 |
 Dorm Bean Bag Chair RED TEEN ADULT $39.99 Time Remaining: 26d 14h 20m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Video Rocker Vinyl mesh black Gaming Chair fits adults $49.99 Time Remaining: 4d 15h 59m |
 bean bag factory ZEBRA BEAN BAG COVER chair YOU FILL adult size 752747158048 $19.99 Time Remaining: 28d 20h 11m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Dorm Bean Bag Chair BLACK TEEN ADULT $44.99 Time Remaining: 12d 14h 25m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 |
 Dorm Bean Bag Chair GREEN TEEN ADULT $44.99 Time Remaining: 3d 13h 48m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 |
 BEAN BAG CHAIR for Dorm Adult Office Teen Room BLACK SLATE $39.99 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 15m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Dixie Seating Adult Rocking Chair Black 67 RTA BLACK $105.79 Time Remaining: 29d 3h 14m Buy It Now for only: $105.79 |
 AMISH MADE HICKORY ROCKER ROCKING CHAIR ADULT SIZE $155.00 Time Remaining: 14d 11h 38m Buy It Now for only: $155.00 |
 GIANT Orange left HAND SHAPED CHAIR 33 tall adult 70s Retro EAMES iCarly NEW $84.99 Time Remaining: 18d 11h 30m Buy It Now for only: $84.99 |
 Hinkle Slat Back Rocker 200SB DS Adult chair High Gloss Black NEW $149.99 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 45m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 GIANT Neon Pink HAND SHAPED CHAIR 33 adult 70s Retro EAMES iCarly NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 3d 17h 22m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Dorm Bean Bag Chair BLUE TEEN ADULT $44.99 Time Remaining: 5d 14h 55m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 |
 Hinkle 200SM DS Slat Back Rocker Maple Finish 48 H X 28 W X 34 D Adult NEW $139.99 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 45m Buy It Now for only: $139.99 |
 Dorm Bean Bag Chair PURPLE TEEN ADULT $44.99 Time Remaining: 3d 13h 46m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 |
 26 stackable adult chairs 3 black 23 blue $125.00 Time Remaining: 23d 9h 2m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 BEAN BAG CHAIR for Dorm Adult Office Teen Room FUSCHIA PINK $39.99 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 19m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Adult Wetlook Beanbag Chair Grape by American Furniture Alliance $115.00 Time Remaining: 16d 23h 4m Buy It Now for only: $115.00 |
 REDUCED Adult Rocking Chair Solid Wood Nursery Babys Room $65.00 Time Remaining: 27d 4h 40m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 GIANT Charcoal HAND SHAPED CHAIR 33 adult size 70s Retro EAMES iCarly NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 18d 11h 10m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Kids Young Adults Home Office Task Chair Baseball Baskball Office Chairs $69.95 Time Remaining: 10d 10h 23m Buy It Now for only: $69.95 |
 Adult Bean Bag Chair 13 Colors Pink Purple Blue Green $78.99 Time Remaining: 12d 6h 56m Buy It Now for only: $78.99 |
 Dixie Seating Adult Rocking Chair and Optional Side Table in Black 67BLACK1618 $109.99 Time Remaining: 26d 14h 9m Buy It Now for only: $109.99 |
 BEAN BAG CHAIR for Dorm Adult Office Teen Room LIME GREEN COLOR $39.99 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 10m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Tartan Design Adults Bodysac Bean Bag Chair New $24.75 Time Remaining: 9d 25m Buy It Now for only: $24.75 |
 INFLATABLE SINGLE ADULT SOFA CHAIR COUCH CAMPING RELAXING FLOCKED SEAT RED NEW $20.52 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 25m Buy It Now for only: $20.52 |
 GIANT Kelly Green HAND SHAPED CHAIR 33 adult 70s Retro EAMES iCarly NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 13d 12h 54m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 GIANT Lime Green HAND SHAPED CHAIR 33 adult 70s Retro EAMES iCarly NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 13d 12h 54m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 WHITE SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $89.95 Time Remaining: 13d 12h 47m Buy It Now for only: $89.95 |
 Adult Wetlook Beanbag Chair Nautical Blue by American Furniture Alliance $115.00 Time Remaining: 16d 23h 5m Buy It Now for only: $115.00 |
 The Company Store Adult SizeTwill Bean Bag Chair Cover New $42.77 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 23m Buy It Now for only: $42.77 |
 X Rocker Adult Video Rocker in Stadium Blue 51034 $52.00 Time Remaining: 13d 19h 28m Buy It Now for only: $52.00 |
 OUTDOOR STORAGE BENCH SEAT KIDS CHILDS+ADULT w CUSHION WEATHER RESIST FURNITURE $199.95 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 25m Buy It Now for only: $199.95 |
 NEW ADULT OVERSIZED INFLATABLE CHAIR ILLINOIS HUGE BIG U OF I ILLINI W PUMP BOX $27.00 Time Remaining: 16d 23h 17m Buy It Now for only: $27.00 |
 Blue Adult Bean Bag Cousion Chair Lounge Microfiber Nylon Suede Beanbag New $131.99 Time Remaining: 19d 12h 50m Buy It Now for only: $131.99 |
 REDUCED Adult Rocking Chair Solid Wood Nursery Babys Room $65.00 Time Remaining: 18d 7h 46m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 Blue Adult Bean Bag Cousion Chair Lounge Microfiber Nylon Suede Beanbag New $130.99 Time Remaining: 19d 10h 9m Buy It Now for only: $130.99 |
 Adult Smiley Face Yellow Bean Bag Chair Retro Look $78.99 Time Remaining: 12d 7h 3m Buy It Now for only: $78.99 |
 Pottery Barn Williams Sonoma Kids Blue Adult Apron Dad Rocks $22.99 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 10m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 New Plush Adult Extra Large Black Bean Bag Chair Lifestyle Collection Durable $122.98 Time Remaining: 11d 13h 47m Buy It Now for only: $122.98 |
 RED SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $89.95 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 10m Buy It Now for only: $89.95 |
 GIANT Red Granite HAND SHAPED CHAIR 33 adult 70s Retro EAMES iCarly NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 11d 8h 11m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Adult Rocking Chair Natural KidKraft 18171 $149.53 Time Remaining: 21d 9h 23m Buy It Now for only: $149.53 |
 Childrens Young Adults Home Office Task Chair Soccer Football Chairs $79.95 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 22m Buy It Now for only: $79.95 |
 ORANGE SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $88.95 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 24m Buy It Now for only: $88.95 |
 BLUE SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $89.95 Time Remaining: 13d 12h 31m Buy It Now for only: $89.95 |
 BEAN BAG CHAIR for Dorm Adult Office Teen Room BLUE $39.99 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 22m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Gift Mark Adult Slat Rocking Chair in Cherry 3400C $100.99 Time Remaining: 16d 16h 57m Buy It Now for only: $100.99 |
 Adult Wetlook Beanbag Chair Blaze Orange by American Furniture Alliance $115.00 Time Remaining: 16d 23h 5m Buy It Now for only: $115.00 |
 Adult Wetlook Beanbag Chair Green by American Furniture Alliance $115.00 Time Remaining: 16d 23h 5m Buy It Now for only: $115.00 |
 Adult Wetlook Beanbag Chair Yellow by American Furniture Alliance $115.00 Time Remaining: 16d 23h 5m Buy It Now for only: $115.00 |
 BEAN BAG CHAIR for Dorm Adult Office Teen Room PURPLE $39.99 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 21m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 New Pink Camouflage Adult Bean Bag Chair Cover Furniture House Fun Dorm College $29.00 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 17m Buy It Now for only: $31.90 |
 GIANT Royal Blue Granite HAND SHAPED CHAIR 33 adult 70s Retro EAMES iCarly NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 8m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 BLACK SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $88.95 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 21m Buy It Now for only: $88.95 |
 GREEN SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $88.95 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 23m Buy It Now for only: $88.95 |
 Pottery Barn Williams Sonoma Kids Blue Denim Adult Apron Susan $22.99 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 6m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 KidKraft Hill Country Adult Rocker Natural $146.99 Time Remaining: 22d 7h 16m Buy It Now for only: $146.99 |
 GIANT BRIGHT Purple Granite HAND SHAPED CHAIR 33 adult 70s Retro iCarly NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 8m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 ORANGE SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $89.95 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 20m Buy It Now for only: $89.95 |
 PINK SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $89.95 Time Remaining: 4d 4h 42m Buy It Now for only: $89.95 |
 SILVER SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $89.95 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 17m Buy It Now for only: $89.95 |
 TODDLER CHILD ADULT ROCKING CHAIR COLLAPSIBLE LIKE A PUZZLE U CHOOSE THE SIZE $90.00 Time Remaining: 13d 17h 8m Buy It Now for only: $90.00 |
 Dorm Bean Bag Chair BLUE TEEN ADULT D $29.99 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 37m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 BEAN BAG CHAIR for Dorm Adult Office Teen Room BLACK AND WHITE ZEBRA $239.99 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 20m Buy It Now for only: $239.99 |
 VINTAGE ROCKING CHAIR CHILD ADULT SOLID WOOD ANTIQUE $349.00 Time Remaining: 26d 10h 35m Buy It Now for only: $349.00 |
 BLACK SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $89.95 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 58m Buy It Now for only: $89.95 |
 Styrene Pellets Bean Bag Chair Refill 275 or 10 Cubic Feet Adults Or Childrens $39.99 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 6m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 GIANT Baseball Catchers Mitt Glove CHAIR 28 adult size Gaming sports U BROWN $99.97 Time Remaining: 28d 30m Buy It Now for only: $99.97 |
 GIANT Green Granite HAND SHAPED CHAIR 33 adult 70s Retro EAMES iCarly NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 11d 8h 16m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 GIANT Gray HAND SHAPED CHAIR 33 adult size 70s Retro EAMES iCarly NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 8d 17h 31m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Childrens Young Adults Home Office Task Chair Baseball Baskball Chair $79.95 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 28m Buy It Now for only: $79.95 |
 High Back Bean Bag Chair Adult Choose Color Pink Purple $87.09 Time Remaining: 12d 4h 19m Buy It Now for only: $87.09 |
 Kids Young Adults Home Office Task Chair Soccer Football Office Chairs $69.95 Time Remaining: 10d 10h 24m Buy It Now for only: $69.95 |
 GIANT Navy Blue Granite HAND SHAPED CHAIR 33 adult 70s Retro EAMES iCarly NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 13d 14h 42m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Pottery Barn Williams Sonoma Kids Blue Denim Adult Apron Fred $22.99 Time Remaining: 1d 12h Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 Pottery Barn Williams Sonoma Kids Blue Adult Apron Jeff $22.99 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 12m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 NEW Adult Large BEAN BAG BEANBAG Chair Marines USMC $73.30 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 8m Buy It Now for only: $73.30 |
 LAVENDER SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS OFFICE DESK CHAIR $88.95 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 23m Buy It Now for only: $88.95 |
 Contemporary Beige Microfiber Rocker Recliner Adult Home Office Living Bed Room $499.97 Time Remaining: 19d 13h 45m Buy It Now for only: $499.97 |
 Adult Comfort Chair RD $114.83 Time Remaining: 17d 17h 2m Buy It Now for only: $114.83 |
 New Soft Velvet Luxe Bean Bag Bigfoot Adult Berry Fast Free Shipping $93.75 Time Remaining: 9d 7h 35m Buy It Now for only: $93.75 |
 GREEN SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $89.95 Time Remaining: 13d 12h 33m Buy It Now for only: $89.95 |
 PINK SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $88.95 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 24m Buy It Now for only: $88.95 |
 Wrought Iron Adult Daisy Flower Chair Best Seller $79.95 Time Remaining: 22d 8h 56m Buy It Now for only: $79.95 |
 Wrought Iron Adult Daisy Flower Table 2 Chairs Set $329.00 Time Remaining: 22d 8h 35m Buy It Now for only: $329.00 |
 Animal Print Beanbag Chair Adult Size Leopard by American Furniture Alliance $155.00 Time Remaining: 16d 23h 4m Buy It Now for only: $155.00 |
 GIANT Orange HAND SHAPED CHAIR 33 adult size 70s Retro EAMES iCarly NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 8d 17h 32m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 DARK RED SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME DESK CHAIR $88.95 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 23m Buy It Now for only: $88.95 |
 Adult Bean Bag Chair 13 Colors Red White Yellow Black $78.99 Time Remaining: 24d 4h 39m Buy It Now for only: $78.99 |
 Retro Fun Adult Denim Bean Bag Chair Brown Black Light Navy Blue Olive $78.99 Time Remaining: 3d 17h 1m Buy It Now for only: $78.99 |
 Wrought Iron Adult Daisy Bench Country Flowers $129.00 Time Remaining: 22d 8h 25m Buy It Now for only: $129.00 |
 BLUE SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $88.95 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 21m Buy It Now for only: $88.95 |
 BLUE SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $88.95 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 21m Buy It Now for only: $88.95 |
 RED SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $88.95 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 24m Buy It Now for only: $88.95 |
 SILVER SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $88.95 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 24m Buy It Now for only: $88.95 |
 WHITE SMALL ADULT COMPUTER KIDS HOME OFFICE DESK CHAIR $88.95 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 25m Buy It Now for only: $88.95 |
 High Back Bean Bag Chair Adult 13 Colors Yellow White $87.09 Time Remaining: 24d 4h 42m Buy It Now for only: $87.09 |
 New Soft Velvet Luxe Bean Bag Bigfoot Adult Tarragon Fast Free Shipping $93.75 Time Remaining: 9d 7h 32m Buy It Now for only: $93.75 |
 New Soft Velvet Luxe Bean Bag Bigfoot Adult Coffee Fast Free Shipping $93.75 Time Remaining: 9d 7h 36m Buy It Now for only: $93.75 |
 GIANT Brown HAND SHAPED CHAIR 33 adult size 70s Retro EAMES iCarly NEW $79.99 Time Remaining: 21d 11h 59m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
Don't Look Now – But That Isn't Granny's Rocking Chair
Rocking chairs have come a long way since my Granny bought her first one. It was a wooden in style, as were most built at that time, with a single color - brown. Most were made of either bamboo, wicker, or carved from the branches of a tree. According to Wikipedia, historians can only trace this chair's origins to North America during the early 18th century. A man by the name of Michael Thonet was credited for making the first bent wood rocking chair in 1860. He was a German craftsman who was influenced by the colonial era. In the 1920's however, folding rocking chairs became popular in the US and Europe because they were easy to travel with and came in handy for outdoor activities. Sam Maloof, a handy craftsman, then became famous in the 1950's for creating a similar style chair that resembled the look of skis.
Today, you can find a chair that resembles the traditional style from the early 1900's, but you can also find so much more. Modern machinery has taken over the craft of long ago, and has created a new market for those who love modern design. In the late 1940's Charles and Ray Eames developed a whole new look to furniture. The husband and a wife team created new designs that became very popular and are still sought after today. They wanted their furniture to be modern, fun, yet functional. Their molded plastic design can be a welcome addition to any room in the house, but at the same time it can be a playful part of any college dorm room. With many colors to choose from, it is also easy to match or even add a bit of contrast to an existing decor. Regardless, the comfort and relaxation it brings will never go out of style.
For those that like a little more sophistication, there are the slightly more expensive but definitely more comfortable leather rocking chairs. One example of this would include the Raymondo-Designer Chair. The arms and legs are one flowing piece of solid steel and are offered in a choice of pink, white, or black leatherette which covers the seat and backrest. This chair is definitely a much more sleek and modern style as compared to the chairs of 150 years ago. You can tell the lasting impression that Michael Thonet had on the world as this chair so many years later is fashioned after his original creation.
Today's rocking chairs require some assembly and must be delivered, but that is still easier than gathering the materials and making it yourself. The hours of relaxation and relief you experience will be well worth it. And yes, you do have a few more choices to make than my Granny did, but I think choosing the one that's right for you is the fun part.
About the Author
Susan Littlefield writes for the website: http://RockingChairsAndMore.com which sells Adult Rocking Chairs and Children's Rocking Chairs.
An Adult Conversation With New DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz