This is a hardwood rocking chair, of indeterminate age. It has brass details in the form of three bearded faces and of circles in varying sizes. The seat cushion is cotton (not velvet or velour) and may not be original. There are no tags, labels or plates on it indicating its origin. The underside of the upholstery is tattered and somewhat loose.
Previous owner was a collector in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your request. You had a look under the furniture if there isn't any label or stamp? Would be a great help. Thank you.
With best regards,
Georg
Dear Michael,
Thank you for the additional information. I have to ask you for some patience. This chair has a very good design and with some research, I could perhaps find the designer, but this will take a little bit of time.
With best regards,
Georg
Thank you, Georg. There is no rush, and I will appreciate any information you can find.
Cheers,
Michael
Hi Georg,
How is the search for more information going?
Cheers,
Michael
Dear Michael,
its a bit tricky but I am on it. Thank you for your patience!
With best regards,
Georg
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your patience. Sadly I didnt found out the exact designer. This marvelous rocking chair was made around 1900 or 1910 in America probably in the East Coast area. It is made out of white oak wood and has unusual brass applications. This applications show circles and the face with grapes of a Satyr or the god Dionysus itself. Satyrs are wild hearted nature creatures from the entourage of the greek god of wine Dionysus. My first idea was it to attribute to the great designers of New York like Studio Tiffany or similar, but I found sadly no comparable piece so this riddle remains unsolved.
An estimation would be between 250 to 500 USD.
This estimation is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.
With best regards,
Georg
Thank you, Georg, I appreciate your help.
Dear Michael,
you are very welcome!
With best regards,
Georg
Hi Georg,
I checked again underneath and on all surfaces, there are no labels or stamps that I can see. There are coiled metal springs inside the cushion, is the only extra information that I can add.
Thank you,
Michael