Rocking chairs are one of the mainstays of traditional furniture. There is nothing like settling into one after a hot or long day of work and pulling up a cold drink. There is something relaxing, soothing and calming about the rocking motion. It allows your mind to drift. In fact it is one of the reasons why babies are so partial to them. The Amish have benefited from these calming and comforting chairs for generations and there has been some credit given to the Amish for the introductions of such chairs.
Today rocking chairs still present the picture of motherhood, relaxation, community, family and a simpler time. Rocking chairs have been the savior of many a new mother for pre-dawn feedings and a crying distraught child. It is an essential piece of furniture for any house with a new baby and a well built rocking chair is one that can be passed down generation to generation. Amish rocking chairs are known to be some of the best in the world.
There is nothing more relaxing then sitting back and gently rocking or grabbing a good book and sitting by the fire while reading during a stormy night. It is even traditional for the older generation to tell stories to children from a rocking chair with the children at their feet. Rocking chairs are also a porch mainstay piece. They are perfect for sitting and enjoying conversation with friends and family.
You can tell an Amish rocking chair by its design. It will have a contoured seat, a back support that is comfortable. Depending on the style these may be flattened or steam bent. They are usually made of oak and make use of mortise and tenon joints. This is what gives the chair it's durability during the years of frequent visitors, children, large families and multiple generations.
There are several different types of rocking chairs that are created by the Amish. You have the simple standard design, the double rocker, the glider and some rocking chairs that come with cushioned leather seats. They are constructed usually using oak, quarter sawn oak, hickory or cherry woods. There are several different styles that they come in so you are sure to find a design that matches your home's decor. Styles that hold some popularity are going to be Wheat sheaf, Arrow, Aspen and Mission styles. It is also designed to be an heirloom piece passed down from generation to generation to provide lasting relaxation and comfort to the family.
In fact there is nothing more able to place a slight smile on a mother's face than to know that she will be rocking her baby in the chair that she was rocked in and the chair that her mother before her was rocked in. This is something that can bring a real sense of comfort to new mothers sitting in a rocking chair and feeling the age and holding on to the knowledge that it has been used generation after generation and will continue to be used for more to come.
