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Step back into the early 1800s with this authentic Sheraton-period Windsor rocking chair. A true piece of American history, this …
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Step back into the early 1800s with this authentic Sheraton-period Windsor rocking chair. A true piece of American history, this armless "nursing" or "sewing" rocker features a distinctive tablet crest rail adorned with original hand-painted folk art depicting a classical architectural scene.
The chair showcases classic Federal-era craftsmanship with bamboo-style turned spindles and a deeply contoured plank seat. Its armless design was a practical innovation of the era, specifically tailored to provide mothers and seamstresses unrestricted movement. The dark, aged patina and visible wood grain tell a story of nearly 200 years of use, making it a centerpiece for collectors of primitive Americana or early New England furniture.
Features
Style: Early American Windsor / Sheraton Fancy Chair
Era: Circa 1810–1830
Construction: Spindle-back with bamboo-turned legs and stretchers
Artistry: Original stenciled/painted architectural landscape on the crest rail
Condition: Genuine antique wear consistent with age, retaining its original structural integrity and historic character
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- Dimensions
- 36ʺW × 16ʺD × 19ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Number of Seats
- 15
- Seat Interior Width
- 16.0 in
- Seat Height
- 16.0 in
- Seat Interior Depth
- 15.0 in
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- This early 20th-century armless Boston rocker presents in fair-to-good antique condition, showing an honest patina consistent with its age and … moreThis early 20th-century armless Boston rocker presents in fair-to-good antique condition, showing an honest patina consistent with its age and intended use as a nursing or sewing chair. Structural Integrity Frame: The chair is structurally sound and remains functional. Seat: The solid plank seat shows a prominent natural split running vertically (visible in photos), which is common in antique wide-plank furniture due to wood expansion/contraction over time. It does not currently compromise the chair's stability. Spindles: All spindles are intact and firmly seated in the crest rail and seat. Surface & Finish Originality: Retains what appears to be its original dark-stained finish and decorative stenciling. Crest Rail: The hand-painted/stenciled architectural scene on the top rail is remarkably well-preserved with clear detail, though it shows minor rubbing and paint loss along the top edge. Wear: Significant "character wear" is present on the spindles and seat, where the finish has thinned to reveal the natural wood beneath. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, and age-appropriate abrasions throughout. Additional Notes Feet/Rockers: The rockers show expected smoothing and wear on the undersides from generations of use. Modifications: No evidence of modern repairs or non-period hardware. less
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