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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
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

American Adirondack Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair
18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair

18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair

$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 18th Century Vernacular Lancashire Lambing Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine example of a large 18th century vernacular lambing chair. Originating from the Fylde coast and built from a combination of patinated elm, pine and fruitwood. Sitting on its or...
Category

English Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Large 18th Century Vernacular Lancashire Lambing Chair
Large 18th Century Vernacular Lancashire Lambing Chair

Large 18th Century Vernacular Lancashire Lambing Chair

$4,132 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Nouveau Bentwood Rocking Chair by Jacob Josef Kohn, Wien. Austria 1911
By Jacob Josef Kohn
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...
Category

Albanian Art Nouveau Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Rocking Chair by Jacob Josef Kohn, Wien. Austria 1911
Art Nouveau Bentwood Rocking Chair by Jacob Josef Kohn, Wien. Austria 1911

Art Nouveau Bentwood Rocking Chair by Jacob Josef Kohn, Wien. Austria 1911

$3,260
18Thc New England Rocking Chair W/ Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Spindle back early & worn New England rocking chair has such wonderful patina.This rocking chair was found in a estate from Maine and i...
Category

American Adirondack Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

18Thc New England Rocking Chair W/ Original Rush Seat
18Thc New England Rocking Chair W/ Original Rush Seat

18Thc New England Rocking Chair W/ Original Rush Seat

$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual 18th century antique oak ladder back rocking chair having a ladder back with original rush seat, shaped pad feet to the front united by turned stretchers and raised on origin...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair

$1,508
Antique Spring Rocking Chair with Custom Embroidery on Vintage Linen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique spring rocking chair with new painted finish. Has been newly upholstered in Vintage linen, where seat back has been custom embroid...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

Antique Spring Rocking Chair with Custom Embroidery on Vintage Linen
Antique Spring Rocking Chair with Custom Embroidery on Vintage Linen

Antique Spring Rocking Chair with Custom Embroidery on Vintage Linen

$1,365 Sale Price
36% Off
18th Century English Oak Porter or Rocking Chair
Located in Troy, NY
18th Century English Oak Porter or Rocking Chair, of paneled and pegged construction, the back and sides enclosed with conforming panels and a rounded "roof". Nice dried-out patina. ...
Category

English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Oak Porter or Rocking Chair
18th Century English Oak Porter or Rocking Chair

18th Century English Oak Porter or Rocking Chair

$7,500
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A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in London, GB
A Rare Thonet No. 3 Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair. Having the unmistakable Thonet trademark flowing scroll work. We believe this model was first shown in their 1885 catalogue as sh...
Category

Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Bentwood

A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair

A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair

$4,132 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 50.79 in
Set of Beech Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of Two Beech Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn This refined set of two dining chairs was designed by Josef Hoffmann for the renowned Austrian firm Jacob & J...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of Beech Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
Set of Beech Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn

Set of Beech Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn

$2,981 / set
H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet in excellent original codnition.
Category

Austrian Art Deco Vintage 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet

Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet

$1,908
H 39.38 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in white oak and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen. In stock l...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair

Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair

$3,800 / item
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 31.5 in
Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Bentwood rocking chair, circa mid 20th century. Made from walnut in classic bentwood styling with rattan back and seat. Dimensions: 41.5" x 22.5" x 38.5", seat 18.5" to 13.5"
Category

Bauhaus 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker

Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker

$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38.5 in W 22.5 in D 41.5 in
Rocking Chair in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Beautifully crafted rocking chair in solid oak, with the seat reupholstered in a striking striped textile featuring shades of green, brown, and mustard yellow. Designed by Henning (H...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Rocking Chair in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Rocking Chair in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

Rocking Chair in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

$1,480 / set
H 35.44 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good condition. Seat cushion upholstery in great shape, ver...
Category

American Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat

1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat

$1,475
H 38.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
Restored Mid-century Triple Strand Rattan Springer Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-century triple-strand bent arm springer rattan rocking chair. This rocking chair features a mahogany wood base with a spring-loaded base allowing for a back-and-forth ro...
Category

American Vintage 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Mid-century Triple Strand Rattan Springer Rocking Chair
Restored Mid-century Triple Strand Rattan Springer Rocking Chair

Restored Mid-century Triple Strand Rattan Springer Rocking Chair

$2,250
H 34 in Dm 29 in
Jacob Josef Kohn #7 Bent Wood Side Chair, 1800s, Austria
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous rare bentwood side chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn. This piece is perfect for use as a side chair, desk chair, or dining chair. Created by the iconic duo Jacob & Josef, or J &...
Category

Austrian Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jacob Josef Kohn #7 Bent Wood Side Chair, 1800s, Austria
Jacob Josef Kohn #7 Bent Wood Side Chair, 1800s, Austria

Jacob Josef Kohn #7 Bent Wood Side Chair, 1800s, Austria

$900
H 34.75 in W 16 in D 16 in
ART NOUVEAU CHAIR by THONET + JACOB JOSEF KOHN WIENER WERKSTATTE Austria 1900
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and extremely rare Model N°6009 chair with armrests, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, in dark brown bended & lacquered wood, with superb backrest and airy armrests in folded woo...
Category

Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

ART NOUVEAU CHAIR by THONET + JACOB JOSEF KOHN WIENER WERKSTATTE Austria 1900
ART NOUVEAU CHAIR by THONET + JACOB JOSEF KOHN WIENER WERKSTATTE Austria 1900

ART NOUVEAU CHAIR by THONET + JACOB JOSEF KOHN WIENER WERKSTATTE Austria 1900

$4,293
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Jacob Josef Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Armchair No. 412 by Otto Wagner, 1904
By Otto Wagner, Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Lucenec, SK
Design created by Otto Wagner (1841-1918) and manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn Manufactory. Beechwood / mahogany stained / brass / seat covered with new fabric and horizontal brass...
Category

Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Jacob Josef Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Armchair No. 412 by Otto Wagner, 1904
Jacob Josef Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Armchair No. 412 by Otto Wagner, 1904

Jacob Josef Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Armchair No. 412 by Otto Wagner, 1904

$4,293
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An attributed thonet rocking chair as it is not signed in good condition in tinted beech.
Category

Austrian Art Nouveau 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Bentwood Rocking Chair
Bentwood Rocking Chair

Bentwood Rocking Chair

$1,431
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 43.31 in
Previously Available Items
18th Century Swedish Rococo Rocking Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Swedish rococo rocking chair circa 1730-1769. Beautiful, unusual rocking chair from Sweden. Decoration and cabriole legs hand-carved in Swedish rococo period and style. ...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Rocking Chair
18th Century Swedish Rococo Rocking Chair

18th Century Swedish Rococo Rocking Chair

H 37.13 in W 32 in D 32.5 in
FINE HENRY VIII LINKED ANTIQUE 1631 CHARLES I ROCKiNG CHAIR DEPICTING ADAM EVE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable hand carved 1631 dated Charles I rocking chair with ornately carved panels depicting Adam & Eve with the forbidden fruit and some very interesting Henry VIII links Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. This has to be the most decorative and interesting rocking chair I have ever had the please to purchase, it is 393 years old and some wonderful early 17th century carvings. Starting at the top you have a winged Armorial crest under which is written "Alis Volat Propriis" which is Latin for "She Flies With Her Own Wings" either side of that is the date 1631, following on down you have the exquisite Adam & Eve scene of Adam refusing the forbidden fruit, this is bordered by Jacobean style carvings and is dated to the top again 1631, following further down you have the name Countess Margaret Chaney, the countess lived from 1565-1608 when she was executed by King Henry VIII, I will include the biography below as it makes very interesting reading. The final piece of carving reads "Hush Abye Baby" reffering to the fact that this was most likely a nursing chairs for babies It seems that this could have possibly been the countesses chair...
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English Charles II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

FINE HENRY VIII LINKED ANTIQUE 1631 CHARLES I ROCKiNG CHAIR DEPICTING ADAM EVE
FINE HENRY VIII LINKED ANTIQUE 1631 CHARLES I ROCKiNG CHAIR DEPICTING ADAM EVE

FINE HENRY VIII LINKED ANTIQUE 1631 CHARLES I ROCKiNG CHAIR DEPICTING ADAM EVE

H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 26.78 in
Antique Lancashire Rocking Chair, English, Ash, Spindle Back, Seat, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lancashire rocking chair. An English, ash and elm spindle back seat, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1800. Wonderful country-house appeal Displa...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Antique Lancashire Rocking Chair, English, Ash, Spindle Back, Seat, Georgian
Antique Lancashire Rocking Chair, English, Ash, Spindle Back, Seat, Georgian

Antique Lancashire Rocking Chair, English, Ash, Spindle Back, Seat, Georgian

H 43.31 in W 23.04 in D 28.75 in
Adrian Pearsall Walnut Rocking Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall walnut base rocking chair. Walnut base has been refurbished. Velvet very minimal wear.
Category

Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Adrian Pearsall Walnut Rocking Chair
Adrian Pearsall Walnut Rocking Chair

Adrian Pearsall Walnut Rocking Chair

H 28 in W 30 in D 31 in
Midcentury Modern Curved Bamboo Couple of French Rocking Chairs, France 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of french handcrafted rocking chairs made of natural fiber and bamboo.
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Midcentury Modern Curved Bamboo Couple of French Rocking Chairs, France 1970
Midcentury Modern Curved Bamboo Couple of French Rocking Chairs, France 1970

Midcentury Modern Curved Bamboo Couple of French Rocking Chairs, France 1970

H 36.23 in W 20.87 in D 40.16 in
Antique Rocking Chair, Georgian Oak and Ash
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delightful, country, antique rocking chair dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1800. Beautifully crafted in English oak and as...
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Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash, Oak

Antique Rocking Chair, Georgian Oak and Ash
Antique Rocking Chair, Georgian Oak and Ash

Antique Rocking Chair, Georgian Oak and Ash

H 42.92 in W 21.66 in D 27.96 in
Axel Larsson, 1950s Rocking Chair
By Axel Larsson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful rocking chair from the 1950s. The rocking chair is original and in perfect condition. The chair is designed by: Axel Larsson. And manufactured by: Svenska Möbelfa...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Axel Larsson, 1950s Rocking Chair
Axel Larsson, 1950s Rocking Chair

Axel Larsson, 1950s Rocking Chair

H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 34.26 in
19th c. Pennsylvania "Delaware Valley" Rocking Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Original surface with a very dark rich patina. Woven seat not original.
Category

American Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

19th c. Pennsylvania "Delaware Valley" Rocking Chair
19th c. Pennsylvania "Delaware Valley" Rocking Chair

19th c. Pennsylvania "Delaware Valley" Rocking Chair

H 40.25 in W 19.25 in D 28.5 in
17th Century Oak Lambing Rocking Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here We Have A Stunning 17th Century Oak Lambing Chair, Beautiful Patina On Seat. 100% Original Condition. Seat Height: 15 1/2" Seat Depth: 13"
Category

English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak Lambing Rocking Chair
17th Century Oak Lambing Rocking Chair

17th Century Oak Lambing Rocking Chair

H 12.7 in W 6.99 in D 8.08 in
18thc Original Dark Green Ladder Back Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 18thc original dark green ladder back rocking chair from New England with woven splint seat.This wonderful rocker has the poke holes from the candle pokers on the ends of ...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

18thc Original Dark Green Ladder Back Chair From New England
18thc Original Dark Green Ladder Back Chair From New England

18thc Original Dark Green Ladder Back Chair From New England

H 40 in W 20 in D 17 in
An Early American Bannister Back Rocking Chair
Located in NYC, NY
A fine American Bannister-Back rocking chair with well turned spindles, and unique cornice all hand carved wood, possibly Chestnut, with a rush seat.
Appears to have been con...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

An Early American Bannister Back Rocking Chair

An Early American Bannister Back Rocking Chair

18THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL PAINT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL ORIGINAL OLD BROWN TRIMED IN GILDING AROUND TURNINGS, ALL ORIGINAL PAINT.REPLACED WOVEN SEAT.THIS ROCKER IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION.GREAT ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION.
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

18THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL PAINT
18THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL PAINT

18THC NEW ENGLAND LADDER BACK ROCKING CHAIR IN ORIGINAL PAINT

H 42 in W 22 in D 24 in

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