Chair, Wicker Rocking

Datecirca 1904

MediumFiber reed, Wood, Metal, Glue

Dimensions35" Height X 17" Depth of Seat X 19" Width of Seat, 33.5" Length of Rockers

ClassificationsFurniture

Terms

20th Century

Catalog number76.315

DescriptionThis dark brown chair has two rockers. The front legs are attached to the rockers. The wooden legs extend into arm supports, back parts and crest rail, all of which is covered in thick wicker on the outside surface. There are two vertical stiles attached to the rockers. The top two thirds of the stiles are covered in wicker. There are two cross-stretchers under the seat which cross diagonally, and there is one stretcher between the two stiles. The seat is comprised of wicker and attaches to a front stretcher and wraps around a left and right stretcher. The back rest is also comprised of wicker which is wrapped around the stiles and arm supports/back parts. The wicker on the seat and back rest is ridged. Glue has been used to stiffen the fiber reed.

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