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Eames Soft Pad Aluminium Group Chair with Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark brown leather Eames aluminium group soft pad adjustable height, swiveling and rocking chair
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Chrome Backed Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of swiveling and rocking lounge chairs with barrel backs covered in polished chrome designed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Lounge Chair 1960
s G Plan Blofeld 6250 Teal
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Otley, GB
"The Worlds Most Comfortable Chair". The Iconic Midcentury ‘Blofeld’ G Plan 6250 swivel & rock wing
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Madsen and Schubel Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Long Island City, NY
(the patina is perfect) and bases of steel sheathed in wood. The chairs swivel and rock and have five
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Wood
Lounge Chair Ottoman 1960
s G Plan Blofeld 6250 Teal
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Otley, GB
"The Worlds Most Comfortable Chair". The Iconic Midcentury ‘Blofeld’ G Plan 6250 swivel & rock wing
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs
By John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
swivel and rock, and have been repainted in an atomic orange. They're in good condition considering the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage EAMES Aluminium Swivel Chair EA124
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, Berlin
swiveling highback chair with rocking function and polished aluminium frame. Upholstered in the original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Roche Bobois Flight Swivel Cream Leather Armchairs and Ottomans
By Roche Bobois
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchair (rocking chair style), upholstered in leather. Seat cushion in HR foam, filled with polyester
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Five Piece Set of Alumcraft Patio Furniture
Located in North Miami, FL
. Consists of 1 settee, 2 chairs, cocktail table, and round side table. Both chairs swivel and rock. Both
Category
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
1960s, Black Leather, Rosario, Swivel Rocking Chair by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku
By Isku
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable black leather swivel or rocking lounge chair "Rosario" designed by Kurt Hvitsjö
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Pair of Swivel Rocking Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1979
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hamburg, PA
place. Both chairs rock and swivel. The original walnut veneer is in very good condition. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1960s Milo Baughman Highback Egg Swivel Rocking Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Huge rocking egg chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Inc. Has a Tilt Swivel Base Mechanism, or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Selig Swivel Chair in Snowy White Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Wilton, CT
A petite proportioned swivel/rocking chair designed by Selig, completely restored and upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair in Snow White Velvet
By Selig
Located in Wilton, CT
A petite proportioned swivel/rocking chair designed by Selig, completely restored and upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Milo Baughman Rocking Swivel Egg Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A large scale rocking, swivel egg chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Original
Category
Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Swivel and Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Astoria, NY
gold allows the chair to swivel and rock. The chair has been recently re-upholstered in velvet and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Resin
Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chair for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall swivel-rocking chair for Craft Associates, 1960s. The chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Rocking Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Pair of Rocking Swivel Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of rocking swivel chairs with walnut bases by Arian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Fully
Category
Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs
Milo Baughman Rocking Swivel Chairs Restored in Mohair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Inviting pair of matching Tear Drop swivel-tilt chairs by American modernist Milo Baughman and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pair of Petite Rocking Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A small-scale pair of rocking swivel chairs on rosewood bases. Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer
Category
Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs
Pair of Petite Rocking Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A small-scale pair of rocking swivel chairs on rosewood bases. Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer
Category
Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs
Pair of Velvet Rocking Swivel Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back swiveling club chairs, designed by Adrian
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Petite Rocking Swivel Walnut Pedestal Slipper Chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Petite rocking swivel walnut pedestal slipper chair by Milo Baughman. Item features small scale
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1960s, Black Leather Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair by Lennart Bender
By Lennart Bender
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful swivel lounge chair by Lennart Bender.
This chair is made of a black leather seating on
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Adrian Pearsall Leather Swivel + Tilt Rocking Chairs, Craft Associates, a Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite pair of rare leather Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates swivel and rocking barrel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Milo Baughman Sculptural Barrel Velvet Rocking Tilt Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These rare and stylish upholstered swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Pair of MCM Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Swivel
Rocking Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in St. Louis, MO
/ rocking with swivel lounge chairs on round walnut base. Original fabric is clean, has a few snags, foam is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of MCM Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Swivel
Rocking Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in St. Louis, MO
/ rocking with swivel lounge chairs on round walnut base. Original fabric, has a few snags, need of new foam
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1960 Bottle Green Leather Swivel and Rocking Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ulferts
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and extremely comfortable "bottle green" leather swivel and rocking easy / lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs. Pair of chairs rock and swivel.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Milo Baughman Brass Base Swivel Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
High back swivel chair with brass rocking base. Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Large Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs, circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Swivel chairs by Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered over refinished walnut bases. Chairs swivel and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Turquoise Channel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Turquoise Channel Back Swivel Chairs. These chairs swivel and rock and have a round metal
Category
2010s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Mohair Swivel Chairs on Walnut Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman rock and swivel chairs. Fully restored. New mohair upholstery over refinished walnut
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs on Walnut Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of swivel and rock lounge chairs by Milo Baughman. Fully restored. Newly upholstered with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of swivel rocking lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates which was
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Blue Velvet Swivel Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
A fabulous Mid-Century Modern tufted barrel back swiveling and rocking club chair, designed by Milo
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs on Walnut Bases in Ultra Plush Mohair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of swivel and rock chairs by Milo Baughman. Fully restored and refinished bases. New ultra
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Green Velvet Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
A fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back swiveling and rocking club chairs, designed by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Signed
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman, made by Thayer Coggin. These are the best
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Signed
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman, made by Thayer Coggin. These even arm
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Signed
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman, made by Thayer Coggin. These are the best
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Petite Tilt Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Signed
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of small / petite rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Both
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Petite Tilt Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Both Signed
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of small / petite rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Both
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Club / Lounge Chairs in Original Orange Velvet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin tilt and swivel / rocking club chairs. Signed with Thayer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Richard Himmel Lucite Swivel and Rocking Chair
By Richard Himmel
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Lucite swivel chair on chrome base designed by the well known interior designer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Rocking Swivel Egg Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A high back rocking swivel egg chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Rattan Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair with Ottomans
By Ficks Reed, John McGuire
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of swivel and rocking rattan lounge chair with two ottomans. The cushions need to be
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Rattan
Pair of Rocking Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of rocking swivel chairs by Milo Baughman.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Rocking Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of large-scale rocking swivel egg chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Fully restored
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Swivel and Rocking Barrel Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Milo Baughman swivelling and rocking barrel back club chairs with chrome bases
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Pair of Rocking Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of rocking swivel lounge chairs by Milo Baughman.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Rocking Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of rocking swivel lounge chairs by Milo Baughman.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1980s Pair of Rattan Rocking and Swivel Lounge Chair , USA
By McGuire
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Ergonomic and comfortable.
Well made sturdy rocking and swivel rattan chair.
Easy to pivot and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
MCM Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair
Ottoman
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel and Rocking Lounge Chairs, Oak Bases
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of swivel chairs by Thayer Coggin that also rock. Great modern look with organic flair to
Category
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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Swivel Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic swivel rocking chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, upholstery and metal, every swivel rocking chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the swivel rocking chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each swivel rocking chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made swivel rocking chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Adrian Pearsall are consistently popular.
How Much is a Swivel Rocking Chair?
A swivel rocking chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.
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 Swivel Rocking Chair
- What does a swivel chair do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024A swivel chair spins on its base. While seated, a user can turn the seat to face a different direction without repositioning the base of the chair. Swivel chairs are popular office furniture because they make it possible to reach for items in a workspace without having to get up from a seated position. In seating areas, swivel chairs allow people to focus on different areas of a room, such as a television screen or other people seated close by. Some dining chairs and bar stools also swivel to make it simpler for diners to sit down at and stand up from the table. Shop a large collection of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In certain swivel chairs you can fit a rubber wedge between the base of the chair and the swiveling pole to increase the friction. By hammering the wedge you create a seal, limiting the motion of the chair.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
- What does swivel chair mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A swivel chair means a chair with a seat that can rotate 360 degrees to face in any direction. You can shop many styles of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.com.
- Does the Tulip chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Tulip chair does indeed swivel. It is a pedestal swivel chair made with an aluminum base and a fiberglass shell, which was very innovative when it was designed in the mid-1950s. You can shop a collection of Tulip chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does the Swan chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, the Swan chair swivels on its metal base. The pivoting design was one of the major innovations of the chair that Arne Jacobsen designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, and it remains a selling point of the piece to this today. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Swan chairs.
- What is a swivel chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a swivel chair is called varies. However, swivel chair is one of the most commonly used terms for seating with a rotating feature. Other names include swiveling chair, revolving chair, spinning chair and spinny chair. In some cases, people might describe a swivel chair by its function, using terms like dining chair or office chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of swivel chairs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, a swivel on a chair is a good idea in many spaces. In offices, swiveling mechanisms make it possible for you to turn and access different items in your workspace without having to get up from your seat. Swiveling dining chairs can make it easier for people to sit and stand before and after meals, and accent chairs that swivel can allow you to turn and easily engage in conversation with other people in the room. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of swivel chairs.
- 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, Thomas Jefferson is believed to have created a swivel chair out of a Windsor chair that he had in his home. However, Thomas E. Warren was the inventor who developed the modern swiveling chair on wheels. Called the Centripetal Spring armchair, his design dates back to 1849. Shop a range of swivel 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.
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