Continuous Arm Rocker
$2,550.00 - $3,315.00
Adapted from our iconic Continuous Arm Chair, this iteration, in rocker form is designed and crafted to last, bringing joy and satisfaction to all who use it. The rocker promises the same comfort and uncompromising quality as our the Continuous Arm Chair but with the added pleasure of gentle movement.
- 38″H x 24″W x 29″L
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Commitment to craft.
The rocker’s namesake arm is created using flitch-cut hardwood. The process involves quartering and steaming sections of logs, then slicing them into tenth-inch thick strips. The knife cuts produce no sawdust – and thus no waste – and the board’s full strength is preserved. When the pieces are shaped and glued back together, the arm is comprised of eleven different layers while retaining the strength and appearance of solid wood.
The shape of the continuous arm – oval at the top, round in the middle, and U-shaped where it meets the arms – requires intensive handwork. Each arm is trimmed, then filed by hand using a course file called a horse rasp, then a finer rasp, and then finished with a hand sander. Even the holes are drilled by eye.
The Continuous Arm Rocker also includes other refinements, such as a highlight (raised section) that runs around the chair’s back, where the spindles join the seat. The spindles extend all the way through the seat and are wedged top and bottom, making them not only aesthetically pleasing but easy to repair should the need ever arise. The spindles are so finely tuned, you can pluck them the way you would with a string on a harp, and they should resonate at the same frequency.
The legs represent the rocker’s final distinction. Most Windsor chairs have stretchers that connect the legs. Over time, stretchers get creaky, gather dust, and interfere with feet seeking space for a more comfortable position. Recognizing another opportunity, we have replaced the stretchers with a curved brace called a ship’s knee. Supportive and strong, the ship’s knee is created from 1/32” laminated ash that is bent to shape and then set into a slot that is cut and shaped into the leg so it is flush with the surface.
Anatomy of the Continuous Arm Rocker
The Seat & Spindles
The Continuous Arm Rocker includes a highlight (raised section) that runs around the chair’s back, where the ash spindles join the seat. The spindles extend all the way through the seat and are wedged top and bottom, making them not only aesthetically pleasing but easy to repair, should the need ever arise. The spindles are so finely tuned, you can pluck them the way you would with a string on a harp, and they should resonate at the same frequency.
The Arm
The continuous arm in our signature chair is created using flitch-cut cherry or walnut. The process involves quartering and steaming sections of logs, then slicing them into tenth-inch thick strips. The shape of the continuous arm – oval at the top, round in the middle, and U-shaped where it meets the arms – requires intensive handwork. Each arm is trimmed, then filed by hand using a course file called a horse rasp, then a finer rasp, and then finished with a hand sander. Even the holes are drilled by eye.
The Legs
The legs represent the rocker’s final distinction. Most Windsor chairs have stretchers that connect the legs to one another. Over time, stretchers get creaky, gather dust and interfere with feet seeking space for a more comfortable position. Recognizing another opportunity, we have replaced the stretchers with a curved brace called a ship’s knee. Supportive and strong, the ship’s knee is created from 1/32” laminated ash that is bent to shape, and then set into a slot that is cut and shaped into the leg, so it is flush with the surface
It’s All In the Details
Altered from our original Continuous Arm Chair, the Continuous Arm Rocker is crafted in sustainably harvested North American hardwood, provides the perfect amount of roll while providing ample stability.
1972
The year Thos. Moser was founded in New Gloucester, Maine.
60 Men
& Women
Comprise our team of highly skilled woodworkers.
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Guarantee
We guarantee our workmanship and wood materials for the lifetime of the original owner.
Continuous Arm Rocker
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38″H x 24″W x 29″L
Continuous Arm Rocker™
CONTR • 38″H x 24″W x 29″L
Adapted from our iconic Continuous Arm Chair, this iteration, in rocker form is designed and crafted to last, bringing joy and satisfaction to all who use it. The rocker promises the same comfort and uncompromising quality as our the Continuous Arm Chair but with the added pleasure of gentle movement.
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