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Bauhaus Rocking Chair, Chromed Steeltubes, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, rare Bauhaus Rocking Chair from Germany circa 1920/30s. Chrome-plated thick bent
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vermont Tubbs Oak Bentwood Snowshoe Rawhide Lacing Rocking Chair Rocker
By Vermont Tubbs Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Vermont Tubbs snowshoe rocking chair featuring an oak frame with rawhide lacing
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hide, Oak, Bentwood

Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Sleepy is the smaller version of the Laziness rocking chair and is just as comfortable, perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Hardwood

Vintage Medium Size Tiger Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A exquisite vintage medium size walnut and cane seat rocking chair in tiger walnut. Newer caning
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Marco Bogazzi Modern Rocking Chair in Walnut
Located in Portland, OR
Modern outdoor rocking chair designed for traditional/transitional and modern/contemporary outdoor
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Oak, Teak, Walnut

1960s Architectural Design Art Rocking Chair after Fredrik Kayser
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sculpted steel rocking chair in the manner of Fredrik Kayser teak model, circa 1960s Solid welded
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Teak Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 1950s, Finland. A
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Rocking Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Rocking Chair, manufactured by Artifort and designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in the
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, beech wood, rocking chair features a high spindle back with newly caned seat
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Arts Crafts Cherry Wood Rocking Chair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis
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Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Arts Crafts Cherry Wood Rocking Chair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis
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Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Mid-19th Century H.C. Andersen Rocking Chair in Polished Cast Iron
Located in Kastrup, DK
H.C. Andersen rocking chair in polished cast iron, Denmark, 1850-1870. Reupholstered with fabric
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gandia Blasco Textile Rocking Chair in Steel by Ana Llobet
By Gandia Blasco, Ana Llobet
Located in New York, NY
element that fits people like a piece of clothing.”– Ana Llobet (Designer) –. The Textile rocking chair is
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rustic 19th Century Indian Rocking Chair with Metal Accents and Turned Supports
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic antique Indian rocking chair from the 19th century, with metal accents and nicely
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Rocking Chair, in lacquered teak and fabric model 218, Thomas Harlev 1960
By Farstrup, Thomas Harlev
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian Rocking Chair. Comfortable and very elegant rocking chair, two pommels adorn
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

20th Century Stunning Art Deco Bentwood and Reed Seats Rocking Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Art Deco bentwood and reed seats rocking chairs.  
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Rocking Chair from the 1960s is a classic piece of furniture
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Danish Rocking Chair for Bramin Møbler, 1958
By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler
Located in London, GB
A Danish mid-century design rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug, for Bramin Møbler, designed in 1958
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Teak

Contemporary Aluminium Rocking Chair MINUS_2 by KUTARQ
By Kutarq Studio
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rocking chair made of a single 10 mm bent aluminum sheet with a sandblasted and waxed finish. Made
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2010s Spanish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Armchair, Rocking Chair, in lacquered teak and fabric by Poul Volther for Gemla.
By Gemla, Poul Volther
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian Rocking Chair. Comfortable and very elegant rocking chair, two pommels adorn
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Post Modern Experiment Rocking Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a stunning piece of furniture - the minimalist and sleek Yrjö Kukkapuro rocking chair
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Rocking Chair Travel Confessional from Baker and Co, 1930s
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Travel Confessional and rocking-chair in limed oak signed William Baker and Co, England 1920. The
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Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Model 66 Rocking Chair by M. Nissen for Pastoe
By Nissen, Finn Juhl, M. Nissen I.S – Horsens 1, Pastoe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century Dutch rocking chair designed by M. Nissen for Pastoe Furniture. Heavily
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Upholstery Lounge Rocking Chair MINT!
By Ole Wanscher, France Søn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak leather Upholstery Lounge rocking chair MINT!.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s, Scandinavian rocking chair, furniture velour, dark beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian rocking chair. Furniture velour in honey color, dark beech wood. Original very
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This rocking chair was one of the first pieces produced by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) when his
Category

Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Rocking Chair by Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic rocker: Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR designed by Charles and Ray Eames featuring the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
rocker (or rocking chair), soothing and cosy. Functionality and comfort lay at the heart of this mid
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Olav Haug Rocking Chair by Elverum Møbel, Norway, circa 1950
By Elverum Mobel Trevarefabrikk 1, Olav Haug
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare rocking chair by Olav Haug. Designer: Olav Haug Manufacturer: Elverum Møbel OG
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 71, Vienna, 1910, Signed Thonet Bellow
By Michael Thonet
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 71. Vienna, 1910. Signed Thonet Bellow.
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Rattan

Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1960s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Roma, IT
Sgarsul Rocking Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1960s. Varnished wood with original
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Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gustav Siegel Attributed, Made by Thonet, a Bentwood Cane Rocking Chair
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel attributed, made by Thonet. A bentwood and cane rocking chair.
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Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Mid Century Maple Rocking Chair with Spindle Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century rocking chair features solid maple construction, original maple finish, high back
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Donald Gordon Rocking Chair Kauri Wood Oak Sam Maloof New Zealand
By Sam Maloof
Located in Munster, NRW
Donald Gordon, rocking chair in Kauri wood This rocking chair, made by Donald Gordon in the early
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Early 2000s New Zealand American Craftsman Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Gae Aulenti Sgarsul Rocking Chair for Poltronova 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Experience the epitome of Italian design with this exquisite Aulenti Sgarsul rocking chair by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Clay Low Rocking Chair by Maarten Baas
By Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
These vibrant Rocking chairs are from Maarten Baas’s iconic ‘Clay’ collection launched in 2006. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair in the Style of Dirk Van Sliedrecht
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rare rocking chair designed during the 1960's in the style of Dirk Van Sliedrecht. The structure is
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

American Craft Rocking Chair or Rocker by Ken Vick
Located in Atlanta, GA
works without assistants and puts an average of 120 hours into each of his rocking chairs!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid century Scandinavian solid teak Rocking Chair , 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Scandinavian solid teak Rocking Chair, 1960s Made in Denmark Dimensions: H: 88 cm s.h
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

Antique Spring Rocking Chair with Custom Embroidery on Vintage Linen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique spring rocking chair with new painted finish. Has been newly upholstered in Vintage linen
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

Sculptural 1960s Wishbone Rocking Chair In Oak By Robin Williams
By Robin Williams, Sam Maloof, Yngve Ekström
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare 1960s "Wishbone" rocking chair in steam-bent oak by British designer Robin Williams
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rocking Chair by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Vintage rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, Denmark 1960s. The cushions are
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Teak

Rocking Chair No.813 by Koloman Moser for J.J.Kohn
By Koloman Moser
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rocking chair no.813 by Koloman Moser for J.J.Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950-60s, Danish highback rocking chair, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950-60s Danish highback rocking chair in original very good condition. No smells and no stains
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1950-60s, reupholstered Danish highback rocking chair, KVADRAT furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish reupholstered highback rocking chair. Oak wood and KVADRAT green furniture wool
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1960-70s, Danish design by Farstrup Stolefabrik, reupholstered rocking chair.
By Farstrup
Located in Tarm, 82
1960-70s, Danish design by Farstrup Stolefabrik. Reupholstered rocking chair. Yellow furniture wool
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

19th Century Victorian Period Walnut Child s Rocking Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A charming late 19th century Victorian period mahogany child's rocking chair. A carved bowed crest
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1970s Italian Brass and Black Leather Rocking Chair by Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in London, London
Rocking chair By Luciano Frigerio Solid brass or bronze New black leather cushions
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair In Beechwood With Ivory Leather - Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
Amusing rocking chair, stained and French polished beechwood. New Ivory leather upholstery
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Norwegian Aaslid Rocking Chair with Chess Pattern Seat
By Per Aaslid
Located in High Point, NC
This Norwegian "Aaslid" Rocking Chair with its striking chess-patterned seat epitomizes the
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Birch

Vintage Rocking Chair in the Style of Renato Zevi, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in taranto, IT
Original rocking chair from the 70s, probably attributed to renato zevi design, on a white
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Vintage 1970s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

An Original Dondolo Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Dondolo rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s. Bentwood and original cane
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Wood

Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Arts Crafts Rocking Chair
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Birch, Leatherette, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and floral-painted leatherette rocking chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Birch

Vintage Anglo Indian Renaissance Style Carved Wood Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Anglo Indian Renaissance Style Ornate Carved Wood Upholstered Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s, Danish highback rocking chair, oak wood, furniture wool, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960-70s, Danish highback rocking chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Sgarsul rocking chair antique red color leather black lacquered burnt wooden
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
“Sgarsul” rocking chair leather upholstered on a black lacquered bent wood structure designed by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

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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 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 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 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.
  • 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.