One of the most iconic toys of all time is the wooden rocking horse; a ton of rocking horse variations have helped the classic toy stay popular.
Almost everyone I know remembers playing on their rocking horse, but these days, kids have a lot more options than just horses. The toys come in shapes and sizes of all kinds; you can ride a frog, a dog, a bear or a bunny rocker. Even Fictional animals and insects have made there way into some rockers designs.
It's easy to change the size and shape of rockers but some of these designs go further incorporating odd materials and extra functionality. Wood is the most popular material but some rockers in this list are made from metal, cardboard and even bales of hay.
34 Rocking Horse Variations
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Stringed Swaying Seats
The GRO^ Rocking Horse Expresses Itself as a Minimalist Timber Frame
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Fictional Animal Rockers
The Rocking Tauntaun are Inspired by a Creature from 'Star Wars'
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Monstrous Rocking Chairs
These Chair Designs are Perfect for Original and Eccentric Children
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Chromatic Rocker Toys
The DIY Rainbow Rocker is a Great Way to Get Little Tots Active
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Wooden Motorcycle Rockers
Retro Rocking Toy for Badass Baby Bikers
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Origami-Inspired Rocking Chairs
The True Latvia Roo Rocker Chair is a Rocking Good Time
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Writing Table Rocking Horses
Patataj by Zuzanna Malinowska is a Playful Productivity Station
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Oscillating Sideways Seats
The Rocking Verner Reorients an Iconic Chair for a New Playful Design
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Oversized Eco Rocking Horses
Giggly Giddy-Up Toys for Grown-Ups
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Swaying Slug-Like Seating
The Rocking Animal Marks an Insectile Evolution from the Typical Horse
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Modernist Metal Rocking Horses
The Blooey Hobbel Takes Inspiration from Industrial Rationality
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Cardboard Rocking Horses
Reggie the Eco Rocker is Environmentally Friendly & Cute
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Fleecy Swaying Playthings
Bright Spark Rocking Sheep is a Whimsically Woolly Stallion Substitute
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Environmentally Responsible Rockers
Calidu Rocking Horse Teaches Children to be Green
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Wireframe Equine Rides
My Rocking Horse Explores the Toy's Iconography
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Wood Rocking Pods
The Pininfarina Giulia Children's Rocking Horse Looks Like Driftwood
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Radical Rainbow Rockers
The Rocking Horse by Kimberly Hennessy is Painted with Vibrant Patterns
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Riding Wooden Critters
Rocking Rabbit, Duck and Horse from Bjorn Dahlstrom
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Modernized Rocking Horses
The Magis Rocky is Modeled After Medieval Jousting Equipment
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Extraterrestrial Canine Rockers
Alien Puppy Chair Brings an Odd Modern Twist to the Rocking Horse
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Carbon Fiber Rockers
Rocking Morevive Dark Horse by NextOfKin Creatives is Ultra-Modern
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Toddler-Friendly Scooters
Kids With a Need for Speed Will Love the Vespa Rocking Horse
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Bamboo Rockers
Rocking Frog Makes Eco Toys That Go Beyond Tradition
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Animal Silhouette Rocking Chairs
Manny & Simon Wooden Rockers are Perfectly Sized for Tots
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Rocking Horse Remakes
The Rocker by Doshi Levien is Reimagines Childsplay
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Chair-Inspired Rocking Horses
Jeppe Worsoe Andersen's Toy Design Channels the PK-0 Seat
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Minimalist Tree Trunk Toys
The Hilla Shamia Rocking Horse is a Twist on a Classic Plaything
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Motorcycle Rocking Horses
Felix Goetze Combines Child Toy & Vintage Chopper
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Baby-Cradling Bird Chairs
The Dodo Rocking Bird is a Cute Take on a Children's Rocking Horse
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Minimalist Rocking Horses
The Hut-Hut Kids is the Most Fun That You Can Have With a Stump
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Pony Feed Playthings
The Horseless Rocking Horse Suggests the Stallion's Presence
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Activist Rocking Bears
Masahiro Minami Creates Children's Toy From Climate Change Consequence
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Wooden Wool Rockers
These Danish Crafts Rocking Sheep Replace the Traditional Rocking Horse
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Power-Generating Toys
The Rocco Rocking Horse Harvests a Child's Energy
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Rocking Chair Loveseats
Social People will Enjoy the Tete-a-Tete Chairs by Chloe de la Chaise
Stringed Swaying Seats
The GRO^ Rocking Horse Expresses Itself as a Minimalist Timber Frame
Button-Adjusting Seating
The Stockholm Chair is Fit for Two Rooms with an Effortless Reorientation
Artistically Corroded Furniture
Ka-lai Chan's The Ordinary Family Collection is Volatile
Silly Seesaw Seating
The Twin Bench Brings Playfulness to the Practicality of Home Furnishings
Tot-Sized Inflatable Beds
This Inflatable Bed by the Shrunks is Made Specifically for Kids
Round Rocking Chairs
Lincoln Kayiwa's Modern Rocking Chair is Circular and Roomy
Industrial-Inspired Rocking Chairs
The -Re- Rocking Chair Channels the Roaring Twenties
Kid-Drawn Furniture Designs
Children's Furniture by Joshua Lake and Jack Beveridge is Imaginative
Baby-Friendly Rocking Chairs
Scott Morrison Designs Rocking Chairs for Parents and Infants
Side-Stacked Seating
The Mamulengo Rocking Chair's Layered Skeleton Feels Good on the Spine
Colorfully Textured Seating
The Giada Collection by Dolcefarniente is Warm and Welcoming
Boney Rocking Chairs
The Skeleton Rocker by Seden Craig is Inspired by Slatted Furniture
Sugary Candy-Coated Seating
This Candy-Themed Chair Shows Off Sweet Design
23 Modern Rocking Horses
From Radical Rainbow Rockers to Wireframe Equine Rides
Rad Rope-Woven Furnishings
The Jangada Collection Features Sea-Inspired String-Looped Surfaces
Petite A-Frame Perches
Stacks Stool Embodies Delightful Geometry, Enhancing Look and Practicality
Illusory Siamese Seating
The Meander Chair is One Object That Appears to be Two Overlapped
Potato Chip Lawn Chairs
The Shallow Swing Offers You a Seat on the Grass with Considerabe Comfort
Swaying Pet Bed Seats
Rocking-2-Gether Lets Man and Mongrel Move to and fro Together
Writing Table Rocking Horses
Patataj by Zuzanna Malinowska is a Playful Productivity Station
Steel-Frame Rockers
J.Key Schneyorson's Hesus Rocking Horse is Both Old World and Modern
Rocking Ragdoll Reels
The Gravure 'Lost & Found' Shoot is Full of Oddball Accessories
Adorable Enveloped Rockers
Ivetta Rocking Chair Embraces You with its Beautiful Bundled Upholstery
Corporeal Contouring Rockers
UNO Lounge Chair Hugs Your Curves to Complement its Own
Oscillating Sideways Seats
The Rocking Verner Reorients an Iconic Chair for a New Playful Design
Playful Landmark Prints
These Citius Travel Solutions Ads Make Tourism Fun for Tots
Crisp Papercraft Perches
The Air Rocking Chair is Not the Flimsy Furnishing it Appears to Be
Irregular Pulpy Rockers
Michael Neville's Rocking Chair Design is Unusual and Eco-Friendly
Lounging Rocking Chairs
Cowrie Rocker by Brodie Neill Allows for a Stretched Out Position
Swaying Task Seating
The Span Rocking Stool Adds Experientially to a Dynamic Work Environment
Exotic Animal Rockers
The Rocking Zebra by Newmakers Exposes Kids to the World
Oscillating Siamese Seats
The Double Rocking Chair is a Traditional Rocker with a Twin of a Twist
Swaying Slug-Like Seating
The Rocking Animal Marks an Insectile Evolution from the Typical Horse
Modernist Metal Rocking Horses
The Blooey Hobbel Takes Inspiration from Industrial Rationality
Featherweight Carbon Chairs
This Carbon Balloon Chair Made from Carbon Fiber Weighs Only 800 Grams
Sophisticated Adult Seesaws
The Lanzavecchia + Wai Rockers Make Play Accessible to Parents Too
Bridge-Like Seating
The Framed Seats Series by Ambika Subramaniam are Intricately Woven
Swaying Toy Boxes
The Rocking Box Offers a Fun Way to Store and Transport Your Playthings
Abstractly Upholstered Armchairs
The Emily Chair Features Rhombus Stitching for a Rad Aesthetic
Circuit Board Musical Instruments
Ototo by Yuri Suzuki Turns is Intuitive and Kid-Friendly
Cardboard Rocking Horses
Reggie the Eco Rocker is Environmentally Friendly & Cute
Fleecy Swaying Playthings
Bright Spark Rocking Sheep is a Whimsically Woolly Stallion Substitute
Environmentally Responsible Rockers
Calidu Rocking Horse Teaches Children to be Green
Wireframe Equine Rides
My Rocking Horse Explores the Toy's Iconography
Playful Wooden Furniture
The Pic Vert Et Cie 2013 Collection is Minimalist and Childlike
Radical Rainbow Rockers
The Rocking Horse by Kimberly Hennessy is Painted with Vibrant Patterns
Bulky Baby Recliners
The Babylounge is a Wide-Set and Sturdy Seating Solution for Youngsters
Modernized Rocking Horses
The Magis Rocky is Modeled After Medieval Jousting Equipment
Rotund Baby Boosters
Beaba's Baby Booster Seat is Unusually Round but Incredibly Versatile
Extraterrestrial Canine Rockers
Alien Puppy Chair Brings an Odd Modern Twist to the Rocking Horse
Interactive Augmented Bedtime Apps
This Bedtime Story App Turns Bedsheets into Backgrounds
Youthful Swaying Seating
Children Chairs Become Invigorating with the Hiya Rocker Series
Chair-Inspired Rocking Horses
Jeppe Worsoe Andersen's Toy Design Channels the PK-0 Seat
Minimalist Tree Trunk Toys
The Hilla Shamia Rocking Horse is a Twist on a Classic Plaything
Baby-Cradling Bird Chairs
The Dodo Rocking Bird is a Cute Take on a Children's Rocking Horse
20 Rad Chairless Rockers
From Sweet Swaying Illuminators to Buoy-Inspired Lighting
Produce-Loving Coloring Books
The Colour Me Healthy Book Encourages Kids to Eat Fruits and Veggies
Pony Feed Playthings
The Horseless Rocking Horse Suggests the Stallion's Presence
Grainy Family Illustrations
These Illustrations by Ellen Weinstein Depict Modern Living
Cup-Shaped Children's Chairs
This Cup-Like Children's Chair Can Also be Flipped into a Rocker
Elegantly Entangled Chairs
The Masters Barstool's Backrest Blends Different Design Inspirations
Cartoon Sponge-Edition Mailboxes
Nickelodeon Transformed USPS Mailboxes to Encourage Kids to Write
Wooden Wool Rockers
These Danish Crafts Rocking Sheep Replace the Traditional Rocking Horse
Luminescent Bike Frames
The Phantom Lights are the Coolest Bike Frames for Kids