Rocking Chairs Central

Posted By Frank N. Brown on February 1, 2010

One of the interesting things about rocking chairs is that they have such a long tradition that no single brand has isolated or dominated the market for their production. Many, many rocking chair brands produce high quality, well made, and attractive rocking chairs that work in both traditional decors and modern design schemes as well.

Early rocking chairs were developed, supposedly, by Ben Franklin. They were then produced by cabinetmakers and other woodworkers. Because of this, and because many more people were skilled in the art of woodworking at that time, many people who made their own furniture also made their own rocking chairs. The art was widespread and very popular, as the rocking motion was soothing to young babies, but also to hardworking adults relaxing after a long day.

Today, it is not the rocking chair brand that matters so much as the design and construction of the chair itself. However, there are a few brands that have either focused their attention specifically on rocking chairs and other wooden crafts, or who have produced some unique rocking chairs that are somewhat individualistic compared to other chairs for sale.

• Stacks on Stacks offers one of the largest selections of traditionally-inspired wooden rocking chairs. From classic, brown, wooden, high-backed rocking chairs to more contemporary designs (such as a bright green, Adirondack backed rocking chair), these are almost all solid wood and represent a modern diversity of traditionally-grounded rocking chair styles.
• Shermag is quite different, as most of their rocking chairs are famous for being upholstered. Also called “gliders” because they don’t always rock, but often glide fore and aft, remaining level (rather than tipping), Shermag’s rocking chairs are stuffed thoroughly and are regularly marketed toward expecting parents to keep in the nursery, so the parent can stay comfortable while nursing or calming a newborn.
• Guidecraft has distinguished themselves by creating children’s rocking chairs. Rocking chairs for kids are, of course, much smaller than those for adults. Guidecraft’s chairs come in bright colors and patters, all painted carefully and thoroughly to create a very sturdy, yet very fun rocking chair for children to use.

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