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Antique. Walnut & Leather Rocking Chair
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Antique. Walnut & Leather Rocking Chair

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 October 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A good late 19th.Century walnut and green leather upholstered American rocking chair. The back, seat and armrests with deep buttoning and brass studded detail. The armrests supported by decorative turned spindles and the base having shaped sleigh feet with turned cross stretchers and iron springs. In full working order. Dimensions:- Height…43''/ 109cm. Width…22.5''/ 57cm. Depth…26.5''/ 67.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
67.5cm (26.57")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Walnut Leather Rocking Chair to the 1900s.

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SA1168428
Dealers Internal Reference
24815
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Description
A good late 19th.Century walnut and green leather upholstered American rocking chair. The back, seat and armrests with deep buttoning and brass studded detail.
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The armrests supported by decorative turned spindles and the base having shaped sleigh feet with turned cross stretchers and iron springs.
John Howkins Antiques

In full working order. Dimensions:- Height…43''/ 109cm. Width…22.5''/ 57cm. Depth…26.5''/ 67.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
67.5cm (26.57")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Walnut Leather Rocking Chair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168428
Dealers Internal Ref
24815
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 477
Items Sold 3,828
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An antique walnut rocking chair featuring button-tufted green leather upholstery and brass nailhead trim.
Antique. Walnut & Leather Rocking Chair
Ref: SA1168428
An antique walnut rocking chair featuring button-tufted green leather upholstery and brass nailhead trim.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRocking Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsButton tufting, Brass nailhead trim, Turned spindles, Platform rocker base
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 67.5 cm (27 in)

FAQs

Rocking chairs gained immense popularity during the Victorian era, evolving from simple vernacular furniture into status symbols of comfort and domestic leisure, often featuring elaborate wood turnings and upholstered seating.

Authentic period rocking chairs are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like walnut or mahogany, joined using traditional mortise and tenon techniques, and finished with hand-applied button tufting and brass tack detailing.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting joinery for hand-cut joints, examining the type of wood aging, looking for hand-forged or early machine-made fixings, and verifying the wear patterns consistent with age rather than artificial distressing.

Integrating an antique walnut and leather rocker into a contemporary space creates a deliberate focal point of contrasting textures, pairing the rich grain and aged patination cleanly against neutral walls or minimalist architectural details.

Preservation requires keeping the furniture out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent wood cracking and leather drying, complemented by periodic dusting with a soft dry cloth and nourishing the leather with a specialist wax or balm.
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