$1,666 / item
Lime Green Harry Rocking Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime green harry rocking chair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Microfiber, urethane foam, stainless steel, plywood. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 28cm x 67cm x H 55cm...
Stainless Steel
$6,052 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio Natural Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
Stainless Steel
$1,260 / item
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...
Stainless Steel
$1,666 / item
Moss Green Harry Rocking Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss green harry rocking chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: microfiber, urethane foam, stainless steel, plywood. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 28 cm x 67 cm x H ...
Stainless Steel
$1,666 / item
Brown Harry Rocking Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown Harry rocking chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Microfiber, Urethane foam, stainless steel, plywood. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 28cm x 67cm x H 55cm ...
Stainless Steel
$6,052 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio White Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the Bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
Stainless Steel
$6,052 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio Silver Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
Stainless Steel
Outdoor Roda Laze Rocking Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
By RODA, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Boston, MA
LAZE outdoor lounge chairs are designed as "leisure chairs", even more in the rocking version. LAZE is the invitation to rest, the tranquility of reading a book in a garden lounge un...
Stainless Steel
$6,052 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the Bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 44.89 in
Thomas Pedersen, a 'Stingray' Rocking Chair / Fredericia, Denmark
By Thomas Pedersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
The iconic Stingray rocking chair was designed by Thomas Pedersen in 2002. Manifactured by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark. This one upholstered with a brown fabric and seat in molded ...
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Rocking Chair with Upholstery Customization
By Gregory Clark
Located in Wilton, CT
Stainless steel rocking chair with upholstery customization Shown in stainless steel and with exotic wood arm rests Can be custom upholstered with your material selection - COL or CO...
Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Razor Rocker Children's Rocking Chair by Philip Caggiano
By Philip Caggiano
Located in Bronxville, NY
Motion and freedom are captured in the Razor Rocker, the first therapeutic sensory therapy chair for both adults and children. Crafted from solid EURO ply from the forests of Finland...
Stainless Steel
Blackman Cruz Acapulco Rocker Rope Chair
By Blackman Cruz
Located in San Diego, CA
This Blackman Cruz Acapulco Rocker is an incredible example of modern design and is an extremely comfortable chair to relax in. The metal runners rock smoothly and the hand pulled ro...
Metal, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 33.08 in W 47.25 in D 44.89 in
Iconic Scandinavian rocking chair model Stingray, modern classic
By Fredericia, Thomas Pedersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
The iconic Stingray rocking chair was designed by Thomas Pedersen in 2002. Manifactured by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark. In its most classic simplicity, white plastic with stainless...
Stainless Steel
Too Much
By Masquespacio
Located in VALENCIA, VC
The Too Much rocking chair is the first item we designed to launch our Mas Creations collections. The design is a clear representation of Ana’s personality with its contrasting and u...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 42.5 in W 29.5 in D 34.6 in
PP Mobler PP124 Rocking Chair in Soaptreated Ash with Natural Flag Halyard Seat
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vancouver, BC
This PP124 rocking chair is made in Denmark with carved soaptreated ash and comes with flag halyard in nature. The clips connecting the flag halyard come in stainless steel and the s...
Stainless Steel
White Leather Bubble Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Bubble chair (with white leather cushions) Designed by Eero Aarnio Authentic, licensed original. $4950 Cushions are brand new. The Bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 19...
Stainless Steel
$34,237
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$30,128Sale Price|32% Off
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
Velvet, Fiberglass
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$9,586 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
"Ceci" Minimalist Swing Chair Outdoor
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Ceci Swing Chair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the Ceci Swing Chair, a minimalist outdoor masterpiece inspired by the circular forms of floating celestial objects. This elegant ...
Stainless Steel
$1,907 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Crystal, Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$4,696 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$13,501 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
1970s Wave Chaise in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
This wave chaise lounge in the style of Adrian Pearsall is curvilinear in shape and molds to the human body. The chaise has been reupholstered by The Selby House in a Pierre Frey moh...
Wool, Oak
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Round Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
Magnificent Restored Bullnose Nine-Drawer Chest in Bamboo
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely Installation Ready. An a...
Bamboo, Hardwood
$21,133
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
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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