Modern Rocking Chair

Rocking chairs are not only an easily recognizable piece of furniture, but they can also provide a relaxing spot to enjoy a good book, chat with visitors, or soothe a restless baby. Whether you are looking for a modern or contemporary rocking chair for your home, we have taken a closer look at a variety of different options.

Ergonomic Wingback Modern Rocking Chair

Ergonomic Wingback Modern Rocking Chair

$212.99 $299.99

Ergonomic Wingback Modern Rocking Chair

Hashtag Home

$212.99 $299.99

Perfect for modern homes with a retro flair to the decor, this stylish rocking chair can make a wonderful addition to any room in your home. Made with a combination of metal and wood framing, this chair can support up to 250 pounds making it a secure place to relax or enjoy a good book.

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Covered in soft velvet upholstery, this chair is comfortable enough to be a nursing chair in your baby’s room. The smooth wooden runners offer a gentle rocking motion to help soothe your baby during feedings, while the ergonomic shape of the wingback helps support you as you sit in the chair. 

Relaxing Contemporary Rocking Chair

Relaxing Contemporary Rocking Chair

$209.99 $599

Relaxing Contemporary Rocking Chair

Red Barrel Studio®

$209.99 $599

Complete with lumbar support, this rocking chair fits into contemporary and modern decors perfectly well while providing a soothing spot to sit and relax the day away. Measuring just over 23 inches wide and made from solid wood framing, this chair can provide a great place to sit for many years to come.

Eye Catching Tufted Modern Rocking Chair

Eye Catching Tufted Modern Rocking Chair

$249.99 $369.99

Eye Catching Tufted Modern Rocking Chair

Mercury Row®

$249.99 $369.99

Made with thick high-density foam covered in a sleek velvet upholstery, this button tufted rocking chair can draw your eye while also providing a very relaxing place to sit for anyone up to 250 pounds. The solid walnut rockers are gently curved so you get a soothing rocking motion without being too extreme.

Bold and Stylish Rocking Chair, Modern Design

Bold and Stylish Rocking Chair, Modern Design

Bold and Stylish Rocking Chair, Modern Design

Mercury Row®

Available in both black and red faux leather upholstery, this pine wood rocking chair can make a bold statement in any room of your home. Made with thick back and seat cushions, you’ll be able to relax the day away in this high-end looking chair that can support up to 300 pounds.

Comfortable Mid Century Rocking Chair for Nursery

Comfortable Mid Century Rocking Chair for Nursery

Comfortable Mid Century Rocking Chair for Nursery

Ebern Designs

Available in eight unique colors including pink, light blue, beige, and more, this mid-century rocking chair can provide a perfect place to sit and relax anywhere in your home. The durable combination of solid and manufactured wood construction can easily support up to 300 pounds.

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This extremely comfortable rocking chair is the perfect place for a parent to sit while feeding or holding their baby as well. The high back and solid armrests provide full support to your body, while the chair itself provides a smooth and gentle rocking motion to soothe and relax your baby as well as yourself. 

Mid Century Modern Rocking Chair for Nursery

Mid Century Modern Rocking Chair for Nursery

Mid Century Modern Rocking Chair for Nursery

Latitude Run®

If you are looking for a rocking chair that not only provides the soothing back and forth motion for you and your baby to enjoy, but also provides a wonderful place for you to catch a quick nap, look no further. This chaise-style rocking chair provides leg support for anyone needing more support than usual.

Designer Advice:

We absolutely love this chair for the chaise lounge support it offers. Measuring almost 38 inches from the upright back to the end of the seating area, you’ll have plenty of room to kick up your feet here. It also features an anti-tipping design so you can enjoy a nap without tipping too far.

Tripod Style Modern Rocking Chair for Nursery

Tripod Style Modern Rocking Chair for Nursery

Tripod Style Modern Rocking Chair for Nursery

Wade Logan®

Being able to support up to 250 pounds, this unique looking rocking chair can fit into a wide range of decor styles. The tripod-style legs offer style and support, while the light colored beech wood runners provide a gentle back and forth rocking motion as you sit in the chair.

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We love seeing this chair in a variety of rooms, but it can also be the perfect spot for a parent to sit while feeding or soothing their baby in the nursery. The foam used throughout this chair is thick and soft giving you a plush and relaxing place to sit on your own or with your baby.

Unique Mid Century Rocking Chair

Unique Mid Century Rocking Chair

Unique Mid Century Rocking Chair

Corrigan Studio®

Available in four distinct colors including light green, gray, pink, and yellow, this comfortable rocking chair offers a mid-century flair to the design. Made from a combination of solid and manufactured wood, this indoor rocking chair can be perfect for a sunroom, bedroom, or den.

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Modern rocking chair for nursery

Modern design for a rocking chair, made out of dark wood with a white, cotton-upholstered seat and a matching footstool with very similar design. A nice replacement to an armchair in a contemporary living room.

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Equipped with a comfortable foam cushioning, this rocking chair will add your nursery a mid-century character. Crafted by Hans Wenger, it has a timeless design, which will match perfectly contemporary decors.

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Perfect for a nursery...I'm not sure if I like the chair or the rug better...

Finn rocker in gold contemporary rocking chairs

Finn rocker in gold contemporary rocking chairs

This is perfect for sitting in the family room with a magazine and a cup of tea - contemporary rocking chair with a rocking base, made of oak wood. The yellow upholstery of the armchair fits into the design of the living room in classic and modern style.

Modern outdoor rocking chair

Wooden rocking chair for contemporary indoors. Its comfortable backrest and seat spaces are made of vertical slats. The whole frame of this rocking chair is made of wood without unnecessary decorations.

Ikea Poang Rocking Chair Birch Veneer with Blomstermala Floral Pattern Multicolor Cushion

This contemporary chair with a headrest rests on a sturdy frame that is beautifully curved and crafted from birch veneers. The seat and back are padded, and upholstered in a fashionable, floral-patterned fabric.

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These Rock! Modern Rocking Chairs for New Parents | Brit + Co.

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Have to have it. Belham Living Holden Modern Rocking Chair - Upholstered - Ivory - $199.99 @hayneedle

High end rocking chairs

This Kennedy rocking chair delights with the cool and clean design, embodying a smooth set square. Solid, wooden construction is combined with a soft, light-grey fabric cushioning.

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Tufted White Rocking Chair

Modern rocking chairs for nursery

This amazing set constitutes a must have for all mothers. Comfortable both for you and for the baby, this rocking chair will facilitate all the actions connected with the infant.

Modern rocking chair for nursery

OMG Obsessed with this for my nursery! Why don't they ship to Europe!!!! Armen Upholstered Rocking Chair - Cream

Griffin Glider and Ottoman

Griffin Glider and Ottoman

This classic country style glider and ottoman set is available in several versatile color combinations. Get one with a white-painted frame for a nursery and one with a darker frame for the living room.

The arms are padded for safety and comfort, and the button-tufted detailing on the back cushion gives it dimension and classic charm. Polyester fabric and painted rubberwood construction make this set easy to clean as your child grows.

$183.99

Essex Glider and Ottoman

Essex Glider and Ottoman

Cozy and comfortable, this glider and ottoman set comes in a range of pale neutral color combinations perfect for sunny nurseries with white or pastel walls.

The cushions and cushion covers are removable for easy cleaning, but they can also be wiped down with a damp cloth as needed. With its durable stainless-steel bearings and solid beechwood base, this rocker can last for multiple generations.

Rossi Semi-Upholstered Glider and Ottoman

Rossi Semi-Upholstered Glider and Ottoman

This plush glider and ottoman set let you cuddle up with your little one for cozy feedings and storytime. The extra-padded ottoman and arm cushions are filled with high-density foam, and the tufted backrest gives it both charm and added comfort.

The combination of solid and manufactured wood makes this glider a durable and beautiful heirloom piece that can be passed down to grandchildren.

$196.99

Sleigh Frame Glider and Ottoman

Sleigh Frame Glider and Ottoman

This modern glider and ottoman set feature a sleek, streamlined design perfect for a minimal or urban nursery. The glider comes in stationary and reclining styles so you can take a nap alongside your little one, while the ottoman includes a fold-out footrest to allow you to position your legs comfortably.

The generous 5-year warranty provides extra peace of mind for busy families. Pair with a matching painted side table for the ultimate in comfort and ease of use.

Parkhur Glider and Ottoman

Parkhur Glider and Ottoman

Create a calm and comfortable nursery with this classic glider and ottoman set. With six upholstery color choices, this glider and ottoman set is great for design-conscious parents. Pair a darker color fabric with a light neutral pillow for a cozy addition to living rooms.

Closed ball bearings give you a smooth gliding motion ideal for soothing cranky babies to sleep. The gathered fabric seat pockets have plenty of room for storing books, toys, and more. It’s easy to assemble and clean, making it ideal for busy parents.

$189.99 $297.48

Pink baby rocking chair

A pretty modern nursery rocking chair. It has a wooden base built of bowed rockers, splayed square legs and a semi-oval back frame unified with arms. A unified semi-oval tub type shell features sloped arms. Upholstery is of plain greyish fabric.

Contemporary rocking chair 1

As the frame of this rocking chair is crafted from layer-glued bent beech, it combines durability with fine resilience. These practical features come along with an updated style, plus black finish and gray fabric padding.

Hudson Wingback Rocking Chair

Hudson Wingback Rocking Chair

This is a rocking chair that features a wingback design. It is a piece of furniture created for kids. Its seat cushion is very soft and supported by a durable backrest with arms. The whole chair measures 37.75" H x 29.5" W x 36.75" D.

How to make a chair into a glider

This midcentury-inspirfed rocker sports a design that will prove perfect for a relaxing afternoon or midnight hours spent with your little one. It comes with a cushioned seat and tufted back that are set atop a simple, hardwood rockers.

Contemporary rocking chairs for nursery

An example of a wonderful sense of craftsmanship and comfort. Modern rocking chair for nursery - based on a hardwood frame. It combines modernity and comfort with its leather upholstery, combined with linen fabric in shades of blue.

Rocking chair cradle contemporary kids bedding charlotte

Rocking chair cradle contemporary kids bedding charlotte

Contemporary rocking chair combined with cradle. Very functional - and echoing the latest decor trends with its minimal, geometric form. The chair part is padded with cream coloured cushions. The whole frame is finished gray.

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Rocking chair in modern form. It is mounted on metal base and finished with decorative curves. Seat and back is covered with fabric. Perfect for watching TV, reading books and more.