Value Old Rocking Chairs

Shaker chairs are named after a protestant sect called the shakers also known as the united society of believers in christ s second appearing.

Value old rocking chairs.

No longer was the vintage rocking chair a stand in for a lullaby but a bold and daring chair with attitude to spare. Rare vtg antique child black wood rocker rocking chair gold accents ladder back. Antique mission oak rocking chair rocker lifetime furniture company arts craft. A rocking chair featuring oak wood construction mortise and tenon joints pegged and an un upholstered seat is worth 354.

Very large french art deco rocking chair exotic wood circa 1950s. A child s rocking chair is usually less elaborate but more creative in shapes and styles. With over 45 lots available for antique rocking chairs and 29 upcoming auctions you won t want to miss out. The most widely recognized type of shaker chair would be a slat back side chair or the famous shaker rocking chair.

A plail brothers barrel rocking chair with a drop in spring seat and rail backing unmarked is worth 1 500 to 2 500. Petite brushed steel rocking chair by simmons sheraton series. Antique rocking chairs have gone through hot and cold periods in terms of collecting but in 2010 we are in a hot period. Children s rocking chairs are made in a few different sizes depending on the age of the children they are intended for.

Rare early rosewood rocking chair by sam maloof. People are looking for antique chairs that are functional beautiful easily restored and made from high quality wood. C 764 75 c 259 35 shipping. It s hard to find a piece of furniture with more american associations than the rocking chair.

Make offer antique mission oak rocking chair rocker lifetime furniture company arts craft. You can appraise the value of a chair you own or a chair you are looking at by following the scoring. Antique child s rocking chair values can vary so its best to compare prices when shopping on ebay. Much of shaker furniture styles originated in america in the mid 1800s.

Though adult chairs are more common antique child s rocking chairs are also available. Shop for vintage rocking chairs at auction starting bids at 1. An adult rocking chair is more likely to have complex and ornate designs drawing inspiration from more classic styles like the victorian era. Antique shaker rocking chair splint seat early new england 19th c rocker.

Generally rocking chairs were made of either wicker or wood and in all sizes for the whole family.