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Rocking Chairs For Sale
1960s Illum Wikkelso Gyngestol No. 3 Rocking Chair for Niels Eilersen, 2 items a
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - high of seat 42 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Rocking chair AXVALL, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary rocking chair AXVALL in space age style by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 2000s. White lacquered metal frame with net-like seat made of tensioned rubber ropes. Qualit...
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Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Antique leather and iron rocking chair by P. Cooper for R.W. Winfield, ca. 1850
By R.W. Winfield Birmingham
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique leather and iron rocking chair. An English design classic from around 1850, this rocking chair was designed by the Englishman Peter Cooper for t...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Oak "Razor Blade" Rocking Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG, Denmark, c. 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Crafted from gorgeous quarter-sawn white oak, this rare high-back rocking chair was designed by the legendary and enigmatic architect Henning Kjærnulf for the Danish furniture maker ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Luigi Crassevig 'Dondolo' Bentwood Rocking Chair, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 'Dondolo' rocking chair Luigi Crassevig, Italy with cane on a solid steam bent beechwood frame, marked.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Victorian Oak Rocking Chair with Scottish Bobbin Turnings All over Cherub Fabric
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning ornately carved with Bobbin turns, Rocking armchair with Cherub stitched upholstery This is pretty much the finest rocking ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Blond Wood Danish Modern Slated Back Rocking Lounge Chair New Upholstery MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New charcoal fabric removable cushions upholstery Danish Mid-Century Modern rocking lounge chair.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch

Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Stencil Back Black Painted Plank Bottom Rocker Rocking Chair. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 20.5" W x 24.5" D x 15" Seat height.
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19th Century British Colonial Antique Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Studio Made Laminated Wood Rocking Chair by Douglas Hackett
By Hackett
Located in Toronto, CA
More art piece than furniture piece, this 1980s studio-made “Rocking Rocker Chair” by American artist Douglas Hackett is a study in woodworking. Its biomorphic shapes and smooth scul...
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1980s American Futurist Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

The Sternum Rocking Chair by American Studio Craftsman David Ebner 1983
Located in Bellport, NY
The Sternum Rocking Chair, by Internationally renowned Studio Craftsman & Designer David Ebner 1983. Ebner's Rocking Chair was inspired from the sternum bone of the duck, structura...
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1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Ad Hoc Semi Symmetric Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricately Designed Oversized Rocking Chair by Bernie Lubell with a major emphasis on details Made with Various Woods Bernie Lubell has made various intricate interactive wood ...
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1980s American Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Antique Windsor Farmhouse Style Maple Stat Back Rocking Chair & Cushion Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely rocking chair from the first half of the 20th century. Made from maple with a combination of Windsor and farmhouse styling. Features a contoured crest rail, slat back and ...
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Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs

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Maple

Cassina "572" Rocking Armchair, Italy 1960
Located in Naples, IT
A very rare rocking chair in walnut, rubber and fabric for Cassina, Italy. The exquisite production techniques used are evidenced by the beautiful wooden details that characterise th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Samton Metal Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage rocking chair with a unique sculpted chrome frame. Extremely smooth and comfortable rocking motion with thick padded cu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Large Swivel Adjustable Leather Armchair, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
-Rocking mechanism -Very comfortable -Made from leather -Good original condition -Seat hight 46 cm.
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Early 2000s German Rocking Chairs

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Leather

Mario Scheichenbauer “Yeti” Rocking Chair for Elam, Italy, 1970
Located in Padova, IT
Pop Art iconic Mario Scheichenbauer “Yeti” rocking chair for Elam, Italy. 1970s. Stained oak basket structure, anthropomorphic cushion covered with ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Faux Fur, Wood, Oak

19th Century Spanish Pair of Rocking Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back
Located in Miami, FL
19th century walnut Spanish rocking armchairs with bars back and leather seat Measures: Height to arms 24.40 in.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Fauteuil sphere en fibre de verre, France, 1960
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Paire de fauteuil chauffeuse pivotant, en fibre de verre gel coat mat, mousse et laine Kvadrat, travail français 1960. hauteur 85 cm largeur 85 cm profondeur 50 cm Notre paire de fauteuils a était entièrement rénové. La fibre de verre a retrouvé son éclat, les mousses et cousins sont neufs. L'ensemble est étudiés pour conserver les lignes pure...
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1970s European French Provincial Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fiberglass

Vintage Ikea Axvall Rocking Chair By Niels Gammelgaard
By IKEA
Located in London, GB
A rather extraordinary rocking chair designed by Niels Gammelgaard in 2002 for Ikea. The chair is constructed in tubular steel, with an oversized disc shaped frame, latticed with bungee cord to form the extremely comfortable seat, The steel frame is enamelled in a rare military green (the Axvall is most commonly found in white). One of Ikea's out-of-the-box specially commissioned designs that graced the blue and yellow furniture...
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Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original olive green leather seat. Measures: 25.25"W x 27.5"D x 34.5...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Swedish Mid Century Modern, Sculptural Rocking Chair in Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative rocking chair in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. A unique figure with a strong impression, ready to complement many interior styles. A m...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

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...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bentwood

Finnish Children's Rocking Chair, Eevert Toivonen, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Children's rocking chair by Eevert Toivonen from the 1930s. Finland. Painted plywood. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Classic early 1930's Finnish design.
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Plywood, Paint

Rocking Chair by Henrik Pedersen
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Discover the sublime fusion of style and comfort with the rocking chair designed by Henrik Pedersen. This exceptional design perfectly combines the str...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair or rocking chair by designers Charles Eames (1907–1978) and Ray Eames (1912–1988) for Herman Miller in the 1950s. Good condition. DV80
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Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs

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Plastic

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Italian Wrapped Rattan Rocking Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal Italian wrapped rattan rocking chair. After the “Donaoldo” chair designed by Franco Bettonica. A chic bamboo frame with a woven rattan seat and canopy. Ac...
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Late 20th Century Italian Rocking Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

1950s Eames RKR Rocking Wire Side Chair with Yellow Hopsak original cover.
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An iconic RKR Rocking wire side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This chair retains its original birch runners and original yellow hopsak fabric. The black ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Oak Spindle Back Rocker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kick back and relax with the vintage comfort of this mid-century modern oak rocker. The sloping arms and feet gives classic Scandinavian flare into any space. A tall spindle back pea...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery

Scandinavian black rocking chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian rocking chair. Original rocking chair from the 1960s, completely made of wood and painted a black color, represents Nordic elegance with a modern twist. Elegant...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Rocking Chair for France & Søn
Located in Miami, FL
Experience the elegance of this all original vintage FD 120 rocking lounge chair, boasting a sleek and minimalist design. Skillfully sculpted from teak wood, the rocker features the ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden and wicker rocker designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Vintage Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage bauhaus inspired rocking chair made from wicker and chrome. Beautiful elegant design with beech wooden armrests. Good condition, some wear on the armrests. Very sturdy. 1...
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1970s Bauhaus Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sewing Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts sewing rocker By Gustav Stickley (model #2627) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat. Measures: 18.25"W x 24...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Antique Period American Colonial Shaker Rocking Chair Rush Seat 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique period American Colonial Shaker rocking chair retaining an early rush seat and period rails. Hand whittled spindles, posts and rungs.
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Early 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak, Rush

Pair of Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Cane Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
This model is inspired by the Thonet no. 10 rocker from circa 1880. It´s made in Spain, circa 1940-1950. It was restored and it´s in perfect shape.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Black Steel and Birch RKR Bikini Rocker
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller RKR Bikini rocking chair. One of my personal favorites, this rocking chair features an iconic wire shell chair design from Eames for Herman ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Hans Olsen for DUX Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Springfield, OR
An original Hans Olsen for DUX teak + afromosia wood rocking chair. A beautifully proportioned and designed chair. All the elements work well together. The wa...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Rocker, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall rocker with new turquoise ultra suede fabric. The ottoman has been sold so only the rocker remains. The solid walnut fr...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Bauhaus Rocking Chair, Chromed Steeltubes, Germany, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, rare Bauhaus Rocking Chair from Germany circa 1920/30s. Chrome-plated thick bent steeltubes with original galvanization, well reserved and polished. The seat and back are u...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Rocking Chair "Svensk Hemslöjd" Sheepskin & Pinewood, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Unique rocking chair handmade by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century.. Made in solid Scandinavian dark stained pinewood with a deep patina. Carved decorations. The chair...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Rocking Chairs

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Pine, Sheepskin

Pr. Wicker Rocking Chairs by Francis Mair c 1950/1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of wicker rocking chairs designed by Francis Mair, circa 1950/1960's. These sophisticated chairs are both stylish, and extremely comfortable. Both are structurally sound ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slatted Rocking Chair attributed to Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous heavy duty slatted rocking chair in excellent antique condition attributed to the Stickley Brothers furniture Co. Deep rich color to the...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Rocking Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones for Hill manufacturing in the 1970s. It has been beautifully reupholstered in a pink poly/cotton velvet. There are some minor ...
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1970s American Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Cotton, Lucite

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chromed Steel Tube Chairs with Embossed Upholstery
Located in Ulm, DE
Mid Century armchair pair Fresh nickel-plated metal frame Upholstery: genuine cowhide with reptile embossing Europe, 1960s Dimensions: W...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Located in Accrington, GB
A large American rocking chair dating to the 1950’s. The rocker is made from solid cherry wood, large in size and has a superb style to it with a high shell back, curved arm rest, lo...
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1950s American American Classical Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Cherry

Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather 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, 2005 Solid oak frame, with original brown leather upholstered seat. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

1950's Stitched leather Rocking chair by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather Rocking chair designed by Jacques Adnet Nice chocolate brown color France
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1950s French Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Bronze

Handmade Birch Rocker with Woven Rush Seat
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1940s Handmade Birch Rocker with Woven Rush Seat. The details on this piece are subtle but beautiful. The curving back varies from ladder to ladder, the upright arm supports hav...
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1940s American Shaker Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rush, Birch

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, beech wood, rocking chair features a high spindle back with newly caned seat. The chair is American but has a Scandinavian feel with it's sculpted frame and taper...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cane, Beech

Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic Mid Century Modern Danish teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin (Brahmin). This gorgeous mid-century chair was...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Teak

Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' Tartera' rocking chair, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design 1966, manufacture 1960s. This wonderful rocking chair is made of two symmetrical side piec...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Boxwood

Blue Lacquered Tubular Metal Rocking Chair - 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
A great and comfortable rocking chair with a bright pop of color.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Small Rocking Chair, circa 1960s
Located in Ely, GB
Beautifully Well Proportioned Spindle Back Rocking Chair, circa 1960s. The chair, made from beech and elm, is solid in its construction and in good condition overall, with only age ...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Elm

Spanish Pair of style wooden rocking chairs with Bulrush and Painted in Red
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Pair of style wooden rocking chairs with Bulrush and Painted in Red
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Wood

Herman Miller Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Herman Miller parchment shell fiberglass RAR rocker by Eames Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this rocker is one of the most iconic designs from Charles...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

White Stained Beech Rocking Chair by Luigi Grassevig Italy, 1970's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 1970's Italian Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig for Crassevig Bentwood Beech that has been white stained This chair has been made by steaming Beechwood in these curved s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs

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Rattan, Beech

Studio Cassina '572 Rocking' Chair in Ebonized Wood and Red Upholstery
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

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Platform Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Platform Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features Rolling casters, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicely c...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

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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