Danish Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, oak, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
1960s Hans J. Wegner "Keyhole" Chair in Oak and Canvas A rare and refined example of Hans J. Wegner’s masterful design, this 1960s "Keyhole" chair embodies the Danish designer’s sig...
Canvas, Oak
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...
Beech
$872Sale Price|20% Off
Rocking Chair Made of Beech by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous Ilmari Tapiovaara designed rocking chair for Asko. Made of beech with a blond seat and black lacquered frame, it is a classic piece of mid-century modern design. Finland...
Beech
Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair by GETAMA, Black Leather, Oak, 1970s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair original black leather upholstery. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Leather, Oak
Mademoiselle Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mademoiselle rocking chair, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek, is an iconic piece of furniture that exudes elegance and si...
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara 1950s Finland
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage rocking chair from beech and teak in black and brown color tone by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko Finland, 1950s. A wonderful rocking chair from beech and teak...
Beech, Teak
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden and wicker rocker designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard.
Wicker, Wood
Rocking chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This classic Scandinavian rocking chair showcases Tapiovaara’s well-known approach to functional modern design, combining clean lines with everyday comfort. The chair features a blac...
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...
Beech
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Teak Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 1950s, Finland. A wonderful rocking chair from black lacquered beech and natural brown teak with comfortable armrests. Ideal for a fireplace as a cosy chair...
Beech, Teak
Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Black lacquered beech structure seating in blond wood, designed in the late 1950s by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland. Traces of use on the armrests and on the footrest.
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-Century Finnish Modern Wooden Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This special rocking chair was created by design legend Ilmari Tapiovaara for the Finnish manufacturer Asko during the 1960s. The chair is made of wood. The black frame perfectly com...
Wood
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker for Getama, Denmark in Oak and Leather Circa 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Peabody, MA
An original 1960s Hans Wegner "keyhole" rocker in darkened oak, reupholstered in vermillion colored leather. Model GE 673 for Getama, Denmark.
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Brown Wood Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage rocking chair from teak in brown and black color by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1950s Finland. An amazing vintage rocking chair in sleek design i...
Teak
$839Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. - Partly renovated, refreshed. jr
Wood
Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair by GETAMA, Black Leather, Danish Design
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Leather, Beech
Danish Design Rocking Chair Ilmari Tapiovaara Model Fanett Scandinavian, 1960s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Mid-Century rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for the 60's. Made in Finland, very comfortable!.
Wood
Rocking Chairs Model GE674 Made In Olied Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lejre, DK
This rocking chair, model GE674, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Getama in the 1970s, is an excellent example of Danish design that combines functionality, comfort and...
Oak
Rocking Chair Tapiovaara Model Fanett Scandinavian, 1960s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Finland rocking chair by Tapiovaara Model Fanett, 1960s.
Beech
Ilmari Tapiovaara Crinolette Lounge Chair
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional iconic chair designed by Finnish Master Ilmari Tapiovaara. A rare example of Scandinavian design. Less than 5000 of these chairs were ever created. Winner of the Ame...
Wood
$5,016
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 36.62 in
Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair, Red Lacquer, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early rocking chair model J16 by Hans J. Wegner manufactured by FDB in the 1960s. This rare red lacquered version were made in few numbers for a limited time-period and are a ra...
Papercord, Beech, Lacquer
$3,087
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 28.35 in
Oak Rocking Chair Model ML33 by Hans J.Wegner for Mikael Laursen
By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This particular rocker is in fabulous original condition, the Oak has a lovely colour, and even the red velvet upholstery appears to be original. Pobably produced in the early 1950s,...
Velvet, Oak
$1,750Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 27.17 in
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
Located in Uccle, BE
This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its powerful form and its indisputable comfort. The RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base), ma...
Aluminum
Arnold Madsen, Rocking Chair, Beech, Leatherette, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and brown leatherette rocking lounge chair designed by Arnold Madsen and likely license-produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Seat height: 12.75"
Faux Leather, Beech
$4,876 / set
H 39.38 in W 30.71 in D 33.47 in
Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA GE530, Denmark, 1970s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Hans J. Wegner - Lounge Chair and Ottoman GETAMA GE530 , Denmark Classic GE530 lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, featuring a clean design and high-quality craftsmanship in ...
Oak
$3,400
H 35 in W 23.5 in D 38 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Rattan Rocking Chair, Italy 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single vintage Mid-Century Modern “French Riviera” rocking chair produced in Italy during the 1950s–1960s. The light, airy silhouette is defined by a gently curved bamboo frame sup...
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,208
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 in
Verner Panton Original "Relaxer 2" Rocking Chair by Rosenthal, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern rocking chair " Relaxer II " by famous Danish designer Verner Panton and manufactured by Rosenthal Einrichtung in Germany, 1970s. The chair is in original conditi...
Fabric, Wood
$5,716 / set
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Scandinavian Modern Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four model Domus chairs, design Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s. Rare teak and birch frame. Refinished frame. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs a...
Birch, Teak
$6,067
H 31.5 in W 108.27 in D 33.47 in
Danish Modern Oak Sofa GE-236/4 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1960s.
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Oak Sofa GE-236/4 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1960s. Iconic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern four seater sofa designed by Hans J Wegner for Getama Denmark in 1955. Mo...
Oak
Rocking chair 'J16' by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Classic rocking chair model 'J19' designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, during the 1960s.
Seagrass, Beech
Mid Century Rocking Chair in the style of Hans J. Wegner Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An elegant Mid Century rocking chair with sculptural contoured dark walnut toned wood frame with medium blue tight woven upholstery. This very comfortable chair with springs and padd...
Upholstery, Wood
Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 1960s Finland
Located in Debrecen, HU
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern rocking chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Asko in Finland during the 1960s. The tall spindle backrest and slender curved armrest...
Wood
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair original black leather upholstery. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Leather, Beech
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with brandy coloured aniline leather. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Leather, Beech
Rocking Keyhole Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful rocking chair designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Getama in Denmark in the 1960ies. The chair is in very good and original condition with just slight traces of us...
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 40.16 in W 29.14 in D 33.47 in
Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair GE 673 "Nøglehullet" of Oak and Leather GETAMA 70s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
The iconic rocking chair called "Nøglehullet" - the keyhole - model GE 673 by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) in 1967. The chair is manufactured in the 1970s of solid oak...
Oak, Leather
Finnish Mademoiselle Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Surrey, GB
Finnish Mademoiselle Rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Originally designed in 1956, this example is approx. 20 years old. Dimension: W...
Birch
Rocking Chair by H. Wegner for GETAMA Model Ge-673 Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Oirlo, LI
Here is Hans Wegner's iconic"Keyhole Chair"for GETAMA. Its name comes from the holes in the front beams to insert the seat support beams. Oak and ...
Oak
Midcentury Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Gloucester, GB
Midcentury rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara - Solid beech seat and frame - By Ilmari Tapiovaara - Finnish, 1960s - Measures: 56cm w...
Beech
Midcentury Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Gloucester, GB
Midcentury rocking chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara - Solid beech seat and frame - By Ilmari Tapiovaara - Finnish, 1960s - Measures: 56cm w...
Beech
Sold
H 37.01 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in
Rocking Chair Dr. No by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden and wicker rocker designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1950s. Featured in the "Dr. No" movie.
Wicker, Wood
1960s Vintage Ebonised Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very comfortable vintage Scandinavian rocking chair, this was made in Finland in the 1960s, it was designed by Ilmari ...
Wood
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Frame of oiled oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.
Leather, Beech
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.