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Rocking Chairs For Sale
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Mid-Century Modern Thonet-Style Rocking Chair by Stendig Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful example of mid-century craftsmanship, this bentwood cane rocking chair by Stendig (Czechoslovakia) features sculptural curves and airy cane work. Influenced by the iconic...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Bentwood
Primitive Childs Rocking Chair Herringbone Splint Weave
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Antique Child’s Ladder Back Chair with Cream Paint and Herringbone Splint Weave Seat
This antique child’s rocking chair features a classi...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Lucite Rocking Chair By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare and iconic rocking chair from the 1970s, this piece hails from Charles Hollis Jones—an acclaimed pioneer in Lucite and acrylic design. Its sculptural transparent frame and gra...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Rocky by Marjolaine Leray for Cicada
Located in Paddington, NSW
The Rocky Armchair is a sculptural and inviting piece designed by Marjolaine Leray for Cicada and Studio ALM, a contemporary Australian feel hand made locally with Australian texture...
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2010s Australian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
"Gunga" Outdoor Hanging Swing Chair, Aluminium, Naval Rope Handmade
Located in Centro, RS
The Gunga swing can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas.
Inspired by one of the most beautiful postcards in Brazil, Gunga beach in Alagoas. The swing represents Brazilianness t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, oak, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
1960s Hans J. Wegner "Keyhole" Chair in Oak and Canvas
A rare and refined example of Hans J. Wegner’s masterful design, this 1960s "Keyhole" chair embodies the Danish designer’s sig...
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20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ROCKING ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted hand dyed rocking armchair
M25 only for the UK and...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bamboo-Style Rocking Chair with Needlepoint Seat
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bamboo-Style Rocking Chair with Needlepoint Seat — Rare Collector’s Piece
For sale: a rare and exquisite 19th-century Victorian bamboo-style antique ro...
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Thread, Wood
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 comfort. Crafted from wood and gracefully shaped with flowing organic lines.
Whether ...
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2010s Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century German Minimalist Safari Rocking Chair from Casala, 1960s
By Casala
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century rocking chair from Casala.
A very straightforward designed design with rustic materiality. The design language is reminiscent of the Bofinger Farmer series or Scand...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
L.
J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts large rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back cushion...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century German Rocking Chair from Deutschen Werkstätten Hellerau, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding cane seat from Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau.Frame and base are made of light … Read more Mid Century wooden rocking chair with pedding ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
SIGHNED Early Gustav Stickley Rocker( with a Decal ) with Original Leather w2648
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Early Gustav Stickley Rocker (Marked with Decal) with Original Leather
This is a great looking Gustav Stickley early rocking chair with...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
$712 Sale Price
20% Off
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs in Bentwood, Cimo, c. 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
These exceptional rocking chairs, crafted by renowned Brazilian designer Cimo in the 1950s, exhibit an exquisite sculptural form entirely constructed of beautiful Bentwood. Each chai...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$13,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
$1,340 Sale Price
20% Off
Jugendstil Children Rocking Chair, 1910s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Jugendstil Children Rocking Chair, 1910s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1890 to 1919
Additional information:
Materials: Rattan
Item Typ...
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20th Century Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Paul Tuttle Swiss Rocking chair cowleather steel black wood
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Valladolid, ES
This is a good example of a "Nonna" rocking chair, designed by Paul Tuttle in 1972 for Strässle International, Switzerland. The materials used in this chair are an attractive combina...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,183 Sale Price
20% Off
Charming 1950s Iron Rocking Chair - A Mid-Century Modern Marvel
Located in Manzano, IT
Charming 1950s Iron Rocking Chair - A Mid-Century Modern Marvel
Step back in time with this exquisite 1950s rocking chair, a perfect blend of mid-century modern design and timeless ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Restored Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Restored 1960s Herman Miller Eames chair. Vintage fiberglass shell on later base of steel and wood runners. Signed and guaranteed authentic. Embossed with Herman Miller emblem undern...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ron Arad MT3 Seat in Polyethylene for Driade
Located in Milan, IT
These MT3 rocking chairs were design by Ron Arad for Driade and made of a monobloc rotational moulding polyethylene in sand white coloured outside and red coloured inside.
Characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$5,919 / set
Mid-Century Rocking Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rare mid-century modern arm chairs with spring rocking action. Solid wood frame with spayed legs and arching arms with spindle rods. The rocking action makes for a comfortabl...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,000 / set
Art Nouveau Bentwood Rocking Chair by Jacob
Josef Kohn, Wien. Austria 1911
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A graceful and historically significant bentwood rocking chair by renowned Viennese furniture makers Jacob & Josef Kohn, dating to circa 1900. Crafted in Austria, this sculptural pie...
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1630s Albanian Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Antique Arts
Crafts Arm Chair by Harden - Stickley era W7860 ON SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Arts & Crafts Large Arm Rocker by Hardin. Made in the early 1900s, the chair features slats on each side. The chair cushions have been reupholstered using the fine...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$1,560 Sale Price
35% Off
A Midcentury Modern Rocking Chair, Made in Sweden, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This unique Swedish Mordern rocking chair echoes the designs of Axel Einar Hjorth and Goran Malmvall. Whilst the designer is unknown, the nearly century old chair, made from solid bi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Birch
MONARCH Wooden Rocking Armchair with Decorated Back and Covered with White Lamb
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Our Monarch chair is an exquisite creation designed by Archer Humphryes Architects that transcends the conventional rocking chair design. This handcrafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lambskin, Oak
German Custom Made Children
s Rocking Chair
Located in Hamburg, DE
Children's rocking chair in red and white.
The chair is composed of a wooden plate and is made of high quality material and workmanship. The surfaces are coated in white and red. Th...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare rocking chair with spray lever and braided seat.
Particularly eye-catching the high lean falls with the finely executed struts. The back is concavely shaped. The outer struts o...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Scandinavian Rocking Chair - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Scandinavian Rocking Chair - 1960s
Vintage - Scandinavian - Mid-Century
Measures : 59cmx72cm H:98cm HS:37cm
Material : Wood
Wear consistent with age and use : No restor...
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
minimalist rocking chair "marcelo" by samuel lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Marcelo Rocking Chair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
This minimalist rocking chair, crafted from stainless steel, nautical rope, wood, and tapestry, is designed with an architectonic and geo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,260 / item
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$2,950 Sale Price
32% Off
Mid-Century Model WK-S 7 Beech Rocking Chair by Arno Lambrecht, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century rocking chair of WK-Möbel according to a design by Arno Lambrecht from the 1950s.
The frame is made entirely of full wood elements with partly complex connections. The b...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig in Chrome and Alcantara, Italy 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Ulm, DE
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern Icon in Chrome and Alcantara
Rocking chair, rocking lounge, Mid-Cent...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Design Mid-Century Rocking Chair / Lounge Chair Attr. to Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Italian MId-Century Modern Rocking Chair or Lounge Chair Attributed to Gae Aulenti. The chair is an original piece of 1960's midcentury design and possesses a strong organic m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Barrel-Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Mahogany, Original Upholstery
Style: Victorian Renaissance Revival
Crafted in the 1920s, this antique barrel-back rocking chair em...
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1920s American Other Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Danish Teak Model 100 Rocking Chair by Søren Georg Jensen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Model 100 Rocking Chair by Danish manufacturers cube Møbler, designed by Søren Georg Jensen from the 60s.
A rare emerging Jensen design. Unlike the common Jensen rocking chairs...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Modern Rocking Chair in Oakwood by Kaare Klint at Rud. Rasmussen, 1942
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important rocking chair designed by Kaare Klint in 1942 and manufactured in very low numbers at Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. The chair is made in solid oakwood and the seat...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Mission Arts
Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style rocking chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection"
USA, 2007
Solid oak frame, with inlaid marquetry, and original brown leath...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Swiss Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle, 1970s
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant rocking chair from the Swiss manufacturer Strässle to a design by Paul Tuttle from the early 70s.This design combines the formal language of classical bentwood rocking chairs...
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20th Century Swiss Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Giovannetti, Gongolo, NEW Rocking armchair, red fantasy, modern style
By Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The warm sensation of being rocked in the cosiest armchair. A homey object linked to an ancient tradition.
Wooden frame
Springing with reinforced elastic belts
High density and sh...
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1990s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Danish Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle, 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Hamburg, DE
Schlichter rocking chair from the Danish manufacturer Frem Røjle, designed by Poul Volther from the 60s.
A very no-nonsense design with clean lines. The individual timber elements o...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Rocking Chair with New Kvadrat Cushion by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Filigree rocking chair from the Danish manufacturer FDB Møbler after a design by Børge Mogensen from the 1960s.
The filigree frame is designed in walnut. The backrest is contoured a...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bentwood rocking chair attr. Thonet, late 19th century
By Thonet
Located in View Park, CA
A bentwood rocker attributed to Thonet, designed late 19th or early 20th century. Featuring art nouveau whiplash curves and real wicker caning. Made in Poland (possibly at the Radoms...
Category
Late 19th Century Polish Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Bentwood
Mid-Century Rocking Chair by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, 1960s
By FDB Møbler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Filigree rocking chair by the Danish manufacturer FDB Møbler after a design by Børge Mogensen from the 1960s.
The filigree frame is designed in walnut. The backrest is contoured and...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Karl-Axel Adolfsson “Isabella” Rocking Chair for Gemla, Sweden 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rooted in the atmosphere of the vast, serene forests of Sweden, furniture design emerging from the region has been deeply interwoven with natural elements, and the utilisation of Swe...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
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...
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1950s Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,258 Sale Price
35% Off
Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle, Switzerland, 1970s
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Almelo, NL
The ''Nonna'' armchair is the modern interpretation of a rocking chair, designed by the designer Paul Tuttle for Swiss company Strässle 1972.
Bent tubular steel chromed, in combinat...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
George Hunzinger, Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair, United States, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
An innovative cabinet maker, George Hunzinger was born in Tuttlingen, Germany, to a family of furniture makers dating back to the 17th century. After immigrating to America he establ...
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1880s American Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Children’s Rocking Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Discover the charm and nostalgia of mid-century design with this vintage French rattan children’s rocking chair, dating to the 1950s. Handcrafted with gracefully curved bentwood and ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Classic Modernist / Shaker Rocking Chair in walnut by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original Modernist Rocker designed by Mel Smilow in the 1960's and has been officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, this Classic rocking chair was featured in th...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian mid-century modern green rocking chair 572 Studio Tecnico Cassina, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern green rocking chair 572 Studio Tecnico Cassina, 1950s
Rocking chair mod. 572 in wood with armrests. The structure follow...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rubber, Wood
Mid-Century Japanese Space Age Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1960s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable rocking chair after a design by the japanese designer takeshi nii from the 1960s.
A rare design object with sophisticated function. The elegantly curved and ergonomic shape...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th Century Rare Pair of Beechwood and Cane Rocking Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of vintage rocking chairs showcases the timeless beauty of curved wood craftsmanship paired with the elegance of handwoven cane seating. Made from high-quality be...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Studio Cassina
572 Rocking
Chair in Ebonized Wood and Red Upholstery
By Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cassina, lounge chair model 572, darkened wood and red fabric, Italy, 1950s.
This rocking chair in ebonized wood is designed and produced by the Italian company Cassina. This chair ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Indoor Rocking Chair in solid hardwood
Located in Portland, OR
Elevate your living space with this contemporary rocking chair, a stunning blend of modern design and traditional craftsmanship. Proudly made in the USA from premium solid hardwood, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Teak, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
$2,250 / item
Antique English Windsor children
s rocking chair from the early 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This incredibly charming antique English rocking chair in a children's size is not only delightful to look at, but also fully functional! It has a beautiful patina and is structurall...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini style, pair of rattan and bamboo rocking chairs. Italy 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
A pair of rocking chairs in the style of Franco Albini, crafted from rattan and bamboo. Designed in Italy during the 1950s, these chairs showcase an elegant and organic design, combi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,455 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Back On The Saddle Swing In Turquoise Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
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...
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2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
Black Cacao Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor-Indoor Hammock Seat
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 Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak, Acrylic
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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