Antique Victorian Platform Glider Rocking Chair
Updated August 30, 2026
| Lot number | 46 |
| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| Auction | Snyder County Estate Auction 9/11-9/27 |
| Date | September 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | John Carl Auction Company |
| Location | Maytown, Pennsylvania |
Add historical character to your home with this authentic antique Victorian platform glider rocking chair. This unique piece features an impressive, high-back frame built with prominent turned side posts ending in pointed finials, multiple vertical accent spindles, and a curved top rail. The padded seat, backrest, and upper head cushion are covered in a vintage patterned fabric, and the chair rests on a traditional spring-loaded platform base for a gentle rocking motion.The chair is in authentic antique condition and shows heavy visual wear, making it an excellent candidate for a reupholstery restoration project. The fabric padding on both armrests is severely frayed, worn through, and torn as shown in the photos, while the wood frame displays standard surface scuffs, light scratches, and general finish aging from historical use. It remains a structurally sound, highly nostalgic piece perfect for anyone looking to restore a piece of 19th-century furniture.
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