Contemporary Rocking Chairs - Old Concepts, New Designs

A rocking chair does not have to be boring and old-looking. It does not have to look like your typical porch rocker that Ol’ Grand Pappy Prescott rocks on. Instead, there are so many contemporary rockers to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice. 

The Zim Rocker from Target is a typical example of a contemporary rocking chair. Sporting a painted and lacquered metal frame, the seats and backrests are made from durable mercerized cotton fabric. These two key features make the Zim Rocker suitable not just for contemporary interiors, but also for the outdoors. What’s more, the Zim is available in three different fabric styles – black, blue striped and orange striped.

The Modern Contemporary Video Rocker from Visiondecor Furniture has the appearance of a chaise lounge chair and the Zim Rocker rolled into one. Unlike other rocking chairs, this sleek looking contemporary rocking chair is fitted with soft-cushioned seats and backrests upholstered in black fabric. The result – more comfort while you rock gently while watching your favorite television show.

The Emeco Hudson Collection is a product of sleek contemporary designs by designer Philippe Starck. Perhaps one of the most prominent products they have is a sleek and sophisticated all-metal rocking chair, which will practically look quite at home in any contemporary setting. In fact, the Hudson Collection could even be adopted in a bistro, which is why the Hudson Hotel in New York exclusively utilizes chairs and barstools from this collection.

Astute Advanced’s version of a contemporary rocker, the dozy Contemporary Rocking Chair, is an absolutely classy piece of modern art. Combining form and function, the ergonomically designed metal frames are coated with chromium to produce that lasting shine that will never tarnish.

Finally Scott Morrison’s contemporary rocking chairs from FineWoodworker.com combine the classic look of traditional rockers with the sensuous curves of modern designs. Scott Morrison has five styles of rockers – Classic, Pemberley, Montana, a double rocker and a cradle rocker.