Value Old Rocking Chairs

An adult rocking chair is more likely to have complex and ornate designs drawing inspiration from more classic styles like the victorian era.

Value old rocking chairs.

Antique rocking chairs have gone through hot and cold periods in terms of collecting but in 2010 we are in a hot period. Petite brushed steel rocking chair by simmons sheraton series. People are looking for antique chairs that are functional beautiful easily restored and made from high quality wood. The most widely recognized type of shaker chair would be a slat back side chair or the famous shaker rocking chair.

Antique mission oak rocking chair rocker lifetime furniture company arts craft. With over 45 lots available for antique rocking chairs and 29 upcoming auctions you won t want to miss out. In fact as early as the 1800s designers began taking stylistic risks with the rocking chair. It s hard to find a piece of furniture with more american associations than the rocking chair.

Very large french art deco rocking chair exotic wood circa 1950s. Children s rocking chairs are made in a few different sizes depending on the age of the children they are intended for. Yet the rocking chair of the 18th century is not the vintage rocking chair of today. Rare vtg antique child black wood rocker rocking chair gold accents ladder back.

Shop for and learn about antique and vintage rocking chairs. Much of shaker furniture styles originated in america in the mid 1800s. No longer was the vintage rocking chair a stand in for a lullaby but a bold and daring chair with attitude to spare. Shaker chairs are named after a protestant sect called the shakers also known as the united society of believers in christ s second appearing.

A plail brothers barrel rocking chair with a drop in spring seat and rail backing unmarked is worth 1 500 to 2 500. Though adult chairs are more common antique child s rocking chairs are also available. Antique child s rocking chair values can vary so its best to compare prices when shopping on ebay. Make offer antique mission oak rocking chair rocker lifetime furniture company arts craft.

C 764 75 c 259 35 shipping. Antique shaker rocking chair splint seat early new england 19th c rocker. A child s rocking chair is usually less elaborate but more creative in shapes and styles. Generally rocking chairs were made of either wicker or wood and in all sizes for the whole family.

Rare early rosewood rocking chair by sam maloof.