Description: Vintage Rocking Chair by Nichols and Stone Co. Made in Gardner MassMid Century. Black Wood (cherry?) 20" w x 19.5" d x 40" h (total)Floral print detailsNichols and Stone dates back to 1762, when it was known as the Nichols Brother Chair Manufactory. The company made chairs in workshops in Westminster Mass, and in 1857 opened its first factory, in Gardner Mass. Located off Sherman Street, the Gardner factory was the largest building in the whole Nichols and Stone factory complex. The business had been owned by eight generations of the same family, beginning when it was first established, in 1762. In an interview, a past worker stated that the company produced about 300,000 rockers and 250,000 “regular” chairs.Unfortunately, Nichols and Stone had to close down in September of 2008 due to a decline in consumer demand. It was the last large furniture manufacturer to close in Gardner, also known as “Chair City”.
Price: 700 USD
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-03-06T23:01:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Number of Items in Set: 1
Antique: Yes
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
Item Length: 19.5 in
Care Instructions: Oil Treatment Required
Seat Depth: 19.5 in
Item Height: 40 in
Seat Height: 13 in
Style: 1950s
Features: Rocking
Unit Quantity: 1
Room: Bedroom, Den, Foyer, Home Office/Study, Living Room, Lounge
Item Width: 20 in
Handmade: Yes
Armrest Height: 24 in
Assembly Status: Fully Assembled
Color: Black
Set Includes: Chair
Material: Wood
Backrest Height: 28 in
Brand: Nichols & Stone
Type: Rocking Chair
Seating Capacity: 1
Time Period Manufactured: Post-1950
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
