Bentwood Rocking Armchair 1900 - 1920

Name: Bentwood Rocking Armchair.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1225649
Price: 265 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A bentwood rocking armchair is a traditional style of seating constructed by steaming solid timber and bending it into curved, fluid forms. Popularised in the 19th century by Michael Thonet, these chairs frequently feature woven rattan cane seats and backs set within distinctive scrollwork frames.

Bentwood furniture is predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as beech, which responds exceptionally well to steam bending without splitting. The seat panels and backrests are typically fitted with hand-woven or machine-woven natural cane.

Authentic 19th and early 20th-century pieces often bear paper maker labels or stamped branding under the seat frame from manufacturers such as Thonet or Jacob & Josef Kohn. Physical indicators include continuous steam-bent timber loops, stamped numerical codes, and period-appropriate screw fixings.

A bentwood rocker functions effectively as a sculptural accent chair in a living room, reading corner, or nursery. Placing dark-stained curved wood against neutral backdrop tones or alongside modern upholstery creates balanced visual contrast.

To prevent natural cane from drying out and snapping, periodically hydrate the woven panels by wiping the underside with a slightly damp cloth. Keep the wooden frame clean with a soft microfibre cloth and apply clear beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timber finish.

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