Name/Title
Chair, RockingContext
Sitting in the Cochran's Master Bedroom is an American-made, Arts and Crafts-style rocking chair built c. 1900. Made of varnished golden oak with a caned back and seat, this handsome rocking chair has a straight crest rail above spindles (the top of the chair's back). It sits on turned legs with stretchers (the supports that run between the legs). At some point the chair was reassembled with modern hardware and additional supports were added under the arms. No manufacturer's mark can be found on the chair.
American Arts and Crafts Style furniture is often confused with Craftsman Style as both originated from the design philosophy of William Morris (1834-1896), however, the Arts and Crafts movement predates the emergence of the Craftsman movement by 80 years and originated in England. American Arts and Crafts style hews closely to its English predecessor featuring simple, naturalistic, Medieval-inspired forms.
This rocking chair was given to the Neill-Cochran House Museum by Mr. Matthew Parten. You can see it, and all of our rocking artifacts, Wed-Sun 11-4pm.
Source: William Morris Tile, LLCAcquisition
Accession
2007.03Source or Donor
Mr. Matthew PartenAcquisition Method
Gift