Lot # 119 - Antique Victorian-Style Folding Rocking Chair – Carved Wood

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Call Kathy if you have any questions about this pick up- 206-552-5307
Start Date/Time: 17-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 24-Sep-2025 8:58:00 PM
Current bid:

$11.00

Highest bidder:

Shearstar

Auction has ended

Description :

Antique Victorian-Style Folding Rocking Chair – Carved Wood & Upholstered Seat
A charming antique Victorian-style folding rocking chair, featuring a beautifully curved wooden frame with carved crest detail and turned spindle stretchers. The chair is upholstered in a rich black jacquard fabric with an elegant swirling paisley motif, adding both comfort and period character. Its compact, foldable design made it popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially as a travel or nursing rocker.

  • Style: Victorian Revival / Eastlake influence

  • Features: Folding rocker, carved wood crest, spindle base supports

  • Upholstery: Black jacquard fabric with paisley design

  • Dimensions: Approx. 36” H x 18” W x 30” D (seat height ~15”)

  • Condition: Very good antique condition with light wear to the wood finish, consistent with age. Upholstery remains firm and intact.

Historical Note: Folding rocking chairs gained popularity in the Victorian era, prized for their portability and comfort. Often used in parlors or bedrooms, they represented a blend of craftsmanship and practicality, with ornate carving reflecting the era’s design sensibilities.



Auction History

Highest bidder is Shearstar

Date Bid User
24-Sep-2025 7:02:10 PM $11.00 Shearstar
21-Sep-2025 3:32:53 PM $7.00 Hollywood27
17-Sep-2025 7:05:36 AM $5.00 Clem Fandango

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