Wood rocking chair: styles and choices

Only a few people know what a rocking chair made of wood is. You need to understand the specifics of styles and practical options. Only on the basis of these and some other nuances can you make the right choice.

Perhaps the most important parameter of the product is the design of the room for which the rocking chair is intended. For open rooms, wicker options are suitable. But in the living room (hall) they will not be useful. It is much better to use solid wood structures there. Most often used oak and maple wood. As for cedar and dark cherry, these species look great in a light room (because their beauty is revealed more fully in the sun).

It is imperative to get acquainted with the reviews for specific models. Sometimes they are much more informative and valuable than official descriptions or expert advice. Even almost ideal models can have certain nuances in operation. Only the experience of other people allows you to discover all these moments in advance and prepare for them. Of course, you only need to buy a rocking chair from official suppliers, in large stores.

A good chair must sway "easily", that is, without undue effort. However, such lightness should not be allowed to be achieved by a loss of rigidity and elasticity. The optimal choice is moderately resilient structures. When the chair is swinging, it should not deflect or tip over.

An excessively strong squeak in some place means that it must be carefully checked. However, zealous buyers check all connections and metal parts right away. They also look at the fact that nowhere is:

• rust;

• drips;

• dents;

• scratches;

• chips.

Be sure to look at the height and width of the armrests. The geometry of the backrest is also individually selected. All these parameters should be such that those who are sitting are completely relaxed. Shackled hands and neck will not allow you to rest or do various things normally.

A rocking chair should not be associated with something old-fashioned, applicable only in classic interiors. Such a product is found in every home where coziness and comfort are valued. You can install it wherever people want. Relax in a rocking chair:

• by an open window in summer;

• by the fireplace;

• on the veranda open to the warm breeze;

• at book shelves;

• and just where you have chosen yourself.

A wide variety of materials can be used to make a rocking chair. Therefore, adaptation to the interior will not cause problems. The vine is valued for its democratic nature, bamboo for its exoticism, rattan for its external beauty, maple for its visual warmth. Oak is austere and hard, regardless of the selected species, you can use blankets and pillows. As a result, the creation of a wonderful leisure corner is greatly simplified. Also, the undoubted advantages of rocking chairs are:

• strength;

• ease;

• long service life.

A rocking chair is most often distinguished by its transformation method. Like the sofa, the rocking chair can also be folded.This design allows you to simplify the design and make it noticeably smaller. The folding rocking chair makes it easy and pleasant to rest after a lot of physical activity. It is not difficult to transport such furniture by car.

Some rocking chairs are used in offices. They are made from solid wood or trimmed with leather. Such designs maintain the high status of the owners. Most often, such chairs are chosen for the style of a particular room. Rocking chairs for children also have their own characteristics. They are designed to both relax babies and help them develop.

They also have their own characteristics. rocking chairs for children... They are designed to both relax babies and help them develop.

Bright and rich colors are necessarily used. Additionally, children's rocking chairs are equipped with toys, provide musical accompaniment.

But the most common type is classic rocking chair for adults, in it you can relax emotionally, and relax physically, and sunbathe in the extension to the house, and even work (if you do not need special directorial delights in style).

Some models are even designed for newborn babies. Modern devices of this kind are completely safe already in the first months of life. There are, in any case, models for 3 month old babies. They can be electronic or mechanical.

Individual swing mechanisms have a low swing frequency and amplitude. On such a bed, babies fall asleep better. Electronic modifications are very convenient and allow you to set the required swing rate with minimal effort. For children under one year old, the ability of such rocking chairs to create a specially thought out vibration mode is very important. Children can use suspended electronic rocking chairs up to 3 years old, and mechanical ones up to 5-7 years old (however, you will have to swing them yourself).

Whether you are purchasing a simple rocking chair for the home or a solid product for a boss, a design for schoolchildren or for a newborn, the material is very important. In most cases, wooden rocking chairs are made by weaving. You can weave them by hand, because the cost of such products is impressive. Wanting to save money, you need to buy a rocking chair made of solid wood. Reed, willow, rattan (the most durable and outwardly elegant option) are widely used for wicker chairs.

Rocking chairs have long been learned to make the most different in appearance. In a classic style and in semi-antique rooms, models with armrests will perfectly show themselves. Usually they have leather upholstery in light or dark colors. In a Provence setting, cream armchairs look great, they are also recommended for use in the art deco style. To emphasize the Art Nouveau style, you need bright and catchy forms and expressive colors.

It is recommended for the country spirit to deliberately "age" the tree.

The carved armchair is perfect for:

• baroque;

• classicism;

• renaissance style;

• chippendale;

• modern.

This is what a comfortable rocking chair with a fabric overlay looks like. The graceful design of a noble color looks great against the background of a dull carpet. The background of the expressive wall also harmoniously intertwines with such furniture. The use of other accessories (catchy paintings, curtains) is quite appropriate.

And this is how a wooden rocking chair, taken out into the street, may look like. It is clearly seen that it becomes the semantic center of the composition. The tree is slightly lighter than in the previous case. The green grassy background is very well received. Such furniture is not lost because of the gray rocky base.

Designer rocking chairs with a modern twist can be just as good. The photo shows just such a suitable example.The unusual shape in itself adds chic. It is especially strong when comparing the chair with other objects that are made in the most common form. The dimness of the colors is also beneficial and allows for visual harmony in the room.

What to look for when choosing a rocking chair, see the following video.