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A Small Victorian Ebonised Bentwood Rocking Chair
For sale by Tinker & Toad
for sale €527     $572
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A Small Victorian Ebonised Bentwood Rocking Chair

19th century
For Sale by Tinker & Toad
Description

A Small Victorian Ebonised Bentwood Rocking Chair probably by Thonet. Beautiful scrollwork frame with blue silk button back and seat with a contrasting braid. A lovely diminutive rocking chair. Wear commensurate with age. One scroll tip missing to the back as per the second last photo. Seat height to front 44cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

Tinker & Toad has dated this Ebonised Bentwood Rocking Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1084832
Description
A Small Victorian Ebonised Bentwood Rocking Chair probably by Thonet. Beautiful scrollwork frame with blue silk button back and seat with a contrasting braid. A lovely diminutive rocking chair. Wear commensurate with age. One scroll tip missing to the back as per the second last photo. Seat height to front 44cm.
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this Ebonised Bentwood Rocking Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1084832
Tinker & Toad
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A Small Victorian Ebonised Bentwood Rocking Chair

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Tinker & Toad
Telephone 07771 682942
Location
54 The Mint
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7EN
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/tinkerandtoad
Verified Since Aug 2020
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A Victorian ebonised bentwood rocking chair featuring elaborate curved scrollwork frame and deep blue button-tufted upholstery.
A Small Victorian Ebonised Bentwood Rocking Chair
Ref: SA1084832
A Victorian ebonised bentwood rocking chair featuring elaborate curved scrollwork frame and deep blue button-tufted upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRocking Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBeech, Fabric, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourBlack, Blue
  • MotifsScrollwork side frame, Button-tufted upholstery, Steam-bent wood
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

This Victorian rocking chair is constructed from beech wood with a dark ebonised black finish and steam-bent curved elements forming the side frame and rockers. The piece displays elaborate scrollwork side frames with a scroll tip missing to the back, alongside deep blue button-tufted upholstery on the backrest and seat, trimmed with a contrasting braid. Practical dimensions are 74 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 82 cm deep, with a front seat height of 44 cm. Wear is commensurate with age. The chair is suited for placement in a living room, bedroom, or reading nook as a functional seating option. The compact proportions allow it to fit into smaller spaces while providing traditional rocking movement.

FAQs

Bentwood rocking chairs gained immense popularity during the late nineteenth century following industrial innovations in steam-bending wood pioneered by Michael Thonet. These designs combined lightweight structural stability with decorative sweeping curves, becoming standard fixtures in Victorian homes.

Victorian bentwood furniture typically utilizes beechwood or birch, softened using high-pressure steam and forced into curved iron moulds. Surfaces were frequently finished with ebonised black stain or dark varnish and paired with woven cane or buttoned fabric upholstery.

Authentic nineteenth-century bentwood pieces often feature paper makers labels or stamped marks under the seat frame from manufacturers like Thonet or Kohn. Additional indicators include hand-cut screws, minor asymmetry from original hand-bending, and natural wear along the rocker runners.

A black ebonised rocking chair creates strong sculptural contrast when set against light neutral walls in a living room or bedroom. Pairing the dark frame with textured textiles bridges historical craftsmanship with contemporary design aesthetics.

Clean ebonised wood frame surfaces using a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh solvents that can strip original finishes. Fabric upholstery should be gently vacuumed with a soft brush attachment and kept away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
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