A good antique American Arts & Crafts carved oak rocking chair, carved with an image of Ben Franklin, by the George Arndt Chair Company, Dansville New York, circa 1900.
George Arndt was a talented carver and cabinet maker, making chairs from around 1900-1914, he produced chairs & settees with ornately carved backs, many with historical & biblical scenes. This rocking chair is made of quarter sawn oak and depicts Benjamin Franklin playing the viola da gamba, a cello like instrument, ironically Franklin was also credited with inventing the rocking chair.
The chair having turned supports with scrolled arms and a circular seat, turned legs and supports and raised on rocking slides. The chair is very comfortable and provides great lumbar support, the rocker has a smooth rocking motion and is in excellent sturdy condition, this very handsome & unusual rocking chair is ready to grace your home.
George Arndt was a talented carver and cabinet maker, making chairs from around 1900-1914, he produced chairs & settees with ornately carved backs, many with historical & biblical scenes. This rocking chair is made of quarter sawn oak and depicts Benjamin Franklin playing the viola da gamba, a cello like instrument, ironically Franklin was also credited with inventing the rocking chair.
The chair having turned supports with scrolled arms and a circular seat, turned legs and supports and raised on rocking slides. The chair is very comfortable and provides great lumbar support, the rocker has a smooth rocking motion and is in excellent sturdy condition, this very handsome & unusual rocking chair is ready to grace your home.
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Dimensions:Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)
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Style:American Craftsman(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:OakCarvedTurned
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Place of Origin:United States
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Period:1900-1909
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition.
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Seller Location:Portland, OR
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Reference Number:Seller: BB-8633Seller: LU4876140493542
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