1869 Model Hunzinger

Bamboo style rocking chair. 1869 Patent.

Hunzinger Rocker with Steel Webbing

This rocker has the patented steel webbing that is rarely found. It appears to be in great condition and is being sold on eBay for $4500.

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.

Hunzinger Bamboo Rocker

Hunzinger Rockers

A reader sent me pics of these fine Hunzinger rockers. (Thanks Bart S.)

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...

Hunzinger Rocker

A reader (Bart) sent me the photo of this fine piece. Stamped Hunzinger in need of a little TLC. The owner got this for $200 from eBay a few years ago... before Hunzingers got hit by name-brand inflation. He is having it re-upholstered. I'll try to post a pick when it is recovered. (thx Bart for sharing)

George Hunzinger: A Man Ahead of His Time

I found this auction item at ArtFact. Evidently the piece is from the early 29th Century. Which puts Hunzinger approximately 1000 years ahead of his time. He is definitely unmatched by other Victorian Furniture makers of the era. The rocker looks to be in good condition... which is a bit surprising as it's creation caused a rift in the time-space continuum!

Hunzingerish

Hunzinger? Not so much...
You can pick these fine chairs up on eBay right now. Although they aren't Hunzingers, they are quite nice and from the same era. How can you tell? The spring system and lack of patent marks. Still pretty though.

Beat up rocker

This is the condition Hunzinger chair which needs a little tender love & care, but when given, brings great reward. Although it is a bit beat up, nothing that a little upholstery, cleaning & stain won't fix.

Hunzinger Rocker w/ Patent Stamp

Check out the bamboo style rocker & the patent stamp. The chair's original wire & cloth webbing has been removed and replaced with what appears to be bailing twine or something similar. As the wire is irreplaceable, if it breaks or wears beyond use, one has to resort to replacing it with something inferior. :(
This one is listing on ebay for $195. Not a bad deal.

Hunzinger Rocker

Standard Rocker - Hunzinger Lollipops

This is a perfect example of a really nice Hunzinger with really bad upholstery. Luckily that is easy enough to change. It is for sale on eBay now.

Hunzinger Lollipop Rocker

Standard floor rocker with classic lollipop backing frequently used by George Hunzinger.

Standard Rocker

This standard rocker is currently listed on eBay starting at $9.99. Judging from the condition, I would guess it will go for $600 - I'll update if I see the final price. It is ebonized and gilded. It still has the original steel caning and is patent stamped. The post indicates that there is slight damage to the frame and one of the steel bands is broken.

UPDATE:
Christa said this chair sold for $127.75. It appears my future as a furniture appraiser is limited. I think I will keep my day job!