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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Eames RAR Rocking Armchair for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice iconic Mid Century designed molded fiberglass rocking arm shell chair in a parchment color . The satin black base is constructed in metal rods with birch wood runners giv...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Walnut and Cane Rocking Chair.
Caning in great condition
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage San Maloof Style Cherry Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sam Maloof Style Rocking Chair. made by an unknown woodworker. unsigned. there have been a couple repairs and knot fills
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Sculpted Walnut Patchwork Rocking Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Let the rest of the world go by rocker by Top Notch Industries. Hand crafted patchwork walnut strung together with rope. Very comfortable and stunnin...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak, Walnut
Vintage George Nakashima Solid Walnut New Lounge Chair Rocker with Arms
Located in San Jose, CA
New lounge rocking chair with arms in solid walnut by George Nakashima circa 1966. This piece features signature detailed joinery and displays well from all angles. Signed on the und...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans J. Wegner PP124 Rocking Chair – 1984 – PP Møbler, Denmark
Located in Weesp, NL
Hans J. Wegner PP124 Rocking Chair – 1984 – PP Møbler, Denmark
A timeless masterpiece of Danish modern design, this PP124 rocking chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1984, embodies...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocking Chair Rocker J16 Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocker, designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa 1980s. Originally designed in 1944, this has been one of Wegner’s most widely recog...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote.
Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Spindle Back Rocker Rocking Chair (Refinishe...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
SUPER COMFORTABLE VERY ECONIMCALLY PRICED ROCKiNG ARMCHAIR WITH FOLDED PLY FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable rocking armchair
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers with...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair original black leather upholstery.
Frame of soap treated oak
Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of a hand made Old Hickory Furniture Co. barrel back rocking chair in fine as found condition.The woven web seating and backing is in original fine condition with a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
$1,340 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Danish Modern Leather Seat Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Danish Modern "type 182" teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin (Brahmin). This gorgeous mid-century chair was produced in 1958. This Rocker is a very clean example, import...
Category
1950s Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960-1970’s Neoclassic Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard Metal Frame
Striped Velvet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Neoclassic rocking chair by Lee Woodard comprised of a metal frame with an antiqued bronze finish and purposed hammered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Stickley Brothers Style Rocking Chair C1915
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair in the style of the Stickley Bros. Quarter sawn oak and stained in a rich deep brown that has mellowed and aged over 100 years. Beautiful wide...
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood
Swinger
Rocking Chair, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Named the 'Swinger Chair' for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this incredible cocobolo rosewood and black leather 'Swinger' rocking armchair by leading 1960s modernist designer Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. (Mexico) is highly sought after by interior designers and avid collectors alike.
The thick black leather hides used for the sling are complemented with leather buttons connecting the sling to the frame of the chair. Matching black leather removable seat cushion has beautiful patina as can be seen in the photos. Artistically sculpted exotic cocobolo rosewood put together in an eye catching and interesting biomorphic form with shoemaker's signature rosewood insert accents for the feet and upper back of the chair. Exceptional craftsmanship utilizing innovative links and joints. Metal brackets connecting the seat to the frame allow the chair to gently rock - consider this as a nursing chair for the design-centric home. Senal S.A. label on lower bar of chair.
Mexican modern is a style that fits incredibly well with Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian or Danish Modern, Brazilian Modern, and Hollywood Regency. It is also a great addition for interior designers to turn an otherwise simple contemporary space and add a splash of wild and interesting.
Whether you are designing a Mid-Century Modern home, contemporary, post-modern or french neoclassical apartment, this Don Shoemaker Swinger...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$2,950 Sale Price
32% Off
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet in excellent original codnition.
Category
1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
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 features a chrome metal frame, white vinyl upholstery, impressive size, very nice v...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
An Original Dondolo Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Dondolo rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig, Italy, 1970s. Bentwood and original cane. We only have a single chair available. The price is for the single chair. Fast ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Paw Foot Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Paw Foot Platform Rocker Rocking Chair with Newer Brown Naugahyde Upholstery. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 39.5" H x 24" W x 30.5" D x 14" Se...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
20Thc Bar Harbor Wicker Child
s Rocking Chair W/ Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 1930's Bar Harbor child's wicker rocking chair is in fine condition and comes with a cushion.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Salterini Radar Rocking Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Lake Worth, FL
These vintage Salterini Radar Rockers are mid-century modern space-age rocking chairs that add a touch of retro charm to any indoor or outdoor space. Made of painted black wrought ir...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Bentwood rocking chair in the Japanese modern style. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a famous wood grown in the Yoshino district in Japan. It has characte...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This natural pine ladder back rocking chair is in good sturdy condition with a mustard painted rush seat.The chair has a soft nice patina.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Lawrence Peabody Sculptural Rocking Lounge Chair in Gray Mohair
Located in Troy, MI
A rare contoured rocking chair designed by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff circa 1960s
Freeform design with continuous sculpted wood frame in dark finish supporting a floa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Outdoor UV protected Mocha Color Handmade Crochet Hammock Seat Swing with back
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang during...
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair Upholstered in Champagne Ivory Peruvian Alpaca
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Vladimir Kagan walnut rocker newly upholstered in the softest hide on Earth - Champagne Ivory Alpaca. Most certainly an important acquisition for any discerning and sophisticated collector, this beautiful Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair is constructed of curved walnut with a rich grain. Look at that gorgeous silhouette. The angled back and seat feature an ergonomic design that aligns you in perfect comfort and relieves pressure points. Scrolled curved cushions are symmetrical and are designed to gently support the back of your knees and neck. This Vladimir Kagan Rocker...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hide, Alpaca, Walnut
SUPERB Antique SIGNED L&JG Stickley Arm Rocker w/ Slots - circa 1910 - W8357
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Magnificent L&JG Stickley Arm Rocker w/ Slats circa 1910
This is a SUPERB example of L&JG Stickley Rocking Chairs... the nicest we've...
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak, Wool, Leather
Eames Molded Armchair with Maple Rocker Base made 2009 by Vitra
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Molded plastic arm chair by Ray Eames and produced by Vitra of Switzerland in 2009 according to label. Made from white molded plastic mounted on chrome legs and a rocker base of mapl...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocking Chair Rocker Model J16
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Model J16 Rocker, designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa 1980s. Retains original canvas and leather cushions. Originally designed ...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cord, Beech
Danish Rocker by Holgar Georg Jensen, 1958
Located in Hanover, MA
Danish teak rocking chair designer by Holgar Georg Jensen* part of the Kubis collection for Tønder Møbelværk Denmark, 1958. Original upholstery ve...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
A. Brandt Ranch Oak Swivel Rocking Chair in Original Western Cowboy Upholstery
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
A. Brandt Ranch Oak Swivel and Rocking Chair in its Original Western Motif.
A. Brandt was located at 1300 E. Berry in Fort Worth, Texas and just one look and of course it was made in Texas. We think Ranch Oak is an instant I love it or I hate it style of furniture and fortunate or unfortunate as the case might be, we are rather addicted. So, it should come as no surprise that when an original piece comes to market, we raise our hand and go for it. Nice original Ranch Oak Chairs...
Category
1950s American Other Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly
Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Vintage Thonet Caner Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring a touch of Old World charm to your home with this elegant Thonet-style bentwood rocking chair, a vintage piece that captures the romance and craftsmanship of 19th-century Europ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
19Thc Original Apple Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original apple green ladder back rocking chair with a hand woven rush seat in a salmon paint. This early New England rocking chair is in amazing condition and very sturdy.
The ...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Newly Upholstered Rocking Chair
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th Century mahogany rocking chair, finely hand carved and of exceptional quality with beautifully rich patination, grain and newly upholstered throughout with a stunning...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Rocking Chair in Pine
Sheepskin by Göran Malmvall, Swedish Modern, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall in the 1930s made in Sweden by Svensk Hemslöjd. Made in solid Scandinavian pinewood with a beautiful patina. The chair is in good condit...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine, Sheepskin
Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
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 walnut construction and newly upholstered seat cushions. Marked: Made in Italy. Circa 19...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Bamboo Rocking Armchair - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Pretty bamboo rocking chair, in very good condition.
Solidly built, it still maintains a resilient and functional solid structure, ideal for a patio as well as a conservatory or tea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Victorian Wicker Rocker with Interlocking Circle Arms and Spider Woven Back
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This Victorian ladies rocker matches the youth chair we have also listed. The arms and back are high Victorian style. It was probably a mother's nursery ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Jamapa Hanging Chair · Outdoors Toasted by Balsa · Currently in stock
Located in Juarez, Mexico City
An indoor/outdoor hanging lounge chair handwoven by master artisans from central Mexico. Christian Vivanco designed the Jamapa Hanging Lounge Chair inspired by hammocks and tradition...
Category
2010s Mexican Rocking Chairs
Materials
Natural Fiber
18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc New England ladder back rocking chair in fine condition.This chair has an amazing replaced tan leather seat in fine condition.
Category
Late 18th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Woven Rocking Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern woven rope rocking chair in the style of Hans Wegner. Features stylish roped back and seat, stretched over a wood frame. A comfortable chair with curved armrest. ...
Category
20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
F.lli Podesta
Rocking Chair "Chiavari" in Wood and Wicker, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare Chiavari rocking chair from the 1950s, all original, by Fratelli Podestà. This chair has a beautiful aged patinated wood and its original wicker i that do not compromise its dur...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Beech
Signed Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Old Hickory Rocking chair with original woven seat and backing.The condition is very good and sturdy.Wonderful worn patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Milo Baughman Style Vintage Rocking Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Elegant vintage midcentury rocking chair in the style of Milo Baughman. This comfortable rocker features a sturdy, solid wood frame w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
M. Hayat
Brothers Anglo-Indian Hardwood Woven Wicker Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite Anglo-Indian Hardwood woven seat rocking chair by M Hayat and Brothers in Peshawar.
Very good vintage condition. Double lacque...
Category
Late 20th Century Pakistani Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Mahogany
Danish Modern Sculptural Pair of Rocking Chairs Lambswool
Oak, Brutalism, 1950
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of sculptural rocking chairs, made in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, embodies the Brutalist aesthetic with its bold design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
Rocking Chair Model 120 by Ole Wanscher for france
Son, Denmark, 1951
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rocking chair model 120 designed in 1951 by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark.
Solid teak wood structure with cushions with new foam and new bouclé fabric upholstery. Signed wit...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler
Located in Charleston, SC
This beautiful vintage modern rocking chair features an unusual "X" shaped frame, sculpted arm rests, and a stylish spindle backrest all w...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans Kaufeld Leather and Brushed Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in North York, ON
Original Hans Kaufeld leather and brushed aluminium Mid-Century Modern rocking chair. Completely original in good condition.
Measures: W 28”, H ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Black Wood Chiavari Rocking Chair with Rope Seat, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous "Chiavari" midcentury rocking chair in black lacquered beech wood with hand-woven rope seat. This delightful chair was designed in Chiavari, Italy during the the 1950s.
In ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Beech
19thc Original Painted Turquoise Bentwood Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original turquoise painted bentwood or twig painted rocking chair from a cabin in Pennsylvania.The condition is very good and sturdy.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,820 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro, vers 1947.
Category
1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Antique slipper style rocking chair in cherrywood and blue velvet, late 19th c.
Located in View Park, CA
An antique Slipper style striped rocking chair, late 19th century or early 20th century. Upholstery in velveteen tones of Brittany blue and fog, and fe...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$272 Sale Price
50% Off
Jamapa Hanging Chair · Indoors Natural by Balsa · Currently in stock
Located in Juarez, Mexico City
An indoor/outdoor hanging lounge chair handwoven by master artisans from central Mexico. Christian Vivanco designed the Jamapa Hanging Lounge Chair inspired by hammocks and tradition...
Category
2010s Mexican Rocking Chairs
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Relax and soothe the day...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Costa Rican Rocking Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Costa Rican Rocking Chair
Mid-Century Modern campaign rocking chair from the 1970s.
Teak cylindrical frame with unique spindle sides and double wide armrests.
Leather is embossed ...
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,709 Sale Price
22% Off
Swedish Wooden Toy Horse Rocker
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming handmade wooden toy horse rocker.
Very sturdy for children.
Sweden, circa 1900
Surprising pieces and objects, authentic, decorative and rare...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine, Paint
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage, New and Antique Rocking Chairs
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.
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