Rocking Chair Collection

JOHN L. BURNS (1793-1872). Veteran of the War of 1812 and the American Civil War, wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg at the age of 70. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan, 1863

MUIR & BURROUGHS, c1909. American naturalists John Muir (left) and John Burroughs. Photograph, c1909

USA-Kentucky-Clermont: Jim Beam Bourbon Distillery- Porch with Rocking Chairs
USA, Kentucky, Clermont: Jim Beam Bourbon Distillery, Porch with Rocking Chairs

Nothing could be Better said Holmes, 1893. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Nothing could be Better said Holmes, 1893. Illustration from The Stockbrokers Clerk by Arthur Conan Doyle, published in Strand Magazine March 1893

An engraving depicting a young woman relaxing in a garden rocking chair, cooling herself with a fan, 19th century
5311283 An engraving depicting a young woman relaxing in a garden rocking chair, cooling herself with a fan, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a young couple relaxing on a garden seat, the back of which could be swung down to form a table
5310942 An engraving depicting a young couple relaxing on a garden seat, the back of which could be swung down to form a table, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tired (oil on canvas)
TW429326 Tired (oil on canvas) by Stubbs, Joseph Woodhouse (1862-1953); 76.2x63.5 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

American daily life: young woman reading by the fireplace fire, in a rocking chair, in the Victorian era, around 1800
NWI4885193 American daily life: young woman reading by the fireplace fire, in a rocking chair, in the Victorian era, around 1800

Freddy jumped on her lap (colour litho)
8641346 Freddy jumped on her lap (colour litho) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freddy jumped on her lap)

A mother and daughter cuddling on a rocking chair, 1850
3478221 A mother and daughter cuddling on a rocking chair, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a mother and daughter cuddling on a rocking chair. Illustrated by John Lawson)

The doctor and his boys, who make no noise (colour litho)
8643443 The doctor and his boys, who make no noise (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The doctor and his boys, who make no noise)

Calloway residence, interior, chair in center, Mamaroneck, N.Y. between 1900 and 1915. Creator: William H. Jackson
Calloway residence, interior, chair in center, Mamaroneck, N.Y. between 1900 and 1915

Calloway residence, back porch, with chair, Mamaroneck, N.Y. between 1900 and 1915. Creator: William H. Jackson
Calloway residence, back porch, with chair, Mamaroneck, N.Y. between 1900 and 1915

The Lobby, Hotel Kaaterskill, Catskill Mountains, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: William H. Jackson
The Lobby, Hotel Kaaterskill, Catskill Mountains, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905

A Postprandial Scene at Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
A Postprandial Scene at Manilla, 1857. Colonial types relaxing. Postprandial enjoyment is the true representation of the dolce far niente of fraternal residents in Manilla

Residence of A. Buhl, Iroquois Avenue, hall and parlor, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Residence of A. Buhl, Iroquois Avenue, hall and parlor, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Bedroom, residence of Mr. Fair, 40 Putnam Avenue, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Bedroom, residence of Mr. Fair, 40 Putnam Avenue, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Residence of Hervie Wetzel, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Residence of Hervie Wetzel, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Douglas residence, bedroom with hat tree, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Douglas residence, bedroom with hat tree, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Douglas residence, bedroom with cheval glass, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Douglas residence, bedroom with cheval glass, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Outlook at Rogers Rock, Lake George, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Outlook at Rogers Rock, Lake George, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905

The North veranda, Manhansett (i.e. Manhanset) House, Shelter Island, N.Y. (1904?). Creator: Unknown
The North veranda, Manhansett (i.e. Manhanset) House, Shelter Island, N.Y. (1904?)

The Quilting room, Washington's headquarters (i.e. Morris-Jumel mansion), N.Y. c1905-1915. Creator: Unknown
The Quilting room, Washington's headquarters (i.e. Morris-Jumel mansion), New York, N.Y. between 1905 and 1915

The Council chamber, Washington's headquarters i.e. Morris-Jumel mansion, N.Y. c1905-1915. Creator: Unknown
The Council chamber, Washington's headquarters i.e. Morris-Jumel mansion, New York. N.Y. between 1905 and 1915

Hallway with liquor cabinet and living room decorated with mistletoe ball and Christm... c1900-1915 Creator: Unknown
Hallway with liquor cabinet and living room decorated with mistletoe ball and Christmas gnome by fireplace, between 1900 and 1915

Exterior view of house, end view, Mrs. Robert Hoe, Jr. Port Washington, N.Y. between 1900 and 1910 Creator: Unknown
Exterior view of house, end view, Mrs. Robert Hoe, Jr. Port Washington, N.Y. between 1900 and 1910

Suburban home of Mrs. Robert Hoe Jr. living room, Port Washington, New York, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Suburban home of Mrs. Robert Hoe Jr. living room, Port Washington, New York, between 1900 and 1910

Piazza of the Wontanesca [i.e. Montanesca Hotel], Mt. Pocona [sic], Pa. ca 1905. Creator: Unknown
Piazza of the Wontanesca [i.e. Montanesca Hotel], Mt. Pocona [sic], Pa. ca 1905

Front piazza of the Kittatinny [House], Delaware Water Gap, Pa. ca 1905. Creator: Unknown
Front piazza of the Kittatinny [House], Delaware Water Gap, Pa. ca 1905

Ladies room, Grand Central Terminal, N.Y. Central Lines, New York, c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Ladies room, Grand Central Terminal, N.Y. Central Lines, New York, c.between 1910 and 1920

The River room at Mt. Vernon, c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
The River room at Mt. Vernon, c.between 1910 and 1920

On the west veranda, Hotel Champlain, Bluff Point, N.Y. c.between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
On the west veranda, Hotel Champlain, Bluff Point, N.Y. c.between 1910 and 1920

Residence of Mrs. H.C. Parke, bed room, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Residence of Mrs. H.C. Parke, bed room, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1905

Residence of Albert E. Silk, bedroom, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Residence of Albert E. Silk, bedroom, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Parlor with piano, probably Ypsilanti, Michigan, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Parlor with piano, probably Ypsilanti, Michigan, between 1900 and 1910

Residence of Dr. J.H. Lancashire, the hall and grandfather clock, Alma, Mich. between 1900 and 1910 Creator: Unknown
Residence of Dr. J.H. Lancashire, the hall and grandfather clock, Alma, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Mrs. A. Norton, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. A. Norton, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Mrs. A. Norton, 1917

Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920

The repair shop, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
The repair shop, 1904

Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, 1917
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, 1917

Saint Elizabeth's Hospital - Dr. William A. White, Supt. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital - Dr. William A. White, Supt. 1917

Elderly woman in a rocking chair peeling apple with young girl standing in front of her, c1900. Creator: Elizabeth B
Elderly woman in a rocking chair peeling apple with young girl standing in front of her, c1900

Rocking Chair, Small, Child's, 1937. Creator: Simon Weiss
Rocking Chair, Small, Child's, 1937

Rocking Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Anne Colman
Rocking Chair, 1935/1942

Rocker, c. 1940. Creator: Grace Thomas
Rocker, c. 1940

Colonial Rocking Chair, c. 1937. Creator: Florence Truelson
Colonial Rocking Chair, c. 1937

Harper's June, c1899. Creator: Edward Penfield
Harper's June, c1899. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

Porch of E.C. Converse house, with wicker furniture, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Porch of E.C. Converse house, with wicker furniture, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908. The Conyers Farm estate, designed by Donn Barber c1904, was owned by businessman Edmund C. Converse

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"Rocking Chairs: A Testament to Timeless Comfort and Stories" In a world where time seems fleeting, the humble rocking chair stands as a steadfast symbol of comfort and tranquility. From historic figures like John L. Burns, who found solace in its gentle sway after surviving battles in both the War of 1812 and the American Civil War, to renowned naturalists John Muir and John Burroughs, who contemplated nature's wonders while seated on their beloved rockers - these chairs have witnessed moments that shaped history. As we journey through different corners of the globe, we find ourselves captivated by their charm. In Kentucky's Jim Beam Bourbon Distillery, a porch adorned with rocking chairs invites visitors to unwind amidst the soothing aroma of aging spirits. Meanwhile, in Colorado's Crested Butte or Vinales' traditional Cuban homes, these timeless pieces grace porches overlooking breathtaking landscapes - offering respite from bustling city life. Whether it be Sidney E Paget's artistic portrayal capturing Sherlock Holmes pondering mysteries while gently swaying or an elderly man finding solace outside his casa in Cuba's Pinar del Rio Province - rocking chairs become witnesses to contemplation and reflection. From Florida's oldest inland settlement in Micanopy to Providence Island in the Bahamas where ocean breezes whisper secrets into attentive ears - these wooden companions have become synonymous with relaxation and storytelling. Just like brushstrokes on canvas bring life to art; rocking chairs paint stories upon our lives. As they cradle us gently back-and-forth under warm sunrays or beneath starry skies, they remind us that sometimes all we need is a moment of stillness amid life’s chaos. So let us embrace this simple pleasure – sinking into their worn cushions as time slows down around us. For within each creaky rhythm lies an invitation to pause, reflect, and create memories that will echo through generations yet unborn.