A rocking chair in the interior is not just a piece of furniture, it is a certain attribute of relaxation and comfort. I think there is not a person who at least once in his life does not imagine himself swinging by the fireplace. But suddenly doubts begin to creep in about how comfortable, convenient and generally conducive to relaxation it is.

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Furniture that creates comfort - a rocking chair in the interior.

Yes, indeed, a rocking chair belongs to that group of items that you can live without and not notice their absence. Like a fireplace, all kinds of decor, and other optional things that give a feeling of home, rocking chair furniture is more atmospheric than purely utilitarian.

model from designer Richard Clarkson

Traditionally, we are used to thinking of a rocking chair as wooden or wicker, because for a long time there were no other options. It would never occur to the average person that such a piece of furniture could be made of metal or plastic.

Model Bruno Zampa Gelsomino

factory B&B model JJ

As for stylistics, the first thing that comes to mind, of course, is. It is in a rustic, colorful interior that a rocking chair is a mandatory attribute of the zone. Sometimes it’s even hard to imagine how this item can fit into a high-tech or minimalist style.

To expand our understanding of a rocking chair a little, let's look at the main options that designers and the furniture industry offer us.

What distinguishes a rocking chair from all other objects is its ability to rock. But who said that this can only be done with the help of legs. The idea of creation hanging models not new, just remember the traditional cradles Slavic houses. A full-fledged selection of factory products appeared relatively recently. There are two options for mounting this design:

To the ceiling using special cables and fastenings. So cutting edge and fashion design still has several disadvantages. The installation of the structure itself is not a simple matter, and moving an already suspended chair is problematic, unless you “dug” the ceiling again.
Another way is to attach it to the frame that comes with the chair. This option has a base, so it stands on the floor, which makes it possible to rearrange the furniture at your discretion.

Most people cannot imagine how comfortable it would be for them to constantly rock back and forth while relaxing. The fear that a rocking chair in the interior may end up sitting idle and only taking up space does not allow us to give in to the desire to purchase it. There is only one way out of this situation – try. There are models that sway a lot, and there are also those where the movement is barely noticeable. In any case, in the store before purchasing, you can always sit on exhibition samples and choose the most comfortable option for yourself.

Some things never go out of style, and this applies primarily to pieces of furniture. Take, for example, the rocking chair: having been invented more than two centuries ago, it is still a very popular and beloved piece of furniture to this day.

If you are inclined to believe that the rocking chair in the interior is rather a relic of the past, we will try to convince you otherwise and show that this invention can have many faces and take root in absolutely any interior style.

What types of rocking chairs can there be?

Due to its popularity, the rocking chair has received many interpretations and today is made from the most different materials. We will tell you about the most popular options.

Classic rocking chair made of wood

Story

In the 19th century furniture from bent wood, the idea of which belongs to a German carpenter named Sinking(he is also the author of the famous Viennese chairs). Rocking chairs have become available to a wide range of consumers.

The furniture was made from beech, which was excellent for forming the necessary details, and the demand for chairs was huge.

Therefore, the rocking chair became mandatory and very common furniture in the estates and dachas of the intelligentsia, as well as in the workshops of sculptors and artists.

Wicker rocking chair

This rocking chair has a truly rustic charm, and when combined with a warm soft blanket, it can make even an ascetic interior more comfortable. It so happened that such chairs can have wicker either only some components (seat and back, armrests), or the entire structure, but the material for it is willow, reed, rattan.

With metal elements

Since the mid-20th century, many famous modernist designers have been working on the familiar appearance of a rocking chair ( Le Corbusier, Sam Malouf, R. Rapson), among them the Italian Antonio Volpe loomed large. He offered the world his own version of the famous chair, using metal rings instead of runners.

Today, 60 years later, this chair can look incredibly stylish in a modern minimalist or high-tech style. Thanks to the metal body, such furniture will serve for a long time and reliably.

Hybrid rocking chairs

At first glance, the chair could be no different from its counterparts with a soft seat, back and armrests, but only wooden support legs on the runners make it clear that this is furniture endowed with the advantages of two different objects. Good option for placement in modern contemporary or American interiors.

Double rocking chairs

Modern possibilities in furniture design can work wonders, including making objects as ergonomic as possible and adapted to a particular room.

For example, such a wide rocking chair with a high soft back and a durable frame can easily support the weight of two adults, while swinging easily. It would be appropriate to use it in nurseries, because sitting in it, it is convenient for a young mother to feed and lull a newborn, and for a father to read an evening story with his daughter or son.

Double rocking chairs can be used in the interior of a cozy cafe or restaurant with a terrace at the entrance. We are sure that this decision will delight the visitors of the establishment.

Modern rocking chairs

An original, discreet, and most importantly, comfortable rocking chair, designed according to the sketches of a well-known married couple Charles and Ray Eames. A molded plastic seat, thin metal supports and wooden runners - a mix embodied in a piece of furniture that is convenient to use in a residential setting modern interior, and in a public institution.

Exclusive

Often, when making rocking chairs, classic furniture samples are used: Chippendale chair, Voltaire chair or Windsor chair, as a result of which unique, very beautiful objects are born - a tribute to the past in the present and future tenses.

Stylized

For example, in the retro style of the 60s, in order to use it with appropriate interior design. The main criteria are squatness, laconicism, soft seat with leather upholstery. Such experiments should not be based on any one style, and there can be many incarnations of the rocking chair.

Where to install a rocking chair

In the lounge area, on the balcony, on the terrace

From historical data we know that rocking chairs were originally purely garden furniture, and noble Englishmen loved to swing in them. This means that today the owners country houses, or residents of private houses (within the city), can use this comfortable furniture in gazebos, on the porch or in the garden.

Those who settled in apartments multi-storey buildings, can place a rocking chair in the recreation area, and one exists in almost every apartment. Perhaps this is the area by the window in the kitchen-dining room, where, listening to the conversation of the household, the housewife is doing needlework; cosy glass balcony It can also be the place where you can completely relax with a cup of aromatic drink after a busy day, sitting in a rocking chair.

In the living room

A rocking chair with soft, unusually colored upholstery can be used by you in the interior of your living room as an object that attracts attention and creates a light, peaceful atmosphere at the same time.

Combine it with furniture simple shapes to emphasize the soft contrast of lines; combine the rocking chair with furniture in different styles; or use a monochrome color scheme for all items. There may be solutions a large number of, and for inspiration you should turn to photo examples already existing interiors with a rocking chair at the forefront.

In the bedroom

Such a wonderful piece of furniture as a rocking chair looks absolutely harmonious in a bedroom. The interior of this room, no matter what style it is made in, always “welcomes” the use of such furniture for relaxation, which is absolutely appropriate here.

Treat yourself to such a distinctive piece, knowing that what you are buying is truly standing furniture for a year. In addition, you can complement the chair with a fluffy animal skin, a soft blanket, decorative pillows, a footstool and a table with a table lamp.

Wide range of chairs

Rocking chairs available in modern style at a price of 9756 rubles. More than 60,000 pieces of furniture and interior design. 390+ brands of beautiful and designer furniture.

Warranty for chairs

We choose only reliable partners and carefully monitor quality. Rocking chairs in a modern style are covered by a manufacturer's warranty and INMYROOM's own quality control system.

Help in selection

Our designers will select chairs for free, taking into account your interior and layout. If necessary, they will offer an alternative replacement from the wide range of INMYROOM.

Fast and high-quality delivery in Moscow

We deliver purchases 7 days a week. Please check with your manager for the exact cost and delivery time in Moscow. Delivery to other regions of the Russian Federation and CIS countries is possible.

Easy returns and exchanges

You can return the chairs within 7 calendar days from the date of receipt in Moscow.

Warehousing service

We offer storage in our own warehouse if you have ordered chairs from us and the repairs have not yet been completed. Check the rates with the INMYROOM manager.

Rocking chairs are furniture with centuries-old traditions and the boundless love of numerous owners around the world. This element allows you to relax as comfortably as possible, remembering your childhood.

Rocking chair - features and purpose

Despite the large number of varieties, all rocking chairs share common features:

Comfortable stay. At the end of the working day, allow yourself to relax all your muscles, and at the same time your nerves;
Calming effect. The perfect solution for people with increased mental activity. Effectively fights insomnia and stressful conditions;
Feeling of comfort. You can enhance it by placing a chair near the fireplace. Based on an involuntary memory of childhood;
Compactness. Takes up no more space than a standard chair. At the same time, it can be foldable;
Versatility. Suitable not only for home, but also for outdoor recreation (garden, veranda, cottage);
Helping a mother with her infant. You don’t have to carry a capricious baby in your arms. It is easy to lull him to sleep while sitting in a rocking chair;
Can be used by people of absolutely all age categories;
Stability and reliability. Able to withstand heavy loads without the risk of tipping over;
All models provide only one swing option - forward/backward;
The presence of comfortable long armrests will allow you to relax as much as possible.

There are rocking chairs for home use, and also in the form garden furniture. They may differ in the following points:

Soft seat. In garden furniture it is either completely absent or removable. Homemade versions are often made in the form of classic soft chairs permanently padded;
For the street, more neutral materials are chosen as the main ones. The main criteria are resistance to water and ultraviolet radiation. The wicker rocking chair will have to be carried under the roof;
It is not advisable to place outdoor rocking chairs on soft ground or grass. During the swinging process, the base may get stuck. Need a hard platform. The best options are a gazebo or veranda;
Garden options can be intended for several people at the same time. Such variations are called swinging lounge chairs. Home option always purely individual.

Types of rocking chairs

Rocking chair on runners

The most classic and most common can be called a rocking chair on runners. It is most often performed in the form of a chair with high back, placed on a round, paired base.

The runners are responsible for stability and swinging efficiency. Features include:

The best option for all types of hard floor coverings. A slight repulsion guarantees a long, continuous rocking process without additional effort;
Simplicity of design. The fastening does not use additional parts (hinges, etc.). It is extremely difficult to break anything;
There is a weight limit. On average, it is from 80 to 100 kg;
One type of control. Inertial, the pace is set by your body movements;
With a serious swing amplitude, the legs will rest on the floor. You can avoid this by choosing a model with a folding footrest. It is attached to the front of the runners. Unfolds manually;
In addition to the soft seat, they can be equipped with removable sides in the same style. In the interior, such a rocking chair will look like a full-fledged chair;
They may creak. This sound can be caused by new varnish. But, if it is very intense, then the technology for joining parts is most likely broken.

Models with runners are absolutely not suitable for use on soft surfaces and fluffy carpets. They will leave serious dents. In addition, your vacation will be completely ruined by the need to constantly rock the chair. It will stop itself after 1 - 2 swings. Another serious disadvantage is sensitivity to irregularities. The chair will jerk, reminding you of a bumpy ride.

Glider – with a pendulum mechanism

If you want something more modern, then you should choose a rocking chair called a glider. In these models the opposite is true. The base is stationary, more like low legs. But the seat is attached to it movably. For this purpose it is used pendulum mechanism. It consists of several strips that fasten the seat to the base and a number of hinges. The best option is a trapezoid shape. The planks at the top have a greater distance between them than at the bottom.

These rocking chair options have a more impressive list of advantages:

Can be used on any floor. It doesn’t matter whether it’s parquet or a fluffy carpet. The rocking process will be uniform;
Silence. No creaking or knocking;
Do not respond to floor differences in height and unevenness;
In addition to inertial rocking, they can be equipped with electronic, lever or touch control types;
Very often they are equipped with a retractable footrest. Such models are called advertisers;
The backrest is adjustable in angle of inclination with the possibility of fixing. Range from strictly vertical to completely horizontal.

A significant drawback is the serious price tag.

Spring

Exotic lovers should choose a rocking chair with a spring mechanism. The base is stationary and quite wide. Most often this is a ring. Above it there is a roomy leg, inside of which a large spring is placed. It is responsible for the swaying, which, as in classical models, is inertial in nature. You set the rhythm, and the spring is triggered.

Features are:

Unusual appearance. The seat is usually round and inclined;
Reliability. Withstands heavy loads over 150 kg;
Safety. The spring is closed, so it is impossible to get hurt. Suitable for children;
The main manufacturing material is thick rattan branches.

Frame - materials

To make the base, the following are most often used:

Wood. Excellent material with high strength. Allows the production of bent elements of runners and armrests. It is highly decorative. To protect against bugs and pathogenic microorganisms, antiseptic impregnations are used;
Furniture plywood. A material of sufficient thickness is used. Parts are cut out of it. Decorative coatings allow you to create a complete imitation of wood. A budget option;
Metal. Mainly used for garden options. Plastic, durable. Allows you to produce openwork fragments with forging. But, it has a decent weight;
Network. Bamboo, rattan, willow, reed, and hevea can be used. They can also be replaced with synthetic analogues. It looks very nice. It has low weight and high strength. Natural materials quite demanding to care for.

Seat and back

Now let's look at what options there are for backrests and seats:

Tough. Made from base material with orthopedic strips;
Soft removable. They look like a quilted mattress, which is tied to the slats of a hard back using ribbons;
Soft case. Slides onto a rigid frame, completely covering it;
Soft. These are elements made according to the principle upholstered furniture. Fixed.

The following can be used as filler:

Molded polyurethane foam;
Foam rubber;
Sintepon;
Holofiber;
Vulcanized latex;
Horsehair;
Felt.

A lot depends on the upholstery:

Textile. The material must be durable and textured. Avoid fabrics that are too smooth or slippery. As you swing, you will slide out. Tapestry, jacquard, cloth, and linen matting have proven themselves to be excellent. If you want more softness, then give preference to velor, flock, Alcantara or velvet. All fabrics allow moisture and air to pass through well, but accumulate dust;
Eco leather. Durable material with high tensile strength. Doesn't stretch. Does not fade even in the open sun. Very pleasant to the touch and soft. But it can cause increased sweating in the heat. Air permeability is average. Does not absorb water;
Genuine Leather. Expensive material. The better the workmanship, the softer the leather. Resistant to wear and dirt. Looks great, very durable. Air flow is limited. Repels water. A good option for a winter evening by the fireplace.

The history of the rocking chair

Rocking chairs, which many associate with retro interiors, feel great in ultra-modern Art Nouveau interiors. You can verify this by looking at our new photo selection. As you can see, rocking chairs in Art Nouveau interiors no longer resemble grandma’s rocking chairs very much. They are made from modern materials, perfectly complementing and decorating the most sophisticated interior.

The first part of the collection presents interiors in the Art Nouveau style. Unusual solutions, modern lines and materials.

A little history. Rocking chairs were common back in the early 18th century. In 1860, the production of “Viennese” rocking chairs was started by the Austrian furniture maker Michael Thonet. Rocking chairs are very popular in Europe and America to this day. There is a cult in these countries healthy image life, and rocking chairs, according to doctors, have a number of qualities that have a positive effect on health and a restorative effect in severe fatigue. We would like to present several positive effects on a person.
– When rocking in a rocking chair, brain activity increases. Smooth rocking has a slight hypnotic and calming effect.
– If you are irritable, then a rocking chair with its smooth rocking will help you relax and calm down.
– The muscles of the legs and back become toned.
– Heart rhythm improves, vascular elasticity increases.
– For diseases of the spine, it is very recommended to relax in a rocking chair.

The modern furniture industry produces rocking chairs from a variety of materials. They are made of plastic, steel, wood, rattan vine. Combined models that combine several materials are popular.