  
This style of 'bent frame' rocker
goes back into Amish History well over 100 years. The contoured,
form fitting seat makes it especially comfortable. When you sit in one of these, you won't
want to get up again! The frame is of choice hickory saplings and
the back and seat are of light oak. The twig part is young
shagbark hickory saplings that are cut in the winter or early
spring while the sap is down so the bark will stay fast with age.
After being partially dried they are cut to length and steamed.
They are then put into forms and shaped. They are in the forms
for about a day, then assembled by clamping in a jig and pieces
added until they are completed. After sanding, several coats of
very durable varnish are applied and they require very little
care. The rocker is exceptionally comfortable. One has to sit in
it to fully appreciate it. It is made by a local Amish craftsman
whose full-time occupation is crafting these chairs. Each rocker
is signed and dated by the Amish craftsman!
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