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Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekstrom Rocker for Swedese, Sweden, circa 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Peabody, MA
A Scandinavian rocking chair with original upholstery and head cushion designed by Yngve Ekstrom
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Teak Rocker by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler Circa 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug with original upholstered seat and back cushion, in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Rare Child Size Danish Teak Rocker Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare child size rocker in teak, unmarked, but remarkably fine craftsmanship. Prior owners recall their parents brought this home in a box from a trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, in th...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Scandinavian Rocker by Lena Larsson, circa 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Lena Larsson
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish Modern rocking chair designed by Lena Larsson, Sweden, circa late 1950s-early 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Antique L
J G Stickley Arts
Crafts Mission Oak Sewing Rocker, circa 1910
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
back over upholstered seat having side slat supports, paper label remnants remain attached, circa 1910
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1970s RAR Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass and Green Upholstery Rocker Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage rocking chair by Herman Miller, circa the 1970s. The RAR
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ole Wanscher Tall Rosewood Rocking Chair, circa 1960
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher
Tall rocking chair, circa 1960
Produced by France & Son, Denmark. Solid rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Set of Ten Rustic Rustic Dining Chairs in Hard Rock Maple Circa 1950s
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of ten American rustic side chairs crafted in hard rock maple. Their distinctive russet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Oscar Tusquets "Bavarius" Rocking Chairs, circa 1970, Spain
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of Oscar Tusquets "Bavarius" rocking chairs
Unique pair of rocking chairs
circa 1970, Spain
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Farmhouse Rocking Chair, English, Elm, Beech, Seat, Victorian circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique farmhouse rocking chair. An English, elm and beech seat, dating to the Victorian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood Rocking Chair, circa 1960
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher
Model FD-160 rocking chair, circa 1960
Produced by France & Son, Denmark. Rarely
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Rocking Chair by Hans Kaufeld Germany, circa 1970
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Munster, NRW
Rocking chair designed by Hans Kaufeld Germany, circa 1970.
Beautiful lounge chair with original
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood Rocking Chair, circa 1960
By France
Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher- Model FD-160 rocking chair
This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Set of Eight Swedish Rock Maple Dining Chairs, circa 1910
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding set of eight handcrafted Swedish rock maple dining chairs with clean contoured lines
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Maple
Chrome Rocking Chair SATURDAY / SALE
By Renato Zevi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1970 Rocking chair features an elliptical chrome frame supporting the original black tufted
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Midcentury Adrian Pearsall Blue Upholstered Walnut Rocking Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of midcentury (circa 1960s) blue upholstered rocking chairs with walnut frames (Adrian
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner Wishbone Style Dining or Game Armchairs by Blowing Rock, circa 196
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of 4 sculptural curved back armchairs in the manner of Hans Wegner’s Wishbone chair having
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Folke Ohlsson Rocking Recliner DUX Made in Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
. The chair will rock on the platform, or can be locked into position. Structurally sound and sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Gerard Van Den Berg Leather Chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Gerard van Den Berg 'rock' chair, circa late 1970's. This example has been newly upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bottemiller Atomic Orange Siesta Chaise Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
lounge chairs (model 36) made by Homecrest, circa 1965. These chairs ONLY rock, and have been repainted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Rattan Chaise Lounge Rocking Chair, circa 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully designed vintage bamboo chaise lounge rocking chair with attached wheels for easy
Category
Vintage 1930s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cotton, Upholstery
Children
s Rocking Chair Fischel Nr.2, circa 1890
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by D.G.Fischel Company, circa 1890. Bent beechwood, newly restored.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Children s Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Yeti" Pop Art Rocking Chair by Mario Scheichenbauer, circa 1968
Located in Brussels, BE
Yeti" Pop Art Rocking Chair by Mario Scheichenbauer, circa 1968
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
Tempestini for Salterini ‘Radar’ Patio Rocking Lounge Chair Italy circa 1955
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Southampton, NJ
A comfortable radar cantilever rocking chair designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini.
In
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Tempestini for Salterini Cantilever Patio Rocking Lounge Chairs Italy circa 1955
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Southampton, NJ
A comfortable pair of His and Hers radar cantilever rocking chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Tubular Metal and Canvas Rocking Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Funky circa 1950s rocking chairs with tubular metal frames (traces of original paint), wooden
Category
20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Walter Lamb Bronze and Cord Rocking Chair
By Walter Lamb
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Walter Lamb bronze and cord rocking chair, circa late 1950s. This example has a beautifully
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare circa 1825 Burr Maple Rocking Armchair with Hand Carved Swan Detailed Arms
By Charles X
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare original Charles X circa 1825 hand carved rocking chair
Category
Antique 1820s English Charles X Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø, circa 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Gloucester, GB
career include T118 coffee table (circa 1950s), Gyngestol Rocking Chair (1958), and Model 91 Lounge Chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø, circa 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Gloucester, GB
career include T118 coffee table (circa 1950s), Gyngestol Rocking Chair (1958), and Model 91 Lounge Chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Circa 1970 Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Beautiful rocking chair in perfect condition. Elegant designed frame in chrome and reed seats
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Sculpted Rocking Chair, circa 1955
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vladimir Kagan rocking chair. Manufactured by Vladimir Kagan designs Inc. circa 1955. Sculptural
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Rocking Chair, circa 1960
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Rare rosewood edition of the 'Senator' rocking chair, circa 1960. Produced by France & Son, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Rocking Chair, circa 1960
By Ole Wanscher, France
Søn
Located in London, England
Rare rosewood edition of the 'Senator' rocking chair, circa 1960. Produced by France & Son, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Vintage French Bamboo Rocking Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rocking chair by unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Ole Wanscher
Senator
Rosewood Rocking Chair, circa 1960
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher 'Senator' rocking chair, circa 1960. Produced by Cado, Denmark. Solid Brazilian
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Oak “Jugend” Rocking Chair, Europe, circa 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rocking chair is a special piece of the H. Collection, for as it shows early implications of
Category
Vintage 1920s European Jugendstil Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Teak Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair, Circa 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a beautiful Hans J. Wegner rocking chair in teak. Stunning example of Danish design with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rocking Chair by Roland Rainer circa 1958, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Rocking chair by Roland Rainer and executed by Thonet, Vienna.
Carefully restored: newly black
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Rocking Chair, circa 1958
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant black lacquered rocking chair from the mid century. Totally restored, brand new
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Thomas Moser "New Gloucester" Rocker Rocking Chair, circa 1992
By Thomas Moser
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very finely benchmade modern rocking chair by the firm of Thomas Moser, it was designed in 1984
Category
1990s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash, Cherry
Cato Rocker/ Rocking Chair, by Tony Portus, circa 1990
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Cato rocker/ rocking chair, by Tony Portus, circa 1990
Bent and ebonized maple, Award winning
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission Limbert Oak Rocking Chair Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by Limbert offers quarter sawn oak construction with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Stickley Brothers Arts
Crafts Oak and Leather Rocking Chair, circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts period rocking chair
By Stickley Brothers
USA, circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mexican Venadillo Wood, Leather and Bronze Rocking Chair circa 1940
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seat, with Turned wood detailing throughout - circa 1940
A wonderful rocking chair and compliment to
Category
20th Century Mexican Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Antique Arts
Crafts Stickley School Mission Oak Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
shaped rail over slat back and cushioned seat, circa 1910.
Measures: 32.25" H x 28" W x 29.5" D.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Arts
Crafts Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Rocking Chair by Harden, circa 1905
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic heavy duty rocking chair by Harden furniture co. Unsigned but has all the attributes with
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher in Solid Teak, Denmark Circa 1950
s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Diego, CA
Enhance your home with the timeless elegance of the Ole Wanscher Rocking Chair, crafted by France
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Antique Arts
Crafts Mission L
JG Stickley Oak Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Mission L & JG Stickley rocker offers quarter sawn oak construction with curved slat back, arms with concave corbels, and original label as photographed, c19...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
L&J.G. Stickley Arts
Crafts Rocking Chair with Leather Seat, circa 1900
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in San Francisco, CA
L&J.G. Stickley Arts & Crafts rocking chair with leather seat, circa 1900
Antique quartersawn
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Ole Wanscher Senator Rocking Chair, Teak
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher
Senator rocking chair, circa 1960
Produced by France & Son, Denmark. Includes
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rare Eames Rocking Chair First Edition
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic and rare first edition, circa 1950, Eames RAR rocking chair with original Zenith rope
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Viennese Secession Rocking chair J&J Kohn Nr.813, circa 1902, Koloman Moser
By Koloman Moser, Michael Thonet, Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in company Jacob & Josef Kohn. Plywood decor is attributed to Koloman Moser (1868-1918). Newly restored, new shellac finish, new cannung.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Single Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larson for Selig, circa 1955 Made in Denmark
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rocking chair by Ib Kofod-Larson has original cushions. The finish
also original has no dings
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Stainless Steel Rocking Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern stainless steel rocking chair. America, circa 1960’s in iconic mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Danish Teak Rocking Chair
By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak rocking chair designed by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Model 182, circa 1958, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Rocking Chair for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare modern rocking chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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Circa Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of circa rocking chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique circa rocking chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Circa rocking chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of circa rocking chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts circa rocking chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made circa rocking chairs over the years, but those made by Ole Wanscher, Yngve Ekström and FDB Møbler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Circa Rocking Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,213, while they’re typically $265 on the low end and $14,592 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 Circa 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
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