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Adriane Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Adriane Pearsall for Craft Associates Sculptural Rocking Chair
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Sculptural Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern style rocking chair in the design of Vladimir Kagan. Great form throughout the
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair in Walnut after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and sculptural rocking chair in the style of Gio Ponti. This chair features solid
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Sculptural Rocking Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with this breathtaking sculptural rocking chair made by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig of Denmark. With it's
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Beech

Sculptural Rocking Chair done in molded Ash plywood in style of Wendell Castle
Located in Beograd, RS
Breathtaking Sculptural Rocking Chair done in molded Ash plywood featuring mesmerizing organic
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Early 2000s Balkan Organic Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Plywood

IB Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern sculptural rocking chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Denmark.   
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Large Sam Maloof Style Fruitwood Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Fort Collins, CO
sculptural form, Maloof’s rocking chairs are a masterclass in woodwork, and an original Maloof rocker
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sam Maloof Style Sculptural Rocking Chair 1979 American Walnut Arts Crafts
By Sam Maloof, Wharton Esherick
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural handcrafted Walnut Rocking Chair by Artist Wharton Esherick attributed to Sam Maloof
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Rocking Chair for Craft Associates Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Adrian Pearsall walnut rocking chair for Craft Associates. This fabulous sculptural
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Sculptural Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Danish-made rocking chair designed by the influential Poul Volther for Frem
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Rocking Art Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sculptural rocking chair in the Sam Maloof style, circa 1970s Not marked or signed however you can
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Sculptural Pair of Rocking Chairs Lambswool Oak, Brutalism, 1950
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of sculptural rocking chairs, made in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Lambskin, Wool

Riviera Style Vintage Organic Rattan Bamboo Rocking Chair, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Riviera style vintage organic rocking chair from rattan bamboo Italy 1960s. While the sculptural
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Sam Maloof Style Tiger Maple Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 2000s. A stunning and sculptural rocking chair after American woodworker and studio
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Maple

Sculptural California Studio Craft Walnut Rocking Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
1970's California studio crafted rocking chair of solid black walnut with floating arms, and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Sculptural Ingmar Relling Teak + Wool Rocking Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Ingmar Relling Manufacturer: Westnofa Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Wool Measurements: 27" wide x 25" deep x 34.5" tall
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, 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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1960s Rattan MCM Wicker Italian Sculptural Circular Rocking Chair
By Franco Bettonica
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan rocking chair you could hope
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vic Rocking Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Rocker
Located in Guatemala, GU
Piegatto Vic Rocking chair. What we love when doing chairs is the connection that exists between your body
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2010s Guatemalan Organic Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Sculptural 1960s Wishbone Rocking Chair In Oak By Robin Williams
By Robin Williams, Yngve Ekström, Sam Maloof
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

1930s Rustic Organic Double Weave Rattan Sculptural Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare rattan rocking chairs set you could
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Vintage 1930s American Rustic Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome Thonet Rocking Chair Rocker after Milo Baughman. Item
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Lawrence Peabody Sculptural Rocking Lounge Chair in Gray Mohair
By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff
Located in Troy, MI
A rare contoured rocking chair designed by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

"MT3" Sculptural Monobloc Rocking Chair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Ron Arad, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT3" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc rocking chair, designed by Ron Arad and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant sculpted bentwood Thonet rocker from Czechoslovakia c1960. Hand caned seat and back with a fabulous bentwood design. Concentric circles form the base with other be...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Rattan rocking chair
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Very sculptural rattan rocking chair from the seventies. Canework back and hand woven rattan seat
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Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Studio Made Lounge Rocking Chair in Exotic Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This studio made rocking chair is a stunning work of art. It features laminated exotic hardwood
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

70s Sculptural Chrome + Black Velour Rocking Chair Rocker Manner Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous polished bent chrome frame, and black velour upholstered seat and back. Authentic 1970s vintage acquired from the stunning estate of a Chicago, USA Mid Century collector. In...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Unique Rocking Chair by Finnish Matti Martikka in Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning one of collectible item by Finnish Matti Martikka. A rocking chair made in solid pine
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Cane and Exotic Wood Brazilian Rocking Chair
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sculptural Brazilian rocking chair in the style of Joaquim Tenriero. Amazing quality and design
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Thonet Style Curved Bentwood Rocking Chair With Caning
By Maison Jansen, Thonet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A beautifully sculptural bentwood rocking chair, circa 1970s, crafted in the Thonet tradition of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Modern Organic Sculpted Wood Upholstered Fabric Indoor Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rock into serenity with our modern organic rocking chair, where sculptural form meets everyday
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2010s Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Oak, Wool

Cassina Walnut Rocking Lounge Chairs Model 572 in Ivory Kalgan Lambskin, 1950s
By Studio Tecnico, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Cassina, sculptural walnut rocking lounge chairs model 572 with ivory Kalgan lambskin channeled
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Rubber, Walnut

1800 s Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair by Heywood-Wakefield or J.C. Berrien
By Liberty Co., Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
rocking chair embodies the romance and artistry of the Victorian era. Its intricate, looping rattan frame
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Sculptural Unique Stump Chair by Finnish Matti Martikka in Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural hand carved one of collectible item by Finnish Matti Martikka. A chair made in solid
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Sculptural Handmade Angel Pazmino Leather Rocker Circa 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist rocking chair inn leather and carved wood by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocker by Lee Woodard Pair Available
By Lee Woodward Zeigler
Located in Port Jervis, NY
to the leather on the arm pads. Comfy and very sturdy. Seat heigt is 19. Price is for each chair. 2nd
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Leather Rocker Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bentwood rocker in rosewood and black leather by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Very comfy and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Lishman Rocker, Sculptural Chrome-Plated circa 1976, William Lishman
By Bill Lishman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Free form rocking chair with cast aluminum tractor seat and backrest,, Canadian Bill Lishman is
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Contemporary Handcrafted Lounge Chair in Woven Leather, Russian Wood and Brass
Located in Nottingham, GB
This sculptural rocking chair is a refined expression of contemporary craftsmanship, combining
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21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rocking Chair by Guido Faleschini, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Roma, IT
striking and sculptural rocking chair designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s, showcasing his signature
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Soave Rocking by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Rest Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
The Soave Rocking Rest Chair is a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort, designed to provide the
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2010s Guatemalan Chairs

Materials

Plywood

1960s swivel and rocking lounge chair by Murphy-Miller with sculptural wood arms
By Murphy Miller Inc.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1960s lounge chair by Murphy-Miller, Inc. This chair features sculptural bent walnut armrests
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut, Bentwood

Charming Miniature Art Deco Rocking Chair in Beech, Bauhaus Style, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Miniature Art Deco Rocking Chair in Beech, Bauhaus Style, 1930s A charming and sculptural
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Beech

Rare Sculptural Rocking Chair Surfboard Design 70s Vintage Pine
Located in Oldenburg, NI
A sculptural rocking chair made of pine designed like an oldschool surfboard, probably designed in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

1970 s Chrome Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Great modernized Thonet inspired rocking chair in chromed tubular steel with a white vinyl seat and
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Rocking Chair Metal, French, circa 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculptural Rocking chair metal, French, circa 19th century.
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Rocking Chairs

Folk Art Rocking Chair
Located in Toronto, ON
A wonderful sculptural rocking chair assembled from found tree roots and branches from the turn of
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs

Sculptural Danish Modern Rocking Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage rocking chair in oak. It has a distinctive and original appearance thanks to the unusual
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Campaign Chair
By R. W. Winfield Co.
Located in Mexico City, DF
The innovation and mastery of this exceptionally sculptural rocking chair should be taken in the
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Antique 1850s English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Sculptural Custom "Ad Hoc Sym Metric" Rocking Chair by Bernie Lubell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible custom rocking chair by Bernie Lubell. A fantastic, maximally constructed
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

J. Rusten Studio-crafted Sculptural Modern Rocking Chair in Maple and Walnut
By J. Rusten Furniture Studio
Located in Stockton, CA
When we set out to design the modern rocking chair we followed a series of directives: it must be
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2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Maple, Walnut

Mitsumasa Sugasawa for Tendo Mokko, Heron Rocking Chair, circa 1960s, Japan
By Tendo Mokko
Located in Denver, CO
Sculptural Japanese Heron rocking chair, circa 1960s. In original upholstery. Marked on the
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Sculptural Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sculptural rocking chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every sculptural rocking chair was constructed with great care. Find 166 options for an antique or vintage sculptural rocking chair now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sculptural rocking chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A sculptural rocking chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one sculptural rocking chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adrian Pearsall, Ib Kofod-Larsen and Craft Associates produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Sculptural Rocking Chair?

The average selling price for a sculptural rocking chair at 1stDibs is $2,847, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $142,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Rocking-chairs for You

The phrase “rocking chair” didn’t find its way into the dictionary until the mid-18th century. While most of the sitting furniture that we use in our homes originated in either England or France, the iconic rocking chair is a quintessentially American piece of furniture.

A Philadelphia cabinetmaker’s bill for a proto-rocking chair issued in 1742, which identified the seat as a “Nurse Chair with rockers,” is the earliest surviving evidence of this design’s humble beginnings. The nurse chair was a low side chair intended for nursing women, so giving it a soothing rocking motion made sense. Rocking chairs, which saw a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked, quickly gained popularity across the United States, garnering a reputation as a seat that everyone could love. They offered casual comfort without the expensive fabrics and upholstery that put armchairs out of many families’ budgets.

Rocking chairs are unique in that they don’t just offer a place to rest — they offer an opportunity to reminisce. The presence of one of these classic pieces stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space. They easily introduce a simple country feel to the city or bring the peaceful rhythm of a porch swing into a sheltered sunroom. Although craftsmen took to painting and stenciling varieties of the chairs that emerged in New England during the 19th century, the most traditional rocking chairs are generally unadorned seats constructed with time-tested materials like wood and metal. As such, a minimalist vintage rocking chair can be ushered into any corner of your home without significantly disrupting your existing decor scheme or the room’s color palette.

In the decades since the first rocker, top designers have made the piece their own. Viennese chair maker Michael Thonet produced a series of rockers in the middle of the 19th century in which the different curved steam-bent wood parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).

No matter your personal style, let 1stDibs pair you with your perfect seat. Deck out your porch, patio or parlor — browse the vintage, new and antique rocking chairs in our vast collection today.

Questions About Sculptural Rocking 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 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 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 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 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 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.