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Bentwood Rocking Armchair.
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Bentwood Rocking Armchair.

1900 - 1920
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Bentwood rocking armchair.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Bentwood Rocking Armchair to the 1920s.

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Bentwood rocking armchair.
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Bentwood Rocking Armchair to the 1920s.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A dark brown bentwood rocking armchair featuring prominent scrollwork side frames with woven rattan cane backrest and seat panels.
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Oxford
OX44 7RW
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A dark brown bentwood rocking armchair featuring prominent scrollwork side frames with woven rattan cane backrest and seat panels.
Bentwood rocking armchair.
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A dark brown bentwood rocking armchair featuring prominent scrollwork side frames with woven rattan cane backrest and seat panels.
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  • ObjectRocking Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBeech Wood, Rattan Cane
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBentwood scrolls, Woven cane panels, Curved runners, Loop armrests

This bentwood rocking armchair dates from the Victorian period around 1920 and follows a classic English Country House style. The structure comprises beech wood with a dark brown finish and prominent bentwood scrolls, curved runners, loop armrests, and woven rattan cane panels on both the backrest and seat. Visible details include curved wooden components forming elaborate side scrolls and organic looping motifs beneath the armrests, alongside natural wear and grain variation across the wooden surfaces. Practical proportions allow this seating piece to function effectively within a living room, conservatory, or study setting for daily relaxation. Dimensions are approximately 94 cm in height by 65 cm in width and 105 cm in depth.

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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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