Timeless trend - the rocking chair
Intuitively, babies and small children are cradled. But rocking is also an option for big children. Rocking stimulates the organ of equilibrium, triggers a feeling of well-being, reduces the sensation of pain and ensures the release of endorphins. The pulse slows down and relaxation sets in. A few minutes in a rocking chair or hammock calms the pulse and reduces mental pain. Rocking options in the office, home office or at home are a gentle way to relax. When setting up, feel free to plan space for a rocking chair in the office, living room or children's room. Rocking in an armchair is in line with the trends of contemporary living and working. If there is no space indoors, the rocking chair in the garden, yard or terrace will help in the warm season.
Classic rocking chairs made of rattan or wood
The classic rocking chairs are made of rattan or solid wood. While local woods, such as beech or oak, were used in the past, there are now chairs made of exotic mahogany or teak. The runners come from the same wood or are made of metal. Most often, the classic rocking chairs are made of high quality, sturdy and durable. Upholstered variants, covered with fabric or leather, are designed only for indoor use. Rattan rocking chairs are also sturdy and are handmade to this day, their backs and runners are usually made of one piece. Rattan is also a classic, the material comes from the trunk of rattan palms, which is bent under steam and shaped into the desired form.
The modern rocking chair in a mix of materials - tips to stay mobile
Meanwhile, modern rocking chairs are made in a wide range of materials and colors. Wood meets metal and plastic or the chair is made entirely of plastic like the Vitra Tip Ton by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, which allows dynamic and ergonomic sitting in two positions and is even stackable and outdoor capable. The Vitra Tip Ton RE is made entirely of recycled material, the Tip Ton of 2011 can be recycled. The Vitra Eames RAR rocking chairs, like the other Plastic Armchairs models, feature an organically shaped seat shell with armrests, a wire frame and maple rocking runners. These ideas date back to 1948 for the "Low Cost Furniture Design" competition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The plastic chairs have been manufactured by Vitra in Wheil on the Rhine since 1957, now made of recyclable polypropylene. The design originates from Charles & Ray Eames in 1950. Other moving furniture for sedentary jobs are the Vitra Citizen by star designer Konstantin Grcic; an office chair that swings rather than rocks, or the Wilkhahn Stitz, which encourages a moving posture.
