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Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 511, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 511. Vienna Secession, circa 1904.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Rattan, Bentwood

Caned Rocking Chair Made by Porino, Italy, 1930s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An extraordinary and very rare rocking chair originating from the 1930s, meticulously crafted and
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Mario Scheichenbauer “Yeti” Rocking Chair for Elam, Italy, 1970
By Elam
Located in Padova, IT
Pop Art iconic Mario Scheichenbauer “Yeti” rocking chair for Elam, Italy. 1970s. Stained oak basket
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood, Oak

Strässle Nonna rocking chair by Paul Tuttle, 1972
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The Nonna rocking chair by Paul Tuttle is in very good condition. The supporting chrome frame has
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare rocking chair by Steneby hemslöjd, Sweden, 1930s
By Torsten Claeson, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare rocking chair designed by Torsten Claeson who was one of the designers at Steneby Hemslöjd in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Axel Einar Hjort Style Swedish Hand-Made Pine Rocking Chair
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish hand-made pine rocking chair in the style of Axel Einar Hjorts furniture. The rocking chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

1950s Anglo Inglo-Indian Carved Walnut Rocking Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
1950s Anglo Inglo-Indian carved walnut rocking chairs with hand carved indian figure on back
Category

Mid-20th Century American Anglo-Indian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Early 20th Century Carved Walnut and Upholstered Folding Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th century Victorian Style carved Walnut and Upholstered rocking chair.
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Franco Albini, Bamboo Rocking Chair, Italy 1950 s
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
bamboo furniture design was innovative and filled with style as in this example of a 1950's rocking chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Rocking Chair by Anton Fix and Micheal Thonet, 1850s
By Michael Thonet, Portois Fix
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare rocking chair made and designed by Micheal Thonet and Anton Fix , circa 1860. The
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Antique 1860s Austrian Baroque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara 1950s Finland
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage rocking chair from beech and teak in black and brown color tone by
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Restored Sculptural Danish Rocking Chair, c1955
By Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly restored Mid-Century Modern rocking chair most likely by Baumritter. Comb back style with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Bamboo Rocking Chair, Franco Albini designer
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and robust Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo rocking chair restored and shellac polished
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Raffia

Large Sam Maloof Style Fruitwood Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Fort Collins, CO
galleries and museum across the country, but perhaps his most iconic design is his rocking chair. Jimmy
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

J.&J. Kohn - Gustav Siegel - Rocking chair - Beech
Located in Budapest, HU
J.&J. Kohn - Gustav Siegel - Rocking Chair - Beech Austria, Jugendstil - 1900-1910 This
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Antique Early 1900s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bentwood and cane rocking chair, in the Vienna Secessionist style, probably mid 20th C
Category

Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Birch, Sweden, 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A birch rocking chair in English style designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900. Overall
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Birch

Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Bentwood rocking chair, circa mid 20th century. Made from walnut in classic bentwood styling with
Category

Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Vintage Lucite Rocking Chair By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare and iconic rocking chair from the 1970s, this piece hails from Charles Hollis Jones—an
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Metal Upholstered Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt metal rocking chair reupholstered with vintage Rubelli fabric.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ernest Gimson style Ash Elm Bobbin Turned Rocking Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 English Arts & Crafts Ernest Gimson style Ash & Elm Bobbin Turned Rocking Chair An
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Antique 19th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Swedish designer rocking chairs, elm and alpaca, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish Modern rocking chairs from the 1940s. Made by unknown designer and cabinetmaker. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Elm

Secession Rocking Chair No.7211 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
By Marcel Kammerer
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession rocking chair no.7211 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet. Professionally stained and
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Midcentury Scandinavian Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Rocking chair i oak and cane, designed by Hans Wegner and made by FDB.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Midcentury Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Oval Rocking Chair Newly Reupholstered
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Oval Rocking Chair Newly Reupholstered In High End
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Bentwood rocking chair in the Japanese modern style. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a famous wood
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2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern "Augusta" Rocking Chair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1991
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern "Augusta" Rocking Chair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1991 The Augusta rocking chair by
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1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Classic Thonet-Style Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This bentwood rocking chair is a classic example of the elegant, curvilinear design made famous by
Category

Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Rocking Chair in Mahogany with Tufted Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victorian mahogany rocking chair boasts tufted honey-toned leather upholstery, exuding an aura
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rare Jordi Vilanova  Tartera Rocking Chair
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' Tartera' rocking chair, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design 1966
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Boxwood

Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida
By Jader Almeida
Located in New York, NY
The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of yesterday and today, lightness
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Fabulous Lucite Rocking Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Lucite rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s and made by Hill
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Swedish Rocking Chair in Pink Velvet
Located in London, England
This art deco danish modern rocking chair was produced in the 1940s. It is made of bentwood and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Swedish Rocking Chair in Pink Velvet
Swedish Rocking Chair in Pink Velvet
$8,533 Sale Price
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Sgarsul Rocking Chair Designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Parma, IT
Sgarsul rocking chair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1960s. Structure in bent and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

B&B Italia J.J. Rocking Chair by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Basildon, London
Immerse yourself in unparalleled comfort and style with the J.J. Rocking Chair by Antonio Citterio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Design Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Fanett Scandinavian, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Mid-Century rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for the 60's. Made in Finland, very comfortable!.
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Bentwood

Giulio Moscatelli, Rocking Chair, Metal, Velvet, Italy, c. 1960s
By Giulio Moscatelli
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and green velvet rocking chair designed and produced by Giulio Moscatelli, Italy, c. 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish designer pine rocking chair by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare rocking chair by anonymous designer for Steneby Hemslöjdsförening in Sweden during the 1930s
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Pine

A Mid Century Modern Rocking Chair, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely crafted Mid-Century Modern rocking chair featuring sleek, sculptural lines and a
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

CraftAssociates Chair, Cawtaba Modern Rocking Chair, Black, Sling, Leather
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Catawba rocking chair, Modern leather rocking chair, black, for Craft Associates This Catawba
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ynge Ekstrom Upholstered Rosewood Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Ynge Ekstrom for Swedes solid Rosewood Rocking Chair. Design attributed to Karl
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900 Curved Beech Rocking Chair, attributed
Category

20th Century Austrian French Provincial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rocking Chair "Yeti" by Mario Scheichenbauer for Elam, 1960s
By Elam
Located in bruxelles, BE
Rocking chair with wooden base and yeti-shaped cushion, designed by Mario Scheichenbauer in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Fur

20th Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Rocking Chair c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning mid-century rocking chair crafted in Italy in the 1960s. Featuring a rattan seat and a
Category

20th Century Italian Other Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Primitive Childs Rocking Chair Herringbone Splint Weave
Located in West Palm Beach, US
child’s rocking chair features a classic ladder back design and a cream-colored painted finish with
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames Authentic RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern early RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Victorian Barley Twist Oak and Upholstered Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Barley Twist Oak and Upholstered Rocking Chair. Firm seat with springs support
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

18th Century English Oak Porter or Rocking Chair
Located in Troy, NY
18th Century English Oak Porter or Rocking Chair, of paneled and pegged construction, the back and
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Antique 18th Century English George II Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Indoor Rocking Chair in solid hardwood
By Marco Bogazzi
Located in Portland, OR
Elevate your living space with this contemporary rocking chair, a stunning blend of modern design
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Teak, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Artist Signed Studio Made Solid Oiled Walnut Arm Rocking Chair MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Artist Signed Studio Made Solid Oiled Walnut Arm Rocking Chair MINT.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-century Vamo Sonderborg Danish Teak Rocking Chair
By Vamo Sonderborg
Located in Oakland, CA
Vamo Sonderborg Danish rocking chair handcrafted of a sculpted solid teak frame with steel cross
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Teak

Vintage bamboo rocking chairs, 1960s - set of 2
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury bamboo rocking chairs, set of 2 Great patio furniture or garden chairs Good condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida
By Jader Almeida
Located in New York, NY
The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of yesterday and today, lightness
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida
By Jader Almeida
Located in New York, NY
The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of yesterday and today, lightness
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Authentic RAR Rocking Chair by Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic and rare RAR Rocking chair designed by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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.

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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.

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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 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 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 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.