It has long been storied that Benjamin Franklin invented the rocking chair back in 1787 by attaching curved boards to the bottom of an existing chair. We now know that the rocking chair was most likely invented earlier in the 18th century, and that Franklin was not the first to alter a chair to enable rocking motions. Rocking chairs have been used ever since, and throughout the years they have followed the trend of other types of chairs, ranging from Windsor to banister styles. Since the seats have traditionally been made of wood or a wicker type material eventually people began using rocking chair cushions. The addition of cushions made rocking a comfortable and soothing experience that young and old enjoyed.
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Antique collectors are usually particularly interested in rocking chairs. Sometimes it is even possible to find antique chairs that were converted to be rockers many years ago. A careful examination of the paint on the chair may tell you if it was built as a rocker, or if it was converted. If there are more layers of paint on the chair than there are on the rails, it was most likely a traditional chair that had rockers added to it at a later time.
Finding rocking or dining chair cushions that fit antique chairs can sometimes be a challenge. Cushion.com allows you to design your own cushion, with the welting, measurements, and material that will perfectly complement your antique.
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