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C19th Cane Seated Bentwood Rocking Chair Possibly Thonet
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C19th Cane Seated Bentwood Rocking Chair Possibly Thonet

19th century
Sold 12 May 2025 · Beresford Antiques LTD
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A good quality cane seated and backed bentwood rocking chair with no breaks It is not marked but is likely to be by Thonet The cane and polish is in good order

Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Bentwood Rocking Chair to the 19th Century.

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Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
101cm (39.76")
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SA1013299
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Description
A good quality cane seated and backed bentwood rocking chair with no breaks It is not marked but is likely to be by Thonet The cane and polish is in good order
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Bentwood Rocking Chair to the 19th Century.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
101cm (39.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1013299
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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A nineteenth-century dark brown bentwood rocking chair featuring woven cane panels on the arched backrest and seat, with scroll-shaped runners. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A nineteenth-century dark brown bentwood rocking chair featuring woven cane panels on the arched backrest and seat, with scroll-shaped runners. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

C19th Cane Seated Bentwood Rocking Chair Possibly Thonet

Archive II A nineteenth-century dark brown bentwood rocking chair featuring woven cane panels on the arched backrest and seat, with scroll-shaped runners. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century dark brown bentwood rocking chair featuring woven cane panels on the arched backrest and seat, with scroll-shaped runners. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century dark brown bentwood rocking chair featuring woven cane panels on the arched backrest and seat, with scroll-shaped runners. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century dark brown bentwood rocking chair featuring woven cane panels on the arched backrest and seat, with scroll-shaped runners. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century dark brown bentwood rocking chair featuring woven cane panels on the arched backrest and seat, with scroll-shaped runners. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century dark brown bentwood rocking chair featuring woven cane panels on the arched backrest and seat, with scroll-shaped runners. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century dark brown bentwood rocking chair featuring woven cane panels on the arched backrest and seat, with scroll-shaped runners. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century dark brown bentwood rocking chair featuring woven cane panels on the arched backrest and seat, with scroll-shaped runners. View IX
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A nineteenth-century dark brown bentwood rocking chair featuring woven cane panels on the arched backrest and seat, with scroll-shaped runners.
C19TH cane seated bentwood rocking chair possibly Thonet
Ref: SA1013299
A nineteenth-century dark brown bentwood rocking chair featuring woven cane panels on the arched backrest and seat, with scroll-shaped runners.
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  • ObjectRocking Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBeech, Rattan Cane
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSteam-bent loops, Woven cane panels, Scroll runners
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 101 cm (40 in)

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Bentwood furniture production was pioneered in the nineteenth century by Michael Thonet, who perfected the process of steam-bending solid wood rods into graceful, curved forms. This innovative technique allowed for mass production of lightweight, durable, and aesthetically fluid furniture that revolutionised interior design across Europe.

These pieces are traditionally constructed using solid beechwood subjected to steam heat to achieve organic curves, combined with hand-woven natural rattan cane for the seat and back panels. Traditional joinery often relies on screws and metal brackets alongside the structural tension of the bent wooden components.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically exhibit heavier, denser beechwood framing, hand-woven cane work with specific gauge variations, and often paper labels, ink stamps, or impressed maker marks on the underside of the seat frame. The patina developed through decades of oxidisation also assists in determining age.

An antique bentwood rocker works well as a textural accent piece in contemporary living spaces, pairing effectively with minimalist decor, neutral linens, or industrial elements. Its organic curves soften rigid architectural lines while adding historical depth to the room.

Preservation involves keeping cane seating away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the natural fibres from drying out and snapping. Periodic gentle cleaning with a soft brush and maintaining moderate indoor humidity levels will help keep the cane supple and intact.
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