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Original Walter Knoll Midcentury rocking chair vintage 1960s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful vintage rocking chair from the 1960s by Walter Knoll for sale. With its
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle, Switzerland, 1972
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Nonna rocking chairs designed in 1972 by american designer Paul Tuttle for Strässle
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Henning Kjærnulf Rocking Chair in Oak, Seat and Backrest Reupholstered, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful rocking chair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmöbel in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak, Wool
A Midcentury Modern Rocking Chair, Made in Sweden, 1930s
By Goran Malmvall, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This unique Swedish Mordern rocking chair echoes the designs of Axel Einar Hjorth and Goran
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculpted metal frame rocking chair with tufted vinyl upholstery makes a stylish and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bentwood Rocking Chair by Jacob and Josef Kohn 1906
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Leimen, DE
Original Bentwood Rocking Chair, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria, 1905–1910 – Model 835A
This original
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Anglo Indian Carved Teak Wood Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Anglo Indian carved teak wood rocking chair rocker. Item features a solid wood frame
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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak sewing rocking chair
By Stickley
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Illum Wikkelsø IW3 Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in London, GB
One of the most iconic rocking chairs produced during the Danish mid century furniture period, the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
$1,314 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Snowshoe Rocking Chair by Iverson Snowshoe Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
. A unique ‘snowshoe’ rocking chair, with a bentwood ash frame with a woven lattice of rawhide strips
Category
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Materials
Ash
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Country Oak Ladder Stat Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century American Country Rocking Chair. Made from oak with a ladder form and spindles
Category
Early 20th Century Country Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
$409 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century German Rocking Chair from Deutschen Werkstätten Hellerau, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding cane seat from Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau.Frame
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Salterini Radar Rocking Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Lake Worth, FL
These vintage Salterini Radar Rockers are mid-century modern space-age rocking chairs that add a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
1940s Swedish Rocking Chair by Gustaf Axel Berg
By Alvar Aalto, Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A particularly fine 1940s birch bentwood rocking chair by Swedish designer Gustaf Axel Berg.
An
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Italian Wrapped Rattan Rocking Chair
By Franco Bettonica
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal Italian wrapped rattan rocking chair. After the “Donaoldo” chair
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Artisan-Made Spindle Back Rocking Chair In The Style Of Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning artisan-made rocking chair is hand-crafted in the style of acclaimed American
Category
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple
A Pair of Rocking Chairs in Longhair Sheepskin, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
rocking chairs portray a beautiful mix of characteristics that were popular during the mid century modern
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Vintage Rocking Chair in Thonet Style
This elegant rocking chair from the 1970s embodies the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rocking Chair Rocker Design by Sven Erik Fryklund by Hagafors
By Hagafors Stolfabrik 1, Sven Erik Fryklund
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A scandinavian rocking chair by Sven Erik Fryklund produced by Hagafors in Sweden.
Teak wood and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak, Lacquer
Mid Century Modern Brass Metal Rocking Chair Guido Faleschini Black Boucle
By Guido Faleschini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rocking chair designed by Guido Faleschini 1970. With curved and gilded metal. Reupholstered in a
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,735 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Lee Woodward Tufted Chenille Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Lee Woodward Zeigler
Located in Medina, OH
Mid-Century Lee Woodward Tufted Sculptural Rocking Chair in a printed charcoal textured chenille
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
White Stained Beech Rocking Chair by Luigi Grassevig Italy, 1970
s
By Crassevig, Luigi Crassevig
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 1970's Italian Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig for Crassevig
Bentwood Beech that has
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Chunky Brass Rocking Chair with Damask Velvet Upholstery, France, 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An unusual brass rocking chair with an agreeable, chunky frame that has acquired a nice patina over
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Copper
Italian Mid-Century Rocking Chair, Black lacquered wood, Paolo Buffa Style 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare Italian Mid-Century Rocking chair, in the style of Paolo Buffa, made in the 1950s.
This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,661 Sale Price
20% Off
New Upholstery Renato Zevi Ellipse Base Rocking Chair
Ottoman by Selig MINT
By Renato Zevi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New Upholstery Renato Zevi Ellipse Base Rocking Chair & Ottoman by Selig MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1950s, Chesterfield rocking chair, original green furniture leather, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Chesterfield rocking chair. Original green furniture leather, teak wood. Original good
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chesterfield Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bamboo-Style Rocking Chair with Needlepoint Seat
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bamboo-Style Rocking Chair with Needlepoint Seat — Rare Collector’s
Category
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs
Materials
Thread, Wood
Tandem Relaxer Rocking Chair 2for2 by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Halle, DE
Tandem Relaxer rocking chair by famous Danish designer Verner Panton. Manufactured by Rosenthal
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Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
19th Century Rare Pair of Beechwood and Cane Rocking Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of vintage rocking chairs showcases the timeless beauty of curved wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual 18th century antique oak ladder back rocking chair having a ladder back with original rush
Category
Antique 18th Century English Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Rocking Chair, Sweden 1960
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Rocking Chair. Made in Sweden, 1960's / 70's period
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vintage Danish Erik Ole Jorgensen Teak Rocking Chair for Tarm Stole
By Tarm Stole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Jorgensen Danish Rocking Chair. Smaller scale perfect for a tight corner or childs bedroom
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,584 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bentwood Rocking Chair by Fischel, Austria, 1910s
By Fischel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Art Nouveau bentwood rocking chair by the Austrian manufacturer Fischel. Shown here in a slightly
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts period V-back rocking chair
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocking chair
By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal)
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Rocking Chair By Jeffrey Greene
By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Culver City, CA
Get ready to rock and roll in style with Jeffrey Greene's walnut rocking chair, straight from the
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rocking Chair Made of Beech by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous Ilmari Tapiovaara designed rocking chair for Asko. Made of beech with a blond seat and
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
$870 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Rocking Chair in Pine, Göran Malmvall, Sweden, 1940s
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Rocking chair, made in solid pine, designed by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden.
Modernist
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
A pair of unique rocking chairs, Poland, second half of the 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of unique rocking chairs, Poland, second half of the 20th century.
A pair of vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs in Style of Jacob
Josef
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Miami, FL
19th century pair of bentwood rocking chairs in the style of Jacob & Josef.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Colonial Revival Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1962
Iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Thonet-Style Rocking Chair by Stendig Co.
By Michael Thonet, Stendig Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful example of mid-century craftsmanship, this bentwood cane rocking chair by Stendig
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Bentwood
Rare Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Teak Cane Rocking Chair
By Hans Olsen, Juul Kristensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Teak rocking chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, 1955, Denmark. The chair is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Edgar Bartolucci Embellished Italian Rocking Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Edgar Bartolucci Rocking Chair Wrapped in Cloth by a Separate Artist. The Striped Padding is
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Arts
Crafts Mahogany Rocking Chair with Green Leather Seat, 20th Century
Located in Göteborg, SE
Step back in time with this exquisite early 20th-century rocking chair, an elegant representation
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$1,519 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Children
s Victorian Small Cherry Wood Green Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Children's Victorian Small Cherry Wood Green Rocking Chair Rocker. Item featured is a nice
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Charming 1970s Pine Rocking Chair - A Rustic Touch of Mid-Century Design
Located in Manzano, IT
Charming 1970s Pine Rocking Chair – A Rustic Touch of Mid-Century Design
Bring a touch of rustic
Category
Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Rocking Chair in Oak with Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950
s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking Chair in Oak with Newly Reupholstered Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Hindeloopen Style Spindled Rocking Chair with Studded Emerald Green Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hindeloopen style rocking chair with studded green leather seating and an ornately carved wood
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Roland Rainer Tall Rocking Chair Hagafors Stolfabrik Mid Century Austria 1950s
By Roland Rainer, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Scandinavian Mid century tall back rocking chair designed by Roland Rainer for Hagafors
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bauhaus Childrens`Bentwood Rocking Chair Brockhage Andrä Era, Germany, 1950s
By Hans Brockhage
Erwin Andrea, Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and cute little Bauhaus rocking chair for children. Made in Germany in the 1950s, in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair (Refinished). Circa Late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern rocking chair, inspired by the iconic style of Milo Baughman. Its sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
$935 Sale Price
44% Off
Midcentury Bamboo Rocking Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of elegant and comfortable pair of rocking chairs in the style of Franco Albini, Italy. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury Bamboo Rocking Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of elegant and comfortable pair of rocking chairs in the style of Franco Albini Italy. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
$2,124 Sale Price
52% Off
Charming 1950s Iron Rocking Chair - A Mid-Century Modern Marvel
Located in Manzano, IT
Charming 1950s Iron Rocking Chair – A Mid-Century Modern Marvel
Step back in time with this
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Vintage 1950s Italian 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.
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, 2022A 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, 2024What 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.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The 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.
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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.
- What is a Boston rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022To 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, 2022To 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, 2024To 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, 2021The 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, 2024No, 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, 2024To 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.
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