Customizable Antique American Empire Platform Rocking Chair

This exceptional antique American Empire platform rocking chair is a statement in sculptural 19th-century design. Defined by its sweeping continuous crest and arms, commanding scrollwork, and richly architectural silhouette, it embodies the bold elegance that makes Empire seating so enduringly desirable.

Once restored, this piece becomes far more than a chair—it becomes a refined focal point. Each example is meticulously refinished and reupholstered using the materials selected by the customer, allowing the final result to reflect both the grandeur of the original form and the character of the home it enters. Whether finished in sumptuous velvet, a tailored stripe, or a richly woven textile, the chair offers a rare balance of historic presence and inviting comfort.

Ideal for a library, study, sitting room, bedroom, or collected interior, this is an heirloom-quality piece with unmistakable depth, substance, and grace. Its dramatic profile and substantial proportions give it a quiet authority, while the custom restoration ensures it is ready to be lived with and admired for years to come.

Fabric and shipping are additional; local pickup in Philadelphia area available.

How Ordering Works

This chair is restored and finished to order, tailored to your style from start to finish. Turnaround is approximately 4 to 6 weeks once we finalize your selections and I have your fabric in hand.

1. Choose your look
   Pick your upholstery fabric (and any finish preferences for the frame). If you’re not sure, I’m happy to help you narrow options so it fits your space and lifestyle.
2. Send your fabric or have me source it
   I gladly accept Customer’s Own Material—you can ship or drop off your fabric. Prefer that I source it? I can do that too (fabric costs are separate).
3. Restoration + upholstery
   I’ll refinish the frame per your preferences, rebuild the seat as needed for comfort and longevity, and upholster everything with a clean, tailored finish.
4. Pickup or shipping
   Local pickup in Philadelphia is available. White-glove shipping can be arranged at additional cost.

Customer’s Own Material Guidelines

• Please send upholstery-weight fabric suitable for seating (I can confirm before you purchase).
• Yardage depends on pattern repeat and fabric width—message me your fabric link or a photo and I’ll tell you exactly what you need.
• Turnaround begins when the fabric arrives.

Pricing Note

Fabric and shipping are additional. Your final quote will be confirmed once we select fabric/finish details and any seat rebuild needs are assessed.