Unusual Antique Very Small Doll Size Bentwood Rocking Chair Possibly a Salesman Sample - Measures 15 Inches Tall

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This Really is a Great Looking & Quite Unusual Antique Very Small Size Rocking Chair. Circa Late 19th Century. Possibly … Read more This Really is a Great Looking & Quite Unusual Antique Very Small Size Rocking Chair. Circa Late 19th Century. Possibly a Doll Chair or Even Possibly a Traveling Salesman's Sample ?. It is Made Out and is Rendered in The Classic Bentwood Seating Style. Bentwood Chairs are Sometimes Called a Thonet Chair in honor of its creator Michael Thonet. In My Opinion I Believe the This One Could be Attributed to Thonet - Made in Germany or Austria. The Name “Bentwood” is Derived from the fact that the Wood on the Chair has Been Bent into Position. Using a combination of heat and moisture, the wood becomes soft and flexible enough to bend into different shapes. Once it dries out, the wood becomes hardened and keeps it new shape for many years to come. There are many different types of wood that can be used, although ash and beech are generally the best because they can bend easily and do not crack like other, harder woods tend to do under the process. I do believe that This one is Constructed in Beech Wood. It Still Retains it Original Hand Woven Cane Seat. Chair Cane is Made Out of The Stem or Trunk of The Rattan Palm, of the Genus Calamus Rotan. While there are Hundreds of Species of Rattan, only a Few are Durable and Beautiful Enough to Serve for the Types of Chair Caning. It Still Retains its Original Varnish Finish that has Developed that Wonderful Naturally Aged Color & Patina that Only Time & Use Can Create. It is in Very Good Cosmetic & Strong Condition - Displays Beautifully. Some Very Light Age and use Related Wear, This Would make a Unique Decorative Item.

It Measures Overall Approx.
15 inches Tall.
9 1/2 inches Wide.
17 inches Long.

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