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Pair of Wooden Rocking Chairs with Raffia Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Wooden Rocking Chairs with Raffia Seat
Category

Late 20th Century European Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Pair of Wooden Rocking Chairs with Raffia Seat
Pair of Wooden Rocking Chairs with Raffia Seat
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 31.11 in
1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker Wooden Rocking Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish hand woven wicker wooden rocking chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Wooden Rocking Chair in Green Leather, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Brazilian wooden rocking chair upholstered in green leather.
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1784 Collection Wooden Rocking Chair
Located in CDMX, MX
1784 Collection wooden rocking chair made of oak or tzalam wood and handwoven.
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1784 Collection Wooden Rocking Chair
1784 Collection Wooden Rocking Chair
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 20.08 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

1960s Midcentury Wooden Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of wear - Measure: High of seat 44 cm.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Black Wooden Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen Model IW3
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rocking chair by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, model Gyngestol nr 3. The black paint has been
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rocking Chair by Lena Larsson for Nesto, 1960s
By Lena Larsson
Located in Delft, NL
Wooden rocking Chair by Lena Larsson for Nesto. In good condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rocking Chair by Lena Larsson for Nesto, 1960s
Rocking Chair by Lena Larsson for Nesto, 1960s
H 44.1 in W 23.23 in D 33.08 in
Black spindle back rocking chair, Denmark 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Nesto
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden rocking chair in good condition. In the Style of Nesto, Tapiovaara or Eilersen. Would
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Black spindle back rocking chair, Denmark 1960s
Black spindle back rocking chair, Denmark 1960s
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 34.65 in
Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla, Sweden, 1960's
By Karl-Axel Adolfsson, Gemla
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black wooden rocking chair with new light yellow upholstery and new filling.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid century Rocking chair, De Ster - Gelderland Netherlands 1950-1960
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Herentals, BE
Varnished wooden rocking chair with hand-woven rush seat and upholstered back with original fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Rush

M Nissen for Pastoe Mid-Century Teak Spade Dark Green Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Pastoe, Nissen
Located in London, GB
Wooden rocking chair / armchair designed by M. Nissen and sold in the Netherlands by the Dutch
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak, Velvet

Midcentury Wooden Scandinavian Style Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Wicker and Rattan Wooden Victorian Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wicker and Rattan Wooden Victorian Rocking Chair Rocker. Item features a solid wood wicker
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Scandinavian rocking chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian rocking chair made of wood painted white. A piece of furniture that refers to the
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian rocking chair
Scandinavian rocking chair
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 35.44 in
Scandinavian Rocking Chair
By Gemla, Karl-Axel Adolfsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s white-painted wooden Isabella chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler. A
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Rocking Chair
Scandinavian Rocking Chair
H 47.25 in W 22.05 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Swedish Wooden Black Rocking Chair Grandessa by Lena Larsson for Nesto
By Lena Larsson, Nesto
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Grandessa rocking chair was designed by Lena Larsson for the Swedish Nesto manufacture during
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Regency Tufted Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience timeless luxury with our Regency Tufted Leather Rocking Chair, a classic piece offering
Category

Vintage 1960s American Regency Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Regency Tufted Leather Rocking Chair
Regency Tufted Leather Rocking Chair
H 28.5 in W 19.5 in D 30 in
De Sede Customizable Leather Rocking Chair
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-900/01 customizable rocking chair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Customizable Leather Rocking Chair
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-900/01 customizable rocking chair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' Tartera' rocking chair, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design 1966
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Boxwood

Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
Rare Jordi Vilanova 'Tartera' Rocking Chair
H 32.88 in W 27.17 in D 35.44 in
Swedish Rocking Chair in Pink Velvet
Located in London, England
This art deco danish modern rocking chair was produced in the 1940s. It is made of bentwood and
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Swedish Rocking Chair in Pink Velvet
Swedish Rocking Chair in Pink Velvet
H 32.68 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Casala rocking chair in a white bouclé
By Casala
Located in Nijlen, VAN
chair is very rare, we have never seen this version. The rocking chair has strong wooden frame and a
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Casala rocking chair in a white bouclé
Casala rocking chair in a white bouclé
H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 32.68 in
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, 1970s
Vintage Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, 1970s
H 40.56 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in
Vladimir Kagan 'Rock Star' Pair of Leather Rocking Chairs, c. 1997, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
due to its rocking chair abilities cleverly disguised underneath with hidden wooden runners and
Category

1990s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather

Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Mission rocking chair. Striking American design from the 1900s
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
Oak Arts & Crafts Mission Rocking Chair, 1900s
H 34.26 in W 26.58 in D 32.68 in
Vintage Antique Rush Seat Child Rocking Chair
Located in Trenton, NJ
This antique rush seat child rocking chair is a charming piece that combines nostalgic style and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Textile, Rush, Wood

MONARCH Wooden Rocking Armchair with Decorated Back and Covered with White Lamb
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
the conventional rocking chair design. This handcrafted masterpiece is a harmonious interplay of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Lambskin, Wood

1960s Upholstered Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden chair was produced in Czechia, circa 1960. A rocking armchair sculpted with
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood

1960s Upholstered Bentwood Rocking Chair by TON
By TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden chair was produced in Czechia, circa 1960. A rocking armchair sculpted with
Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Bentwood

Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Norwegian late 1930 pine rocking chair by Aksel of Norway. This rare piece is in great vintage
Category

Vintage 1930s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
Stylish Pine Late 1930 Norwegian Rocking Chair
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 33.47 in
1960s Antonin Suman Bentwood Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Bentwood and caned seat in good condition - The wooden parts have been repolished.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Iconic Midcentury Design Rocking Chair / Expo, 1958
Located in Praha, CZ
for new upholstery, professionally cleaned - wooden parts refreshed.
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

ML-33 Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner, 1940s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Hans Wegner ML-33 rocking chair in teak. Made for Michael Laursen circa 1940s. The chair
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Rocking Chair from the 1960s is a classic piece of furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Rare Jordi Vilanova Pair of 'Tartera' Rocking Chairs
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch,' pair of Tartera' rocking chairs, boxwood, beech, and fabric, Spain, design
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Boxwood, Fabric

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden and wicker rocker designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
No Reserve
H 37.01 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in
Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900 Curved Beech Rocking Chair, attributed
Category

20th Century Austrian French Provincial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Charles & Ray Eames "Rar" Brown Original Rocking Chair, 1977
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern molded RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rocking Chairs in Bamboo, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of bamboo rocking chairs, 1960s. Solid and functional; light wear from age and use, one in
Category

Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bended beechwood rocking chair with rattan seat, circa 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Bended beechwood rocking chair with rattan seat, circa 1900 An English wooden bended rocking chair
Category

Early 20th Century British Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bentwood Early 1900s Rocking Chair Produced by Mundus, Budapest
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bentwood and straw rocking chair produced by Mondus in the early 20th century. The armchair is
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Thonet Style Chrome Frame Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek modern rocking chair features a tufted vinyl seat with stylish chrome frame. Mounted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal, Steel

Bentwood Rocking Chair Attributed to Thonet, Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Classic Vienna Secession style bentwood rocking chair with embossed wooden seat and back, and
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs

Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames Authentic RAR Rocking Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern early RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Design Rocking Chair Design by Angel Pazmino, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Original vintage design rocking chair from Ecuador. Period: 1960s. Made of Walnut wood. A design
Category

Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Of Twig And Branch Rustic Style Rocking Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
made from mixed wood twigs and branches. Large hoop back rocking chairs made with branch frames and
Category

20th Century Rustic Rocking Chairs

Materials

Twig

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculpted metal frame rocking chair with tufted vinyl upholstery makes a stylish and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Customizable Inno Kola Light Rocking Chair by Mikko Laakonen
By Mikko Laakkonen, Inno Interior OY
Located in New York, NY
Kola rocking chair combines the ingenious felt seat with strong steel frame and wooden rockers
Category

2010s Finnish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Customizable Inno Kola Light Rocking Chair by Mikko Laakonen
By Mikko Laakkonen, Inno Interior OY
Located in New York, NY
Kola Rocking Chair combines the ingenious felt seat with strong steel frame and wooden rockers
Category

2010s Finnish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Chair and Footrest by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, 1970's
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
. These pieces features a wooden peg frame with thick sculpted sling leather . Rocking chair 75cm×60cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lucian Ercolani for Ercol Rocking Chair in Beech and Oak
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designed this rocking chair for Ercol in the 1960s. The wooden frame is made out of beech and features an
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Verner Panton Original "Relaxer 2" Rocking Chair by Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern rocking chair " Relaxer II " by famous Danish designer Verner Panton and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bamboo and Rattan Mid-Century Modern Children's Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern children's rocking chair. Striking French design from the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Rare Vintage Rocking Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s, Reupholstered in French Boucle
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Very rare model of a rocking chair coming most probably from Czechoslovakia from circa 1950s. It
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Ash

Rare Eames Zenith Rocking Chair for Herman Miller, USA 1950
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Zenith / Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Relaxer by Verner Panton, Germany, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Relaxer by Verner Panton, Germany 1970s. Iconic rocking chair
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Blackened Steel and Black Oak Slats
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this rocking chair has a layer of leather attached to it, making the rocking motion smoother and the
Category

2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

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Wooden Rocking Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of wooden rocking chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wooden rocking chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and hardwood. Wooden rocking chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Wooden rocking chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara and Lena Larsson each produced beautiful wooden rocking chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Wooden Rocking Chairs?

Prices for wooden rocking chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, wooden rocking chairs begin at $150 and can go as high as $8,400, while the average can fetch as much as $1,583.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Wooden Rocking Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Boston rocking chair is a wooden rocking chair with a decorative top panel and a seat and arms that curve down towards the front. Find an assortment of rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A platform rocking chair is a rocking chair constructed to have the rockers on a fixed platform rather than the floor. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary platform rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.