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Antique Ash & Elm Child’s Rocking Chair / Armchair / Dolls Rocking Chair C1840

Name: Antique Ash & Elm Child’s Rocking Chair / Armchair / Dolls Rocking Chair C1840
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1126267
Price: 475 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

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Description

Antique Ash & Elm Child’s Rocking Chair / Armchair / Dolls Rocking Chair c1840

DESCRIPTION:

This is a super opportunity to purchase an enchanting antique Early Victorian child’s ash and elm rocking chair dating to circa 1840. This delightful piece has a wonderful timeless charm. The chair is made from ash and elm which has the most superb grain especially the seat, and has a lovely feel from the many years of use. The arms legs and back support are nicely turned which sets the chair off beautifully as can be seen from the photographs.

The chair has the most exquisite patina which can only be gained through age and unfortunately the photographs do not do it justice.

Its rockers are original which is a lovely feature as sadly many of these chairs have had the rockers replaced. The rockers are finished to the underside with metal which has ensured the rockers have stayed in good condition.

As can be seen from the photographs this is a lovely pieces of furniture.

DIMENSIONS:

The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are:

- 13 inches (33 cm) wide across arms.

- 22 inches (56 cm) deep across rockers.

- 22 1/4 inches (56.5 cm) high.

From the above dimensions is can be seen that this chair is of lovely proportions.

AGE:

The chair dates to circa 1840.

CONDITION:

The chair is in super condition as you will note from the photographs just minor knocks / marks commensurate with age and use. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition, as what you view is exactly what you will receive.

Declaration

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Antique Childs Rocking Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1126267

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childs chair 01 (above bulkhead behind glass cabineT)

Description

Antique Ash & Elm Child’s Rocking Chair / Armchair / Dolls Rocking Chair c1840

DESCRIPTION:

“

This is a super opportunity to purchase an enchanting antique Early Victorian child’s ash and elm rocking chair dating to circa 1840.

N Wilson Antiques Clocks

This delightful piece has a wonderful timeless charm. The chair is made from ash and elm which has the most superb grain especially the seat, and has a lovely feel from the many years of use. The arms legs and back support are nicely turned which sets the chair off beautifully as can be seen from the photographs.

fig 1. A dark brown wooden childs or dolls rocking armchair featuring turned legs, curved armrests, and smooth wooden rockers. — fig 1. Antique Ash & Elm Child’s Rocking Chair / Armchair / Dolls Rocking Chair C1840

The chair has the most exquisite patina which can only be gained through age and unfortunately the photographs do not do it justice.

Its rockers are original which is a lovely feature as sadly many of these chairs have had the rockers replaced. The rockers are finished to the underside with metal which has ensured the rockers have stayed in good condition.

fig 2. A dark brown wooden childs or dolls rocking armchair featuring turned legs, curved armrests, and smooth wooden rockers. — fig 2. Antique Ash & Elm Child’s Rocking Chair / Armchair / Dolls Rocking Chair C1840

As can be seen from the photographs this is a lovely pieces of furniture.

DIMENSIONS:

The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are:

13 inches (33 cm) wide across arms.

22 inches (56 cm) deep across rockers.

22 1/4 inches (56.5 cm) high.

fig 3. A dark brown wooden childs or dolls rocking armchair featuring turned legs, curved armrests, and smooth wooden rockers. — fig 3. Antique Ash & Elm Child’s Rocking Chair / Armchair / Dolls Rocking Chair C1840

From the above dimensions is can be seen that this chair is of lovely proportions.

AGE:

The chair dates to circa 1840.

CONDITION:

The chair is in super condition as you will note from the photographs just minor knocks / marks commensurate with age and use. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition, as what you view is exactly what you will receive.

Date of Manufacture

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Antique Childs Rocking Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1126267

Dealers Internal Ref

childs chair 01 (above bulkhead behind glass cabineT)

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Small-scale rocking chairs were crafted in the 19th century as functional seating for children or as decorative sales models and doll furniture. Often made by regional chairmakers using local hardwoods, these pieces mirrored full-sized traditional country designs.

Regional furniture makers favoured resilient native hardwoods such as ash, elm, oak, and beech. Elm was frequently chosen for solid seats due to its resistance to splitting, while ash was preferred for turned legs and spindles.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut joinery, slight irregularities in turned elements from manual lathes, and natural wear patterns on the rockers, seat, and armrests. The timber displays deep patination, age-related shrinkage around joints, and original peg construction.

Miniature chairs serve as decorative accent pieces beside fireplaces, adjacent to low shelving, or in empty corners. They can be displayed independently as folk art objects or utilised to showcase vintage textiles and collectibles.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and variable humidity to prevent shrinkage or cracking. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality natural wax polish periodically to protect the wood and preserve its surface patina.

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