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European Rope Rocking Chairs

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's period. Bentwood rocking frame with woven / braided rope seating. Beautiful slend...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Bentwood

Midcentury Design Rope Rocking Chair, Italy 1950
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Midcentury Design Rope Rocking Chair, Italy 1950
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$3,119
H 25.6 in W 24.22 in D 40.95 in
Mid-Century Modern Woven Rocking Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern woven rope rocking chair in the style of Hans Wegner. Features stylish roped back and seat, stretched over a wood frame. A comfortable chair with curved armrest. ...
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20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Futuristic Rocking Chair Danish Large White Space Age Minimalist Architectural
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in London, GB
A staggeringly cool, eye-catchingly original and extremely comfortable designer rocking chair in lovely vintage condition. Designed by Scandinavian Modern Design legend Niels Gammelg...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Futurist Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury Black Wood Chiavari Rocking Chair with Rope Seat, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous "Chiavari" midcentury rocking chair in black lacquered beech wood with hand-woven rope seat. This delightful chair was designed in Chiavari, Italy during the the 1950s. In ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Wood, Beech

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Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model J16 for FDB Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hans Wegner rocking chair model J.16 with the characteristic high spindle back and the shapely curves lines. This originally black version has been completely overhauled, sanded and ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rush, Rope, Beech

Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Denver, CO
Large, shaker inspired 1946 design by Hans Wegner, Manufactured by FDB Mobler (Denmark), 1978 production stamp. Natural finish Beechwood with rope cord seat. Wonderful, exaggerated...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Beech

Hans Wegner 
J16
 Rocking Chair, Denmark
Hans Wegner 
J16
 Rocking Chair, Denmark
H 41.75 in W 25.25 in D 32.75 in
Rare Eskil Sundahl Rocker Chair, Sweden
Located in Sittard, NL
Rocker chair. Designed by Swedish Designer Eskil Sundahl, 1930′s. H: 70 cm, B: 57 cm, D: 80 cm. Made by Swedish company, SMF, Bodafors.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Rope

Rare Eskil Sundahl Rocker Chair, Sweden
Rare Eskil Sundahl Rocker Chair, Sweden
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Ikea Axvall Rocking Chair By Niels Gammelgaard
By IKEA
Located in London, GB
A rather extraordinary rocking chair designed by Niels Gammelgaard in 2002 for Ikea. The chair is constructed in tubular steel, with an oversized disc shaped frame, latticed with bun...
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Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Spanish Pair of style wooden rocking chairs with Bulrush and Painted in Red
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Pair of style wooden rocking chairs with Bulrush and Painted in Red
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Norwegian Rocking Chair by Aksel Hansson in Pine, 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful and very comfortable Norwegian Rocking Chair was made and designed by Aksel Hansson in the 1930. The chair is made out of solid pine and the seat is made out of woven ...
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Vintage 1930s Norwegian Art Deco Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Pine

Hans Wegner Style Twisted Rope Rocking Chair Made in Yugoslavia
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portland, OR
Classic twisted rope mid-century modern rocking chair. Designed in the style of Hans Wegner and made in Yugoslavia. Extremely comfortable and in great condition. Dimensions: 25 1/2ʺ...
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Midcentury Rope Rocking Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury woven rope rocker in the style of Hans Wegner. Twisted rope cord is woven over a wood frame. Marked “Made in Yugoslavia.”
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Italian Rocking Armchair from the Rationalist Period, in of Rope
Located in Milano, IT
Rare rocking chair from the 1920s Italian Rationalist period of Italian manufacture. The armchair is placed in the European Bauhaus period. The armchair is well constructed with soli...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Scandinavian Modern White Rocking Chair J 16 by Hans Wegner Denmark
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Timeless design by Hans Wegner with great seating comfort. White lacquered frame and woven rope seat. In good original condition with some wear to the frame and rope consistent wit...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Wood

1960 s Vintage Danish J16 Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic design, this Danish rocking chair was designed by Hans Wegner and was made by FDB Mobler. It is the model J16, dates from the 1960’s. It has the original brown ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Classic Modern Walnut Rocker
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic Italian walnut rocking chair with a woven rope seat as a modern touch. Nice vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Walnut

Classic Modern Walnut Rocker
Classic Modern Walnut Rocker
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 in
Franco Albini Rocking Chaise Model PS16 with Kalgan Lamb and Leather Cushions
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in New York, NY
Franco Albini for Poggi rocking chair model PS16 with walnut frame and newly upholstered luxurious white Kalgan lambskin cushions with saddle leather details on canvas seating tied w...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Canvas, Rope, Walnut

Classic Teak and Rope Rocker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic teak and rope rocker, nice quality, great original condition, extremely comfortable.
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Vintage 1960s Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Teak

Classic Teak and Rope Rocker
Classic Teak and Rope Rocker
H 36 in W 25 in D 33 in
Italian 1950s Rocking Chair
Located in Milan, IT
Comfortable rocking chair with sturdy walnut frame and rope seating. Piece shows both Scandinavian and traditional Chiavari influences.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Italian 1950s Rocking Chair
Italian 1950s Rocking Chair
H 42.13 in W 21.66 in D 31.5 in
Italian Rocking Chair in Rope and Oak by Guglielmo Pecorini
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, rocking chair, oak and rope, Italy, 1960s Italian rocking chair with a classic country-like appearance, designed by the Italian Guglielmo Pecorini. The chair c...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Danish Modern style rocker with rope (cord) seat and back and beechwood frame made in Yugoslavia.
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cord, Rope, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
H 36.5 in W 25.25 in D 33 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Rope Rocking Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gorgeous vintage modern rocking chair in the style of Hans Wegner. This stunning chair has a woven jute rope seat and back rest. An extremely comfortable and sturdy midcentury piec...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope

Danish Modern Hans Wegner Rope Seat J16 Rocker Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant rocking chair design by Hans Wegner, model J16 with rope seat, great condition solid and sturdy, circa late 1970s.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Birch

1960s Modern Rope and Wood Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New Windsor, NY
Comfortable and stylish rocker made in the 1960s in Yugoslavia. Few items and design come to us from the Eastern Bloc nations, but this piece has become an icon of modern design from...
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Vintage 1960s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cord, Rope, Birch

1960s Mid-Century Cabin Woven Rush Rope Rocking Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1960s Yugoslavian Interpretation of the Hans Wegner world famous rocking chair design. This rocker has a wonderful patina, dark brown frame, ages woven twine. Very good vintage co...
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Vintage 1960s Serbian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Beech

Danish Vintage Rocking Chair with Rope Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage rocking chair with woven rope seat, likely from Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Woven Rope Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Woven rope Mid-Century Modern rocking chair and ottoman in the style of Hans Wegner. Made in Yugoslavia in the 1960s it is rare to find a matching ottoman.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope

Danish Modern J16 Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage Mid-Century rocker was designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by F.D.B. Møbler in 1968, marked underneath the armrests. It has a black lacquered beech wood fra...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Rope

Hans J Wegner J16 Rocking Chair for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1962
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Famous rocking chair designed by Hans J Wegner for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1962. This rocking chair is from 1964 so its one of the first productions, marked underneath the arm rest 3 3 ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Rope

Yugoslavian Rope Rocking Chair, circa 1980
Located in Sheffield, MA
Comfortable rope rocker reminiscent of a design by Hans Wegner. The wood shows appropriate wear while the rope is strong and intact. Comfortable, practical and simply stylish.
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Vintage 1980s Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Danish Modern Hans Wegner Rope Seat and Leather Pads J16 Rocker Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant rocking chair design by Hans Wegner, model J16 with rope seat and leather pads in cognac color, great condition solid and sturdy, circa late 1970s.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Leather, Rope

Hans Wegner Style Rope Rocker
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Nice Hans Wegner style rope rocker.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Walnut

Hans Wegner Style Rope Rocker
Hans Wegner Style Rope Rocker
H 36 in W 25 in D 24 in
Rare Eskil Sundahl Rocker Chair, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rocker chair. Designed by Swedish Designer Eskil Sundahl, 1930′s. H: 70 cm, B: 57 cm, D: 80 cm. Made by Swedish company, SMF, Bodafors.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Rope

Rare Eskil Sundahl Rocker Chair, Sweden
Rare Eskil Sundahl Rocker Chair, Sweden
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 22.45 in
Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler, Denmark, 1962
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is a very nice and early example of the well known rocking chair model J16 for FDB Mobler, Denmark 1962. This chair comes from first owner who bought this chair in Denmark in 19...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope

Rocking Chaise Model n. PS16 by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
A very elegant rare rocking chaise, designed by the well-know Italian designer Franco Albini in 1956 and manufactured by Poggi. This company was very interested in wood manufacturing...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Rope

Rocking Chaise Model n. PS16 by Franco Albini
Rocking Chaise Model n. PS16 by Franco Albini
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 64.97 in
Rocking Chairs from the South of France, in the style of Jean Royère 1950
By Jean Royère
Located in Brussels, BE
I bought 10 years ago these two rocking chairs in the south of France in a basement of a beautiful holiday house. Still in original and exceptional good and usable condition ? ? ?
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope

Pair of Chairs by VIBO
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of chairs with rope seats and backs on cantilevered bases, designed by Audoux-Minet for VIBO
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Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Pair of Chairs by VIBO
Pair of Chairs by VIBO
H 31 in Dm 25 in
Audoux-Minet Style Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Unique Lounge chair is Attributed to the French Duo Audox-Minet. Fantastic Classic Modern Design Cantelievered Frame on Wood Runner Legs with a newly strung Seat & Back.
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French Chairs

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Wood, Rope

Audoux-Minet Style Arm Chair
Audoux-Minet Style Arm Chair
H 25 in W 25 in D 24 in
Rocking Chair in the Manner of Hans Wegner
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful rattan back rocking chair with burnt brown leather upholstered seating. Chair sits low and arms are arched for ease of flow and ultimate relaxed posture.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Rope, Leather

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European Rope Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of european rope rocking chairs available on 1stDibs. European rope rocking chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. European rope rocking chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made european rope rocking chairs over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, Franco Albini and FDB Møbler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are European Rope Rocking Chairs?

European rope rocking chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,350, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $29,500.

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.