HELP! Unusual Rocking Chair

[sportybec2000]

I inherited this rocking chair from a relative, and  have never seen this design before.  Any ideas?

[ironlord1963]

I know only what I have learned here on the forum about furniture, but my first impression was a hand made job in someone old Barn.  Wonderful rustic and Folk looking chair.

[KC]

any markings at all on it?

What part of the world are you in (general) and do you know any history/background of this?

[sportybec2000]

There are no markings, stamps, indicias, etc. and I have no history on it.  I have had it for 30 yrs, mostly in storage, cleaning and treating the leather occasionally.  It appears to be mahogany.  But I don't recognize the design... looks sorta medieval-influenced.  Any input would be appreciated.

[railman44]

Just a guess but it looks like it would be at home in a ranch or western type setting.

[KC]

I agree railman....the only thing that makes this really stand out different than those that I have seen in the "spiral" spindle support beam across the bottom and other parts of the chair.  Very unique and finished...instead of rough like most southwestern or western type furniture.

[D&b antiques]

This little spool turned Rocker. was designed byF.H. Conant& son's of camden new york Art's & craft's time frame. auction value Hovers at $350.00 Dollars.

[regularjoe2]

Thanks for that info D&b .
Saw one here in the N.W. last year & didn't know exactly what it was .

[D&b antiques]

you better be carefull up there Joe. I read a new's report of possible Earth quake in the Washington State area.

[regularjoe2]

All the more reason to have rockin' chairs , D&b !

[ironlord1963]

Guess I better get a rocking chair too, sounds like fun in the upcoming quake, might be better then the 6.2 we had a few years ago. 

[talesofthesevenseas]

LOL I like the way you guys think! A rocking chair would be even more exciting than high heels in a 7.1!!!