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The Legendary Kennedy Rocking Chair
SKU
JFK117
Out of stock
$549.95
We are pleased to have been selected by the manufacturer to offer you the legendary "Kennedy Rocker, produced for decades by the P & P Chair Company. An exact duplicate of the chair made famous by President John F. Kennedy and unmodified from the original design in any way.
The signature 1920's design is roomy and comfortable. But don't let the traditional styling fool you. When it comes to relieving today's stress, it is state-of-the-art. The back posts and back rails are steam bent providing the right amount of support at spinal pressure points due to curving around the shoulders and at the lower back. The cane seat and back offer firm yet natural spring. Set low for comfortable elbow support, it has wide armrests for perfect balance. Also, the arm rests are lower than similar rockers, allowing the sitter’s arm to relax naturally at the sides of the body. Elegant turned posts and cane accents make a presidential statement in any setting.
In Classic Oak. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. This beautufiul and chair arrives in one piece and crated for careful delivery and is very heavy. Shipping on this large heavy item will be $238 in U.S. Our shipping system will charge you a flat rate and then you will receive an additional shipping bill for the balance for the simple reason that our system is not set up to automatically price heavy shipments like this.. . For delivery to Alaska, Hawaii or International, please contact us before ordering at lori@loriferber.com
Historical Notes
The design, developed in the late 1920s, has a high cane back, cane seat and steam bent back posts that curve around the back. It is set low for comfortable elbow support and has wide armrests for perfect balance. Also, the arm rests are lower than similar rockers, allowing the sitter’s arm to relax naturally at the sides of the body. The rocker seat and back offer firmness and natural spring through the use of tightly woven Malaysian rattan. Finally, the cane seat and back give firm, yet flexible support. Dr. Travell had commented in the past that she liked the rocker chair because of the bent back post, which makes the came back fit, the contour of a person's back. She also liked the Carolina Rocker because the armrests are not too high and the detachable seat gives more support. Also the height of the seat is such that it creates no undue pressure on the user's legs. The rocking motion is an aid to circulation and a reliever of tension.
So the “Carolina Rocker” also became known as the “Kennedy Rocker”. Over time, JFK accumulated at least fourteen of the P. & P. chairs, one of which even resided on Air Force One. His original Oval Office rocker is on permanent display at the JFK Library & Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. Two others from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis estate were auctioned receiving $453,500 for one and $442,500 for the other.
Additional Information
| Price | $549.95 |
|---|---|
| Condition | new |
| Product Condition | Brand New |
| Size | Back Height to top of curved back rail: 43”, Seat Height: 16 ½”, Seat: 22 ½” x 17”, Seat to top of arm: 8”, Arms: 4” at widest point. |
