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Description

Attractive 19th Century Oak rocking chair/Nursing chair.

This delightful chair is generally in good original condition, albeit with a

splinter of oak missing on the front right of the seat.

We have lightly cleaned this chair, ensuring it is firm of all joints

and retains an attractive antique oak patina.

Height 27 in, 69cm. Width 18 in, 49 cm. Depth 24 in, 64 cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

69cm (27.17")

Width

49cm (19.29")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Declaration

Ruby Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Rocking Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA874290

Dealers Notes

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Description

Attractive 19th Century Oak rocking chair/Nursing chair.

This delightful chair is generally in good original condition, albeit with a

splinter of oak missing on the front right of the seat.

We have lightly cleaned this chair, ensuring it is firm of all joints

and retains an attractive antique oak patina.

Height 27 in, 69cm. Width 18 in, 49 cm. Depth 24 in, 64 cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

69cm (27.17")

Width

49cm (19.29")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Date of Manufacture

Ruby Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Rocking Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA874290

About the Dealer

Ruby Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021

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Ruby Antiques

Telephone 07733 264 767

Location

Dawes Farm
Taunton Road
Bridgewater
Somerset
TA6 6PS
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rubyantiques

Verified Since Apr 2021

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectRocking Chairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian Country
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPlank seat, Ladder back, Curved wooden rockers, Pegged joinery
SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Georgian country oak rocking chairs typically feature utilitarian construction, sturdy timber frames, and straightforward joinery, reflecting the practical domestic requirements of late 18th and early 19th-century rural households.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid native hardwoods such as English oak, frequently paired with elm or ash for seats and structural components to ensure durability.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved components, traditional pegged mortise and tenon joinery, natural patination from age and use, and signs of hand-tooling rather than modern mechanical fabrication.

An antique rocking chair can be integrated into modern spaces by placing it as an accent piece in a neutral corner, paired with a simple textured wool throw or cushion to ground the historic timber against contemporary finishes.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the historic wood finish.