Rocking chairs have been popular for more than 200 years and it’s not hard to see why. Rockers just seem to have a calming, therapeutic effect and many people believe that rocking in a rocking chair brings on a sense of relaxation.
These rockers are favorites for nursing a baby, reading, sewing, and knitting. And in the South, a porch just isn’t a porch without a rocking chair for enjoying a tall glass of iced tea or lemonade on a hot Summer day.
There are some amazing, unique and gorgeous rocking chairs featured here. Whether you’re looking for a rocker for your modern, up-scale apartment, or for a family den, you should be able to find a rocking chair here, that you absolutely adore! You’ll find wooden rocking chairs, upholstered rocking chairs, and so many others right here on this page.
Featured Image: Liverpool Solid Wood Rocking Chair in Antique Oak
Lovely Bentwood Rockers
My husband gave me my first bentwood rocker well over 25 years ago and I loved it! When it was damaged in a move, I was heartbroken, but I knew I had to have another bentwood rocker for my bedroom. While the oak version of the Carolina Cottage Victoria rocker first caught my eye, I fell in love with the antique black Victoria rocker shown here and that’s the one I chose.
Carolina Cottage Oak Victoria Bentwood
Carolina Cottage Antique Black Victoria
Amazing White Rocking Chairs
My craft room is buttercup yellow with white trimwork. We redid the floor in peel and stick linoleum squares that are a white background with green diamonds. Well, then I decided I had to have a white wooden rocking chair in there. Was I ever delighted with the result! I couldn’t find one exactly like it to show you, but the three white wooden rocking chairs are very similar in style to it. I brought in this stunning white upholstered rocker just because I thought you’d like it!
Indoor/Outdoor Spindle RockingKidKraft Adult Rocking Chair-WhiteSlat Seat Adult Rocking ChairNurseryworks Sleepytime Rocker, Ecru
Rocking Chair Styles
Over time, several styles of rocking chairs have become popular. There’s a rocker to meet every preference and need. While the traditional styles are ever-popular, there are many contemporary styles of rockers as well, including molded plastic and even steel. These seem to be the most favored styles of rockers:
- Victorian
- Bentwood
- Wicker
- Boston
- Shaker
- Ladder back
- Windsor
Outdoor Rocking Chairs
Southern Country Plantation PorchPresidential Rocker, WhiteChar-Log Single RockerSlat Porch Adult Rocking Chair
Wooden Rocking Chairs
Coaster Rocking Chair with CarvedCoaster Mission Style Rocking WoodCoaster Traditional Rocking Chair, NailheadInternational Concepts Williamsburg RockerCoaster Wooden Rocking Chair inGift Mark Deluxe Adult Rocking
Who Doesn’t Love A Glider Rocker?
Glider rockers make the perfect nursery rocking chair, don’t you think? Comfortable for mom and baby, the gentle gliding motion makes nursing baby a beautiful experience.
Stork Craft Hoop Glider and Ottoman Set, Espresso/BeigeStork Craft Tuscany Glider and Ottoman, Espresso/BeigeShermag Glider Rocker w/ Ottoman in CherryFoundations Lullaby Adult Glider Rocker, Natural/Blue
Amazing Rocking Chairs On eBay
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Fromann Set of 2 Metal Rocking Rocker Recliner Springs for Manufacturers Chairs
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Nursery Rocking Chair Rocking Chairs Nursery White Cozy Glider Rocker Anti-Tip
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Mid Century Modern Apartment Velvet Rocking Chair Accent Chairs with Wood Frame
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Wide Rocking Chair Nursery Saucer Nursery Rocking Chairs w/Removable Cushion
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Apartment Chenille Rocking Chairs Accent Armchair with Wood Frame White/Pink US
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HCHAIRH Rocking Chair Nursery, Nursing Rocking Chairs for Mom Nursery, Comfy Win
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Love my rocker and love all the choices you have here for rocking chairs.
These are very nice rocking chairs. Would be comfortable in any home
I do like rockers, but usually out doors. On the porch or deck. These are too beautiful and I can see so many other uses for them than outside. I love the one in your intro. It just looks rich.
There’s nothing like rocking your baby to sleep in a rocking chair.