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19th Century American Cherrywood Rocking Chair
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful solid cherrywood 19th century American rocking chair with high slat, four-arrow back rest
Category

Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique 19th Century American Cherrywood Rocking Chair
19th Century American Cherrywood Rocking Chair

19th Century American Cherrywood Rocking Chair

$1,500
Lovely Craftsman Period Rocking Chair, circa 1915
Located in Alhambra, CA
Reconditioned American Craftsman rocking chair with new red velvet fabric and anodized upholstery
Category

1910s American American Craftsman Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Antique Lovely Craftsman Period Rocking Chair, circa 1915
Lovely Craftsman Period Rocking Chair, circa 1915

Lovely Craftsman Period Rocking Chair, circa 1915

$500
Very Rare 19th Century Brass Rocking Chair with Minimal Rock
Located in London, GB
Very rare 19th century brass rocking chair with minimal rock.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Rocking Chair

Antique Very Rare 19th Century Brass Rocking Chair with Minimal Rock
Very Rare 19th Century Brass Rocking Chair with Minimal Rock

Very Rare 19th Century Brass Rocking Chair with Minimal Rock

$4,640
19th Century Regency Period Cast Iron Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
A Regency period cast iron rocking chair, having a rectangular back, with wrought iron scrolls to
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 19th Century Regency Period Cast Iron Rocking Chair
19th Century Regency Period Cast Iron Rocking Chair

19th Century Regency Period Cast Iron Rocking Chair

$3,275
Antique French Napoleon III Rocking Chair, circa 1850s
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
This French antique, Napoleon III, rocking chair is manufactured during, circa 1850s. It has
Category

1840s French Napoleon III Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Antique French Napoleon III Rocking Chair, circa 1850s
Antique French Napoleon III Rocking Chair, circa 1850s

Antique French Napoleon III Rocking Chair, circa 1850s

$591
English Georgian Period Oak Rocking Chair, circa 1820
Located in Houston, TX
This Georgian English antique pale oak rocking chair circa 1820 has the appeal of a piece of
Category

Early 18th Century English George III Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique English Georgian Period Oak Rocking Chair, circa 1820
English Georgian Period Oak Rocking Chair, circa 1820

English Georgian Period Oak Rocking Chair, circa 1820

$1,128
1920s Bent Wood Rocking Chair with Injiri Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic East Coast Americana rocking chair with cushions made of Injiri organic cotton textiles
Category

1920s American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Antique 1920s Bent Wood Rocking Chair with Injiri Upholstery
1920s Bent Wood Rocking Chair with Injiri Upholstery

1920s Bent Wood Rocking Chair with Injiri Upholstery

$3,250
Vintage Rocking Chair Peter Cooper for R. W. Winfield in 1851
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Iron Rocking Chair designed by Peter Cooper for R.W. Winfield USA in 1851. Beautiful rocking chair
Category

1850s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Steel

Antique Rocking Chair Peter Cooper for R. W. Winfield in 1851
Vintage Rocking Chair Peter Cooper for R. W. Winfield in 1851

Vintage Rocking Chair Peter Cooper for R. W. Winfield in 1851

$2,662
Rocking Chair In Bentwood with Curved Armrests by Michael Thonet, Vienna, 1900
By Michael Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Michael Thonet to Thonet, rocking chair, Bugolz, Viennese mesh, around 1900. Rocking chair in
Category

19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Rocking Chair In Bentwood with Curved Armrests by Michael Thonet, Vienna, 1900
Rocking Chair In Bentwood with Curved Armrests by Michael Thonet, Vienna, 1900

Rocking Chair In Bentwood with Curved Armrests by Michael Thonet, Vienna, 1900

$2,982
Michael Thonet Rocking Chair with Original "Kohn" Label
By Thonet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Michael Thonet rocking chair in ebonized solid bent beech tree retaining it's original manufacturer
Category

19th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Rocking Chair

Michael Thonet Rocking Chair with Original "Kohn" Label

Michael Thonet Rocking Chair with Original "Kohn" Label

$2,000
Arts and Crafts Rocking Chair, Late 19th Century
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This late 19th-century Arts and Crafts rocking chair is a striking example of the movement’s
Category

Late 19th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Rocking Chair, Late 19th Century
Arts and Crafts Rocking Chair, Late 19th Century

Arts and Crafts Rocking Chair, Late 19th Century

$1,691
Early 20th Century Moorish Carved Teak and Inlaid Rocking Chair
Located in Redruth, GB
20th century Moorish style rocking chair. Beautifully made with solid hardwood construction with
Category

Early 20th Century Moorish Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Moorish Carved Teak and Inlaid Rocking Chair
Early 20th Century Moorish Carved Teak and Inlaid Rocking Chair

Early 20th Century Moorish Carved Teak and Inlaid Rocking Chair

$607
Pair of Small Rocking Chairs for Children, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of small rocking chairs for children - seat and back caned - by the very famous
Category

19th Century German Campaign Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Small Rocking Chairs for Children, Germany, 19th Century
Pair of Small Rocking Chairs for Children, Germany, 19th Century

Pair of Small Rocking Chairs for Children, Germany, 19th Century

$4,733 / set
Antique Rocking Chair, Childs Chair, Beechwood, American, 1880, H582
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique rocking chair, childs chair, beechwood, American 1880, H582 American 1880 Solid beechwood
Category

1880s Scottish Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Beech

Antique Rocking Chair, Childs Chair, Beechwood, American, 1880, H582
Antique Rocking Chair, Childs Chair, Beechwood, American, 1880, H582

Antique Rocking Chair, Childs Chair, Beechwood, American, 1880, H582

$650
19th Century Napoleon III French Wood and Fabric Rocking Chair with Footstool
Located in Milan, IT
French Napoleon III rocking chair with footstool, covered with fabric horsey.
Category

19th Century French Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Century Napoleon III French Wood and Fabric Rocking Chair with Footstool
19th Century Napoleon III French Wood and Fabric Rocking Chair with Footstool

19th Century Napoleon III French Wood and Fabric Rocking Chair with Footstool

$2,450
American Empire Style Rocking Chair in Oak, circa 1890
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Alhambra, CA
Beautifully refinished American Empire style rocking chair, reupholstered in a deep brown mohair
Category

1890s American American Empire Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Oak

American Empire Style Rocking Chair in Oak, circa 1890
American Empire Style Rocking Chair in Oak, circa 1890

American Empire Style Rocking Chair in Oak, circa 1890

$600
Iron Rocking Chair attributed to R.W. Winfield Co.
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This iron rocking chair with brass bolts is upholstered in blue-gray suede leather of the period
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Rocking Chair

Iron Rocking Chair attributed to R.W. Winfield Co.
Iron Rocking Chair attributed to R.W. Winfield Co.

Iron Rocking Chair attributed to R.W. Winfield Co.

$9,000
Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair for Jacob Josef Kohn, 1910s
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Budapest, HU
, Austria 1905-10. This Vienna workshop bentwood rocking chair is in great condition. Structure is of solid
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair for Jacob Josef Kohn, 1910s
Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair for Jacob Josef Kohn, 1910s

Original Gustav Siegel Bentwood Rocking Chair for Jacob Josef Kohn, 1910s

$3,538
Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
An oak spindle back rocking chair by Neville Neal. Designed by Ernest Gimson. Rush seat. Stamped
Category

1920s British Arts and Crafts Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Oak

Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920
Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920

Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat by Neville Neal, England circa 1920

$2,456
Antique Late Victorian / Edwardian Elm Beech Rocking Chair Rustic Charm
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique late Victorian or Edwardian elm and beech rocking chair. An unusual and attractive chair
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Beech, Elm

Antique Late Victorian / Edwardian Elm Beech Rocking Chair Rustic Charm
Antique Late Victorian / Edwardian Elm Beech Rocking Chair Rustic Charm

Antique Late Victorian / Edwardian Elm Beech Rocking Chair Rustic Charm

$470
Victorian Style Rocking Chair
Located in Alicante, ES
Amazing movement frame of hardwood. Chair of very good quality. Victoriana has never been my
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Rocking Chair

Victorian Style Rocking Chair
Victorian Style Rocking Chair

Victorian Style Rocking Chair

$1,952
Antique English Rocking Chair
Located in Port Chester, NY
Sweet little rocker, very nice antique look. Very well used, note the wear on the front stretch. The patina and color are very desirable.
Category

19th Century English Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique English Rocking Chair
Antique English Rocking Chair

Antique English Rocking Chair

$395
Thonet Children s Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Mahogany stained beechwood with Thonet label
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Rocking Chair

Thonet Children s Rocking Chair
Thonet Children s Rocking Chair

Thonet Children s Rocking Chair

$2,500
Rocking Chair of Ebonized Rush and Rush Seat Attributed to Ernest Gimson
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Southampton, NY
Fine circa 1910, rocking chair, with ball-turned carving. High back has finialled posts. Ball
Category

1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Ash, Rush, Wool

Rocking Chair of Ebonized Rush and Rush Seat Attributed to Ernest Gimson
Rocking Chair of Ebonized Rush and Rush Seat Attributed to Ernest Gimson

Rocking Chair of Ebonized Rush and Rush Seat Attributed to Ernest Gimson

$6,000 / set
His and Hers 19th Century Wrought Iron Winfield Rocking Chairs
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in Woodbury, CT
We adore the sculptural form of these wrought iron rocking chairs that date to the mid-19th century
Category

19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

His and Hers 19th Century Wrought Iron Winfield Rocking Chairs
His and Hers 19th Century Wrought Iron Winfield Rocking Chairs

His and Hers 19th Century Wrought Iron Winfield Rocking Chairs

$4,250 / item
Antique Rocking Chair, Ladder Back Chair, Pine, 19th Century America 1880, H511
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique rocking chair, ladder back chair, pine, 19th century, America 1880, Bcon1, America 1880
Category

1880s American Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Pine

Antique Rocking Chair, Ladder Back Chair, Pine, 19th Century America 1880, H511
Antique Rocking Chair, Ladder Back Chair, Pine, 19th Century America 1880, H511

Antique Rocking Chair, Ladder Back Chair, Pine, 19th Century America 1880, H511

$425
Antonio Volpe / Josef Hoffmann (attr.) "Egg" rocking chair c. 1920
By Josef Hoffmann, Antonio Volpe
Located in New York, NY
“Egg” rocking chair, circa 1920. Steam bent beech with a natural patina, original caned seat and
Category

Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Beech

Antonio Volpe / Josef Hoffmann (attr.) "Egg" rocking chair c. 1920
Antonio Volpe / Josef Hoffmann (attr.) "Egg" rocking chair c. 1920

Antonio Volpe / Josef Hoffmann (attr.) "Egg" rocking chair c. 1920

$25,000
Thonet Bentwood and Caned Rocking Chair
By Michael Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rocking bentwood and caned chair by Thonet with original finish, circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Thonet Bentwood and Caned Rocking Chair
Thonet Bentwood and Caned Rocking Chair

Thonet Bentwood and Caned Rocking Chair

$750
Early 19th Century Child s Rocking Chair
Located in Mississauga, ON
Charming child rocking/commode chair with lift up lid, (no porcelain bowl.)
Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Child s Rocking Chair
Early 19th Century Child s Rocking Chair

Early 19th Century Child s Rocking Chair

$475
Viennese Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Bastrop, TX
this very iconic chair was his favorite. Very good vintage condition. Measures: 41"H X 22"W X
Category

18th Century German Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Viennese Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair
Viennese Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair

Viennese Thonet Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair

$325
Swedish Gungstol Rocking Chair - Circa 1911
Located in Brussels , BE
very good condition
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gungstol Rocking Chair - Circa 1911
Swedish Gungstol Rocking Chair - Circa 1911

Swedish Gungstol Rocking Chair - Circa 1911

$781
French Balloon Back Bergere Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful Victorian balloon back bergere rocker sits atop short cabriole legs. The chair was
Category

19th Century French Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Walnut

French Balloon Back Bergere Rocking Chair
French Balloon Back Bergere Rocking Chair

French Balloon Back Bergere Rocking Chair

$1,500
D.G. Fischell Bentwood Rocking Chair
By D. G. Fischell
Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO
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Category

19th Century Czech Antique Rocking Chair

D.G. Fischell Bentwood Rocking Chair
D.G. Fischell Bentwood Rocking Chair

D.G. Fischell Bentwood Rocking Chair

$2,950
Final Closing March 31! 19th Century George Hunzinger Lollipop Rocking Chair
By George Hunziger
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Store closing March 31. Rare and phenomenal George Hunzinger lollipop rocking chair, circa 1885
Category

1880s German Aesthetic Movement Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Brass, Steel

Final Closing March 31! 19th Century George Hunzinger Lollipop Rocking Chair
Final Closing March 31! 19th Century George Hunzinger Lollipop Rocking Chair

Final Closing March 31! 19th Century George Hunzinger Lollipop Rocking Chair

$2,000
Primitive 19th Century Wing Backed Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
transition from the originally stick backed chair into a boarded rocking wing armchair, was presumably made
Category

19th Century English Antique Rocking Chair

Primitive 19th Century Wing Backed Rocking Chair
Primitive 19th Century Wing Backed Rocking Chair

Primitive 19th Century Wing Backed Rocking Chair

$15,000
Rocking Chair with footrest by Antonio Volpe
By Josef Hoffmann, Antonio Volpe
Located in Milan, IT
For more information on Antonio Volpe see: Illustrazione del Comune di Udine, G. Occioni-Bonaffons, ed. Udine: Societa Alpina Friulana, 1886), pp. 317-318; Bent Wood and Metal Furni...
Category

1920s Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Rocking Chair with footrest by Antonio Volpe
Rocking Chair with footrest by Antonio Volpe

Rocking Chair with footrest by Antonio Volpe

$25,000
Antique Horn And Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique horn and leather rocking chair. Original leather upholstery
Category

19th Century American Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Horn, Leather

Antique Horn And Leather Rocking Chair
Antique Horn And Leather Rocking Chair

Antique Horn And Leather Rocking Chair

$4,500
19th Century Yew Rocking Chair by J. Spencer
Located in Newark, GB
An attractive 19th century chair of yew, this has the appearance of a Windsor chair on a rocking
Category

19th Century English Country Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Yew

19th Century Yew Rocking Chair by J. Spencer
19th Century Yew Rocking Chair by J. Spencer

19th Century Yew Rocking Chair by J. Spencer

$1,774
Pair of Early Rocking Chairs by Gustav Stickley
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Syracuse, NY
This great pair of early Gus rockers have their original finish and original rope seats. The leather has been recently replaced by us. They are signed with the red decal used from 19...
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Rocking Chair

Pair of Early Rocking Chairs by Gustav Stickley
Pair of Early Rocking Chairs by Gustav Stickley

Pair of Early Rocking Chairs by Gustav Stickley

$10,500 / set
A cast iron and leather rocking chair by Winfield
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in London, GB
This is the rocker to end all rockers, designed by Winfield in the 1880's this chair is completely
Category

19th Century English Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Iron

A cast iron and leather rocking chair by Winfield
A cast iron and leather rocking chair by Winfield

A cast iron and leather rocking chair by Winfield

$4,750
19th Century Colonial Spindle or Spool Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Colonial spindle or spool rocking chair. Note: Very well upholstered.
Category

19th Century American Colonial Revival Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Century Colonial Spindle or Spool Rocking Chair
19th Century Colonial Spindle or Spool Rocking Chair

19th Century Colonial Spindle or Spool Rocking Chair

$475
Victorian Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A bentwood and cane rocking chair by Thonet. Having the Thonet trademark beautiful flowing organic
Category

1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Metal

Victorian Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair by Thonet
Victorian Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair by Thonet

Victorian Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair by Thonet

$1,160
Twig Adirondack Rocking Chair
Located in Providence, RI
A twig rocking chair assumed to be from the Adirondacks, circa late 19th or very early 20th century
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Twig Adirondack Rocking Chair
Twig Adirondack Rocking Chair

Twig Adirondack Rocking Chair

$1,900
Antique Gold Rocking Chair Charm
Located in New York, NY
Antique figural "rocking chair" charm. Well-detailed, with allover fine engraving. 3/4" x 1/2
Category

1910s American Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Gold Rocking Chair Charm
Antique Gold Rocking Chair Charm

Antique Gold Rocking Chair Charm

$1,100
Antique Winfield Chair
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in St. Helena, CA
1850s upholstered chair, similar rocking-chair was shown by R.W. Winfield at the great exhibition
Category

19th Century British Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Iron

Antique Winfield Chair
Antique Winfield Chair

Antique Winfield Chair

$12,825
19th Century Robert Winfield Design Leather and Steel Rocking Chair
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully worn around the edges Robert Winfield leather and steel rocking chair. The company
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Steel

19th Century Robert Winfield Design Leather and Steel Rocking Chair
19th Century Robert Winfield Design Leather and Steel Rocking Chair

19th Century Robert Winfield Design Leather and Steel Rocking Chair

$2,047
Pair of Rocking Armchairs C1900
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautiful pair of traditional rocking chairs C1900. With good saddle seats and in great
Category

Early 1900s North American Country Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Beech

Pair of Rocking Armchairs C1900
Pair of Rocking Armchairs C1900

Pair of Rocking Armchairs C1900

$2,999 / item
Art Nouveau Rocking Chair from Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Gyermely, Komárom-Esztergom
This is really special because the rocking chair is made between 1900 and 1910 and has original
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Rocking Chair from Thonet
Art Nouveau Rocking Chair from Thonet

Art Nouveau Rocking Chair from Thonet

$3,313
Superb English Slipware Rocking Chair Dated 1843
Located in West Sussex, GB
These rocking chairs invariably appear as agate-ware but this slip decorated example dated 1843 is
Category

Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Rocking Chair

Superb English Slipware Rocking Chair Dated 1843
Superb English Slipware Rocking Chair Dated 1843

Superb English Slipware Rocking Chair Dated 1843

$1,023
Early 20th-Century Adirondack Childs Rocker
Located in New York City, NY
Early 20th-century Adirondack Childs rocking chair.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th-Century Adirondack Childs Rocker
Early 20th-Century Adirondack Childs Rocker

Early 20th-Century Adirondack Childs Rocker

$1,600
Thonet bentwood Rocking Chair Nr 71 Jugendstill Collectors Item!
By Michael Thonet
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Original Thonet bentwood rocking chair in jugendstill, circa 1910. In official 1910 catalogue
Category

1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Thonet bentwood Rocking Chair Nr 71 Jugendstill Collectors Item!
Thonet bentwood Rocking Chair Nr 71 Jugendstill Collectors Item!

Thonet bentwood Rocking Chair Nr 71 Jugendstill Collectors Item!

$2,307
Decorated Boston Rocker
Located in New York City, NY
19th century American Rocker paint decorated rocking chair brown and gold detailing and pink
Category

Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Decorated Boston Rocker
Decorated Boston Rocker

Decorated Boston Rocker

$800
Sheraton Faux Bamboo Child s Rocker
Located in Seattle, WA
Wonderful carved faux bamboo and painted child's rocking chair with original rush seat. Retains
Category

19th Century English Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sheraton Faux Bamboo Child s Rocker
Sheraton Faux Bamboo Child s Rocker

Sheraton Faux Bamboo Child s Rocker

$1,200
Thonet Rockingchair No. 10 with Footrest
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Thonet rocking chair No. 10 very rare with wickerwork footrest. Black finish. Perfect condition
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Rockingchair No. 10 with Footrest
Thonet Rockingchair No. 10 with Footrest

Thonet Rockingchair No. 10 with Footrest

$7,988
19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Ebonized Bobbin Rocking Chair
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique Bobbin rocking chair. A late 19th century antique arts and crafts bobbin rocking chair
Category

Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Ebonized Bobbin Rocking Chair
19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Ebonized Bobbin Rocking Chair

19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Ebonized Bobbin Rocking Chair

$675
Arts Crafts Signed Gustav Stickley Rocker
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Orange, CA
Beautiful antique, showcasing true American craftsmanship. This signed rocking chair is in amazing
Category

Early 1900s Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Wood

Arts Crafts Signed Gustav Stickley Rocker
Arts Crafts Signed Gustav Stickley Rocker

Arts Crafts Signed Gustav Stickley Rocker

$950
1870s British Royal RW Winfield Leather and Steel Campaign ‘Rocking Chair’
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
bar as shown here. Often described as a ‘rocking chair’ this was not actually it’s function (although
Category

1870s English British Colonial Antique Rocking Chair

Materials

Steel

1870s British Royal RW Winfield Leather and Steel Campaign ‘Rocking Chair’
1870s British Royal RW Winfield Leather and Steel Campaign ‘Rocking Chair’

1870s British Royal RW Winfield Leather and Steel Campaign ‘Rocking Chair’

$4,709
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Antique Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique rocking chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique rocking chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique rocking chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique rocking chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique rocking chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Michael Thonet and R. W. Winfield Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Rocking Chair?

The average selling price for an antique rocking chair at 1stDibs is $1,650, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $58,000 for the 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.

Questions About Antique Rocking Chair
  • What is a Boston rocking chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Boston rocking chair is a wooden rocking chair with a decorative top panel and a seat and arms that curve down towards the front. Find an assortment of rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a platform rocking chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A platform rocking chair is a rocking chair constructed to have the rockers on a fixed platform rather than the floor. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary platform rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What does a rocking chair symbolize?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    What a rocking chair symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate rocking chairs with comfort or relaxation. Because people often sit in the chairs to gently rock babies to sleep, the furniture may also represent parenthood or motherhood. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
  • How old is the rocking chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
  • What is a Windsor rocking chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is the purpose of a rocking chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.

  • How can you tell if a rocking horse is an antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if a rocking horse is antique, first look for a label or mark that indicates the manufacturer’s name. Some makers of antique rocking horses include F.H. Ayers, Collinsons Sons, G J Lines, Crossley Brothers and Stevenson Brothers. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer who is knowledgeable about rocking horses. Shop a variety of rocking horses on 1stDibs.
  • How do I identify a Thonet rocking chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • How do you clean a wooden rocking chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.

  • How do I identify a Windsor rocking chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • How much is a wooden rocking chair worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • Did Benjamin Franklin invent the rocking chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent the rocking chair. This common misconception is linked to an erroneous statement made in the book The Rocking Chair: An American Institution, published in 1921. In actuality, rocking chairs were created by English farmers early in the 18th century. Early American examples date back to around 1830. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rocking chairs.
  • How do you tell the age of an old rocking chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is an antique Bergère chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • How do I find out what my antique chair is worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell how old an antique chair is?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • How much is an antique barber chair worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • How much is my antique high chair worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • What did antique carver chairs originally look like?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.

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