Modern Rocking Chairs
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Bentwood rocking chair in the Japanese modern style. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a famous wood grown in the Yoshino district in Japan. It has characte...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Sleepy is the smaller version of the Laziness rocking chair and is just as comfortable, perfect for moments of rest and relaxation. The low seat height is inspired by Japanese rocking chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood, Wood
Frank Gehry, "Contour" Rocker, Cardboard, Masonite, Easy Edges, Inc, 1970s
By Frank Gehry
Located in High Point, NC
An early production "Contour" Rocker / Rocking Chaise, designed by architect Frank Gehry. Produced by Easy Edges, Inc, United States / Canada, 1970s. Produced in corrugated cardboard...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Masonite, Paper
Modern Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Mid-Century Style
Located in Wayne, NJ
Studio crafted rocking chair rocker. At the front the seat height is 19 1/4". At it's lowest point, towards the back it is 10 1/8". This is ...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Deep Green Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Crochet Swing in Acrylic with Teak Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Iota swings take the user to a wild, natural, fantastic place. These swings work great in living rooms, spacious bedrooms or hotel lobbies and suites. They are an elegant yet bold ch...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chicago, IL
Prototype hand-forged, steel rocker designed by Arturo Pani and executed by Telleres Chacon, Mexico City. The piece has been reupholstered in hand-stitched, Edelman leather with custom piping. This piece was acquired from Telleres Chacon upon the retirement of Manuel Chacon, master metalsmith in the 1980s. This design is based on a Maison Jansen rocker...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gervasoni Inout 709 Rocking Chair in Berlin 03 Upholstery with Oiled Iroko Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocking chair in wood, INOUT 709 is characterised by a high backrest with visible slats: it is made of oiled Iroko, particularly durable wood because it is naturally resistant to wat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Deep Green Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Crochet Swing in Acrylic with Teak Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Iota swings take the user to a wild, natural, fantastic place. These swings work great in living rooms, spacious bedrooms or hotel lobbies and suites. They are an elegant yet bold ch...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Double Rocking Chair by Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in New York, NY
Double rocking chair by Sam Maloof, circa 1980's
signed Sam Maloof f.A.C.C./©, dated 1988 and numbered No. 9.
Literature
Jo Lauria, Craft in America: ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Bamboo and rattan rocking chair
Located in Lugo, IT
Bamboo and rattan rocking chair.
This chair is featured in the movie A Man on the Run 2018
Good condition.
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Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Contemporary Hand-Woven Rocking Chair in Solid Mexican Hardwood – In Stock
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Cocom Rocking Chair features a simple and lightweight structure with smooth, rounded lines, combined with meticulous handcrafted weaving. Made by a family of artisans from Bacalar, the weaving uses the "ojo de perdiz" technique with cotton or nylon thread.
This piece is part of the Cocom Collection, which blends tradition and modernity, elevating craftsmanship to its highest expression with attention to detail. Various endemic tropical woods from southern Mexico are used, giving each piece a vibrant tropical personality.
Inspired by traditional wicker rocking chairs and armchairs from Yucatán, the Cocom Collection aims to preserve and revitalize this artisanal legacy.
The chairs, armchairs, and rockers are available in a range of weaving colors.
finish: wax
weaving: cotton or nylon
available in: Caribbean Walnut...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood, Walnut
Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Tomato Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero has always been drawn to the circular form and is perhaps best known for his designs ‘without edges’. The Tomato chair combines three circles on a ba...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida
Located in New York, NY
The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of yesterday and today, lightness and solidity. With its precisely orchestrated flowing li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade Light Pink Color
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Caramel
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
'Caverna' contemporary wooden rocking chair by Brazilian Studio Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Cavernas are the arched structures that, when combined, form the skeleton of a vessel.
These delicately sculpted pieces are the pure embodiment of design, blending the strength and...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Vegetal N
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Egg" Rocking Chair by the Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe, Italy, Circa 1922
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare “Egg” rocking chair in curved and stained wood, with caned seat and back. The wide oval-shaped armrests, giving their name to the model, and allowing gentle swinging, are stabil...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Ron Arad MT3 Seat in Polyethylene for Driade
Located in Milan, IT
These MT3 rocking chairs were design by Ron Arad for Driade and made of a monobloc rotational moulding polyethylene in sand white coloured outside and red coloured inside.
Characte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Clay Low Rocking Chair by Maarten Baas
By Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
These vibrant Rocking chairs are from Maarten Baas’s iconic ‘Clay’ collection launched in 2006. The idiosyncratic childishness of this collection is created through Baas’s individual...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Nature Veg
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Studio Oak and Stainless Steel Rocking Chair by Leon Mayer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing 1980s studio rocking chair by Leon Mayer. The chair is hand signed by Leon Mayer dated 1980 and numbered 169. The rocking chair is constructed of...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Customizable ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair by Jader Almeida
Located in New York, NY
The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of yesterday and today, lightness and solidity. With its precisely orchestrated flowing li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gervasoni Gray 09 Rocking Chair in Walnut & Berlin Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocking chair in wood, Gray 09 is characterised by a high backrest with visible slats on which a soft loose cushion rests. The structure, with a large and welcoming seat, is made of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Black Cacao Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor-Indoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang during...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
CraftAssociates Chair, Cawtaba Modern Rocking Chair, Black, Sling, Leather
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Catawba rocking chair, Modern leather rocking chair, black, for Craft Associates
This Catawba Rocking Chair for Craft Associates® Furn...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
2000s Vintage Leather Sling Rocker Lounge Chair after Muller Van Severen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Iron Framed Leather Rocker Lounge Chair
25.5 tall x 24 wide x 34 d Seat height 15.5, 9.5 at lowest height
Attributed to Belgian design style of Muller Van Severen
No label
Ir...
Category
2010s Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rocking Chair in Galvanized Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Veg Tan Leather Sling
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low in its stance, wide in its grip, Klein Agency's contemporary low Rocker creates the perfect, soft shell for release and rest of your body. Laser cut pre...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Crafted Arm Detail
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic Umber Chair. The Umber Rocker is a comfortable modern walnut rocking armchair with a crafted arm detail. Designed to sit comfortably in its own space, the Umber Rocker offers a low, laid-back sitting position for relaxed enjoyment. Perfect as a wooden easy chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s
By Selig, Renato Zevi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern tiger print rocking armchair Ellipse Renato Zevi for Selig, 1970s
Rocking armchair mod. Ellipse. The structure is in chromed metal and is composed of two side ellipses...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
"MT3" Sculptural Monobloc Rocking Chair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT3" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc rocking chair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Giovannetti, Gongolo, NEW Rocking armchair, red fantasy, modern style
By Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The warm sensation of being rocked in the cosiest armchair. A homey object linked to an ancient tradition.
Wooden frame
Springing with reinforced elastic belts
High density and sh...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Pearl Color
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
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 ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vladimir Kagan "Rock Star" Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A 1997 design by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Studio, the so-called “Rock Star” features Kagan’s signature rounded forms, the curved arms and integrated seat cushion gives the...
Category
1990s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
B&B Italia J.J. Rocking Chair by Antonio Citterio
Located in Basildon, London
Immerse yourself in unparalleled comfort and style with the J.J. Rocking Chair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. This exquisite piece seamlessly blends modern design with timeless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Blackened Steel and Black Oak Slats
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iced tea in hand, Sam Cooke on the hifi, the rocker tall is deeply rooted in Southern American porch culture. While its heritage might be southern, this cont...
Category
2010s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
Black Leather Rocking Chair Model 'Donna' by Elio di Franco for Zanotta 1988
By Zanotta
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Black leather rocking chair model 'Donna' by Elio di Franco for Zanotta - 1988.
The condition of the chair is very good. Leather looks beau...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rocking Chair Made In Plastic By Charles & Ray Eames For Vitra From 2012
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair, designed by Charles & Ray Eames of the Series RAR manufactured by Vitra in plastic, metal and maple.
Measurements: H:68cm W:62cm D:44cm SH:39cm
Category
2010s Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
"Revoar" Swing Hanging Chair with Fringes in Natural Leather Coffee Color
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensional shape with leather braids and internal steel wire. The fringes, a detail that is in vogue in fashion, and that brings a visual effect of flight in the movement of the swing, from the basic technique of the customized leather cord.
The result is a sophisticated design piece, an indoor hanging chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
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 the same unique acoustics as the Ball chair, a little cocoon that shields off the outside world.
The hanging Bubble chair...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Handmade Mexican Contemporary Conacaste Solid Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Mexican architect Estrella Zamorano's collection "was born with the intention of returning the identity of Mexico's history to design, creating links between artisans and designers, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Wood
Outdoor Roda Laze Rocking Armchair by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tête-à-Tête Rocker, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2007
Located in New York, NY
The original tête-à-tête seat was created during the pre-Victorian era for intimate conversation. This modern rocking version, made of Dupont Corian, a seamless and sensual materi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern In/Outdoor 21st Century Gold Square
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is remin...
Category
2010s South African Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rulla Rocking Chair, Iron Frame and Mixed Leather Upholstery by Mario Milana
By Mario Milana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The arches of the Rulla rocking chair's frame create a spring on which the cushy circular backrest is mounted. On top of it the two rolls function as a headrest that gently cradles a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
"Gunga" Outdoor Hanging Swing Chair in Aluminium and Naval Rope Handmade
Located in Centro, RS
The Gunga swing can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas.
Inspired by one of the most beautiful postcards in Brazil, Gunga beach in Alagoas. The swing represents Brazilianness t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Rocking Chair in Open Wicker Weave
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Not many furniture pieces can create a sense of total relaxation and stress release the way this rocking chairs do. The combined use of two different colors and the open weave techni...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Trinity, Outdoor Aluminum Rocking Chair with Gold Finish, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Shiny and bright outdoor rocking chair, ready to be sun kissed. A luxurious and timele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Half half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: W 83 x D 66 x H 90cm
Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam
Base and s...
Category
2010s French Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Shearling Sheepskin Throw
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic umber chair. The Umber Rocker is a comfortable Modern walnut rocking armchair with a crafted arm detail. Designed to sit comfortably in its own space, the Umber Rocker offers a low, laid-back sitting position for relaxed enjoyment. Perfect as a wooden easy chair...
Category
2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Black
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rocking Chair, Luigi Crassewig
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Rocking Chair by Luigi Crassevig is a masterful creation that epitomizes comfort and craftsmanship. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this chair combines a classic ro...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Moonlight
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Nanook of the North Rocking Seat by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Nanook of the North is an exquisite rocking seat with metal legs. It is available in a range of colours, and can be customised upon request.
India's handic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Resin
Modern rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage rocking chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern rocking chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rocking chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans Olsen, Eero Aarnio, iota, and De Sede. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for rocking chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $596 and tops out at $65,835 while the average work can sell for $4,250.