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Jellyfish Rocking Chair
Ottoman or Table by Wiel Arets for Quinze
Milan
By Quinze and Milan
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Jellyfish chair is a design by Wiel Arets. It's a funky modern rocking chair for a bite to eat
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of
Sutra
Leather Rocking Chairs and Ottomans by Gregorio Spini, Kundalini
By Gregorio Spini, Kundalini
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of 'Sutra' Leather Rocking Chairs and Ottomans by Gregorio Spini, Kundalini
Four-piece modular
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1970s Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Rocking Chair in Teak from Denmark
By Hans Olsen, Juul Kristensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Teak Rocking Chair, originally designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Studio Brocky Space-Age Silver Leather
Chrome ‘Vanguard’ Lounge Chair
By Max Brockbank
Located in London, GB
A daring ode to the iconic curves and raw energy of the glam rock era, the Vanguard Lounge Chair
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Studio Brocky Space-Age Rouge Wool
Chrome ‘Vanguard’ Lounge Chair
By Max Brockbank
Located in London, GB
A daring ode to the iconic curves and raw energy of the glam rock era, the Vanguard Lounge Chair
Category
2010s British Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Black Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair Chip by Teppo Asikainen Ikka Terho, 1995
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern black rocking chair or lounge chair model Chip designed by Teppo Asikainen
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
1953 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair with Fiberglass Shell and White Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a RAR Rocking Chair, designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular example
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
C. 1956 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Arm Chair in Parchment Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1950. This particular chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Rocking Chair in Oak
Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage rocking chair in solid patinated Scandinavian oak tree and original "Olmerdug" wool
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner
CH45
Rocking Chair in Painted Black for Carl Hansen
Son
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH45' Rocking Chair in Painted Black for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner
CH45
Rocking Chair in Oak Oil for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH45' Rocking Chair in Oak Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner
CH45
Rocking Chair in Oak Soap for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH45' Rocking Chair in Oak Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
Hans J. Wegner
CH45
Rocking Chair in Oak Lacquer for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH45' Rocking Chair in Oak Lacquer for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
2010s Pair of Patricia Urquiola for Andreu World Nub Rocking Arm Chair in Beech
By Patricia Urquiola, Andreu World
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a SO1454 Nub Rocking Chair, originally designed by Patricia Urquiola for Andrea World
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
2000 Diego Batti for Brion Arte Industrial
Placentero
Lounge Chair in Leather
By Diego Battista
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Sillon Placentero' Lounge Rocking Chair, designed in the year 2000 by Diego Batti, an
Category
Early 2000s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Swivel and Rocking Armchair Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Exclusive wicker and bamboo swivel rocking chair. It has a round seat with a rocking mechanism.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Muller Van Severen Red Wire S #1 rocking chaise Belgium
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Skokie, IL
Wire s from a series of objects Muller Van Severen created for Solo House, an architectural holiday home amidst 100 hectares of nature in the North of Spain, designed by OFFICE kgdvs...
Category
20th Century Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rattan Rocking Chaise Lounge Chair, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Rattan Rocking Chaise Lounge Chair, 1970’s. Label on back. Original
Measures 40” tall 88.5” long
Category
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Rattan
Gebruder Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chaise Lounge Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Chicago, IL
Gebruder Thonet bentwood rocking chaise lounge chair
Scarcely seen model no. 7500. Designed 1880
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Set of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Swivel Tilt Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazing pair of rocking swivel lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
1960s Cushman Furniture Rock Maple Chaise Lounge Chair
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted from durable and high-quality rock maple, this chaise lounge is both sturdy and comfortable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
$640 Sale Price
44% Off
Rocking Chaise Longue by Bepi Fiori for Bernini
By Bepi Fiori
Located in Ravenna, IT
Questa chaise longue a dondolo disegnata nel 1970 da Bepi Fiori per Bernini è un modello raro
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Beech
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Rope "Waikiki" Bronze Patio Chaise Lounge
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bronze rocking lounge chair designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Tubular Steel S 828 Chaise Longue Rocking Chair by Torben Skov for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hamburg, DE
Chaise longue or rocking lounger from the renowned tubular steel furniture manufacturer Thonet
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Rock Red Lounge Chair with Gray Leather Seat by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
The lounge armchair from the Rock series is a large and welcoming piece of functional decor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Rock Swivel Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Charleston, SC
comfortable border to the chairs’ shell.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,168 Sale Price
41% Off
Art Nouveau Beech and Woven Rocking Chair by Jacob
Josef Kohn, 1910s
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Nouveau Beech and Woven Rocking Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn.
Wax polished.
Jacob & Josef Kohn
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chaise Longues
Materials
Beech
Art Nouveau Beech and Woven Rocking Chair by Jacob
Josef Kohn, 1910 circa
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Nouveau Beech and Woven Rocking Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn.
Wax polished.
Jacob & Josef Kohn
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chaise Longues
Materials
Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square White Boucle Rocking Lounge / Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern square white boucle rocking lounge / swivel chairs
Square form chic mid
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Set of Three Rocking Twisted Rattan Reed Oval Back Arm Lounge Chairs c1970s MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Three Rocking Twisted Rattan Reed Oval Back Arm Lounge Chairs c1970s MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
6 Pc. Set Ornate Antique Wicker by Heywood Brothers c 1890
s
By Heywood Brothers
Co.
Located in New York, NY
consists of three side chairs, one rocking chair, one lounge chair and one loveseat settee sofa. The set is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wicker
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rocking Chair Dondolo by Verner Panton for Ycami, Italy, 1990s
By Ycami Collection, Verner Panton
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern space age design armchair or lounge rocking chair model Dondolo in metal
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Salterini Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Garden Patio Sofa Chair Set - 4 Pcs
By Salterini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, hoop rocking chair, lounge chair, and coffee table (no glass). Set is made of wrought iron with leaf
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Item features (1) Sleek sculptural sofa (1) barrel back lounge chair (1) rocking chair, blue
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
Gerard Van Den Berg Pair of "The Rock" Lounge Chairs for Montis NL, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Ostend, BE
Pair of "The Rock" lounge chairs by Gerard Van Den Berg re-upholstered in our special full grain
Category
20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
“the Rock” Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, Dutch 70’
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
The Rock” lounge chair and ottoman by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, Dutch, 1970s.
In our opinion
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Modern Birch Spindle Rocking Lounge Chair, 1960
s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-century rocking chair with the new boucle white upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Set of Montis the Rock Lounge Chair
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The famous rock chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis (Netherlands). We have a matching set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Leather, Wood
Moroso Klara Rocking Lounge Chair by Patricia Urquiola, Italy
By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A chair which is both functional and decorative, which feels artisan-made but has a contemporary
Category
2010s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cane, Upholstery
Original First Owner Custom Wool Fabric Rocking Lounge Chair, Germany circa 1970
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
This 1970 rocking chair has its original first owner custom ordered funky wool fabric
The chair
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Foam, Birch
Pair of Salterini Woodard Iron Radar Hoop Patio Springer Rocking Lounge Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a nice looking set of original Woodard Salterini radar iron lounge chairs. These have the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Gerard Van Den Berg Modern Brutalist Rock Chair in Leather, Montis Design
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original, comfortable and large 'Rock' lounge chair in tan (or cognac) colored aniline leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
20th Century Design Roger Lecal Rocking Chaise Longue, Jetstar Model, 1975
By Roger Lecal
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Roger LECAL "Jet Star" folding rocking lounge chair, circa 1975, structure made up of two large
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Walnut and Boucle Rocking Chair / Lounge Chair
By Chris Miano
Located in Union City, NJ
Constructed from solid Walnut this Rocker-lounge chair is designed and built to last. Its seat and
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
$6,760 / item
1960s Gimson
Slater Rock
n
rest Lounge Chair with Original Twill Upholstery
By Gimson and Slater Ltd
Located in Warwickshire, GB
Another wonderful chair for you from HC Studio; a sublime marriage of wooden frame with flowing
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
3 KEM Weber Style Art Deco Springer Lounge Chairs
By Kem Weber
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Very comfortable Art Deco chairs in the style designed by KEM Weber manufactured by Lloyd.
Flat
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Minimalist Lounge Chair Rocker in Steel and Palomino Hide by Vivian Carbonell
By Vivian Carbonell
Located in Miami, FL
The 'Sway' lounge chair is a minimalist interpretation of a rocker, cradle and/or hammock with an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original Streamline 1930
s "Rock-A-Fella" Chair in Leather
By Rock-a-Fella Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This great chair has been recovered in a beautiful latte foam color leather. It has an internal
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Ikea White Rocking Chair, Lounge Chair, Model Axvall by Niels Gammelgaard, 2002
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Schagen, NL
From the PS series Ikea produced this lounge/rocking chair, which was designed by Niels Gammelgaard
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Homecrest Mid-century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair, swivels
rock
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
Homecrest Siesta Bottemiller banana chaise lounge chair.
Works great still
made of Wrought Iron
it
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage Homecrest Mid-century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair, swivels
rock
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
Homecrest Siesta Bottemiller banana chaise lounge chair.
Works great still
made of Wrought Iron
it
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Helge Vestergaard Jensen Rocking Chair
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in London, GB
This rocking chair designed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen in 1961 was made under license from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wenge
Pair of Paul Tuttle Rocking Chairs
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rocking chairs made of bent beech, chrome-plated tubular steel and cowhide by Paul Tuttle
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Lounge Chairs
$7,000 / set
1950s Nanna Ditzel Design Rattan Rocking Chair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage look and resolutely contemporary, this lounge rattan rocking chair " Nanny" model design by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$2,747 / item
Victorian Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A bentwood and cane rocking chair by Thonet. Having the Thonet trademark beautiful flowing organic
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Teak Rocking Chairs by Ole Wanscher 1950s
By France
Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare pair of MidCentury rocking chairs designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
$15,479 / set
Illum Wikkelso Danish Gyngestol Rocking Chair in White
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
Made from oak and painted white, circa 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Rocking Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of rocking lounge chairs available for sale. Each of these unique rocking lounge chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 209 antique and vintage rocking lounge chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 14 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of rocking lounge chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Rocking lounge chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many rocking lounge chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Herman Miller, Charles Eames and Gerard Van Den Berg produced popular rocking lounge chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Rocking Lounge Chairs?
Prices for rocking lounge chairs start at $5 and top out at $34,000 with the average selling for $3,228.
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 Rocking Lounge Chairs
- What is a lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024A lounge chair is a type of recliner that is often accompanied by an ottoman as a footrest. It’s merely a comfortable armchair, and the shapes of lounge chairs as well as the materials used to make this kind of seat are extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
Similar to recliners, there are many styles of lounge chairs. On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers. - 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
- What is a sling lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A sling lounge chair is a chair formed of metal or wooden frame to which a piece of flexible material is loosely fitted. It is used to relax while the sitter remains engaged in an activity such as reading a book or having a conversation. Find a variety of vintage and antique sling lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
- Are lounge chairs comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Whether lounge chairs are comfortable or not is a matter of personal opinion. However, providing a comfortable place to sit is the main function of a lounge chair. After all, the addition of the footrest makes it possible to kick up your feet and relax. Many makers design lounge chairs with comfort in mind, adding features like cushioning and/or ergonomic backrests and seats. Explore a wide variety of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
- How long is a lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024How long a lounge chair is varies. However, they are generally longer than other types of chairs to accommodate a user's feet in an outstretched position. Most lounge chairs are between 73 and 80 inches long. Shop a diverse assortment of lounge chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a chaise lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chaise longue chair — or “chaise lounge,” as it is sometimes called in America — is a reclining upholstered sofa that is long enough to support one's legs. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chaise lounge chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What makes a lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Not allowing for deviation, a lounge chair is defined as an armless recliner that is paired with an ottoman and designed for relaxing. It is not a reclining chair and it is not an armchair. This is an interesting category where it’s more about the purpose of the chair than the actual design when you get down to it. Shop a collection of lounge chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are lounge chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a variety of names that a lounge chair can be called, like chaise, daybed and settee to name a few. Lounge chairs add a classic touch to any décor. You can shop a collection of lounge chairs from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
- 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.
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