Relaxer Rocking Chair
Tandem Relaxer Rocking Chair 2for2 by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Halle, DE
Tandem Relaxer rocking chair by famous Danish designer Verner Panton. Manufactured by Rosenthal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
$4,169
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
1960. Relax rocking chair by Maison Lama
By Lama
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
also be removed to transform the chaise longue into an armchair. It is a rocking chair-style chaise
Category
Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Relaxer 2
Rocking Chairs by Verner Panton
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
his little brother (60 cm).
This cozy lounge chairs features a unique rocking base crafted from beech
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Verner Panton Relaxer II Rocking Chair by Rosenthal
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
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
JAMES RIZZI "City People" Rosenthal Germany Collectible Plate Limited Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Lounge Chair (1969), Verner Panton’s Relaxer Rocking Chair (1974), Burchard Vogtherr's Vario Pillo
Category
Late 20th Century American Expressionist Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
$349
H 17.75 in W 16.75 in D 2.25 in
1970s VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love" Rosenthal Framed Plate
By Rosenthal, Victor Vasarely
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Lounge Chair (1969), Verner Panton’s Relaxer Rocking Chair (1974), Burchard Vogtherr's Vario Pillo
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
$349
H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 2 in
Momento Solid Wood Armchair, Walnut Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Momento rocking chair grants relax without sacrificing aesthetics. A classic reinterpreted in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
$3,547 / item
H 35.04 in W 26.38 in D 38.59 in
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"Relaxer" Rocking Chair by Danish Designer Verner Panton, 1974
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
The "Relaxer" rocking chair by the iconic Danish designer Verna Panton has a solid oak frame. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Rocking Chair, Relaxer, Verner Panton, 1970s, Rosenthal, Midcentury Armchair Vtg
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in L
Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Iconic rocking chair designed by Verner Panton for Rosenthal. Germany. 1970s
Very good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Relaxer by Verner Panton, Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Relaxer by Verner Panton, Germany 1970s.
Iconic rocking chair
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Rocking Lounger "Relaxer 2" by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, 1974
By Verner Panton
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
Among Verner Panton's many groundbreaking designs, the Relaxer 2 stands as a timeless icon of 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Lacquer
Danish Blond Wood "Relaxer" Rocking Chair by Vernor Panton for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
A Danish blond wood "Relaxer" Rocking chair for Rosenthal by Vernor Panton, one of the most
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 35.04 in
Vernor Panton Relaxer Rocking Chair in New Green Wool and Wood for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sculptural and iconic rocking lounge chair designed by Vernor Panton for Rosenthal Einrichtung
Category
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 in
Tandem Relaxer 2for2 Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Halle, DE
Tandem Relaxer rocking chair by famous Danish designer Verner Panton. Manufactured by Rosenthal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Verner Panton Rocking Chair Relaxer
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton Rocking Chair Relaxer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Verner Panton "Relaxer 2" Rocking Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage "Relaxer 2" rocking chair by Verner Panton produced by Rosenthal Studio-linie, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Verner Panton “Relaxer” Mid Century Rocking Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Verner Panton “Relaxer” Mid Century Rocking Chair for Rosenthal. Original leather cushion
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Verner Panton Relaxer 2 Rocking Chair by Rosenthal
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Verner Panton relaxer 2 rocking chair by Rosenthal
"Relaxer II" rocking chair by Danish designer
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Verner Panton Original "Relaxer 2" Rocking Chair by Rosenthal, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern rocking chair " Relaxer II " by famous Danish designer Verner Panton and
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 in
Relaxer 2
Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany 1970s
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Ranst, VAN
Nice “Relaxer 2” rocking chair designed by Verner Panton for Rosenthal in the 70s. The cushion is
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Verner Panton Relaxer II Rocking Chair, 1970s - Dedar Milano bouclé fabric
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Renens, CH
Relaxer II rocking chair designed by Verner Panton, produced by Rosenthal, Germany during the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 in
Verner Panton Set of 2 "Relaxer 2" Rocking Chairs by Rosenthal, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern set of the pair rocking chairs " Relaxer II " by famous Danish designer Verner
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 in
Relaxer 2
Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal Studio-Line, 1974
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Antwerp, BE
chair to relax.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 39.38 in
Verner Panton
Relaxer II for 2
Rocking Lounge Chair with New Custom Cushion
By Verner Panton
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love this piece! Verner Panton loved a good futuristic design. We've seen many of the single rockers for one person. This double rocker is supreme. We added a channeled-leather cu...
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Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 30.5 in W 57.25 in D 37 in
Verner Panton Double Relaxer
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark: Verner Panton Re-Edition Double Relaxer with Leather Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Verner Panton Re-Edition Relaxer
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton Re-Edition Single Relaxer w/Black Leather Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vintage Design Rocking Chair Design by Angel Pazmino, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
while when you relax in this unique rocking chair.
Definitely a special nostalgic vintage design object
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Verner Panton Attributed Rocking Chair Relaxer
By Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique floor rocker features the progressive mid-century style of Danish designer Verner Panton, originally released in 1974 for Rosenthal Studioline, Germany. Please confirm i...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Relaxer
Rocking long chair by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
-century modern design with a playful twist. These lounge chairs feature a unique rocking base crafted from
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1960s Vintage Rock ‘n’ Rest Armchair by Rastad
Relling
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in London, GB
chair into a reclining or upright position, or it can be relaxed into a rocking chair. It rocks gently
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Garden Lounger Set, English, Outdoor, Rocker, Steamer Chair, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and gentle use
Long, elegant steamer chair with rolled arms and relaxed back rest
Delightful rocking
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 41.15 in W 215.75 in D 44.89 in
Tandem Relaxer 2-Seat Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Halle, DE
Tandem Relaxer rocking chair by famous Danish designer Verner Panton. Manufactured by Rosenthal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Exciting Rocking Chair Relaxer Denmark 1974 by Verner Panton, Mid-Century Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting and fun Relaxer rocking chair by Verner Panton. This chair is super fun to sit in-everyone
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 25 in D 36 in
Rocking Chair Relaxer Denmark 1974 by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
),
width 63cm (24.8 in).
Note: We decided to leave this chair unrestored to give you the chance to chose
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Verner Panton Set of 2 "Relaxer 2" Rocking Chairs by Rosenthal, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern set of the pair rocking chairs " Relaxer II " by famous Danish designer Verner
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 in
Vernor Panton "Relaxer" Rocking Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stylish, comfortable, unique.
Documented.
Category
20th Century German Rocking Chairs
Verner Panton Relaxer Rocking Chair, 1974
By Verner Panton
Located in Berlin, DE
Relaxer II, designed by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany, 1974.
Very good original relaxer
Category
Vintage 1970s European Modern Rocking Chairs
Sculptural Verner Panton
Relaxer
Rocker, circa 1974
Located in Essex, MA
An original 'Relaxer' rocking chair designed by Verner Panton for Rosenthal Studioline, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather, Upholstery
Rocking chair Relaxer Two by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
A good alternative for granny's rocking chair by Verner Panton The Relaxer two is extremely
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Pair of Verner Panton Relaxer 2 Rocking Chairs by Rosenthal
By Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful set of 2 rare rocking chairs " Relaxer II " by danish designer Verner Panton manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Wool
Verner Panton Relaxer Chair, 1975
By Verner Panton
Located in Berlin, DE
Relaxer II, designed by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany, 1974.
Very good original relaxer
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Rocking Chairs
“Relaxer II” Rocking Loveseat by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany 1970
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Wilnis, UT
The “Relaxer II” is an iconic rocking chair designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Rosenthal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
Verner Panton Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton "RELAXER 2" rocking chair produced by Rosenthal.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric
VERNER PANTON "RELAXER 2" ROCKER
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VERNER PANTON "RELAXER 2" ROCKER IS ALL ORIGINAL. PAINTED WHITE LACQUER FRAME WITH ORIGINAL BLACK
Category
20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs
Verner Panton Relaxer In Original Condition 1979 Rosenthal
By Verner Panton
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Relaxer in original good condition. Also the fabric is from 1979. This chair has been made by
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Relaxer 2 Verner Panton
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
A good alternative for granny's rocking chair. The Relaxer 2 is extremely comfortable although
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Verner Panton Relaxer for Rosental, 1970
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Verner Panton Relaxer for Rosental, 1970
Denmark 1970
beechwood, fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Verner Panton Swing Rocking Chair Lounge Sessel Relaxer 2 for Rosenthal Studio-L
By Verner Panton
Located in Hamburg, HH
Verner Panton, swing armchair / lounge chair relaxer 2 for Rosenthal studio-line.
Designed in 1974
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.68 in W 24.61 in D 39.38 in
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Relaxer Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic relaxer rocking chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every relaxer rocking chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a relaxer rocking chair, we have 13 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer relaxer rocking chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A relaxer rocking chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made relaxer rocking chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Verner Panton and Rosenthal are consistently popular.
How Much is a Relaxer Rocking Chair?
Prices for a relaxer rocking chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $983 and can go as high as $4,891, while the average can fetch as much as $2,250.
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.
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