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Spindled Rocking Chair

Spindled Rocking Chair

1895-1910

The rocking armchair, with a dark oak finish, has a bent and scrolled crest rail and scrolled plank arms that are continuous with the back rail. The arms and back are supported by 23 twist-turned spindles. The lower bent rail that supports the back spindles attaches to the front near the stiles, which are double twist-turned. The single stretcher is twist-turned, and the seat is a scooped plank that was fitted with a cushion tied to the front stiles with rope tassels. 

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TitleSpindled Rocking Chair
Date1895-1910
FormatPhotograph
Notes

Measurements: 30 ¾ in. high, 30 in. wide, 32 ¾ deep.

The chair, attributed to carver, Joseph Heyda and to Phoenix Furniture Co., was donated to the Grand Rapids Public Museum by Miss Orsa Baert in 1985.

 

CollectionPermanent Collection, 1985.13.1
Rights

This image was reproduced with permission from the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Photographs may not be reused without permission and must credit the "Collections of the Grand Rapids Public Museum." For rights and reproduction information contact: Grand Rapids Public Museum, Collections Department, 272 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504: Phone 616-929-1809.

InstitutionGrand Rapids Public Museum
Physical Storage LocationGrand Rapids Public Museum Archives
Locationlocation on map


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