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Antique American Stick Back Rocking Chair with Distressed Leather Seat Patina

$3,097.15
£2,250
€2,684.45
CA$4,311.46
A$4,386.25
CHF 2,520.40
MX$52,744.98
NOK 29,425.25
SEK 29,601.40
DKK 20,067.64

About the Item

A superb Antique American Stick Back Rocking Chair of generous scale, with a beautifully distressed patina and a worn leather seat that speaks to decades of use. Despite its primitive construction, it is remarkably comfortable, with pleasing ergonomics and a confident, inviting presence. Made of sycamore with ash rocker runners, the chair demonstrates the honest craftsmanship and practical ingenuity associated with early American vernacular furniture. Its generous proportions, wide, deep seat, stick back silhouette and visible hand-worked character lend it both rarity and considerable decorative appeal. Its primitive lines, weathered timber and worn leather allow it to sit effortlessly in rustic, country and farmhouse interiors, while its sculptural simplicity also complements more pared-back contemporary spaces. The timber surface carries a rich, timeworn patina with age-related wear, tonal variation and surface markings that enhance its primitive character. The leather seat is worn and distressed, adding further depth, texture and authenticity to the piece. An original antique American rocking chair, preserved with its historic surface and materials intact. As a one-off surviving example of vernacular craftsmanship, it offers a sustainable alternative to new production while bringing genuine age, character and material honesty into an interior. Despite its primitive construction, it remains in excellent, sound condition. A striking statement piece suited to hallways, living spaces, bedrooms or covered garden rooms, where its scale and patina can be fully appreciated. It also works beautifully as a sculptural accent. Seat Height: 20-22 inches Seat Width: 20 inches Seat Depth: 21.5 inches Catalogue keywords Antique American rocking chair; stick back rocking chair; primitive stick chair; sycamore rocking chair; ash rocker runners; distressed leather seat chair; vernacular American chair; antique rustic rocking chair; one-off antique seating.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46.5 in (118.11 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 37 in (93.98 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ash,Sycamore,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Llanbrynmair, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GD16881stDibs: LU6462250146292

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