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Colonial Revival platform rocking chair Sometimes called a patent or spring rocker. The style was developed to keep the rocker from wearing out the carpet. Upholstered platform rocking chair Stiles turned with crowned with finials which are connected with a turned rail Armrests and supports connect to arm rest braces Rectangular seat set on curved rockers, in turn set on platform cut from flat planks and reinforced by round stretchers Iron springs at joints between rockers and platform Metal casters The Antique Hunter's Guide: American Furniture: Tables, Chairs, Sofas and Beds classifies this as Colonial Revival. Thomas H. Ormsbee, Field Guide to American Victorian Furniture classifies this as "Victorian turned platform rocker."

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