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30-Sep-08 |
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thonet rocker
Does this look legit?
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posted by whitespike
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30-Sep-08 |
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No pic
There's no picture, Whitespike.
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30-Sep-08 |
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posted by whitespike
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01-Oct-08 |
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there are so many knockoffs o...
there are so many knockoffs of this chair out there (they were retailed all over in the 70's and 80's) that it is unlikely. But when I am not sure, I go look in person. In general I steer clear of ones that have been excessively knocked off (cesca chairs come to mind). I recently looked at and bought some sorta barcelonaesque chair that had bad pics from the top only so I could not see the frame. It was a fabulous Kurt Thut piece. So now I know, when in doubt, check it out.
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posted by glassartist
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01-Oct-08 |
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He's right
Whitespike, there is at least one if not more in every antique store in the country. That one that you posted does at least look like it could be from the 30's or 40's but I wouldn't go there if it doesn't have a label of any kind to confirm Thonet.
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posted by Riki
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01-Oct-08 |
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But it's $25. And what's the...
But it's $25. And what's the likelihood of a label on a 30s-40s chair?
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posted by whitespike
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01-Oct-08 |
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I would snap it up.
But have a ride in it first.
If it has a nice 'lean back' and balances nicely on the back tilt...
It is a perfect newborn rocker.
Unlike an Eames shell rocker base, more upright, the thonet has a nice
resting feel. A recline.
The price is good! The listing mentions a varnish issue. That could hint at the
age but it could have been used outside.
I bet the owners could give you a history.
I would not hesitate.
That is a small price for a rocker that may be perfect for you.
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posted by rockland
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01-Oct-08 |
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damn
As it turns out my wife had a grody old aunt that used to sit in one of these. She doesn't want it bc of that! Haha!
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posted by whitespike
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01-Oct-08 |
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Rocking Chair issues
A pregnant woman's opinion on a rocking chair should be listened to at all times. Give her some more options. This could be a great thread. What should Baby Whitespike be rocked in? I like this Hans Wegner rocker.
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posted by Riki
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01-Oct-08 |
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I love the Wegner! With a...
I love the Wegner! With a new job, and a youngin' on the way my days of spending serious cash on a chair are over for now!
The Thonet price sure is tempting, but as you correctly pointed out, the lady is to be considered first.
I like this one okay below. The fabric would have to go!!
http://austin.craigslist.org/fuo/848464557.html
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posted by whitespike
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01-Oct-08 |
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I would prefer a danish rocke...
I would prefer a danish rocker of sorts.
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posted by whitespike
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01-Oct-08 |
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Not old, not Thonet...
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posted by azurechicken
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01-Oct-08 |
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Hans Olsen
I'm working on one of these as we speak to ready it for sale. It is a Hans Olsen for Jorgensen Mobelfabrik or Juul Kristensen (conflicting attributions)from 1963. Interested?
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posted by glassartist
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01-Oct-08 |
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This is a rocker designed by...
This is a rocker designed by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn in the early 1900s - I've had it for some years and even though it gets shunted from spare room to spare room I've never had the heart to sell it!
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posted by paulanna
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01-Oct-08 |
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GlassArtist
I love it!! Unfortunately, I have to look for a steal this time, and I don't steal from friends! Curious, though, how much you're asking for it...
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01-Oct-08 |
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posted by jesgord
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01-Oct-08 |
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Ouch.
Very Rosemary's Baby.
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01-Oct-08 |
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Spikey !
Rather amazing, but not for me.
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01-Oct-08 |
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The arms would certainly not...
The arms would certainly not be comfy for long. Pretty though.
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posted by whitespike
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posted by jesgord
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posted by jesgord
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posted by rockland
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01-Oct-08 |
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glider
an alternate to a rocker is a glider. what few times i've had to sit in one i found quite comfortable, smooth and relaxing. however, i've never seen or heard of one that would seem even remotely at home [aesthetically] at this online party.
just a bit of snooping around uncovered the linked site [below] of "modern nursery furniture" with what appears to be some attractive options.
might be worth a look...
http://www.montedesign.net/modern_nursery_glider.html
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posted by kdc
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01-Oct-08 |
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Small word from experience
Warning, what I'm about to impart is gross, so if you are sensitive to descriptions of body fluids, stop reading.
Whitespike, whatever you pick will eventually be covered with baby puke. Babies, when being burped, tend to erupt all down the back of the rocker. No matter how often or diligently you clean it, it will always have faint yellow stains. Having said that, perhaps it would be wise to go with fiberglass instead of upholstery.
I just bought cheap rockers for my three and when they were finally out of the projectile vomit stage, I chucked the chairs.
Sorry for the grossness!
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01-Oct-08 |
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Despite Riki's warning...
how about wicker? $129, at Ikea.
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posted by william-holden-caulfield
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02-Oct-08 |
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posted by rockland
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02-Oct-08 |
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Whitespike
E-mail me and we can chat.
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posted by glassartist
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02-Oct-08 |
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jesgord
I loved what few examples of Mr. carpenter's work I have seen. This is a new one, thanks! I especially Like that given his profession, his name really is Art Carpenter! How perfect is that!
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20-Oct-08 |
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posted by balfie
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