Glider, platform rocker. Heavy, upholstered, metal spring seat, metal claw feet. Appears to have been re-covered at some point, but done very well. Has anyone seen a chair like this before/have any idea of period or maker? I know it's not 100yrs old or worth a million bucks..lol..just think it's a very nice and unique chair. Would love to find out some more information about it. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I repair, refinish, buy and sell furinture. I found this rocking chair at a local auction and picked it up for next to nothing. I have seen a lot of different styles of chairs, but never one quite like this one. I can tell by the way it's made, and the condition of the wood that it is quite old. It is mahogany, and very sturdy. Just wondering if anyone has seen a chair like this one before and could give me any info about it. Thanks.
I posted this item a few days ago as a lamp. I found out that someone had actually made this into a lamp and that it is common for people to make light fixtures out of antiques. The added items lowered the value drastically so I removed the lamp portion and realized that this piece was in perfect condition! Maybe just a few small knicks on the inside. Thanks to "prozak" who mentioned an artist "Angelo Minghetti" I found the artist's signature and it IS his work. I hear these pieces are rare and highly sought out in Italy? Can anyone give me a rough idea of what this is worth? It is very hard to find information on this artist in English online...
