Shaker Cherry Armless Rocker

Description:

Shaker Cherry Armless Rocker, New Lebanon, New York, c. 1840, with three arched slats, old refinish, ht. 37 1/2, seat ht. 14 1/2 in.

This chair is easily attributed to New Lebanon based on a number of features. The frame of the chair is canted back to accommodate the sitter, a feat all the more impressive given that it is screwed onto thin rocker blades. The slats are mortised into the posts, and the top slat is through pinned. The collar turning between the top of the rear posts and the finial (Shakers called them pommels) is a hallmark type for this community. The tape seat (Shakers called it listing) has been replaced.

Estimate $200-300


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