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Primitive American Side Chair and Rocking Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming 19th century primative rocking chair and side chair with green painted finish. Priced per
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Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Coastal Bent Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal rocking chair. Thick bent bamboo in the most charming boho design. Deep
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Scandinavian Rocking Chair - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Scandinavian Rocking Chair - 1960s Vintage - Scandinavian - Mid-Century Measures
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Style Vintage Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Doylestown, PA
Elegant vintage midcentury rocking chair in the style of Milo Baughman. This comfortable rocker
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Naugahyde, Wood

19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early New England tall ladder back rocking chair with leather seat.This amazing rocking chair
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Antique 1850s American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mission Style Rocking Chair in Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mission-style oak rocking chair crafted in the tradition of Stickley. Features solid oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mission Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modernist Chrome and Caned Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman, Max Sauze
Located in New York, NY
High style post modern design rocking chair having a chrome frame, with caned seat and back rest
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Studio Craft Rocking Chair by David Crawford
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully crafted walnut rocking chair with bronze details. Crafted by David Crawford, 1988.
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Vintage 1980s Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

19Thc Original Apple Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original apple green ladder back rocking chair with a hand woven rush seat in a salmon paint
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Rare Rocking Chair by François Turpin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare painted metal rocking chair with canvas sling by François Turpin. Made in France circa 1930s
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Vintage 1930s French Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury "Woven Branch" Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredibly unique rocking chair is made from intricately woven and fastened tree branches. it
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Göran Malmvall, Rocking Chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall, Svensk fur/Swedish pine for Karl Andersson & Söner. Made
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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Unique Hand Painted Children s Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful, one-of-a-kind rocking chair would make any child pretty happy. It's a very unique
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko Japan
By Tendo Mokko
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Heron rocking chair and matching footrest / ottoman designed by Mitsuwasa Sugasawa made of bent
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Amish Children s Rocking Chairs From Lancaster, Pa.-3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish hand made children's rocking chairs in fine condition. These rocking chairs are marked
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese folding rocking chair by Nii Takeshi
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare mid-century modern folding rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in black leather in very nice original
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Broached East Chinese Man’s File Rocking Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chinese Man's File is a rocking chair designed for the roughly 16,500 Chinese gold diggers who
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rocking Chairs

1940s, Beech and Bouclé Rocking Chair , Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A charming 1940s Swedish rocking chair crafted from beech wood. This elegant piece showcases smooth
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Chrome rocking chair with the original fabric
Located in Nijlen, VAN
A beautiful elegant rocking chair. This chair was made in the 1970s in the Netherlands most
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Vintage 1980s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage San Maloof Style Cherry Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sam Maloof Style Rocking Chair. made by an unknown woodworker. unsigned. there have been a
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cherry

Vintage children’s Thonet rocking chair
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, US
Vintage children’s Thonet rocking chair, circa 1920. Classic bentwood frame with woven wicker back
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Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs

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Wicker, Bentwood

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Rocking Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones for Hill manufacturing in the 1970s. It has
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Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs

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Cotton, Lucite

Antique Vintage English Oak Rocking Chair, 1800s
Located in Markington, GB
Circa 1800 English Oak Rocking Chair A charming English oak rocking chair dating from around 1800
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Italian Rattan 1960s Rocking Chair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful rocking chair was produced in Italy during the 1960s. It is handmade from rattan and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rattan, Rush

minimalist rocking chair "marcelo" by samuel lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Marcelo Rocking Chair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 This minimalist rocking chair, crafted from stainless
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Rocking Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Amazing Amish Hickory Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing hand made hickory and oak slats barrel back rocking chair in fine condition.Not only is
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc New England ladder back rocking chair in fine condition.This chair has an amazing replaced
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Antique Late 18th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Amish Made Country Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming Amish made vintage painted wood and caned rocking chair. Wood shows natural appearances
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Vintage 1950s American Country Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Rocking Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated New England rocking chair in pristine condition.This fine rocking
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Double Rocking Chair by Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in New York, NY
Double rocking chair by Sam Maloof, circa 1980's signed Sam Maloof f.A.C.C./©, dated 1988 and
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Paoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century modern rocking chair with sculptural maple frame and geometric patterned upholstery
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

RAR Ray Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
RAR Ray & Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Vitra
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Wooden Rocking Chairs with Raffia Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Wooden Rocking Chairs with Raffia Seat
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Late 20th Century European Rocking Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Thonet rocking chair model no. 4, 1920 S
By Thonet
Located in LYON, FR
Thonet rocking chair model no. 4. Circa 1920. Curved beech wood rocking chair from the 1920s by
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jeremy Broun Studio Rocking Chair, UK 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Jeremy Broun 1970s Studio Rocking Chair with Tennis net seat and back. The Chair is made of pine
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Gae Aulenti Sgarsul rocking chair for Poltronova
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Gae Aulenti Sgarsul rocking chair for Poltronova This 1962 rocking chair, produced by Poltronova
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Vintage 1970s Italian Rocking Chairs

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Leather

Rocking Chair Style Thonet circa 1930 Good Condition
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rocking chair style thonet circa 1930 good condition.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Rocking Chairs

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Beech

1980s Bamboo, Wood and Wicker Children s Rocking Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s bamboo, wood and wicker children's rocking chair.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Wood

1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker Wooden Rocking Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish hand woven wicker wooden rocking chair.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Studio Craft Rocking Chair by John Bauer
By John Bauer
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved rocking chair by California maker John Bauer. Employing stack-laminate cherry, this rocker
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1990s Organic Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Spanish Bamboo and Willow Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish bamboo and willow wicker rocking chair.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker

Angel Pazmino Small Sling Rocking Chair
By Muebles De Estilo, Angel Pazmino
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Unique organic modern form rocking chair designed by Angel Pazmino and made by Muebles de Estilo in
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Large Bamboo Rocking Chair after Albini
By Franco Albini, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Incredible stylish over scale midcentury continuous arm rocking chair, after Thonet and Albini
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Cane

Rocking Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France Son
By Sigvard Bernadotte, France Søn
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Solid teak, upholstered rocking chair in vintage velvet fabric.  
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Pine Rocking Chair by Designer Craftsman Jeremy Broun
Located in Munich, DE
Signed high back rocking chair by woodworker Jeremy Broun.
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of a hand made Old Hickory Furniture Co. barrel back rocking chair in fine as
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Rocking Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France Son
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Solid teak, upholstered rocking chair in vintage velvet fabric. *upholstery required?
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Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

19thc Child s Green Rocking Chair Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century child's rocking chair. hand made and hand painted this chair has a beautiful floral
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

18Thc New England Rocking Chair W/ Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Spindle back early & worn New England rocking chair has such wonderful patina.This rocking
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Antique Late 18th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair in good antique condition measuring 19" in width, 30
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Oak Arts Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair. Striking American design from the 1900s
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Bentwood Child s Rocking Chair, circa 1940s
Located in Sofia, BG
A vintage bentwood child's rocking chair with cane back and seat, circa 1950. Very good condition
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Child s Rocking Chair by Cooey of Brighton
Located in Littleton, CO
An adorable, rare child's rocking chair by Cooey of Brighton. Produced in the 1950s in Ontario
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Rocking Chair by H. Brockmann-Petersen from 1960s
By H. Brockmann-Petersen, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
1960s Oak Rocking Chair Designed by H. Brockmann-Petersen, Upholstered in Blue Fabric by Randers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Vintage Czech Mid Century Rocking Chair
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern rocking chair. Designed by Antonin Suman for TON. This
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Frank Reenskaug rocking chair model no.182
By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler
Located in Diest, BE
Danish Modern teak Model 182 rocking chair, designed by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin. A classic piece
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Siesta rocking chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Siesta rocking chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Black leather. Excellent original
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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Rock Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rock chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every rock chair was constructed with great care. There are 2575 variations of the antique or vintage rock chair you’re looking for, while we also have 191 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the rock chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right rock chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rock chair over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, Hans J. Wegner and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rock Chair?

Prices for a rock chair start at $1 and top out at $58,000 with the average selling for $2,152.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Rock Chair
  • 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 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 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
    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 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, 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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.