Hunzinger Lollipop Platform Rocker

This is an absolutely wonderful piece. The first platform duplex-spring rocker in the lollipop style that I have seen. Absolutely marvelous.

Hunzingerish

This chair is listed as "Hunzinger Style" which is an accurate description. It doesn't match any of his known patents and is meerly similar in style to his folding chairs. Nice bamboo though...

Hunzinger Chair

This one is in fairly good shape and on eBay right now. What is remarkable is how many pictures the seller posted - 12! I only put up five her to save space. Note the patent stamp and what appears to be very old upholstery covering the horse-hair padding. I found this same horse-hair padding on my chair... who knows... could have been the same horse!!! If you want to see the ebay listing, the eBay link is up at the RareVictorian.

Hunzinger chair

Super cool Hunzinger chair

Check this one out. The most detail and ornamentation I have seen on this model Hunzinger chair. Very nice. Wish I had more pics of it.

Hunzinger chair with padded arms

Here is a nice Hunzinger with padded arms.

Hunzinger Platform Rocker

This one is very nice. It has the twisted spindles like the Hunzinger my wife has and a leather upholstery like the one I have. I like it!

Two Patent Stamps

Here are two patent stamp images that are found on Hunzinger chairs. (I have probably posted these before along with the chairs to which they belong... however, I am cleaning out my pictures directory and want to make sure I have posted all my current Hunzinger stuff. I would look through all my posts... but, I think this is faster.)

Hunzinger chair - Original Upholstery?

People frequently inquire as to what the original upholstery looks like for Hunzinger chairs... well, I really don't know. I suspect that the more beat-up the upholstery is, the more likely that it is original. In this case... it is pretty much ripped to shreds. Still a beautiful chair.

Awesome Hunzinger Side Chair for Sale

The Rare Victorian is listing this sweet Hunzinger chair for sale on eBay. It ends on March 30. Check out the details at RareVictorian.

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!

Hunzinger patented table

I found this one over on the Rare Victorian Fourm. A gentleman posted pics of his table along with the attached patent plaq. If you are interested in getting some answers about victorian furniture you may have, the members of the forum always provide good feedback. Kudos to RareVic for setting it up.

Hunzinger Chair

Hunzinger Chair, maple with wire seat. Stamped HUNZINGER PAT, APRIL 18, 1876; 16" seat height x 33" overall height. On eBay right now.

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.

Hunzinger Chair

Hunzinger Chair, walnut stamped HUNZINGER. N.Y. PAT. MARCH 30 1869.; 17" seat height x 34" overall height. You can get it on eBay now.

George Hunzinger Parlor Table

Rare Victorian found this at a local (to the Rare Vic) Victorian antique store. Check out John's Post for more info about the piece and the store at which it can be found. UPDATE: John just reported that the piece has been sold.

One of a Kind: Hunzinger Shaving Stand

This has to be one of the coolest Hunzinger pieces... and my new personal favorite.

Rare Hunzinger Victorian Walnut Shaving Stand. Mirror with stick & ball base and oval shaped swival mirror having gilt incised detail. Circa 1870. Attr. Hunzinger. 66"h x 19"w. On eBay Auction now.

High Dollar Hunzinger

John tipped me off to this George Hunzinger chair for auction. Before I could post it, the auction had ended. It went for $10,500... Absolutely stunning.

1997 Brooklyn Hunzinger Exibition

John from Rare Victorian sent me this awesome link to pictures the Brookly Museum of Art has of it's 1997 George Hunzinger exibition.
http://library.brooklynmuseum.org/voyimage/htmlfiles/PHO_E/PHO_E1997_hunzinger_thumb.htm
Check out the pictures! Fantastic!

Hunzinger Platform Rocker

Nice one with paper patent sticker.


Great shot of the patented duplex spring system - BTW, best rocking action on a chair. Bottom line.

This is a shot of a paper stamp. I am not sure when Hunzinger or his sons began using these. Both Hunzingers we own had the paper stamps.

Hunzinger Coat Rack?

Check this item out that is listed as a Hunzinger coat rack. No patent stamps or marks on it, but it is definitly Hunzingerish. In this particular case, I would be willing to bet that it is. Probably something he made as a special order to go with a pair of parlor chairs.

Note the hat racks, shoe racks, tilting mirror. Just what any fassionable Victorian gentleman needed to store his clothing upon.

Hope...

Ocassionally there are things that take precedence over discussions on antique furniture... you see, I'm a cynical political junkie. Cynical from watching so many politicians use tactics that serve to divide our nation... our families... my family... into red & blue sides of the table (a Hunzinger preferably). I've been inspired to put away my cynicism and to instead belive that things can be better. Perhaps we are not as divided as our politics suggest... perhaps there is hope for a different kind of America.

Insane Awesome Hunzinger for Sale

I got my FeedBlitz subscription to the Rare Victorian website with this gem in it. It is a patented duplex-spring rocker with embossed leather uphostery. You can find out how to purchase it by visiting the post at the Rare Victorian.