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Superb Mid 19thC Elm Boston Rocking Chair
The spindle back elm seated ‘Boston Rocker’ Rocking Chair having the traditional rolling seat, curved arms, large crested top trail, seven concave spindles with open arms and bee hive turned legs and stretcher on sleigh rockers survives from the third quarter of nineteenth century America.
The chair has a lovely deep and rich colour and expected patination to the right areas with the seat and arms bearing the richest patina. There are three of four old wormholes but nothing of concern and the piece is stable and rocks beautifully. There has been one old repair to the chair with one of the spindles a later replacement. This aside, the piece is in original condition.
Boston rockers as they are known originated in 1830 and it became very popular in the mid 19th century and were once described by the pioneer American antique furniture historian Wallace Nutting as “the most popular chair ever made, which people sit in, antiquarians despise and novices seek.” From 1830 to 1890 the Boston rocker was the standard American rocking chair. Its popularity spread from New England across the nation, and it was exported to France, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Egypt, China, and India. The earliest versions were handcrafted, but after 1840 Boston rockers were mass-produced by many makers. What distinguishes the classic Boston rocker from other rocking chairs are its gracefully scrolled seat, high spindled back, spool turnings, and rolling crest and headpiece. The first Boston rockers, which were as likely to have come from Connecticut as from Boston, were made of oak with solid pine seats.
A chair that achieves the heady combination of relaxation and movement, mobility and repose with sufficient style.
SellerDoe And Hope
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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The chair has a lovely deep and rich colour and expected patination to the right areas with the seat and arms bearing the richest patina. There are three of four old wormholes but nothing of concern and the piece is stable and rocks beautifully. There has been one old repair to the chair with one of the spindles a later replacement. This aside, the piece is in original condition.
Boston rockers as they are known originated in 1830 and it became very popular in the mid 19th century and were once described by the pioneer American antique furniture historian Wallace Nutting as “the most popular chair ever made, which people sit in, antiquarians despise and novices seek.” From 1830 to 1890 the Boston rocker was the standard American rocking chair. Its popularity spread from New England across the nation, and it was exported to France, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Egypt, China, and India. The earliest versions were handcrafted, but after 1840 Boston rockers were mass-produced by many makers. What distinguishes the classic Boston rocker from other rocking chairs are its gracefully scrolled seat, high spindled back, spool turnings, and rolling crest and headpiece. The first Boston rockers, which were as likely to have come from Connecticut as from Boston, were made of oak with solid pine seats.
A chair that achieves the heady combination of relaxation and movement, mobility and repose with sufficient style.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 9/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsHeight 42.5 inches
Width 23.5 inches
Depth 26.5 inches
(all at maximum points)
Category Antique Furniture
> Antique Armchairs
Date c.1850-70
Mid Victorian Antiques Material Elm
Origin American
Condition Good.
Item code as155a813
Status Sold
£375.00 
$479.85 
€453.04 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 9/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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