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Antique Spring Rocking Chair with Custom Embroidery on Vintage Linen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique spring rocking chair with new painted finish. Has been newly upholstered in Vintage linen
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

Chrome Art Deco Springer Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chrome Art Deco springer lounge chair consisting of chrome frame that seamlessly forms to shape the
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Mid-century Triple Strand Rattan Springer Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-century triple-strand bent arm springer rattan rocking chair. This rocking chair
Category

Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Eclectic 19th-Century Spring Rocking Chair in Floral Fabric
Located in Opole, PL
Eclectic 19th-Century Spring Rocking Chair in Floral Fabric An Eclectic spring rocking chair from
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-century Steel Springer Rocking Outdoor Patio Chair , Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
cantilever Springer Garden chairs. This vintage patio chair pair features sturdy metal construction with a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

1930s Pair of Chestnut Chiavari Rocking Chairs with Springs, old America style
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sturdy style old America 1930s chestnut Chiavari rocking chairs with springs, restored new
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Rocking Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rare mid-century modern arm chairs with spring rocking action. Solid wood frame with spayed
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Rocking Chairs
Mid-Century Rocking Chairs
H 32 in W 25 in D 22 in
American Art Deco Mesh and Flat Steel Springer Chair, Garden
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Art Deco mesh and flat steel springer chair, indoor of outdoor, garden, wonderful design
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Dondolo Rose Antique Iron Rocking by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
antique. The price of the artwork may vary depending on the price of the chair. An antique rocking
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stone, Cement, Marble, Iron

Yves Boucard Pair of Large Carved Wood Spring Painted Rocking Chairs
By Yves Boucard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
YVES BOUCARD (b. 1953) Pair of large "Spring" chairs, Switzerland, 2008 Carved and
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rustic Chippy Peely Mid Century Metal Outdoor Cantilever Patio Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
metal springer rocking chair. Created from metal, the chair features vertical slats that extend from the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

KEM Weber Springer Armchair for Lloyd
By lloyd manufacturing co., Kem Weber
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Known as the “Springer” chair, the chairs sit on flat band chrome iron springs and function as
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

KEM Weber Springer Armchair for Lloyd
KEM Weber Springer Armchair for Lloyd
H 38 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
Pair of KEM Weber Springer Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
” chair, the chairs sit on flat band chrome steel springs and function as rocking chairs. The chairs
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of KEM Weber Springer Armchairs
Pair of KEM Weber Springer Armchairs
H 35 in W 24.5 in D 28 in
Yves Boucard Pair of Large Carved Wood Spring Painted Rocking Chairs
By Yves Boucard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yves Boucard (b. 1953) Pair of large "Spring" chairs, Switzerland, 2008 Carved and
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Vernacular Springer Chairs w/ Slatted Seat Antique
By Kem Weber
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Springer chairs evolution of the rocking chair this pair with a slat seat, found in rural Texas
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Armchairs

Materials

Steel

American Metal Garden Mesh Rocker and Spring Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
A rare pair of complementary mesh and flat steel springer and rocking chair for indoor, outdoor
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Lovely set of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
Woodard Designed by Maurizio Tempestini Iconic Tempestini for Salterini radar spring rocking chair and
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

3 KEM Weber Style Art Deco Springer Lounge Chairs
By Kem Weber
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Very comfortable Art Deco chairs in the style designed by KEM Weber manufactured by Lloyd. Flat
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Pair of Salterini Woodard Iron Radar Hoop Patio Springer Rocking Lounge Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Tulsa, OK
Springer base so you can rock in them for added comfort! They are vintage 1960s. They have been painted but
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Springer Armchair Black Leather by KEM Weber for Lloyd Mfg, Bauhaus, Deco, 1935
By Kem Weber
Located in Madison, WI
steel springs, it functions as a rocking chair. The leather hand of the cushions is luxurious. A Classic
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Danish Spring Rocking Chair in Teak, 1960
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The spring rocking chair has a high back and deep design for comfort and support. It has a solid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

1950s Mid-Century Modern Platform Spring Rocking Chairs, a Pair
Located in San Carlos, CA
Cool set of 2 Mid-Century Modern platform spring rocking chairs with spindled barrel back. Produced
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2 Spring Rocking Chairs, 80s
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 rare rocking chairs 80s in a art deco style. Beech wood frame with red velvet upholstery
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Set of 2 Spring Rocking Chairs, 80s
Set of 2 Spring Rocking Chairs, 80s
H 40.16 in W 22.84 in D 29.53 in
Stick Reed Rattan Double Strand Spring Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A double-strand arm spring-loaded rattan rocking chair with cushioned back and a rattan stick sided
Category

Vintage 1980s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury Aluminum Springer Rocking Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury springer rocking consisting of an aluminum frame with a large sled shaped steel spring
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Spring Rocking Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor rocking chair by Russell Woodard for Woodard Furniture, c.1950s. The rocking chair is from
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

MCM Turquoise Vinyl Faux Leather Spring Rockers Style of McKay and Rock-A-Chair
By McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Topeka, KS
turquoise vinyl or faux leather spring rockers in the style of McKay Furniture and Rock-a-Chair. The perfect
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Old Hickory Spring Chair with a Metal Base/ Woven Seat and Back
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory spring chair with a metal base and woven seat and back. The seat was rewoven at some
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Pair Steel Mesh Cantilever Spring Rockers by Woodard Co
By Russell Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair Steel Mesh Cantilever Spring Rockers by Russell Lee Woodard Co.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Rare Pair of American 1930s Machine Age Tubular Chrome Springer Armchairs
By lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish and rare pair of American 1930s Machine Age tubular chrome springer armchairs by KEM
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Rocking Chairs

Kem Weber for Lloyd Chrome Springer Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great "Springer" Rocking Chair with leather cushions and painted black arms. Chrome is all
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Swivel Rocking Chairs in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Pasadena, CA
These so comfortable chairs rock and swivel. They sit on a five-point swiveling base in metal and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Style Black Wrought Iron Spring Patio Garden Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hollywood Regency Style Black Wrought Iron Rock and Spring Garden Patio Chairs - a Pair. Item
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Springer B25 Rocking Chair by Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century springer B25 rocking chair by Homecrest. This chair consists of a wire iron frame with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Woodard Wrought Iron High Back Gliding Lounge Chair, Set of Four
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
detailing. This unique chair set features side springs that rock the chair its place much like a modernized
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-century Steel Springer Rocking Outdoor Patio Chair , Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
cantilever Springer Garden chairs. This vintage patio chair pair features sturdy metal construction with a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Salterini Cantilever Spring Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Wonderful pair of vintage Salterini cantilevered spring bounce rocking chairs. Price
Category

Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Set of Four Art Deco Steel Spring Rocker Side Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Industrial Set of 4 Steel Spring Rocking Side Chairs. Featuring heavily riveted tubular bent
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Woodard Wrought Iron High Back Gliding Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
detailing. This unique sofa features side springs that rock the chair its place much like a modernized
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Spring Rocker Chairs w/ Ottoman
By Russell Woodard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Russell Woodard black wire mesh "Sculptura" spring rocking chair, set of two with ottoman. These
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Springer Rocking Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of rocking chairs by Russell Woodard for Woodard Co.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Springer Rocking Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of rocking chairs by Russell Woodard for Woodard Co.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Steel Rocking Chair
By R. W. Winfield & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A terrific English spring steel and leather rocking chair attributed to RW Winfield, Birmingham
Category

Early 20th Century English Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

English Steel Rocking Chair
English Steel Rocking Chair
H 39 in W 23.5 in D 38 in
Set of Six Blue Mid-Century McKay Spring Rocker Rocking Chair
By McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Manhasset, NY
and wood and the rocking motion is just enough to relax you. The spring system is intact and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

KEM Weber Chrome Art Deco Armchair "Springer Chair" for Lloyd
By lloyd manufacturing co., Kem Weber
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original "Springer Chair" rocking chair constructed with a chrome-plated steel frame designed by
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Highly Decorative Midcentury Bamboo & Rattan Easy Chairs with Sheepskins
Located in Lisse, NL
rotate, if you look at all our images, you will see that these chairs also have a rocking-chair-like
Category

Mid-20th Century European Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of John Salterini Outdoor Patio Chairs on Springer / Rocking Base, Restored
By John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
springer base. These two chairs are slightly different variations on the same design. One sits slightly
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

KEM Weber Springer Chair
By Kem Weber
Located in Bochum, NRW
band chromed springs and functions as a rocking chair. Reupholstered in cognac-color soft and thick
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

KEM Weber Springer Chair
KEM Weber Springer Chair
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 29.14 in
Woodard Wrought Iron High Back Gliding Lounge Chair, Set of Four
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
detailing. This unique sofa features side springs that rock the chair its place much like a modernized
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

John Salterini Cantilevered Spring Rocking Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of cantilevered spring rocker by Salterini, circa late 1950's. Fresh coat of grey lacquer
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

American Folk Art Rocker
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Wonderful "spring" rocking chair in original paint with great wear and terrific patina. Very comfy
Category

Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs

American Folk Art Rocker
American Folk Art Rocker
H 41 in W 19 in D 26 in
Pair of Salterini Patio Chairs
Located in Harbor Springs, MI
. Springs rocking chairs.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Much Obliged" Steel Springer Chairs by Artist Philip Miller
By Philip Miller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
chair. They have a comforting springing motion, earning them recognition as a rocker for the book and
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair KEM Weber American Art Deco Springer Armchairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
on flat band chrome steel springs and function as rocking chairs. The chairs have their original
Category

20th Century American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Kem Weber "Springer" Chair
Located in Coral Gables, FL
for Lloyd Manufacturing. Known as the “springer” chair, the chair sits on flat band chromed springs
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Kem Weber "Springer" Chair
H 34 in W 27 in D 32 in
Pair of Metal Garden Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Pennsylvania Spring rock and arm chair with waffle weave seat and back. Matching glider
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Metal Garden Chairs
Pair of Metal Garden Chairs
H 32 in W 23 in D 25 in
Pair K.E.M. Weber American Art Deco Springer Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
) in 1937 for Lloyd Mfg. Known as the "springer" chairs, they sit on flat band chrome springs
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Western Themed Living Room Ensemble
Located in North Hollywood, CA
design. This charming set includes a convertible sofa bed,a spring based rocking lounge chair, a circular
Category

Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Faux Leather

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Spring Rocking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic spring rocking chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and wood, every spring rocking chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the spring rocking chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right spring rocking chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Russell Woodard, John Salterini and Lloyd Manufacturing Co. each produced at least one beautiful spring rocking chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Spring Rocking Chair?

The average selling price for a spring rocking chair at 1stDibs is $2,700, while they’re typically $613 on the low end and $12,850 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Spring Rocking Chair
  • 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, 2024
    What 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 24, 2024
    To 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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.