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Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair

1920 - 1940
Sold 20 March 2025 · Antiques Decorative
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Description

Early C20th in the classic Thonet manner, good & sturdy with caned back & seat in fine condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
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SA1101060
Description
Early C20th in the classic Thonet manner, good & sturdy with caned back & seat in fine condition.
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Vintage Bentwood Rocking Chair to the 1930s.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Reference Numbers
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SA1101060
Antiques Decorative
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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99 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5QL
United Kingdom
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A vintage bentwood rocking chair with a woven cane seat and backrest, featuring curved wooden scroll runners and arms.
Vintage bentwood rocking chair
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A vintage bentwood rocking chair with a woven cane seat and backrest, featuring curved wooden scroll runners and arms.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRocking Chairs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBeech, Cane, Rattan
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSteam-bent wooden scrolls, Woven cane mesh, Loop armrests, Curved rocking runners
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 92 cm (36 in)

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Bentwood furniture manufacturing was pioneered in the mid-19th century by Michael Thonet, who developed a technique for steaming solid beech wood to bend it into curved, graceful forms. This innovative process allowed for the mass production of lightweight, durable, and elegant chairs that became staples in European cafes and homes.

These pieces are typically constructed from European beech wood, which is subjected to steam heat to make it pliable before being shaped in iron molds. The seats and backrests are frequently woven from natural cane or rattan mesh, secured into channeled wooden frames without the use of heavy joints.

Authentic period pieces often feature stamped manufacturer marks, traditional screw construction rather than modern adhesives, and hand-woven cane work with slight irregularities. The curvature of the wood should be continuous and smooth, showcasing the precise steam-bending craftsmanship characteristic of historical makers.

This seating pairs well with minimalist or bohemian interiors, providing organic warmth and structural contrast against clean architectural lines. Place it in a reading corner draped with a textured wool throw to highlight its sculptural silhouette without cluttering the room.

Maintain cane integrity by occasionally wiping it with a damp cloth to prevent the natural fibres from drying out and snapping. Keep the wooden frame away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the finish from cracking, applying a neutral microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood.
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