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Antique Thonet 1895 Bentwood Child's Rocker Rocking Chair Perfect for Doll
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Antique Thonet 1895 Bentwood Child's Rocker Rocking Chair Perfect for Doll

1900 - 1920
Description

Gorgeous antique Thonet bentwood child's rocking chair, with original maker's mark and label, circa 1895.

In unrestored condition, but in lovely shape given its age. The cane work is in great shape. A great object on which to display an antique doll, for instance.

An identical model sold at auction in Germany for 600 Euros not long ago.This item will be shipped professionally packed, so please count around £ 60 for delivery.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Bentwood Child Rocking Chair to the 1900s.

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SA526617
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Description
Gorgeous antique Thonet bentwood child's rocking chair, with original maker's mark and label, circa 1895.

In unrestored condition, but in lovely shape given its age. The cane work is in great shape. A great object on which to display an antique doll, for instance.

An identical model sold at auction in Germany for 600 Euros not long ago.This item will be shipped professionally packed, so please count around £ 60 for delivery.

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Bentwood Child Rocking Chair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA526617
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A miniature late 19th-century dark bentwood rocking chair featuring an oval woven cane backrest and matching seat.
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Archive I A miniature late 19th-century dark bentwood rocking chair featuring an oval woven cane backrest and matching seat.

Antique Thonet 1895 Bentwood Child's Rocker Rocking Chair Perfect for Doll

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A miniature late 19th-century dark bentwood rocking chair featuring an oval woven cane backrest and matching seat.
Antique Thonet 1895 bentwood Child's rocker rocking chair perfect for doll
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A miniature late 19th-century dark bentwood rocking chair featuring an oval woven cane backrest and matching seat.
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  • ObjectRocking Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBeech, Cane
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSteam-bent frame, Woven cane seat, Oval backrest, Curved runners
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

This Victorian child's rocking chair dates from the 1900 period and exhibits a steam-bent dark brown beech frame. The piece features a woven cane oval backrest, a matching woven cane seat, and curved wooden runners resting on the floor. Signs of age include surface wear and scuffs visible on the dark finish of the curved bentwood structure. Measuring 64 cm high, 37 cm wide, and 75 cm deep, this miniature seating item serves as a decorative display for an antique doll or child's room. Position this Thonet rocking chair near a fireplace hearth or within a nursery setting to display vintage toys or dolls. The open cane work and curved wooden frame provide a traditional Victorian aesthetic suitable for period interior displays. The construction uses steam-bent beech elements joined together without complex hardware, presenting an unrestored profile that reflects its age and origin.

FAQs

Bentwood furniture was pioneered in the 19th century by Michael Thonet, who developed a steam-bending process that allowed beechwood to be curved into lightweight, elegant structural forms.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from steam-bent beechwood timber paired with hand-woven natural cane or rattan webbing for the seating surfaces.

Authentic period examples often feature maker paper labels or heat-imprinted stamps beneath the frame, along with hand-cut joinery and aged natural woven cane.

Small accent rockers work effectively on a raised hearth, placed beside a fireplace, or positioned in a nursery to add texture and historical character.

Cane seating requires periodic hydration with a damp cloth to prevent brittleness, while the timber frame should be dusted regularly and kept away from direct heat sources.
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