Rocking armchair in bent and stained beech; the seat and back are manually tied.
Product Condition: Product in fair condition showing some signs of wear.
Dimensions (cm): Height: 110 Width: 56 Depth: 88
Seat height: 44
Additional Information
Age:
19th Century / 1801 - 1900
19th Century / 1801 - 1900
20th Century / 1901 - 2000
20th Century / 1901 - 2000
Main essence: Beech
It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.