Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Vintage "Rocker 952" by Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern small rocking chair with wicker back. Walnut wood frame with two thick cushions.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Lawrence Peabody Rocking Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable chair form by Lawrence Peabody. Well constructed. In the style of Danish Modern, Scandinavian design, Adrian Pearsall, Milo Baughman.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Razor Blade Henning Kjærnulf Rocking Chair by EG Møbler Solid Oak + Sheepskin
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf razor blade rocking chair manufactured by EG Furniture.
The chair is made of solid oak. The seat is upholstered with new sheepskin which is very comf...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Pine and Rush Rocking Chair Inspired by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid-Century pine and rush rocking chair inspired by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arc series. In good original condition with nice patina and visible wear. Condition is consistent w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Pine
$695 Sale Price
28% Off
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chaise Longue, Iron, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and leather rocking chaise longue designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation present throughout metal frame.
Leather likely replaced at some po...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Cognac Leather Sgarsul Rocking Chair, Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1962
Iconic Sgarsul rocking chair designed by Gae Aulenti and manufactured by Poltronova in Italy i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
Mario Scheichenbauer “Yeti” Rocking Chair for Elam, Italy, 1970
By Elam
Located in Padova, IT
Pop Art iconic Mario Scheichenbauer “Yeti” rocking chair for Elam, Italy. 1970s.
Stained oak basket structure, anthropomorphic cushion covered with long haired wolf faux fur. Perfect...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood, Oak
$17,086 Sale Price
20% Off
Rattan and Bamboo Rocking Armchairs Attributed to Axel Enthoven
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1970s Rattan Rocking Armchairs - Attributed to Axel Enthoven
Organic Design with Flowing Forms
This rare pair of vintage outdoor armchairs from the 1970s is attributed to Bel...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
1970s Bentwood and Velour Textile No.10 Rocking Chair Attributed Michael Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
Rock star rocker to have if you need to get a rocker.
If you have a baby to rock, this is the rocker to have.
Currently upholstered in salmon colored velour textile, which is really...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculpted metal frame rocking chair with tufted vinyl upholstery makes a stylish and comfortable addition to any seating area. The scrolled metal rockers...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Large Sam Maloof Style Fruitwood Sculptural Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Sam Maloof was an American furniture designer, known for his trademark sculptural style and utilization of the utmost quality in materials.
He was a prolific designer, with works still showcased in galleries and museum across the country, but perhaps his most iconic design is his rocking chair. Jimmy Carter once referred to him as his "woodworking hero."
Characterized by its dramatic lines and highly sculptural form, Maloof’s rocking chairs...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
$2,555 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Gordon L. Kyle, Rocking Chair With Ottoman, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1978
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wood and fabric rocking lounge chair with ottoman designed by Gordon L. Kyle and produced by Tributary Enterprises, Connecticut, USA, c. 1978.
Wear to wood consistent ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Rare Rocking Chair Uluv, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable
- Rare type.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Relaxer 2
Rocking Chairs by Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Verner Panton's Relaxe 2 is one of his innovative piece of furniture that embodies mid-century modern design with a playful twist. His width of 100 cm makes the Relaxer 2 even more c...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Ib Kofod Larsen Model 650-15 Rocking Chair in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen
Manufacturer: Christian Linneberg
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Wool
Measurements: 32″ wide x 33.5″ deep x 34.25″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern wool upholstery tall back rocking lounge chair.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant sculpted bentwood Thonet rocker from Czechoslovakia c1960. Hand caned seat and back with a fabulous bentwood design. Concentric circles form the base with other be...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
FINE MID CENTURY MODERN GREEN LEATHER 1970
s PIRELLI CHESTERFIELD ROCKING CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Circa 1970's Pirelli made in England Rocking chair with deep bottle green leather uphols...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage 1960s "Grandessa" Rocking Chair by Lena Larsson for Nesto
By Lena Larsson
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Iconic Swedish wooden chair. Model "Grandessa" by Lena Larsson for Nesto furniture factory. 1960s. The chair is in good vintage condition with som...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century modern furniture is characterised by its clean lines, gentle curves, and organic shapes. In this piece, the elegant character of this popular design movement meets the ti...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Rocking Chair, Germany, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Rocking Chair, Germany, 1960s
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Hardwood
Leather, Liceu de Artes, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This rocking chair by Liceu de Artes is a strong example of 60s Brazilian design, combining a solid rosewood frame with a suspended natural leather seat and headrest. The chair featu...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and cane rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation to iron legs and frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.625” H x 31.5”...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Leather
Rosewood Rocking Chair by Angel Pazmino, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Introducing a stunning Mid Century Modern Leather & Rosewood Rocking Chair by the renowned designer Angel Pazmino, dating back to the 1960s. This exquisite piece showcases the except...
Category
1960s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
The rare and early wooden rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson for Knoll is circa 1940. It features original solid birch wood frame with more recent black webbed seat. Ralph Rapson...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Rocking Chair RAR by Charles
Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fiberglass rocking chair. Stamped Herman Miller on the underside. Seat height: 40 cm.
Wear due to time and the age of the chair.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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1960s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames "Baby Rocker" RAR by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
If an employee of Herman Miller were to have a child, they were given an Eames "RAR" rocking chair to rock the newborn. It would be marked with a small placard commemorating the name...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern high back rocker comprised of an oak frame and the original nubby rust and gold chenille fabric. This rocking chair is in beautiful condition, keeping in mind that it is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The original fabric on the rocker has wear on the ends of the arms and some of the loops are clipped. Will need reupholstered eventually and is priced accordingly. Oak frame has been newly refinished, and we re-glued the seat joints & reinforced for longevity. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1940-1950’s.
They say, “worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere!” -Erma Bombeck…. Well, no need to worry!! We have the perfect Mid-Century Modern rocking chair for you! Rock-a-way the stress of the day in this beautiful high back rocker with a solid oak frame and its original rust and gold nubby chenille fabric. It could very well be Danish or Scandinavian but since it isn’t tagged, we can’t say for sure. What we can say for sure is that it is super comfortable and full of Mid-Century Modern style. Grab your favorite blanket and book and get ready to rock and rest...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Artist Signed Studio Made Solid Oiled Walnut Arm Rocking Chair MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Artist Signed Studio Made Solid Oiled Walnut Arm Rocking Chair MINT.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Bentwood Rocking Chair by Plycraft circa 1970
By Plycraft
Located in Chicago, IL
A Plycraft bentwood rocking chair, circa 1970. The frame is in original condition - showing some minor scuffs (see close up images).
Original brown fabric upholstery. Surprisingly c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A Mid Century Modern Rocking Chair, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely crafted Mid-Century Modern rocking chair featuring sleek, sculptural lines and a harmonious balance of form and function. The chair showcases the era’s signature use of natu...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bamboo Wicker Rocking Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and robust Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo rocking chair.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Midcentury Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair for Children, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant rocking chair for children, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s.
The chair is in folded rattan, with beautiful details and in very good c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon
Located in Hamburg, DE
Early production Charles Eames rocker with rope edged fibre glass shell, zinc Eiffel tower base and wood rockers wood birch, original label, first producti...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Birch
Cane and Exotic Wood Brazilian Rocking Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sculptural Brazilian rocking chair in the style of Joaquim Tenriero. Amazing quality and design. Original cane seat in need of restoration. (see photo). Hand delivery avail to New Yo...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Danish Modern High Back Solid Teak Rocking Chair by Juul Kristensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Juul Kristensen
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Dimensions: 25.5? wide x 28? deep x 43? tall
Seat: 20? wide x 20? deep x 18? tall
Condition: Newly ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Leather Rocking Chair by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bogota, Colombia 1960
s
By Arte Sano
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage South American Design Leather Rocking Chair by Werner Biermann for Artesano Arte Sano Bogota. Made in Colombia, 1960's period. Has a manufacturing stamp on the inside beneat ...
Category
1960s Colombian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,756 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Crome Bent Single Piece of Tube Rocking Armchair Bauhaus 1970s MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bauhaus Mid Century Crome Bent Single Piece of Tube Rocking Armchair 1970s MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Arthur Umanoff rocking chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines elegant design with exceptional comfort. Designed by Arthur Umanoff, a prominent mid-century modern fu...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocker in Parchment
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous edition of the design classics model RAR rocking chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Clean parchment shell with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Nonna Rocking Chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle, Switzerland, 1972
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Nonna rocking chairs designed in 1972 by american designer Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switzerland. Metal structure finished in...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Scandinavian Rocker by and Ottoman Attributed to Ingmar Relling
Located in Esperance, NY
Presenting an exquisite vintage bentwood rocker with ottoman that exudes timeless beauty. This chair not only boasts an alluring design, but al...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$1,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker rocking chair. This fantastic piece was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s.
This armchair has...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Karl-Axel Adolfsson in the mid 1950s for Gemla Möbler, Sweden. Gemla is Sweden’s oldest furniture manufacturer, founded in 1861 and still...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Mogens Kold "Boomerang" Rocking Chair in Teak #2
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Mogens Kold
Manufacturer: Mogens Kold
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Wool
Measurements: 24″ wide x 35″ deep x 39.5″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Milo Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern rocking chair, inspired by the iconic style of Milo Baughman. Its sturdy frame, expertly constructed from solid walnut wood, ensures both durability and a touch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
$935 Sale Price
44% Off
Rocking Chair by Tendo Mokko Japan
By Tendo Mokko
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Heron rocking chair and matching footrest / ottoman designed by Mitsuwasa Sugasawa made of bent laminated oak and manufactured by Tendo Mokko Japan. Great example of Japanese mid century design...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Large Bamboo Rocking Chair after Albini
By Thonet, Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Incredible stylish over scale midcentury continuous arm rocking chair, after Thonet and Albini. Bent bamboo frame, with original cane and wicker seat and back. This example is in ver...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Handmade Angel Pazmino Leather Rocker Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Modernist rocking chair inn leather and carved wood by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Rocking Chair By Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Rocking Chair By Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1950s
- Solid Beech seat and frame
- By Ilmari Tapiovaara
- Finnish ~ 1950s
- 57cm wide x 83cm deep x 92cm tall
- 45cm seat heig...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Rocking Chair By Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Rocking Chair By Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1950s
- Solid Beech seat and frame
- By Ilmari Tapiovaara
- Finnish ~ 1950s
- 57cm wide x 83cm deep x 92cm tall
- 45cm seat heig...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
1970s Paul Tuttle Nonna Rocking Chair for Strässle International Chrome Rocker
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This is a fine example of a “Nonna” rocking chair designed by Paul Tuttle in 1972 for Strässle International, Switzerland. The materials used on this chair are an attractive combinat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,022 Sale Price
50% Off
Sedia a dondolo vintage anni 80 "T-Line" design Burkhard Vogtherr per Arflex
Located in None, IT
Sedia a dondolo con struttura in metallo e schiuma, rivestimento in tessuto giallo, gambe e braccioli in gomma nera. Modello “T-Line” disegnato da Burkhard Vogtherr per Arflex, anni ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,746 Sale Price
20% Off
Gastone Rinaldi Ondalunga Rocking Chair Italy 1971
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A very rare and original "Ondalunga" rocking chair, designed by Gastone Rinaldi and manufactured by Giuliano Pozzi, Italy 1971. The chair itself is a true eye catcher and due to it'...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Iconic Midcentury Design Rocking Chair / Expo, 1958
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s, Czechoslovakia
- maker: TON
- paper label
- good original condition
- also suitable for new upholstery, professionally cleaned
- wooden parts refreshed.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$702 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
The structure of the chair is made of wood, while the seat and backrest are made of beige fabric, offering a sophisticate...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Garden Swing in Child White Worked Metal, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury garden swing in child white worked metal, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
$996 Sale Price
30% Off
Jorgen Baekmark / FDB Mobler Danish Modern Beech Rocking Chair Modernist Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Jorgen Baekmark / FDB Mobler Danish Modern Beech Rocking Chair, circa 1970s. Features a spindle back and spindled tapered legs over a hobby horse style base. Labeled along undersid...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
$1,400 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-century Modern rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage rocking chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern rocking chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rocking chairs, popular names associated with this style include Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, and Varjosen Puunjalostus. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for rocking chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $195 and tops out at $48,400 while the average work can sell for $2,050.
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