1869 Model Hunzinger

Bamboo style rocking chair. 1869 Patent.

Hunzinger Platform Rocker with "circles"?

Ok. I don't mean to flood this site with platform rockers, but here is another interesting one.  It has a fairly common spindle design, but is accompanied by strange little posts with circular wooden ornamentation.  In addition, it has a great shot of the paper patent mark that was included on many of the later chairs.  As that paper is now well over 100 years old, you have to give a lot of credit to whomever was mixing the glue!

Two Side Chairs

Pair of George Hunzinger New York faux bamboo Rosewood chairs. Signed and dated 1869.

Signed "Hunzinger NY Pat. March 30 1869". Faux bamboo open work frames with medallion backs. Museum coded.

”Overlook Mansion”, which was designed by famed architect Archimedes Russell. Built during America’s ”Gilded Age” between 1886 and 1890 for Inventor – Industrialist David Burrell.

Measurements:
19.5" x 31.5".

Condition:
Both in fine condition. Original finish. The seats and medallion centers are upholstered (upholstery later).

Provenance:
Overlook Mansion, 1 Overlook Dr., Little Falls, New York.






These museum quality pieces with provenance were listed on eBay for over $3000, but did not sell. Thanks for the link Christa!

Chair

Christa sent me this very sweet chair with patent stamp. Thanks!

Weathered Chair

These chair pics were sent by a reader (thanks!). Although the chair is a bit worn and the arm is broken, it is still a great piece... just needs some work. Check out the patent stamp in the last pic. Very nice. Pat March 30, 1869.

Rocker

This rocker with pattented steel webbing is listed at $700 on eBay now. Although the fabric is a bit worn, the chair looks to be in good condition. With a little cleaning and some new upholstery, it would make a fine addition to your living room.

The patent is from April 18, 1876 and is for the steel webbing for the seat and back of the rocker.

Platform Lollipop Rocker

This one is listing on eBay for $2500. Very nice...

Rocker

This platform rocker is listing for $3000 on eBay. Wow. I''ll try to check and see what it ends up going for. Beautiful piece.

This platform rocker is listing for $3000 on eBay. Wow. I''ll try to check and see what it ends up going for. Beautiful piece.

Hunzinger Ladies Chair

Hunzinger Chair

Hunzinger Sofa

Incredible...

Hunzinger Rocker

Patented Hunzinger Rocker




(thanks to John @ Rare Victorian for sending this my way.)

Hunzinger Side Chair

(Thx Christa for sending the chair pics!!!)

Hunzinger Standard Rocker - With Patent

This nice piece is on eBay right now. It is a standard rocker with a patent stamp. I hate the upholstery... could use some leather or something...