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How old is the rocking chair?
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The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Walnut and Cane Seat Rocking Chair in good antique condition measuring 19" in width, 30" in depth, 32.5" in height with a Seat hei...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Mid-Century Ebonized Rocker or Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Located in Southampton, NJ
Blending classic Adirondack construction with striking Japanese lines this rocker is the center of attention in most design settings. Solid ebonized mahogany having woven cane backre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Art Deco Chrome And Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco, machine-age rocking chair in the manner of designers Gilbert Rohde and Kem Weber features a bent chrome frame on black lacquered wood rockers with contoured back. The back ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features steam bent rattan frame with Art Moderne styled pink flamingo covered cushions, circa ...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Handmade Crochet Black and White Outdoor UV Protected Textile Swing
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
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2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
RAR Ray & Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
RAR Ray & Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Vitra
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
