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American Yellow Painted and Stencil-Decorated Spindle-Back Rocking Chair

Item Details

A plank-seat rocking chair featuring a rectangular crest rail decorated with a stenciled fruit or floral motif. The back is formed of a row of turned spindles. It has shaped wooden armrests, a contoured plank seat, and turned front legs connected by stretchers to the rockers. The chair retains an old, heavily worn yellow-painted finish with visible underlying red and brown layers on the seat bottom.

Type Rocking Chair
Materials Paint-decorated wood
Marks Painted and Stencil-Decorated
Period Antique, 19th Century
Date 19th Century
Origin America
Style Folk Art, Traditional

Condition

- with nicks, scratches, and abrasions consistent with age and use; heavy finish losses; chips and gouges.

Dimensions

19.0" W x 42.0" H x 19.0" D
  • This item may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
  • Please note: If the winning bidder selects the warehouse transfer option, the item will be available for pickup at the selected warehouse three business days after payment has been finalized.

Item #

ITMGR17523

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