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Untitled (Black Matter)
By Dieter Kränzlein
Located in New York, NY
sedimentary rock composed of mineral crystals and skeletal particles, is formed through the action of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Untitled (Blue Marble)
By Dieter Kränzlein
Located in New York, NY
lightness, testing the very limits of material and technique. Limestone, a sedimentary rock composed of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

1960s Solid Teak and Rock Resin Specimen Tables Designed by Arvid Haerum
By Arvid Haerum, Sola Möbelfabrik
Located in New Windsor, NY
Solid teak construction with encased resin mineral and rock specimens, designed by Arvid Haerum for
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

19th Century Educational Wall Display
Located in Chicago, IL
This large and colorful wall display was once used in a French classroom to hold rock and mineral
Category

20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Fall Globe, Rocky Mountain N.P.
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Bozeman, MT
time. A layer of rock and mineral resting between climatic and geological events. Their surfaces
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Impressive and Stunning Rock Crystal Quartz Mineral Specimen
Located in New York, NY
This stunning rock crystal mineral specimen is a gorgeous natural formed quartz. As time progressed
Category

20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Architectural Elements

Set of Two 19th Century Boxes with Mineral and Rock Collections
Located in Haarlem, NL
Two fascinating little boxes containing a little mineral and rock collection. One 'homemade
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Antique Late 19th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Juniper and Oak
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting between climatic and geological events. Their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Sandstone and Juniper
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting between climatic and geological events
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Clear Mineral Quartz Rock Decorative Object
Located in Round Top, TX
Quartz or rock crystal is known as the master healer and always great to use in decoration. This
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Two Birds on Mineral Rock Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
A sculpture made from a bone colored rock crystal. Includes two detailed birds carved from black
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble

Aquamarine Hummingbird Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Blue Onyx Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
legs, mounted on a rock crystal quartz and blue onyx mineral specimen base. This exotic bird is a
Category

2010s Brazilian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Onyx

Valley Aspens
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting between climatic and geological events
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Tall Trees Under Taos Mountain
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting between climatic and geological events
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Sundown Bishops Peak
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting between climatic and geological events
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Entering the Gates of Lodore
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting between climatic and geological events. Their surfaces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Ranch Meadows Sunrise Pink
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting between climatic and geological events. Their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Rocky Mountain Wetlands
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting between climatic and geological events
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Wildflowers in Summer Rains at Abiquiu
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting between climatic and geological events
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Sandstone Mesa
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
When I look at a landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Garden of the Gods
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
When I look at a landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Mesa
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
When I look at a landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Stacking Ridgelines
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
When I look at a landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Colorado River
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
When I look at a landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Dance of the Wild Fire
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
When I look at a landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Flash Flood, Ghost Ranch Hills
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
When I look at a landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Orange Aspens in Afternoon Storm
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
When I look at a landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and mineral resting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Where Canyons Reflect Time, Pink Skies Float on Rivers Wide
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Santa Fe, NM
. A layer of rock and mineral resting between climatic and geological events. Their surfaces scarred
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Rose Quartz Crane Sculpture on Rock Crystal Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
, and brass legs. This piece is mounted on a faceted rock crystal quartz mineral specimen base. This
Category

2010s Brazilian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Midnight in the Garden
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Bozeman, MT
When I look at the grand Western landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Engineer Mountain
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Bozeman, MT
When I look at the grand Western landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Eddy Lines on the Gallatin
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Bozeman, MT
When I look at the grand Western landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Back to Glacier
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Bozeman, MT
"When I look at the grand Western landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Absaroka Range in Bloom
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Bozeman, MT
"When I look at the grand Western landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Blue Lake Floral
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Bozeman, MT
When I look at the grand Western landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

When The Sun Burst Through The Sky After The Gold Rush
By Sarah Winkler
Located in Bozeman, MT
"When I look at the grand Western landscape, I see a moment caught in time. A layer of rock and
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Mixed Mineral Clock with Key
Located in New York, NY
Mixed mineral clock with key. Roman numeral clock with key surrounded by minerals on black base
Category

20th Century More Clocks

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Selenite Mineral Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom made vertically stacked Selenite Crystal encrusted lamps on Lucite bases. Lamps feature double pull chain sockets in polished nickel.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Selenite "Desert Rose" Mineral Mounted on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
mineral. This is an unusually large specimen that displays differently at every angle. The mineral is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Decorated 18th Century Italian Sunray on a Chalcopyrite Mineral and Agate Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian sunray on a chalcopyrite mineral base decorated with baroque pearls and
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal

Metallic Meteorite Var, Pallasite Mineral Specimen, Magadan District, Russia
Located in Edison, NJ
(host-rock) and olivine crystals. (Many are familiar with olivine in its gemstone form, peridot.) Only
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Russian Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Iron, Nickel

19th Century Silver Leaf French Crucifix on a Coordinating Mica Mineral Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century silver leaf French crucifix on a coordinating mica mineral base. The crucifix has
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal, Silver

18th Century Italian Mecca Fragment Leaf with a Baroque Pearl on a Mineral Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
matrix mineral base of natural forming crystal formations and coordinating pyrite.
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Antique Cornish Marble Serpentine Model Font, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
a major rock forming mineral and is found as a constituent in many metamorphic and weathered igneous
Category

Antique 1870s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble

19th C Pilgrimage of Jerusalem Geology Religious Souvenirs Grand Tour Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
sections of rock/stone and minerals with a circular hand written inscription off where it was collected in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Silk, Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Pine

Antique Pair of French Ormolu and Marble Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
to the metal object. Serpentine marble / Verde Antico Serpentine is a major rock forming mineral
Category

Antique 1850s French Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Robust Cluster Of Aquamarine Crystals On Albite Matrix From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Description: This remarkable mineral specimen from Pakistan features cluster of aquamarine crystals perched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other

Genuine 478 Gram Sericho Meteorite Slice
Located in New York, NY
heavier iron forms a core and lighter, rock-forming minerals comprise a mantle. These rare meteorites
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Genuine 536 Gram Sericho Meteorite Slice // 4.5 Billion Years Old
Located in New York, NY
heavier iron forms a core and lighter, rock-forming minerals comprise a mantle. These rare meteorites
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Kenyan Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Metal

24 Gram Brahin Meteorite Slice
Located in New York, NY
forms a core and lighter, rock-forming minerals comprise a mantle. These meteorites – the class of which
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Belarusian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Antique Cornish Marble Serpentine Model Font 19th C
Located in London, GB
Depth 6 inches Serpentine Marble / Verde Antico Serpentine is a major rock forming mineral and is found
Category

Antique 1870s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Antique French Empire Marble Ormolu Occasional Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
major rock forming mineral and is found as a constituent in many metamorphic and weathered igneous rocks
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Pair Louis XVI Revival Occasional Tables Gueridons, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
inches x depth 1 foot, 10 inches Serpentine Marble / Verde Antico Serpentine is a major rock
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Marble Double Encrier Standish Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
is a major rock forming mineral and is found as a constituent in many metamorphic and weathered
Category

Antique 1870s French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Pair of Grand Tour Serpentine Marble Canova Lions, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Serpentine is a major rock forming mineral and is found as a constituent in many metamorphic and weathered
Category

Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique Italian Marble Sculpture of Terpsichore T Dini on Pedestal, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
rock forming mineral and is found as a constituent in many metamorphic and weathered igneous rocks
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Antique Italian Marble Sculpture of Terpsichore T Dini on Pedestal, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
rock forming mineral and is found as a constituent in many metamorphic and weathered igneous rocks
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

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Rock And Minerals For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of rock and minerals available for sale. Frequently made of stone, rock crystal and wood, all rock and minerals available were constructed with great care. Find 18 antique and vintage rock and minerals at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Rock and minerals have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Rock and minerals made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — are very popular at 1stDibs. Rock and minerals have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Interi are consistently popular.

How Much are Rock And Minerals?

Prices for rock and minerals can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, rock and minerals begin at $520 and can go as high as $68,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Rock And Minerals
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Miner's Wives is a Social realist painting, a piece of art intended to make a statement about society by depicting everyday people. Ben Shahn produced the work in tempera on a panel in 1948. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Ben Shahn art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Victorian rocking horse is a child’s toy produced during the Victorian era, which refers to the years of the reign of Queen Victoria of England, 1837 to 1901. Prior to the industrialization that took shape during the 19th century, which allowed these structures to be mass-produced, rocking horses were hand-carved in wood and hand-painted to resemble a horse. Two rockers, mirroring those of modern rocking chairs, are attached to the horse’s legs, and when a child sits on the seat, the horse gently rocks back and forth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique rocking horses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    What 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, 2022
    Gongshi, also known as scholar rocks, can be found through a multitude of retailers, including 1stDibs. Scholar rocks’ can be any color, size or material. However, they are traditionally authentic stones made with limestone. Shop a collection of authentic scholar rocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rocking horses have long been favorite toys for children all over. These fun toys also help with balance and mobility, while encouraging exercise. It’s no wonder that both children and their parents are so taken with these toys. Shop a collection of rocking horses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    No one knows the exact year that the rocking horse was invented, but they first appeared in early 17th century Europe. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern rocking horses from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a rocking horse is a Collinson, look at the pillar on its safety stand. Authentic pieces will usually have square pillars with wooden diamonds on top. The iron swings that allow the horse to rock were often red on genuine Collinson designs. However, an antique rocking horse may have been repainted, so the color you see might not be the original. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with identifying rocking horses. Shop a range of rocking horses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if a rocking horse is antique, first look for a label or mark that indicates the manufacturer’s name. Some makers of antique rocking horses include F.H. Ayers, Collinsons Sons, G J Lines, Crossley Brothers and Stevenson Brothers. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer who is knowledgeable about rocking horses. Shop a variety of rocking horses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditionally, Victorian rocking horses are made of solid wood. Designed to withstand wear and tear over time, Victorian rocking horses are often crafted with a high-quality wood, such as solid oak. Browse a selection of vintage Victorian rocking horses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The 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, 2024
    No, 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.