The headrest starts with several 2” thick pieces of wood turned vertically, rather than one long piece running horizontally. These pieces are then “coopered” together which allow for a much deeper curve in the headrest.  This curve transitions down to the back brace placement resulting in both cradling the occupant in the center of the chair.

The back legs and headrest effectively become one as they are bonded then sculpted together. Their parallel grain makes for a much stronger joint.  The grain patterns and figuring flow from the headrest down the back legs and back braces to the seat. Inlays are often used to accent the headrest.

Back braces are molded from strips laminated together for strength and flexibility.  Their shape is such that they support perfectly in the lumbar region while flexing to conform to your back, resulting in a cushioned feel. Special mortises are used at the connections, top and bottom, to allow for movement without stress or wear.

The arms are deep sculpted to cradle your forearms perfectly.  Elbow ledges are also provided so you may comfortably sit with your hands in your lap, or for use while reading.

The seat is carefully deep sculpted to support evenly and fit the owner perfectly. As a result you will hardly believe you are sitting on wood!

Figuring and grain patterns mirror each side and the headrest whenever possible. Often contrasting woods are used in the center of the seat.

Rather than using seperate upper and lower  leg sections doweled into the seat

as most rockers do, both front and back legs are continuous throughout their length.  Each is joined to the seat by means of a very complex and time- consuming mortise and tenon joint. This is by far the sturdiest connection available and well worth the effort.  All four legs are sculpted into the seat and the front legs are sculpted into the arm bottoms.

The rockers are molded from an average of 28 pieces of wood each. These are far more durable than any cut from a single piece of wood. Often inlays are used for accent. They are then sculpted into the leg bottoms.