Empty white round plate with antique knife and fork on wooden background. Top View with text space. Vintage 1970's Child's Bicentennial Maple Rocking Chair by Oak Hill Keene NH Reg# 6491 EditionOur Shaker rocking chairs are timeless in design and style! We go out of our way to remain sturdy and understated so as not to compete with the style of your home. It is hard to beat the comfort level of our rocking chairs! The extra steps we take are why our rockers are handed down generation to generation. Making a rocker is part science and part art. As you travel, sit in various rocking chairs and you will notice the difference in the way they sit and rock. The original Troutman Chair owners had an uncanny knack for putting together a rocker that is more comfortable and moves so much nicer and easier than most rocking chairs we have met! The 330 Coastal is one of our original rocking chairs. The design of this rocker has not changed since 1924. In fact, this rocker sits and rocks so well and is such a staple on porches across the south, that when the time came to increase the size (twice!), special care was taken to keep everything that makes that rocker so great stay the same!
We highly recommend that our customers take a test rock prior to purchasing a rocking chair to make sure the rocker they buy will be most suited for them. After all, the whole point of purchasing a rocking chair is to actually rock!The requested URL /store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=2596 was not found on this server. Vintage rocking chair for a child. 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm << PREV | NEXT >> a group of antique and vintage wood rocking chairs for sale at Manchester NH, antique and vintage store. boston rockers maple, oak, Hardwood, child's rocker Nichols and Stone, s. bent and bros. Gardner Mass. Instead of spending money to replace a worn or scratched rocking chair, you should consider refinishing it. To preserve the original piece of furniture, whether a family heirloom or an antique-market find, you can refinish your chair with a few basic tools and novice woodworking experience. Warning: Paints, varnishes, and thinners all contain chemicals that are potentially harmful.
Always wear gloves to avoid direct skin contact, which could cause burns and other reactions. In addition, wear a respirator or painter’s mask when working with these products. Always work in a well-ventilated area. Step 1 – Prepare the Rocking Chair If the rocking chair has metal bolts or brackets that you can undo, take the chair apart before refinishing it to avoid getting paint or primer on these parts. However, if your chair if firmly built and you can’t remove these parts, use painter’s tape to cover them. If there are any damaged areas or parts, fix or replace them now before continuing. Step 2 – Apply the Stripper Using a sponge, apply paint or varnish stripper to the rocking chair. Coat all surfaces you want to finish evenly. Allow the stripper to set for 5-15 minutes so that it can loosen the finish. Step 3 – Remove the Old Finish Use a drill with a circular wire brush to thoroughly clean the rocking chair’s surface. If necessary, clean the brush with paint stripper periodically.
Wipe down the surface as you go with a soft rag to make sure you haven’t missed any spots. Step 4 – Sand Until Smooth Fill any holes or round out splintered corners, and then sand all surfaces with fine-grit sandpaper. A 220-grit sandpaper is ideal. After smoothing out all areas, wipe the surface down with a clean, damp sponge. Step 5 – Apply New Finish Spray on the finish in smooth, long strokes, holding the can approximately 6-10 inches away from the rocker. Allow the first coat to dry for at least one hour, and then apply a second coat. Let dry before sanding. Step 6 – Finish the Chair Finally, lightly sand the surface of the rocking chair. Then, apply a third coat of finish. You may apply additional coats as desired to refinish your rocker. To finish the look of your updated rocker, consider purchasing a new pillow to place on the seat. Or, repair your old rocking-chair cushion. It will last you for generations! Stop in at Stormn' Norms on Alexis and Lewis if interested