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Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare Franco Albini style arm rattan rocking chair. This chair features a steam bent bamboo frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Sculptural Ingmar Relling Teak + Wool Rocking Chair
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway
Designer: Ingmar Relling
Manufacturer: Westnofa
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Wool
Measurements: 27" wide x 25" deep x 34.5" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Japanese folding rocking chair by Nii Takeshi
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare mid-century modern folding rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in black leather in very nice original
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare Franco Albini style arm rattan rocking chair and features a steam bent bamboo frame.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc New England ladder back rocking chair in fine condition.This chair has an amazing replaced
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Per Aaslid, Rocking Chair, Birch, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch rocking chair designed by Per Aaslid and produced by Aaslid Møbelfabrikk, Fyrde, Volda
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
1960s Mid century design rocking chair - Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable
- original condition
- wooden parts will be restored
- small hole on textile,see the photos
- suitable for a new upholstery or easy reapir
jr
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Rocking Chair by ULUV, 1960s
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of beechwood, fabric
- Maker: ULUV Krásná jizba
- New upholstery
- Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Vintage Antique Rush Seat Child Rocking Chair
Located in Trenton, NJ
This antique rush seat child rocking chair is a charming piece that combines nostalgic style and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Textile, Rush, Wood
$197 Sale Price
50% Off
Herman Miller Produced Eames RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern shell rocking chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Studio Craft Rocking Chair by John Bauer
By John Bauer
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved rocking chair by California maker John Bauer. Employing stack-laminate cherry, this rocker
Category
1990s Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Jeremy Broun Studio Rocking Chair, UK 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Jeremy Broun 1970s Studio Rocking Chair with Tennis net seat and back. The Chair is made of pine
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Studio Craft Rocking Chair by David Crawford
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully crafted walnut rocking chair with bronze details. Crafted by David Crawford, 1988.
Category
Vintage 1980s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Chrome And Leather Rocking Chair
By Kem Weber, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco, machine-age rocking chair in the manner of designers Gilbert Rohde and Kem Weber features
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Verner Panton Relaxer II Rocking Chair by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Berlin, DE
Verner Panton "Relaxer II" rocking chair, designed for Rosenthal Einrichtung, Germany, 1974
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
19Thc Original Apple Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original apple green ladder back rocking chair with a hand woven rush seat in a salmon paint
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Faux Bamboo Child Sized Rush Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement amber stained birdseye maple faux bamboo child-sized rocking
Category
20th Century American Other Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair in good antique condition measuring 19" in width, 30
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Antique Vintage English Oak Rocking Chair, 1800s
Located in Markington, GB
Circa 1800 English Oak Rocking Chair
A charming English oak rocking chair dating from around 1800
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
$513 Sale Price
55% Off
Cane and Exotic Wood Brazilian Rocking Chair
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sculptural Brazilian rocking chair in the style of Joaquim Tenriero. Amazing quality and design
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Restored Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Restored 1960s Herman Miller Eames chair. Vintage fiberglass shell on later base of steel and wood
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rocking Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Rocking Chair, manufactured by Artifort and designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in the
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Brutalist Oak rocking Chair, Scandinavia 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown velvet rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
By Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic rocking chair by Varjosen Puunjalostus, Finland. Beautiful design with elegant, strong wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
$806 Sale Price
22% Off
Mario Prandina
Dondol
Rocking Chair in Oak
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mario Prandina Dondolo rocking chair in oak
Mfg: Plinio il Giovane, Italy
Character enhanced
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ROCKING ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored vintage Chesterfield tufted hand dyed rocking armchair
M25 only for the UK and local Europe
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Rocking Chair Tapiovaara Model Fanett Scandinavian, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Finland rocking chair by Tapiovaara
Model Fanett, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mexican Rocking Chair Made in Tropical Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. Made in Mexico amazing design and craftsmanship, made of tropical and exotic woods.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
This elegant rocking chair from the 1970s embodies the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Paoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century modern rocking chair with sculptural maple frame and geometric patterned upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Windsor Paint-Decorated Comb-Back Rocking Chair
Located in Branford, CT
Fine Windsor paint decorated comb-back rocker chair. New England, circa 1820. Original paint and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Mid Century Rocking Chair by Torsten Claeson
By Torsten Claeson
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare mid century Swedish Modern rocking chair, designed by Torsten Claeson and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
$9,800 / item
Big Kids Maple Windsor Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Germantown, MD
Elegant Classic Windsor style rocking chair for big kids. Optional cushion available.
Great
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Vintage Bentwood Child
s Rocking Chair, circa 1940s
Located in Sofia, BG
A vintage bentwood child's rocking chair with cane back and seat, circa 1950. Very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
$395 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
1960s Upholstered Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON
By TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden chair was produced in Czechia, circa 1960. A rocking armchair sculpted with
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Bentwood
$1,995 / item
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Norwegian late 1930 pine rocking chair by Aksel of Norway. This rare piece is in great vintage
Category
Vintage 1930s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
Vintage Boho Chic Bamboo and Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Boho Chic Bamboo Rocking Chair offers artisanal cane comfort and warm bamboo elegance
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury Design Rope Rocking Chair, Italy 1950
s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Design Rope Rocking Chair in the manner of Luigi Crassevig. Made in Italy, 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rope, Bentwood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mission Chestnut Slat Back Rocking Chair by National Chair Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Chestnut Mission style slat back rocking chair with black leather seat by National Chair Co
Category
Vintage 1910s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Gastone Rinaldi Ondalunga Rocking Chair Italy 1971
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A very rare and original "Ondalunga" rocking chair, designed by Gastone Rinaldi and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rocking Chair “Dondolo” by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
The “Dondolo” rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig embodies the refined elegance of Italian modernism
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ynge Ekstrom Upholstered Rosewood Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Ynge Ekstrom for Swedes solid Rosewood Rocking Chair. Design attributed to Karl
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Arnold Madsen, Rocking Chair, Beech, Leatherette, Sweden, 1950s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and brown leatherette rocking lounge chair designed by Arnold Madsen and likely license
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
A Mid Century Modern Rocking Chair, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely crafted Mid-Century Modern rocking chair featuring sleek, sculptural lines and a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1960s Varjosen Puunjalostus Beech Rocking Chair, Finland
By Varjosen Puunjalostus
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable
- signs of use, patina,see the photos
jr
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Norwegian Aaslid Rocking Chair with Chess Pattern Seat
By Per Aaslid
Located in High Point, NC
This Norwegian "Aaslid" Rocking Chair with its striking chess-patterned seat epitomizes the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of a hand made Old Hickory Furniture Co. barrel back rocking chair in fine as
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
$1,340 Sale Price
20% Off
Thonet Style Curved Bentwood Rocking Chair With Caning
By Maison Jansen, Thonet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A beautifully sculptural bentwood rocking chair, circa 1970s, crafted in the Thonet tradition of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Franco Albini, Bamboo Rocking Chair, Italy 1950
s
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
bamboo furniture design was innovative and filled with style as in this example of a 1950's rocking chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
$890 Sale Price
35% Off
L.
J.G Stickley Signed 1900 Rocking Chair
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Water Mill, NY
L. & J. G Stickley Signed 1900 Missiom Oak Rocking Chair in Original Not Restoted Condition.. Very
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,365 Sale Price
30% Off
Siesta rocking chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Siesta rocking chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Black leather. Excellent original
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
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Find many varieties of an authentic brown rocking chair available at 1stDibs. A brown rocking chair — often made from wood, hardwood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 2025 options for an antique or vintage brown rocking chair now, or shop our selection of 148 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the brown rocking chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A brown rocking chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made brown rocking chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.
How Much is a Brown Rocking Chair?
Prices for a brown rocking chair start at $128 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $1,933.
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 Brown Rocking Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The 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 Boston rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 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.
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Brown Jordan chairs are made of a variety of materials. Specifics vary for each piece, but generally, the furniture maker uses wood, vinyl, woven resin wicker, aluminum, glass, stone, rope and UV-resistant fabrics to craft furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Brown Jordan furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024No, 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.
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