tenon construction all pegged joints. Very comf...
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Earl Walnut, Beige Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen. In stock leat...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Earl Walnut, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen. In stock leat...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Antique Arts Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction with upholstered back and seat, each arm having concave corbels, c1910. Measures- 3...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

1900 Gustav Stickely Early Arts Crafts Mission Oak Youth Rocking Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Monrovia, CA
GUSTAV STICKLEY Early American Craftsman Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Youth Rocker 1900s. Early American Antique Piece Of Furniture and History. This Early Antique Craftsman Missio...
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

CraftAssociates Chair, Cawtaba Modern Rocking Chair, Black, Sling, Leather
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Catawba rocking chair, Modern leather rocking chair, black, for Craft Associates This Catawba Rocking Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture are expertly crafted. The sides tables ...
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Nichols Stone Hitchcock Style Rocking Chair in Honor of U.S. Gen. Thayer
By Nichols Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning Hitchcock Style Rocking Chair crafted by Nichols & Stone. Splendid black, gold and tan with intricate hand painted flowers. This fabulous chair was crafted by Nichols and St...
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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

“Sternum” Rocker Designed by David Ebner
By David Ebner
Located in Norwood, NJ
The “Sternum” rocker from David Ebner’s “Wishbone” series. Oak and cane. The entire form uses bent lamination technique. “David Ebner played a pivotal role in the development of stu...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Oak

EARL Walnut, Black Leather Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and black leather. In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

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American Oak Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of american oak rocking chairs available for sale. Find 72 antique and vintage american oak rocking chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. American oak rocking chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. American oak rocking chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large american oak rocking chairs, so small american oak rocking chairs measuring 3.94 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Gustav Stickley, Chris Earl and Stickley Brothers each produced beautiful american oak rocking chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are American Oak Rocking Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,575, while they’re typically $445 on the low end and $30,000 highest priced.

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.