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19th Century Victorian Period Child's Rocking Chair
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19th Century Victorian Period Child's Rocking Chair

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A charming late 19th century Victorian period mahogany child's rocking chair. A carved bowed crest rail of deep form with walnut inlay back support above a leather seat flanked by small curved arm supports. Raised on turned legs, united by stretchers. The long, arched rocking feet provide a relaxing, gentle motion. The chair is sturdy and solid and both decorative and elegant. England circa 1890.

Height: 63cm (24.8in)

Width: 38cm (15.0in)

Depth: 53cm (20.9in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Child Rocking Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1070672
Dealers Internal Reference
1027
Description
A charming late 19th century Victorian period mahogany child's rocking chair.
A carved bowed crest rail of deep form with walnut inlay back support above a leather seat flanked by small curved arm supports.
Anthony Short Antiques

Raised on turned legs, united by stretchers. The long, arched rocking feet provide a relaxing, gentle motion. The chair is sturdy and solid and both decorative and elegant. England circa 1890.

Height: 63cm (24.8in)

Width: 38cm (15.0in)

Depth: 53cm (20.9in)

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Child Rocking Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1070672
Dealers Internal Ref
1027
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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A 19th-century Victorian childs wooden rocking chair featuring a carved backrest with burr wood inlay, a brown leather padded seat with brass stud details, and turned front legs on curved rockers.
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian childs wooden rocking chair featuring a carved backrest with burr wood inlay, a brown leather padded seat with brass stud details, and turned front legs on curved rockers.

19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN PERIOD CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR

Archive II A 19th-century Victorian childs wooden rocking chair featuring a carved backrest with burr wood inlay, a brown leather padded seat with brass stud details, and turned front legs on curved rockers. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Victorian childs wooden rocking chair featuring a carved backrest with burr wood inlay, a brown leather padded seat with brass stud details, and turned front legs on curved rockers. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Victorian childs wooden rocking chair featuring a carved backrest with burr wood inlay, a brown leather padded seat with brass stud details, and turned front legs on curved rockers. View IV
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A 19th-century Victorian childs wooden rocking chair featuring a carved backrest with burr wood inlay, a brown leather padded seat with brass stud details, and turned front legs on curved rockers.
19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN PERIOD CHILD'S ROCKING CHAIR
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A 19th-century Victorian childs wooden rocking chair featuring a carved backrest with burr wood inlay, a brown leather padded seat with brass stud details, and turned front legs on curved rockers.
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A Victorian childs rocking chair is a scaled-down seating piece manufactured during the 19th century, designed for nursery spaces while mirroring the stylistic and construction details of adult period furniture.

These pieces were typically crafted using dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often incorporating decorative veneer accents, carved elements, and leather or textile upholstery secured with metal studding.

Authentic pieces feature traditional joinery, natural timber patination, hand-cut veneer work, and realistic wear patterns along the curved rocker blades and armrests consistent with 19th-century usage.

A childs antique rocking chair functions well as a decorative focal point in a bedroom, nursery, or living room alcove, pairing effectively with classic textiles and wooden accents.

Keep the chair away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, clean surfaces with a soft dry cloth, nourish the wood with natural beeswax, and treat leather seating with specialized conditioner.
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