Rocking Chair Saga

We've been researching nursery furniture for months and have made decisions on the crib, dresser and room theme (which is basically a "non-theme," but will incorporate different animals, framed Helvetica number wallpaper, original artwork/prints from Mike, and oversized, metal mid-century letters that spell our yet-to-be-decided child's name). 

One decision we keep getting stuck on is a chair for the nursery. We really don't care if it's a rocker or a glider as long as it's comfortable enough for late-night feedings and somewhat modern-looking. There are all kinds of ultra-modern and minimalist rocker/glider chairs available if we want to spend $1,000 or more, but for something that's going to endure baby spit up, eventual toddler climbing and who knows what other adventures, we just can't bring ourselves to spend that much.

We've come up with two alternative options that include:

1. Scouring antique and used furniture stores for a cool, vintage/mid-century rocker/glider that could work (even if it needs to be recovered)

2. Biting the bullet and buying an ugly, more reasonably priced chair that we won't mind getting rid of in a few years (but can endure the looks of now)

Now, you all know that Mike is a graphic designer which means that option #2 is not something he's willing to take lightly. We've spent many a weekend afternoon in every antique and used furniture store within the OKC/Norman metro areas to no avail (not to mention countless websites). If we do stumble across something cool, it's either so modern it would be uncomfortable at 3 a.m. or is so ridiculously priced we walk away in disgust. 

If any of you have suggestions, we're all ears! I'll keep you updated on new developments or discoveries we make. I'll also post pictures of our nursery once it's actually transformed. At the moment, it's just a half-emptied office with random baby artifacts peppered on the shelves. More to come on that front once the gender is identified...