What defines Edwardian rocking chair design?

Edwardian rocking chairs, produced between 1901 and 1910, are characterised by lighter proportions than their Victorian predecessors, often featuring rich mahogany framework, subtle satinwood marquetry inlays, and delicate pierced fretwork or splats.

What materials were traditionally used in Edwardian inlaid rocking chairs?

These chairs were primarily constructed from dense, fine-grained mahogany, occasionally utilizing rosewood or walnut. Inlays were commonly crafted using satinwood, boxwood, or mother-of-pearl, paired with woven tapestry, velvet, or horsehair upholstery.

How can authentic Edwardian mahogany furniture be identified?

Authentic pieces feature precise hand-joined cabinetwork, smooth curved rockers secured with period-correct screws, genuine wood veneer inlays rather than painted motifs, and natural age-related patination across unpolished areas.

How can an antique mahogany rocking chair be styled in a modern interior?

Place the chair in a quiet corner of a living space or bedroom alongside a contemporary side table and neutral floor lamp to allow the mahogany woodwork and geometric inlay details to serve as an architectural focal point.

What is the best method to care for antique inlaid mahogany furniture?

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually to protect the mahogany finish. Keep the chair clear of direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent wood shrinkage and veneer lift.

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Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Rocking Chair

Name: Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Rocking Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1149081
Price: 465 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this Edwardian mahogany and Inlaid Rocking Armchair.

Dating 1905 ish and all made in Mahogany in this Sheridan Revival Manor. Having this high back, with a shaped top rail and marquetry insert, a pierced centre splat. Down-swept arms with supports, all on broad rockers with this stretcher arrangement. A padded and upholstered seat, with padded inside-back and out-side back sections.

All newly reupholstered in this quality gold coloured Chenille and trimmed in a matching braid.

Seat Height 50cm

Seat Width 51cm

Seat Depth 46cm

Original polish plus patina they are this medium mahogany colour with a great polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, or WhatsApp 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

103cm (40.55")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

79cm (31.10")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Rocking Chair to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1149081

Dealers Internal Reference

00954

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this Edwardian mahogany and Inlaid Rocking Armchair.

Dating 1905 ish and all made in Mahogany in this Sheridan Revival Manor. Having this high back, with a shaped top rail and marquetry insert, a pierced centre splat. Down-swept arms with supports, all on broad rockers with this stretcher arrangement. A padded and upholstered seat, with padded inside-back and out-side back sections.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany rocking chair featuring a crest rail with central marquetry inlay, double upholstered back panels, pierced fretwork splats, and light beige textured upholstery. — fig 1. Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Rocking Chair

All newly reupholstered in this quality gold coloured Chenille and trimmed in a matching braid.

Seat Height 50cm

Seat Width 51cm

Seat Depth 46cm

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Original polish plus patina they are this medium mahogany colour with a great polish (please see pictures).

Brookside Antiques

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany rocking chair featuring a crest rail with central marquetry inlay, double upholstered back panels, pierced fretwork splats, and light beige textured upholstery. — fig 2. Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Rocking Chair

Solid in all its joints with NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, or WhatsApp 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. An Edwardian mahogany rocking chair featuring a crest rail with central marquetry inlay, double upholstered back panels, pierced fretwork splats, and light beige textured upholstery. — fig 3. Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Rocking Chair

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. An Edwardian mahogany rocking chair featuring a crest rail with central marquetry inlay, double upholstered back panels, pierced fretwork splats, and light beige textured upholstery. — fig 4. Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Rocking Chair

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. An Edwardian mahogany rocking chair featuring a crest rail with central marquetry inlay, double upholstered back panels, pierced fretwork splats, and light beige textured upholstery. — fig 5. Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Rocking Chair

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. An Edwardian mahogany rocking chair featuring a crest rail with central marquetry inlay, double upholstered back panels, pierced fretwork splats, and light beige textured upholstery. — fig 6. Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Rocking Chair

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.