Designers Colina, Flores, Rich, Rigby.
This Mission style rocking chair is a product of the Arts and Crafts movement, which emerged in the late 19th century as a response to the Industrial Revolution's mass-produced aesthetic. The design emphasizes straight lines, heavy proportions, and honest construction, utilizing high-quality oak to showcase the wood's natural grain. Characteristic of this movement, the chair features a slatted or spindle side construction and broad, flat armrests that provide a sturdy, functional profile.
The chair reflects the social and political landscape of the late 1800s, a period marked by the Pullman Strike and the presidency of Grover Cleveland, where craftsmen sought to return to a simpler, more hand-wrought way of living. Unlike the ornate Victorian styles of the same era, Mission furniture prioritizes utility and durability, often featuring exposed joinery as a decorative element. This piece has been restored to highlight its rectilinear form and balanced proportions, making it a rugged yet refined example of American design history.
Heavy Mission oak rockers with this distinct profile carries a higher starting bid.