These modern rockers put a contemporary twist on a traditional furniture concept. While the rocking chair is synonymous with old age, this particular type of seating has undergone a number of contemporary changes over the years.
One of the most interesting innovations in rocking chair designs has been the inclusion of kid-sized seats. Taking a cue from the popularity of toys such as the seesaw, designers are keen on creating pint-sized rockers for children. Some of these tiny rocker designs include rocking high chairs, bulky baby recliners and chromatic rocker toys.
Of course, there are also modern rockers built for adults as well. These new types of rocking chairs feature innovative and contemporary designs that are a perfect addition to any modern home. Some of these creative adult rockers include modern rocking hammocks, bike frame chairs and even origami-inspired rocking chairs.
42 Contemporary Rocking Chairs
From Oscillating Sideways Seats to Chic Modern Rockers:
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Modern Rocking Hammocks
This Hammock Design by Georg Bechter Can Also be Used as a Chair
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Stringed Swaying Seats
The GRO^ Rocking Horse Expresses Itself as a Minimalist Timber Frame
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Recycled Milk Jug Seating
The 'Racer Rocker Chair' is a Small Upcycled Lightweight Storage Chair
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Monstrous Rocking Chairs
These Chair Designs are Perfect for Original and Eccentric Children
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Dr Seuss Seating
This Rainbow Abstract Chair is Sweet Enough to Furnish a Candy Store
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Energy-Generating Rocking Chairs
The 'Volta' Harnesses the Power of a Chair's Rocking Motion
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Chromatic Rocker Toys
The DIY Rainbow Rocker is a Great Way to Get Little Tots Active
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Sleek Swaying Daybeds
The Odu Rocker by Rosconi Looks Like an Egg Shell
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Silly Seesaw Seating
The Twin Bench Brings Playfulness to the Practicality of Home Furnishings
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Futuristic Rocking Chairs
Durotaxis by Alvin Huang is Made Using 3D-Printing Technology
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Tribal-Like Luxury Furniture
The Custom Pendleton Eames Rocking Chair Combines Two Iconic Designs
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Minimalist Cottage Seating
The Outback Rocking Chair Features a Simplified Wooden Form
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Industrial-Inspired Rocking Chairs
The -Re- Rocking Chair Channels the Roaring Twenties
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Side-Stacked Seating
The Mamulengo Rocking Chair's Layered Skeleton Feels Good on the Spine
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Reinvented Rocking Chairs
Alegre Design Creates a Chic and Comfortable Seat for New Parents
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Origami-Inspired Rocking Chairs
The True Latvia Roo Rocker Chair is a Rocking Good Time
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Maternal Rocking Chairs
A Spanish Design Firm Has Crafted the Perfect Breastfeeding Chair
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Sinuous Wood Rocking Chairs
Move by Rossella Pugliatti Has an Intricate Organic Aesthetic
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Sleekly Covered Rockers
The Abraham Rocking Chair by Authentics Looks Tightly Cocooned
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Adorable Enveloped Rockers
Ivetta Rocking Chair Embraces You with its Beautiful Bundled Upholstery
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Modern Kid Furnishings
This Children's Rocking Chair Boasts a Chic and Contemporary Design
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Oscillating Sideways Seats
The Rocking Verner Reorients an Iconic Chair for a New Playful Design
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Sci-Fi Baby Rockers
This Star Wars Toy Uses the AT-AT Vehicle Design to Great Effect
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Comfy Elegant Rocking Chairs
This Chair is Perfect for Mothers and Their Bundles of Joy
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Irregular Pulpy Rockers
Michael Neville's Rocking Chair Design is Unusual and Eco-Friendly
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Kiss-Conducing Benches
The Kissing Bench Allows Couples to Feel Comfortable When Exchanging Saliva
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Cradle Rocking Chairs
Rockid Lets You Comfortably Sing Your Baby to Sleep
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Athletic Seating Systems
The Stability Ball Office Chair Works Out Your Muscles As You Work
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Minimalist Rocking Chair Concepts
The Felix Chair by Frederic Richard for PER/USE is Contemporary
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Sophisticated Adult Seesaws
The Lanzavecchia + Wai Rockers Make Play Accessible to Parents Too
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Sling Back Rocking Chairs
The First Rocking Chair by Muller Van Severen is Colorful and Minimalist
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Ultramodern Rocking Chairs
The 'Diamond Rocker Chair' Blings Out Your Home with Futuristic Design
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Remixed Vintage Furnishings
The Leather Finn Rocker from Anthropologie is a Retro Revival
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Contemporary Porch Furnishings
The V5 Rocker Chair is a Fresh Take on a Classic Design
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Portable Rocking Chairs
The 'evrgrn Campfire Rocker' is a Flexible Chair Made for Camping
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Bulky Baby Recliners
The Babylounge is a Wide-Set and Sturdy Seating Solution for Youngsters
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Rocking High Chairs
The 3-in-1 Chair is a High Chair, Rocking Chair and a Writing Desk
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Multi-Person Rocking Chairs
Wover The Woven Rocker Can Fit Up to 12 People at One Time
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Bike Frame Chairs
The Randonneur by Two Makers Uses Bike-Making Techniques
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Deceptive Rocking Chairs
Cornelia by Giorgio Cattelan is Sleek and Modern
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Furniture-Inspired Lighting
The Rocking Lamp by M.OSS is Modelled After the Eames Rocking Chair
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