Quarter-sawn solid oak rocking chair
33" tall, 26" x 33" footprint Antique, quarter-sawn solid oak
My uncle used it in his office from the 1930's to the 1950's. Don't know where he got it.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Leah,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
These chairs often have a brand (or label or inscription), typically in a discrete place, that identifies the maker. I have appraised this as an unattributed (ie, unknown) maker so if you find a name etc please let me know in case it makes a difference as to the value, in which case I will update the appraisal ASAP.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Mission Ladderback Oak Rocking Armchair
Unattributed maker, American, probably first quarter 20th Century (1900-1925)
the back with three rounded-top slats, flat arms and a shaped saddle seat raised on squared legs on rockers
overall height 33 inches; rockers 26 inches wide and 33 inches long
PROVENANCE: inherited from uncle
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
