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A 19th-20th century R.W. Winfield & Co. rocking chair with blackpainted iron frame, assembled with ten brass bolts, red leather on armrests, seat and back.

R.W. Winfield & Co., Birmingham started the production of this type of rocking chairs in the 1840s. It is assumed to be the world's first mass-produced rocking chair. A similar chair is ill. in a German catalogue from L&C Arnold in 1919.

Popularly is called a H.C. Andersen rocking chair. It is until now not been possible to find a photo where HC Andersen is sitting in such a rocking chair.

Literature: Charlotte & Peter Fiell, “1000 Chairs”, p. 45.

Condition

Wear. Minor marks and scratches. Recent paint. Patinated leather with minor defects at the stitchings.

Auction

Paintings and furniture, 12 December 2016

Category

Antique Furniture

Estimate

3,000–4,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

3,200 DKK  

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