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Early American Rocking Chair

Late 19th Century Early American Antique Solid Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
This antique rocking chair features a wooden frame with intricately turned spindles and curved
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Early American Walnut Ladder Back Rocking Chair w/ Double Sided Split Reed Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A large, early American walnut ladder back rocking chair with double sided split reed seat. Come
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Rocking Chairs

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Reed, Walnut

Antique American Country Oak Ladder Stat Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century American Country Rocking Chair. Made from oak with a ladder form and spindles
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Early 20th Century Country Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Antique American Country Oak Ladder Stat Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Antique American Country Oak Ladder Stat Back Rocking Chair Rocker
$468 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.5 in W 16 in D 26.5 in
Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Rustic Shaker Ebonized Wood Rush Seat Handmade Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa Early
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Shaker Rocking Chairs

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Wood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, 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
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Vintage 1920s American Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Oak

Early American Oak and Split Reed Seat Rocker, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
An early American oak and split Reed seat Rocker in very good condition. Measures 21.5"W x 33.5"D
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Reed, Oak

Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladder Back Rocker , NYC Circa 1910s
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Germantown, MD
office for nearly 40 years. These chairs, according to the dealer at the time of sale, were from the
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Chestnut

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American Bonded Leather And Brass Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
AMERICAN EBONIZED, BRASS AND UPHOLSTERED ROCKING CHAIRS, BY LEE WOODARD & SONS, LATE 19TH/EARLY
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Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs

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Brass

Early Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Charles Eames rocking chair for Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Bentwood Child s Rocker
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A very nice rocker in the style of Thonet in great condition.
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Early 20th Century North American Rocking Chairs

Vintage Bentwood Child
s Rocker
Vintage Bentwood Child
s Rocker
H 27 in W 15 in D 30 in
An Early American Bannister Back Rocking Chair
Located in NYC, NY
A fine American Bannister-Back rocking chair with well turned spindles, and unique cornice all hand
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

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Chestnut

Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Pine Spindle Back Rocking Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique artisinal or craftsman made Windsor style rocking chair. Made from pine with a spindle back
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Early American Country Maple Spindle Rocking Chair Farmhouse Rocker Windsor
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century American country rocking chair. Made from maple with a spindle back and contoured
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Rocking Chairs

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Maple

Antique 19th Century Early American Maple Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Boston rocker, circa 1850s. Despite the name, Boston rockers were actually made in Connecticut. They have a scrolled seat, spindled back, and a rolling headpiece. The Boston ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Classical Rocking Chairs

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Maple, Bentwood

Antique 19th Century Early American Farmhouse Oak Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Boston rocker, circa 1850s. Despite the name, Boston rockers were actually made in Connecticut. They have a scrolled seat, spindled splat back, and a rolling headpiece. The B...
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Antique 1850s American Classical Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian White Wicker sunroom rocking chair rocker. Item features wicker wrapped
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Early 20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Wicker

c.1920 American Hickory, Oak Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Aesthetically appealing, this large scale American hickory, oak and rattan rocking chair with
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Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs

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Hickory, Oak, Rattan

Antique Rocking Chair, American, Shaker Number 7 Rocker, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shawl back rocking chair. An American, ash and pine rocker crafted by The
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Rocking Chairs

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Ash, Pine

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Northwind Face Cornucopia Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian carved mahogany northwind face and cornucopia rocking chair rocker. Item features
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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Mahogany

Quaint Furniture Stickley Brothers Slat Back Mission Oak Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quaint furniture Stickley Brothers slat back mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker rocking chair. Item
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Vintage Early American / Farmhouse Nanny Spindle Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Pine Wood Spindle ‘Nanny' Bench With Removable Front Guard. Constructed out of solid knotty pine wood. A Long narrow rocker great for a mud room or as a entryway hall...
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Antique Late 19th Century North American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

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Pine, Lacquer

Harden Mission Oak Arts Crafts Stickley Style Rocking Chair Rocker Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Harden Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocking chair armchair in the Gustav Stickley style. Item
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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Early Original Herman Miller Eames RKR
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early original Herman Miller Eames RKR. Original pads. Signed. Expert repair to side edge. Lighter
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Antique American Jenkins Phipps Wicker Rocker
By Jenkins Phipps
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming early 20th century wicker rocker attributed to Jenkins & Phipps. Beautiful details and
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker

Antique Early American “Brewster” Style Rocking Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
An early American “Brewster” style rocking chair with contoured arms supported with ten spindles on
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Early 20th Century North American Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Shaker Maple Arm Rocking Chair
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Atlanta, GA
made in Mount Lebanon Shaker Community in New York. Classic American early craftsmanship with beautiful
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

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Maple

Shaker Maple Arm Rocking Chair
Shaker Maple Arm Rocking Chair
H 42 in W 25.5 in D 31 in
Early 19Th Century Hickory Pine Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
made quilts and worked on textiles in this chair.The condition is very good with a great worn patina.It
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

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Hickory

Primitive Early American Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early American rocker with woven reed seat. Sturdy construction. Size: 18" seat height.
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Rocking Chairs

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Reed, Wood

American Craftsman Child s Rocking Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
American craftsman child size rocking chair. Reconditioned oak frame. New leather seat with
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Vintage American Adirondack Rocking Chair, 1920s
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
This Adirondack rocking chair was handmade in the USA, circa in the 1920s. It is one of a kind and
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

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Twig, Wood

American Craftsman Child s Rocking Chair with Slat Back
Located in Alhambra, CA
Petite size American craftsman rocking chair in solid oak. Wonderful and uncommon armless design
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Monterey Period Early 1930s Child s Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sweet child's rocker from the turn of the 1930s century with new upholstery. Measures: 17" H x 17.13" W x 21.75" D.
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Vintage 1930s North American Rancho Monterey Rocking Chairs

Early 1900s Press Back Rocking Chair with New Leather Seat
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very old press back oak rocking chair, circa early 1900s. Features reconditioned oak frame and new
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Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Rocking Chairs

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Oak

American Antique Arts And Crafts Rocking Chair With Leather Seat
Located in Dorchester, GB
Very handsome arts and crafts rocking chair believed to be American made in the Early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Hardwood

Lee Woodard Rocking Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Early 20th century American leather & brass rocking chair by Lee Woodard & sons.
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20th Century American Rocking Chairs

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Brass

Lee Woodard Rocking Chair
Lee Woodard Rocking Chair
H 38 in W 38 in D 27 in
Early American Spindle Back, Shaker Style Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uniquely scaled American pine rocking chair.
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Vintage 1930s American Shaker Rocking Chairs

American Folk Art Rocker
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Wonderful "spring" rocking chair in original paint with great wear and terrific patina. Very comfy
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Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs

American Folk Art Rocker
American Folk Art Rocker
H 41 in W 19 in D 26 in
American Wicker Rocker, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a natural American wicker rocker. The finish is lovely. It would fit into any room or style.
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Early 20th Century American Country Rocking Chairs

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Wicker

American Wicker Rocker, circa 1920
American Wicker Rocker, circa 1920
H 34 in W 30 in D 37 in
c1915 s American Bar Harbor Child s Wicker Rocker
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a wonderful American wicker rocker in the Bar Harbor style. Children love a chair or
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Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs

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Reed, Wood

20th C American Rare Bar Harbor Natural Wicker Rocker
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fabulous example of American wicker. The comfortable rocker is Bar Harbor style and in
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Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs

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Reed, Wood

American Bentwood Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Solebury, PA
A fine example of American handcrafted rockers. The chair back design flows with circulating
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture

Early American Primitive Rocking Bench
Located in Summerland, CA
Early Americana Primitive rocking bench. Beautiful patina pinewood that only comes with age
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Antique 1890s American Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Amherst, NH
Colonial American style solid maple wood high-back rocking chair designed by Herman de Vries for
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

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Maple

Early American Ladder Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat, circa 1830
Located in Pau, FR
Great early American ladder back rocking chair with rush seat in excellent condition from circa
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Antique 1830s American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Early American Mammy s Rocker Bench, circa 1830s
Located in Summerland, CA
Early American, circa 1830s. Designed to be a cradle rocker combination to cradle and rock your
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Antique 1830s Rocking Chairs

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Hardwood

American Adirondack Hickory Rocker with Woven Back and Seat
Located in Carmel, CA
Classic adirondack rocker with barrel back and bentwood arms. The back and seat are woven hickory. The rocker is handcrafted and is in sturdy condition. All the parts are original.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

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Hickory

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Early American Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic early American rocking chair available at 1stDibs. An early American rocking chair — often made from wood, hardwood and hickory — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect early American rocking chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An early American rocking chair made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made early American rocking chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman de Vries, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Early American Rocking Chair?

Prices for an early American rocking chair start at $530 and top out at $5,000 with the average selling for $1,350.

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.