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Early 19th Century Childs Rocking Chair
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Early 19th Century Childs Rocking Chair

19th century
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Early 19th century child's rocking chair - Lancashire. Excellent colour and patination and with original rush seat.

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Childs Rocking Chair to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
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SA1029553
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AF37-5436
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Elaine Phillips Antiques

Description
Early 19th century child's rocking chair - Lancashire. Excellent colour and patination and with original rush seat.

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Childs Rocking Chair to the 1800s.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1029553
Dealers Internal Ref
AF37-5436
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022

Period furniture, lighting, mirrors, portraits and interior decoration.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd is a registered member of BADA  CINOA

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An early nineteenth-century childs rocking chair crafted from dark brown wood with a shaped ladderback backrest, turned armrests, and a woven rush seat.
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century childs rocking chair crafted from dark brown wood with a shaped ladderback backrest, turned armrests, and a woven rush seat.

Early 19th Century Childs Rocking Chair

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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07710 793753 or 01969 625199
Location
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An early nineteenth-century childs rocking chair crafted from dark brown wood with a shaped ladderback backrest, turned armrests, and a woven rush seat.
Early 19th century Childs Rocking Chair
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An early nineteenth-century childs rocking chair crafted from dark brown wood with a shaped ladderback backrest, turned armrests, and a woven rush seat.
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  • ObjectRocking Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCountry Vernacular
  • MaterialOak, Rush
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLadderback design, Woven rush seat, Turned front supports, Curved rocker blades
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This early 19th-century child's rocking chair embodies a country vernacular style, originating from Lancashire and dating from around 1800. The piece is constructed from dark brown oak and features a shaped ladderback backrest alongside curved rocker blades. Visible details include a woven rush seat, turned front supports, and rounded finials on the upright posts. The dark brown timber displays an aged finish with rich patination. Measuring 79 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 49 cm deep, the chair is proportioned for a child's use. It serves as an antique decorative accent or seating option in a traditional living room, child's bedroom, or nursery.

FAQs

Early nineteenth-century country rocking chairs were typically constructed by local craftsmen using regional hardwoods such as oak, ash, or elm. They often featured ladderback designs, turned spindles, and woven rush seats, reflecting traditional vernacular woodworking techniques.

Rush seats were created by weaving dried freshwater bulrush strands around the four wood rails of the chair frame in an envelope pattern. This technique provided a durable seating surface that was easily renewable.

Authentic period childs chairs display proportional hand-carved details, subtle irregularities in turned elements, hand-cut joinery such as pegged mortise and tenon joints, and natural wear patterns on the armrests and rocker blades consistent with age.

A childs rocking chair serves as an accent piece in a bedroom, hallway, or living space. Positioning it alongside contemporary soft furnishings or in an empty space adds textural warmth and historical contrast.

Keep the chair in a stable environment away from direct heat sources to prevent timber splitting and rush dehydration. Clean the wooden frame with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly, avoiding the rush weave.
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