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George Hunzinger, Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair, United States, circa 1880

$6,000
£4,555.10
€5,210.06
CA$8,382.87
A$9,323.58
CHF 4,868.48
MX$113,458.07
NOK 62,177.98
SEK 58,311.97
DKK 38,884.67
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About the Item

An innovative cabinet maker, George Hunzinger was born in Tuttlingen, Germany, to a family of furniture makers dating back to the 17th century. After immigrating to America he established his workshop and showrooms in Greenwich Village, embracing industrial techniques and producing high quality furniture for the growing middle class. Along with his machine-turned, ornamental or "fancy" furniture, his stationary rocker was key to his success. At the time of his death, he had patented 21 of his technical advancements. Exhibited: Variations of this chair were included in Brooklyn Museum's 1997-8 exhibition, The Furniture of George Hunzinger: Invention & Innovation in 19th-Century America.
  • Creator:
    George Hunzinger (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: HUNZG 011stDibs: LU781344017622

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