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This authentic vintage child-sized sack-back Windsor rocking chair and coordinating footstool set was bench-crafted in the 1980s by the renowned …
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This authentic vintage child-sized sack-back Windsor rocking chair and coordinating footstool set was bench-crafted in the 1980s by the renowned historical artisans at Frederick Duckloe & Bros of Portland, Pennsylvania. Sharing the exact same solid hardwood construction, custom turned spindles, and hand-rubbed amber lacquer finish, this matching pair brings an instantaneous layer of rich Americana heritage to the contemporary home. It serves as an elite statement piece for a traditional nursery vignette, a child's playroom reading nook, or a striking textural accent alongside a living room hearth. Built with solid materials and craftsmanship, this piece is meant to stand the test of time and become the heirloom piece passed along for generations.
The miniature Windsor chair showcases masterful 20th-century wood-turning techniques, meticulously replicating 18th-century design proportions. It features a sweeping steam-bent bow back cradling fine, tapered spindles that flow down into an arched spindle arm wrap. The thick, saddle-shaped solid maple seat rests on raked, boldly turned spindle legs anchored by a secure H-stretcher system on fluid ground runners.The accompanying tripod cricket stool is carved with a thick, scooped round top and chunky pegged legs. Both pieces feature their original, crisp "Frederick Duckloe & Bros / Colonial Reproductions" circular ink stamps on their undersides. Furthermore, the chair seat features a prominent, factory-stamped "CUSTOM" designation, signifying a premium, built-to-order artisan run with selected timber selection and finish detailing from the workshop.
This matching set dates to the mid-to-late 1980s (circa 1985–1989). During this era, Duckloe experienced an international surge in popularity for their premium revival furniture, which was famously used as authentic stage props in major theatrical productions of "1776". Because the historic Pennsylvania workshop permanently closed its doors in 2021, stamped custom heritage sets like this are now finite, highly sought-after collector pieces.
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- Dimensions
- 17.5ʺW × 23.5ʺD × 29ʺH
- Seat Interior Depth
- 12.25 in
- Seat Interior Width
- 13.0 in
- Seat Height
- 13.0 in
- Arm Height
- 18.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Maple
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Both pieces are in exceptional, rock-solid structural condition. The wood joints on the Duckloe rocker are incredibly tight with zero … moreBoth pieces are in exceptional, rock-solid structural condition. The wood joints on the Duckloe rocker are incredibly tight with zero wiggle or split spindles, and the rockers roll smoothly and evenly. The rich, warm nutmeg/amber lacquer finish highlights the gorgeous natural grain patterning of the hardwood, exhibiting only minor, superficial character marks and faint surface scuffs from honest historical display. The stool features a deep, matching warm patina with tight legs, making this set fully ready for immediate heirloom use or designer staging. less
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