Amish Rocker

A porch with a rocker or two is a friendly and welcoming place. But more than that, a rocking chair invites us to slow down, relax and enjoy life. Rocking soothes the soul, comforts aching bones and sets our thoughts adrift.

To the Amish, furniture making is a practical art, admired for its beauty, but lived in for generations. This style of 'bent frame' rocker goes back into Amish History well over 100 years. The contoured, form fitting seat makes it especially comfortable. When you sit in one of these, you won't want to get up again! The frame is of choice hickory saplings and the back and seat are of light oak. The twig part is young shagbark hickory saplings that are cut in the winter & early spring while the sap is down so the bark will stay fast with age. After being partially dried they are cut to length and steamed. They are then put into forms and shaped. They are in the forms for about a day, then assembled by clamping in a jig and pieces added until they are completed. After sanding, several coats of very durable varnish are applied and they require very little care. The rocker is exceptionally comfortable. One has to sit in it to fully appreciate it. It is made by a local Amish craftsman whose full-time occupation is crafting these chairs. Each rocker is signed and dated by the Amish craftsman!

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