Modern Rocking Chairs – Where Innovation Meets Tradition

There’s a strong contrast between the slender rocking base and the rest of this chair. The top and the bottom sections complement each other in an interesting way and are nicely balanced. That makes the Compass rocking chair both very sturdy and very comfortable. It’s upholstered in elegant and cozy fabric available in several different colors so you can match this piece to your décor.
A lot of classic and consecrated armchairs and lounge chairs have been adapted and rocking versions of them have been created. The 500-series shell chairs designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt are a good example. This is one of them with a rocker base. It’s incredibly comfortable and ideal for relaxing and lounging. 
Believe it or not, the Lookout Mountain Rocker was continuously produced for more than 30 years. This shows the timeless nature of its design and its ability to adapt and to enver go out of style, no matter how many trends have come and passed over the years. This rocking chair has a wooden frameand fully suspended seat and back covered in hand stretched saddle leather.

Traditional rocking chairs

Outdoor rocking chairs

The First Rocking Chair designed by Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen is a hybrid that combines the pure and straightforward simplicity of industrial design with the breezy and casual nature of a beach cottage. It features a slender metal frame with a curved base and a fabric seat available in bright and cheerful colors.

Gliding rocking chairs

Spring rocking chairs

If you want a rocking chair to sit on in order to relax and unwind, look for one that allows you to sit in an ergonomic position and that doesn’t annoy you in any way.

Reclining rocking chairs

These rocking chairs include a reclining mechanism which allows them to offer the user more flexibility in choosing a comfortable position. They allow the user to lean back which is often a desirable extra feature. Of course, that also makes them more expensive.

How to choose a rocking chair

A lot of people enjoy and value their privacy, especially in open or shared environments. It’s for this type of people and spaces that Kyle Fleet designed the Private Rocker. This is a modern rocking chair with a high backrest and side panels that wrap around the seat forming a shell. Only the front is open. You can pair the rocking chair with an ottoman for an even more comfortable experience.
Minimalism is also what the Leni Supernova rocking chair is all about. It has a super sleek and slender base made out of metal and wood and a seat that curves delicately with flared arms and rolled edges. This gives it a mid-century modern vibe. The solid wood rockers paired with the chrome metal frame add a subtle Scandinavian twist to the design.


Speaking of hybrid designs, the Camila rocking chair is also an interesting case. Its design is a combination of old and new, a mixture of traditional elements adapted to suit a modern environment. It’s been stripped of all unnecessary elements in order to ensure a simple and pure design that emphasizes the materials, forms and textures used.

Modern Rocking Chairs You Can Find Online

Sussman Rocking Chair

Rocking chairs can be used both indoors and outdoors. They’re great for areas such as covered decks and patios and can look lovely in a garden, a gazebo or just outside in general. The chairs made specifically for outdoor use are designed to be durable and to be able to withstand certain weather conditions.

Cane Rocking Chair

Did you ever think that a rocking chair could be folded for easy storage and transport? It’s not an idea associated with this furniture piece, at least not until recently. A young designer by the name of Anker Bak attempted to change our perception of what a rocking chair should be by creating a minimalist and, most importably, foldable version of the piece in collaboration with Carl Hansen & Son.

Leni Supernova Rocking Chair

Some designers take things on a whole new level and reinvent a piece of furniture up to the point where it becomes something else. The Racer Rocking Chair could be one such example. This is a modern rocking chair that’s made of 100% recycled plastic and its design is meant to mimic the look of vintage racing cars, hence the color options and the stripes but most importantly the open storage trunk in the back.

Hollingsworth Rocking Chair

Arno Rocking Chair

Figure out the main reason why you want a rocking chair: For example, if you want a rocking chair for the nursery room you’ll probably want one that’s very comfortable, save and easy to use. You might also want to add an ottoman in this case.

Skak Rocking Chair

If you ever wished a rocking chair was bigger so two persons could fit on it, this is the design that makes it all come true. The simple design of the Gillespie rocking chair is definitely elegant but it’s something else that makes this piece special: the fact that it comes in two sizes, one of which is big enough for two.

Compass Reclining Glider

The inspiration for the Cala rocking chair comes from an interesting source: suspended bridges. The chair’s frame is a system of stainless steel rods that ensure maximum comfort and stability as the tension in them changes. Visually, the chair has a very sculptural and graphical look with a bit of industrial character.

Switch Rocking Chair

The Sussman rocking chair has a lot of great qualities. It’s fairly compact and doesn’t take up a lot of space, it’s comfortable and ergonomic and it’s also versatile thanks to its mid-century modern design. The frame is made out of solid wood and is very strong and sturdy. The chair also has fabric upholstery and comes in a variety of different colors.
The unusual and intriguing design of the Cowrie Rocker was inspired by seashells. This is actually a combination between a rocker and a lounge chair. Its design is minimalist, eye-catching and sophisticated and can easily fit in just about any contemporary interior decor. The entire piece is made from a single sheet of plywood.

Nala rocking chair

Linearity and simplicity are two important characteristics of the Landscape rocking chair. But the chair is not designed this way simply for aesthetic reasons. This is also a practical design meant to offer natural ventilation and to protect against rain and wind, all while being comfortable and good-looking.

Latitude Run® Rocking Chair

This is the Cleat Knockdown Chair, a modern rocking chair designed by Tom Chung who found inspiration for its form and general design in the harbors of Vancouver and Stockholm. The chair’s frame is made of solid birch and the components are connected using rope.
This is the Arno rocking chair, a beautiful and elegant accent piece with a mid-century inspired design. It has a slender wooden base and a comfortable seat with a cozy foam cushion and a soft shell that envelops the user and provides support at the same time. It’s compact and elegant which makes it a good fit for small rooms.

Other Cool Modern Rocking Chairs

The Hollingsworth rocking chair is not the most compact but it definitely has lots of character. Its design is inspired by that of traditional rocking chairs but with a more modern and sculptural look. It’s also very versatile and can fit beautifully in a variety of settings. Place it in the living room in front of the fireplace, in a cozy corner, in the bedroom or wherever else you feel it would fit.






This rocking chair has a design inspired by the fashion industry. It’s the creation of Brendan Gallagher and combines a solid walnut frame and an upholstered seat. The interesting part is how these elements are connected. The seat is attached to two wire mech panels that fill the two halves of the wooden frame.
 

Two contrasting and very different materials, stainless steel and plywood, are harmoniously paired in a design that’s as elegant as it is simple. This is the Buttercup Rocker, a modern rocking chair that’s small in size and big in style. Its base is available in brushed stainless steel or powder-coated steel and the seat and back form a beautiful shell made of bent plywood.
Another option is to get a rocking chair that you can use socially and casually whenever you’re having guests over or just sitting outside on the porch. You might in this case want to have a couple of chairs instead of just one.

The Unam rocker is also a modern reinterpretation of the classical rocking chair but with more familiar details. It has arched legs and armrests and a very cozy and friendly-lookking frame made of wood. All the rounded edges and the lack of sharp lines and angles make this a very comfortable-looking piece. What we also like about it is the combination of simple wooden elements and a woven back and upholstered seat.

Other times designers choose to keep alive the character of the classic piece that inspired their new and unique creations. For instance, the Rex Rocking Chair is a piece that transitions from traditional to modern without extensive modifications to the design and character of the original concept. Its design is elegant and stylish as well as very versatile.
Other times designers choose to keep alive the character of the classic piece that inspired their new and unique creations. For instance, the Rex Rocking Chair is a piece that transitions from traditional to modern without extensive modifications to the design and character of the original concept. Its design is elegant and stylish as well as very versatile.
This is not a rocking chair but a rocking chaise longue. It’s the 837 Canapo by Franco Albini. Its frame is made of solid ash wood and walnut with polyurethane cushioning and fabric or leather upholstery. the elements are connected with cords.
These types of chairs use a spring instead of curved feet to achieve the rocking motion. That makes it safer to use and doesn’t present any danger for pets or children. Compared to gliding rocking chairs these are also considerably cheaper since the mechanism they use is a lot simpler. In terms of design, they’re not as classic or as versatile as traditional rocking chairs.

This is Piña, a rocking chair designed by Jaime Hayón. It’s a chic and stylish piece of furniture with a frame made of steel and two rockers made of solid ash wood which can either feature a natural or painted finish. The seat and back cushions are available with removable covers in fabric or leather.
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The Nala rocking chair is a bit on the bigger side, measuring 37.25” H x 26.13” W x 37.25” D overall. It has a mid-century modern aesthetic and features a base made of solid wood and a really nice and comfortable seat with a high back and upholstered arms. It comes in light beige and grey which are both very versatile color tones.
This is the Comeback Rocking Chair designed by Patricia Urquiola. It may not look that different from the old-school rocking chair grandmas used to love but if you look closer you’ll notice a bunch of details that make this piece stand out. It’s not just the architecture of the chair but also the combination of materials used, more exactly the pairing of plastic and wood.
Meet Nana, a rocking chair with a design inspired by the timeless Eames Lounge Chair. It’s a very special piece created by Alegre Design Studio and its design is simple, refined, modern and very elegant. It’s a perfect nursery rocking chair thanks to its specially shaped seat and shell and the base which ensures a gentle rocking motion that soothes and relaxes its users.

The design of the Cane rocking chair is super simple, featuring a minimalist silhouette and minimal details. It has a solid wood frame with arms that seamlessly transition into legs and a clean and angular look overall. The seat and the back are made of woven rattan.

Cornelia is the type of modern rocking chair that was built on the framework of the rustic piece we’re all familiar with without making any drastic changes regarding the form and structure all while visibly updating the entire design. It became available in 2014 and it’s designed by Giorgio Cattelan.

NAP is a rocking chair with a casual and laid back look that also manages to be elegant at the same time. The rocking base combined with the soft and comfortable upholstery make this a perfect piece for reading corners but also for balconies, terraces, living spaces and pretty much any area with a nice view or a relaxing ambiance.

The Great Egret chair was shaped by studio sayar & garibeh, the goal being to give it a refined and graceful appearance inspired by the bird with the same name. Its base is made of metal and its thin construction contrasts with the seat’s elongated form that mimics two wings.
The rocking chair in the Square series, like all the other pieces in the collection, has a simple frame in teak wood and comfortable seat and back cushions in polyurethane and polyester fibre. The standard cushions are not waterproof so even this is an excellent chair for outdoor use, it needs to sit in protected areas.
Rocking chairs were first invented in 1710 but back then this was just a pair of ice skates tied to a chair. The proper rocking chairs that we know today started being popular in the 19th century when they became a part of residential homes. Today we have a large variety of types and styles to choose from.
The design of the Double Position chair is simply mesmerizing. This exquisite piece designed by Alex Petunin is made of wood and has a very fluid and organic form, with three cut out holes in their frame that reveal a colorful painted interior. The cool thing about this piece is that it comes with two small and colorful legs, one of which can be removed in order to transform the piece into a rocking chair, allowing free movement.
If this looks a lot like a rustic rocking chair, the type grandmas used to love, that’s because it was designed in 1944. This is Wegner’s rocker and its design was visibly influences by Windsor and Shaker furniture. We like its simplicity, high back and nostalgic appearance.

There’s so much we like about the Mamulengo Rocking Chair that we don’t even know where to start from. The sculptural form of the chair is exquisite and the attention to detail but, most importantly, the idea at the base of the whole piece is so clever and so simple that it makes one wonder why it hasn’t been explored before. Designed by Eduardo Baroni, this chair is made of ivory plywood slices which seem to perfectly capture the rocking motion in freeze frame.
A traditional rocking chair is most often made of wood and has the classic design that usually comes to mind when thinking of these types of chairs. They’re designed to be durable and they’re quite versatile. Sometimes they have various decorative carved into them which make each piece special and unique.

Unlike other rocking chairs, the Vis à vis has a very subtly curved base which makes this look rather like a club chair or just a regular outdoor armchair. The rocking motion is a very pleasant surprise. The wooden frame is almost entirely visible thanks to the woven seat and backrest design.


This is a piece that was presented at the 2017 Salone del Mobile edition. Designed by Christophe Pillet, the Summerset Rocking Armchair is simple-looking, refined and elegant, featuring a very slick steel grid frame and a wooden base. It was designed specifically for outdoor use, with a special protective treatment that allows it to be used near pools and water in general.
This rocking chair from Latitude Run is both a practical and comfortable piece of furniture and also a lovely decoration. It has a very sculptural design with a simple but also bold aesthetic and the bright yellow upholstery definitely helps it stand out. It’s made from a combination of black-painted steel and wood and it’s definitely a cool-looking accent chair.

It’s often the little things that make a design special. Take the Nub chair for example. It looks interesting and stylish and this is an impression given by the harmony between all the elements including the rocker base, the slender metal legs and of course the curved backrest which features these thin, sculpted wooden rods that complement each other perfectly.



There are numerous ways of blending together the old and the new and the beauty of a design often lies in the way in which the styles interact with each other. Let’s analyze this rocking chair for example. La Norestense is a piece that puts together a thin and slender metal frame and a shell that’s available in two versions: perforated steel mesh and weaved palm fabric, the latter being created by skilled craftsmen using natural fibers. The beauty of the design lies in the contrast between these elements.
The design of the J.J. rocking chair is lightweight and airy and it’s all thanks to the choice of materials. The frame is a combination of steel rods and wooden rockers. Although the design has a visible traditional influence, the overall look is a modern one.


No matter how you look at it and what color you choose, this chair looks like a Stingray. That’s only natural since that’s actually its name. It was shaped after the poetic and elegant form of the marine animal and its shell is created using a 3D veneer press. It’s then upholstered in leather in the same color as the slender metal base.
Technically, this is not a rocking chair per se since you can’t really rock back and forth. There are, however, a few similarities between this chair and the rest of the pieces from the Stresemann collection. Their designs are inspired by the forms of aircraft wings. The frame has a very airy appearance while the seat and backrest provide maximum comfort and the armrests add a touch of style.


 
The Switch rocking chair has a really classic and familiar aesthetic. Its frame is made of metal with solid wood gliders and the seat, bak and arms and upholstered in fabric available in several beautiful colors including this soft shade of pink. Pair this with a side table to create your very own lounge area or reading nook.

Sometimes a designer finds a way to completely refresh a furniture piece by changing a single basic thing about it, like Tomáš Vacek who offered us a new way of looking at the rustic rocking chair. Taken separately, both the ash wood frame and the numerous willow branches that fill its seat and backrest are not impressive or interesting but put them together and suddenly they make a mind-blowing duo. The result is the Haluz Rocking Chair.
These are a modern version of traditional rocking chairs which has been optimized to take up less space. Instead of the traditional arc they use a series of swivels and levels to create a rocking motion along a flat plane. They’re comfortable and ergonomic but tend to be quite expensive because of the mechanisms involved.
Kids like rocking chairs too. In fact, they find them very fun, even those that are too big to be comfortable for them. The AMM Rocker is a chair designed specifically with kids in mind. It’s small, lightweight and comfortable and its design is casual without being too childish, combining a wooden frame and a seat and backrest made of woven strips of organic felt.