Antique S. Bent Brothers Colonial Maple Hard Rock Childs Rocking Chair 27"

Description

Antique child's rocking chair by S. Bent Brothers. Made of Colonial Maple featuring curved rail over spindle back.

S. Bent & Brothers, was furniture company established in 1867. They closed in 2000. At one time Gardner, Mass., was known as the “Chair Capitol of the World.” Other well-known furniture companies located there were Conant-Ball, Heywood-Wakefield and Baumritter, the company that became Ethan Allen.

S. Bent and Brothers was known for producing well-made, high-quality furniture. They specialized in the style known as “Colonial Revival.” The two most common primary woods are maple and ash stained to look like oak. S Bent & Brothers were known for their well-made chairs, especially the Windsor type. They also produced dining room tables and other types of household furnishings. From the number of chairs I found in auction results, S Bent and Brothers must have made a great many Alumni chairs for a wide range of colleges and universities.

Condition

Good antique condition, light wear commensurate with age and use, see pictures.

Dimensions

17.5" x 21.5" x 26.5", seat 10"h