Rocking Chairs Collection
Rocking chairs have stood the test of time, transcending borders and generations
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Rocking chairs have stood the test of time, transcending borders and generations. From the Pioneer Church in Frontier Village, Jamestown, North Dakota to traditional rocking chairs in Vinales, Cuba, these timeless pieces of furniture have become iconic symbols across the globe. In the oldest inland settlement in Florida, Micanopy, residents proudly display their rocking chairs as a testament to their rich history. Meanwhile, on the porch of The Charles Deering Estate in Miami, Florida, rocking chairs invite visitors to relax and soak up the warm sunshine. The Caribbean also boasts its love for rocking chairs. On Providence Island in the Bahamas, you can find them adorning piers overlooking crystal-clear waters. But it is Dorothea Lange's powerful photograph capturing Zollie Lyons' respite from sharecropping that truly captures the essence of a hard day's work finding solace on a humble wooden rocker. Even back in time when photographs were rare treasures and technology was limited to oil paintings like "Child with Rabbit" or silver gelatin prints such as "A child's bedroom, " rocking chairs played an integral role. They provided comfort and stability while nurturing moments of reflection or playfulness. One particular piece that stands out is a Windsor armchair with rockers crafted between 1871-81 from cherry and elm wood. This chair not only showcases exquisite craftsmanship but also represents how innovation merged with tradition over time. Whether it be enjoying serene views from porches or providing respite after laborious days spent working fields or even being cherished heirlooms passed down through generations – rocking chairs continue to hold a special place within our hearts and homes worldwide.