Boston Rocking Chair
Hand-Made Pair of Boston Rockers for Mother and Child
Located in Asheville, NC
crafted but retain a simple grace.
The rocking chair was reputedly invented by Benjamin Franklin
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Maple, Pine, Hickory
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Black Boston rocking chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Black Boston Rocking chair with original painted finish.
* GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE *
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Decorated Boston Rocker
Located in New York City, NY
19th century American Rocker paint decorated rocking chair
brown and gold detailing and pink
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Classical Carved Mahogany Rocker, Probably Boston, circa 1830
Located in Providence, RI
This rocker is quite substantial, with beautifully carved scrolled arms with lambs’ tongue detail at the top. It is in fine condition with springs and good upholstery. This very comf...
Category
Antique 1830s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
19THC NEW ENGLAND BOSTON ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BURG.-BROWN PAINTED SURFACE BOSTON ROCKING CHAIR-WONDERFUL OLD SURFACE AND GREAT
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Pine
FANTASTIC 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED BOSTON ROCKING CHAIR FROM PA.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC FORM 19THC ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED BOSTON ROCKER IS FROM LANCASTER COUNTY
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine
19thc Original Black Painted & Stenciled Fruit Boston Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing 19thc Original black painted and original gilded stenciling of fruit on the inside back splash of the rocker. The surface is the best. The condition is very good & sturdy .
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
American Boston Rocking Chair with Original Paint and Stencilled Decoration
Located in Sherborne, GB
This beautiful and unusual rocking chair originates from Boston in the USA. There are stencilled
Category
Antique 1860s American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 41.34 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Hitchcock Style Boston Windsor Stencil Back Childs Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hitchcock or Boston style spindle back children's rocking chair. Black with gold trim and
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 28 in W 21 in D 14 in
Antique American Windsor Folk Art Painted Stencil Back Boston Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Boston rocker. Features a black painted finish with hand stencilled fruit and
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 42.5 in W 33.5 in D 23 in
Antique Boston Rocking Chair Original Paint / Stencil / Gilt Decoration, 1860
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American Boston rocking chair in all original antique condition w/ black painted surface
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 43 in W 24 in D 30 in
American Mid-19th Century Boston Rocker, circa 1840
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a lovely example of a Classic American mid-19th century Boston rocker, retaining its
Category
Antique 1840s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Jm Young Oak Rocker, Circa 1910
By J. M. Young and Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission rocking chair by JM Young offers quarter sawn oak construction with upholstered back and seat, each arm having concave corbels, c1910.
Measures- 3...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Boston Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal boston rocking chair for your home. Each boston rocking chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and pine. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect boston rocking chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A boston rocking chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Boston Rocking Chair?
Prices for a boston rocking chair start at $495 and top out at $5,500 with the average selling for $1,448.
Questions About Boston Rocking Chair
- What is a Boston rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024What a rocking chair symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate rocking chairs with comfort or relaxation. Because people often sit in the chairs to gently rock babies to sleep, the furniture may also represent parenthood or motherhood. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The 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.
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell the age of an old rocking chair, search under the seat, the legs and the bottom of the rockers for a maker's marking. By researching the maker and learning about how the characteristics of its pieces evolved over the years, you can often get a rough idea of how old your rocking chair is. If you are unable to find a mark, your piece could be a newer handcrafted item or an antique, in which case it would be helpful to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. An expert can also assist you if you run into any difficulty dating your piece. Explore a variety of rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent the rocking chair. This common misconception is linked to an erroneous statement made in the book The Rocking Chair: An American Institution, published in 1921. In actuality, rocking chairs were created by English farmers early in the 18th century. Early American examples date back to around 1830. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rocking chairs.