Platform spring rocking chair
This has been reupholstered twice. The last was 70 years ago by my late grandmother.
I inherited this from my mother. This chair was my great-grandmother. 1800s era.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Stephanie,
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Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An Aesthetic Movement or Eastlake walnut platform rocking armchair
American, late 19th Century
With elongated oval ears and baluster turned stiles flanking a rectangular upholstered back over five turned spindles, the turned swelled arms over a diagonal arm support, rectangular upholstered seat raised on shaped platforms, with front casters.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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