Hey @John Morris - some time back you said that you might be able to id the style of rocker this is.

This was my grandmother's rocker.  I have no idea where or how long ago she would have got it, likely in the 1930's or 40's maybe.  Don't know if it was new when she got it.  I do know for certain that it has rocked many babies asleep over the last 70 years!

It is a pretty heavy duty solid piece of furniture.  It has been painted a few times and the seat recovered several times over the last 50 years that I am aware of.

 

What would this style of rocker be?  I would like to see more items like this and really don't know where to start.

 

Now that is a fine example of a rocking chair.  I can't help with identifying the style but I sure am glad you posted it.

 I'm not sure that I have ever seen a rocker with that style of front legs. It appears to have held up well these many years, love the arms.

I have seen some a bit heavier than this one from the 1800. I would say on those 1860 thru 1890. I think this may be a little newer possible late 1890's.

    Found this labeled Empire revival. I think Empire is what I was thinking of as very heavy and dark colors from mid to late 1800's.

 

Found another similar said  1940's.

Empire Revival

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This one labeled 1940' carved mahogany. carved mahogany

 

 

Cal, let me dig up my Sotheby's book on furnishings, I am sorry I had not gotten back to this! Looks like Gerald may be on to something as well.

 

 Found this on a Bing search

 

 

 

 

https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=5HyEyiPX&id=447464994D2FB274DE57A6D78D90F64BF607DF14&thid=OIP.5HyEyiPXGqjXSUKRyAtL6AHaH0&mediaurl=https%3a%2f%2fp1.liveauctioneers.com%2f1894%2f59076%2f29136286_1_x.jpg%3fversion%3d1406933711%26format%3dpjpg%26auto%3dwebp%26quality%3d50&exph=768&expw=728&q=Empire+Revival+rocker&simid=608021683185716438&selectedIndex=54

Wow Gerald, that one listed for sale blew me away with the price!

Looks like I need to investigate Empire revival...

Bob, that pic is a pretty close match also - but doesn't give me any info about it.

Keep that info coming folks

It looks like you have a keeper, Cal.