Details
A Thonet bentwood rocking chair
with caned back and seat, flanked by scrolling supports, joined by stretchers, c.1880
See Colour Illustration
with caned back and seat, flanked by scrolling supports, joined by stretchers, c.1880
See Colour Illustration
Further details
This rocking chair is an early example of the Thonet model and differs from those after by the additional loop at the front of the arms. Cf. Derek E. Ostergard, Bentwood and Metal Furniture: 1850-1946, p.48, fig. 2-18