The Boston  Rocker is built from solid sapele, a hardwood prized for its deep red-orange glow and shimmering, ribbon-like grain. Under the light, the wood seems to shift and flicker like banked coals, and no two chairs look quite alike.

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The back is the heart of the design. Slim, individually shaped staves curve together in one sweeping, contoured line that cradles you from shoulder to lower back, much like the staves of a fine barrel. Wide, flat armrests give you a place to rest your arms, set down a mug, or settle in with a book. Below, long, gently curved runners give the chair a smooth, unhurried rock.

 

Sapele is a close relative of mahogany, known for its strength, stability, and rich color, and its warmth only deepens with age. I finish each chair by hand to bring out the grain while keeping the wood’s natural feel.

 

Every Boston Rocker is built by me in my New England shop, one at a time, from raw lumber to final finish. It’s made to be used daily and passed down: on a porch, by a window, or in the corner where you end your day.

 

Details

• Solid sapele hardwood

• Curved stave-style back with wide, flat armrests

• Hand-finished

• Handmade to order in New England

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The Story Behind It

I spend my days in my shop surrounded by two things I can’t get enough of: rocking chairs and rocking horses. I’ve come to realize it’s the motion I love. There’s something about a gentle, steady rock that slows everything down. It’s a small respite from the work of the day, a moment to let your shoulders drop and your mind wander.

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The Boston Rocker came out of that feeling. I wanted a chair that makes the pause easy: a back that cradles you, wide arms to rest on, and runners that carry you back and forth at an unhurried pace. Whether it’s the end of a long day or just ten quiet minutes with a cup of coffee, it’s built to give you a place to ease off the hurry.

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Every one is made by hand in my New England shop, the same way I make my rocking horses, with the same care and the same belief that the best things in life move a little slower

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​Because each chair is made to order from natural wood, the color and grain will vary, which makes yours one of a kind

 

​Purchase Information: 

• Pricing begins at $1,290 with variances by wood choice and finish as each chair is handcrafted to order.

• Local Boston area delivery is available for $200, Shop pickup is always welcome or out of area ​delivery is arranged after purchase.

 

Ready for delivery​

• We have one available in our collection today and ready for delivery