Abstract: An improved gliding-style rocking chair provides a base for continuous engagement of a support surface, wherein the base does not move along the support surface during use. The improved gliding-style rocking chair is designed to allow simple attachment of a seat to the base. Further, the improved gliding-style rocking chair is designed to provide safety features such that human and animal appendages are substantially prevented from becoming lodged in the components while in motion. A seat support is provided for the attachment of the seat. A plurality of pivoting members is provided for pivotally connecting the base and the seat support. At least one stop rod is provided for limiting the motion of the seat support in relation to the base. A damper is provided for reducing the shock resulting from the contact between a first stop rod and the base. A seat is provided for the seating of a user. A plurality of seat connectors is provided for connecting the seat to the seat support.

Abstract: An improved gliding-style rocking chair (10) provides a base (12) for continuous engagement of a support surface (94), wherein the base (12) does not move along the support surface (94) during use. Moreover, in the preferred embodiment, the improved gliding-style rocking chair (10) is designed to allow simple attachment of a seat (18) to the base (12). A seat support (16) is provided for the attachment of the seat (18). A plurality of pivoting members (54) is provided for pivotally connecting the base (12) and the seat support (16). At least one stop rod (60) is provided for limiting the motion of the seat support (16) in relation to the base (12). A damper (64) is provided for reducing the shock resulting from the contact between a first stop rod (60) and the base as the improved gliding-style rocking chair (10) is pushed to the rearward limit. A seat (18) is provided for the seating of a user. A plurality of seat connectors (78) is provided for connecting the seat (18) to the seat support (16).