Antique Empire Style Platform Glider Rocking Chair

Updated August 30, 2026

Lot number39
CategoryAntiques & Furniture
AuctionSnyder County Estate Auction 9/11-9/27
DateSeptember 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Auction houseJohn Carl Auction Company
LocationMaytown, Pennsylvania

Add cozy, historical elegance to your room with this beautiful antique Empire style platform glider rocking chair. This substantial piece features a high-back design with a beautifully curved mahogany or cherry wood top rail and elegant, smoothly contoured S-scroll armrests. Both the padded backrest and thick seat cushion are upholstered in a handsome, tightly woven dark fabric decorated with a repeating small gold medallion or floral motif. The chair rests on a traditional wooden platform base equipped with internal gliding hardware to provide a gentle, relaxing rocking motion.The chair is in sturdy antique condition, showcasing rich wood grain tones and a warm finish with minor surface wear, light scratches, and scuffs along the armrests and base consistent with its genuine history. The upholstered cushions remain tightly fitted and intact with minimal wear. This handsome accent piece makes a wonderful addition to a living room layout, library nook, or a nursery setup.

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