Rocking chairs are designed to provide comfort and coziness. This is a wonderful element of the interior of your home. Enjoy the birds singing on the porch country house, read a fascinating book. Sitting in a chair near a warm fireplace, you find yourself in a kingdom of calm and serenity.
In order for the time spent in the chair to be remembered only positive emotions, you should take his choice responsibly.
The materials used for production are: various materials, both natural: oak, willow, wicker, bamboo, reed and rattan, and modern: metal and eco-plastic.
Child seats
A children's rocking chair should represent a comfortable and safe design.
A rocking chair assumes a safe convenient system for children of different ages. This system consists of a seat for the child, a base and a frame.
The structure moves according to the principle of a pendulum. The operation of the structure is based on the principle of a pendulum. Antique cradles are the prototype of modern rocking chairs.
Baby rocking devices are divided into categories:
- cradles-chaise lounges;
- children's rocking chairs;
- children's swings;
- universal high chairs for feeding.
Non-toxic materials are used in baby rocking devices and the design is dominated by muted pastel shades.
Cradles-chaise lounges consist of metal frame and a soft fabric seat cover. Designed for babies weighing a maximum of 18 kg, they have 2 options for use: lounger mode and rocking mode. The advantages of these cradles are their mobility, low weight and small sizes. It is advisable to give preference to models with straps for securing the child and a supporting headrest, this will ensure the comfort and safety of the baby.
Children's rocking chairs consist of a base on which a system with a headrest and a footrest is suspended. Designed for babies from 3 months, weight restrictions depend on the chosen model. Most of the models are equipped with an automatic swing mode, powered by batteries or mains power. The advantage is that it is convenient for transportation, has an mp3 player, and can be used as a high chair.
Children's swings consist of a base and an orthopedic seat that reduces the load on the back muscles. Designed for children aged 0-4 years. The advantage is a wide selection of models, lighting effects and an mp3 player; it can be used as a high chair.
There are 2 types of swing mechanism: like a cradle - swinging to the sides, like a swing - back and forth, there are also hybrid models - they combine 2 types of swing. Model types: portable and stationary.
Portable ones are used when traveling and have a permissible baby weight of 11 kg. Stationary ones are most often used indoors and can withstand a maximum weight of 17 kg.
Universal feeding chairs are 3-in-1 transformers that turn from a cradle into a chaise longue, and then into a high chair. Designed for children up to 3-4 years old, they have up to 8 swing modes. These structures have significant weight and a noisier sound when auto-swinging. The significant dimensions of the devices are compensated by their versatility, which combines all the advantages of swings, chaise lounges and rocking chairs, including an electronic mechanism for motion sickness.
When choosing a rocking chair for children, first of all, make sure that the chair is safe: the strength of the chair’s structure and the non-toxicity of the materials. An ideal chair should have an anatomical seat, a timer, meet safety standards, and, of course, please the child and respond to parental requests.
Wicker chairs
Wicker rocking chairs are durable and reliable. Its superb design will appeal to the most sophisticated connoisseurs of luxury interiors.
For a wicker rocking chair made from willow, the willow vine is harvested from autumn to spring. To add special elasticity and the required tone to this vine, the material is placed in specialized solutions.
Such chairs can withstand weight up to 180 kg. They are distinguished by their extraordinary lightness, elegance of design, environmentally friendly materials. They are portable and not subject to deformation when stored in unheated rooms.
These chairs are perfect for a summer house, as well as a country house. Rocking in cozy armchair- This great way unload your thoughts and take a break from everyday worries for work. A chair made of wicker promotes concentration and has a beneficial effect on the vestibular apparatus and nervous system.
Rattan rocking chair
Indonesian rattan furniture is highly valued by wicker furniture lovers. The rattan chair is the highest quality and durable. It has good shock-absorbing properties. Furniture woven by Pan-Asian craftsmen looks graceful and elegant.
The rattan rocking chair doesn't care for anything, neither the hot sun nor high humidity, it has all-weather properties.
The frame for the seat is made of wide vines, and the seat itself and the back are made of thin vines. All connections are made with cotton ribbons and leather straps. Then everyone applies a layer of specialized varnish.
Rattan grows in Southeast Asia, as a result of which chairs are produced mainly in Asia. Why is this plant so unique for making furniture?
- Excellent flexibility allows you to make furniture of any design;
- Strength and durability of rattan furniture - such furniture is capable of supporting riders with a maximum total weight of up to 500 kg;
- The property of resistance to water allows you to place this rattan chairs in the kitchen and on the balcony. And thanks to the resistance to atmospheric phenomena rattan chairs can even be placed outside in an uncovered gazebo;
- These chairs are environmentally friendly, which has a positive effect on children and the elderly;
- The rattan texture looks appropriate in various interiors. And of course, furniture made from it looks luxurious. An elegant white rattan chair will be a wonderful design element in any room;
- A rattan chair is available to everyone, since the material is not very expensive.
Wooden chair
Wooden chairs create the impression of luxury in any interior, regardless of the design style of the room. They create an atmosphere of comfort and hospitality. The use of wooden chairs in commercial interiors, and home interior allows us to talk about the versatility of their application. So, they look very respectable in five-star hotels, as well as in small cafes.
At the dacha, armchairs create an atmosphere for a relaxed, pleasant pastime. For a “classic” interior style, models with armrests and dark or white leather upholstery are perfect.
Art Deco and Provence styles will perfectly complement a cream armchair. Unusual shapes and bright contrasting colors perfectly emphasize the modern style. “Country” style is expressed by armchairs made using the technique of aging wood texture. And the natural colors of the wood represent a “rustic” style.
Tips on how to make a rocking chair with your own hands
Creating a rocking chair yourself will require desire, time and material. The materials used are plywood, wood and metal. What material to use House master chooses depending on the availability of material and carpentry skills.
Rocking chairs are usually produced from copies of chair drawings, but the mock-ups often turn out to be created and adjusted to suit a certain personality, and its full copy will not always be comfortable. For this reason, before making a rocking chair, you should find out at least initial data about its kinematics.
The center of gravity (CG) of a person of normal build is located on the border of the lower back and sacrum and the inner part of the spine. In a sitting person, the CG will move a little forward and a little further down. The movement of the center of gravity does not matter, and it is generally accepted that the projection of the total CG onto the plane is equal to the projection of a standing person.
Next, the balance of the chair is corrected to compensate for this error. An important role in the degree of stability is played by the ratio of the vertical location of the center of gravity to the center of the circle (CO). CO is of paramount importance in the production of chairs on runners with variable curvature.
It should be remembered that the center of gravity and the center of the circle should not coincide (diagram 1 and a1) - otherwise the chair will not swing, and there is a risk of injury if the chair tilts too much and somersaults. When the CG is higher than the CG, the possibility of capsizing increases.
To avoid this kind of situation, the chair is made for the tallest and heaviest person. Ideally, the central center should be at least 450 mm higher than the central center. In this case, the force of the restoring moment Mo appears (Fig. 3. and Fig. 3a).
For lighter riders, if the CO is much higher than the CO, then the sharp swing is easily compensated by pillows under the back and on the seat. Thus, it is recommended to maintain the excess of the center of the circle over the CG within the limits of 600-700 mm.
It is important to note that if it is impossible to know the CG position of the largest user, then the radius of the circle R is taken as the average height of the riders minus 5 cm. Place a permanent cushion on the seat to stabilize the smoothness of rocking.
Using the data described above, we will give examples of drawings of chairs.
Instructions for a wooden plywood chair. To create a chair, you will need the most common tools: a jigsaw, a screwdriver, screws, drills, and sandpaper for sanding parts of the chair.
Most quick way to make a rocking chair from wood - take it as a basis old chair with a durable frame. A chair with shortened legs is attached to runners. High-quality runners are made from solid wood. The finished chair can be styled to your taste by sewing a cover, or braided with plastic ribbons.
You can make interesting models from sheets of plywood (width from 15 mm). To do this, the sides are cut out and 3 bars are attached to them. Thin strips of plywood are secured with self-tapping screws, thus making top part. To prevent cracking, the side parts are drilled at the fastening points. The size of the bars is 30x50x600 mm, the plywood strips are 10x50x600 mm.
Using an identical method, changing the frame, you can make any other models of chairs, for example with armrests.
A place for a manufactured chair can be found in the local area, in the office, and in the living room.
Photo of rocking chair
Rocking chairs are furniture with centuries-old traditions and the boundless love of numerous owners around the world. This element allows you to relax as comfortably as possible, remembering your childhood.
Rocking chair - features and purpose
Despite a large number of varieties, all rocking chairs share common features:
- Comfortable stay. At the end of the working day, allow yourself to relax all your muscles, and at the same time your nerves;
- Calming effect. The perfect solution for people with increased mental activity. Effectively fights insomnia and stressful conditions;
- Feeling of comfort. You can enhance it by placing a chair near the fireplace. Based on an involuntary memory of childhood;
- Compactness. Takes up no more space than a standard chair. At the same time, it can be foldable;
- Versatility. Suitable not only for home, but also for outdoor recreation (garden, veranda, cottage);
- Helping a mother with her infant. You don’t have to carry a capricious baby in your arms. It is easy to lull him to sleep while sitting in a rocking chair;
- Can be used by people of absolutely all age categories;
- Stability and reliability. Able to withstand heavy loads without the risk of tipping over;
- All models provide only one swing option - forward/backward;
- The presence of comfortable long armrests will allow you to relax as much as possible.
There are rocking chairs for home use, and also in the form garden furniture. They may differ in the following points:
- Soft seat. In garden furniture it is either completely absent or removable. Homemade versions are often made in the form of classic soft chairs permanently padded;
- For the street, more neutral materials are chosen as the main ones. The main criteria are resistance to water and ultraviolet radiation. The wicker rocking chair will have to be carried under the roof;
- It is not advisable to place outdoor rocking chairs on soft ground or grass. During the swinging process, the base may get stuck. Need a hard platform. The best options are a gazebo or veranda;
- Garden options can be intended for several people at the same time. Such variations are called swinging lounge chairs. Home option always purely individual.
Types of rocking chairs
Rocking chair on runners
The most classic and most common can be called a rocking chair on runners. It is most often made in the form of a chair with a high back, placed on a round, paired base.
The runners are responsible for stability and swinging efficiency. Features include:
- The best option for all types of hard floor coverings. A slight repulsion guarantees a long, continuous rocking process without additional effort;
- Simplicity of design. The fastening does not use additional parts (hinges, etc.). It is extremely difficult to break anything;
- There is a weight limit. On average, it is from 80 to 100 kg;
- One type of control. Inertial, the pace is set by your body movements;
- With a serious swing amplitude, the legs will rest on the floor. You can avoid this by choosing a model with a folding footrest. It is attached to the front of the runners. Unfolds manually;
- Besides soft seat can be equipped with removable side panels in the same style. In the interior, such a rocking chair will look like a full-fledged chair;
- They may creak. This sound can be caused by new varnish. But, if it is very intense, then the technology for joining parts is most likely broken.
Models with skids are absolutely not suitable for use on soft coverings and fluffy carpets. They will leave serious dents. In addition, your vacation will be completely ruined by the need to constantly rock the chair. It will stop itself after 1 - 2 swings. Another serious disadvantage is sensitivity to irregularities. The chair will jerk, reminding you of a bumpy ride.
Glider – with a pendulum mechanism
If you want something more modern, then you should choose a rocking chair called a glider. In these models the opposite is true. The base is stationary, more like low legs. But the seat is attached to it movably. A pendulum mechanism is used for this. It consists of several strips that fasten the seat to the base and a number of hinges. The best option is a trapezoid shape. The planks at the top have a greater distance between them than at the bottom.
These rocking chair options have a more impressive list of advantages:
- Can be used on any floor. It doesn’t matter whether it’s parquet or a fluffy carpet. The rocking process will be uniform;
- Silence. No creaking or knocking;
- Do not respond to floor differences in height and unevenness;
- In addition to inertial rocking, they can be equipped with electronic, lever or touch control types;
- Very often they are equipped with a retractable footrest. Such models are called advertisers;
- The backrest is adjustable in angle of inclination with the possibility of fixing. Range from strictly vertical to completely horizontal.
A significant drawback is the serious price tag.
Spring
Exotic lovers should choose a rocking chair with a spring mechanism. The base is stationary and quite wide. Most often this is a ring. Above it there is a roomy leg, inside of which a large spring is placed. It is responsible for the swaying, which, as in classical models, is inertial in nature. You set the rhythm, and the spring is triggered.
Features are:
- Unusual appearance. The seat is usually round and inclined;
- Reliability. Withstands heavy loads over 150 kg;
- Safety. The spring is closed, so it is impossible to get hurt. Suitable for children;
- The main manufacturing material is thick rattan branches.
Frame - materials
To make the base, the following are most often used:
- Wood. Excellent material with high strength. Allows the production of bent elements of runners and armrests. It is highly decorative. To protect against bugs and pathogenic microorganisms, antiseptic impregnations are used;
- Furniture plywood. A material of sufficient thickness is used. Parts are cut out of it. Decorative coatings allow you to create a complete imitation of wood. A budget option;
- Metal. Mainly used for garden options. Plastic, durable. Allows you to produce openwork fragments with forging. But, it has a decent weight;
- Network. Bamboo, rattan, willow, reed, and hevea can be used. They can also be replaced with synthetic analogues. It looks very nice. It has low weight and high strength. Natural materials are quite demanding to care for.
Seat and back
Now let's look at what options there are for backrests and seats:
- Tough. Made from base material with orthopedic strips;
- Soft removable. They look like a quilted mattress, which is tied to the slats of a hard back using ribbons;
- Soft case. Slides onto a rigid frame, completely covering it;
- Soft. These are elements made according to the principle upholstered furniture. Fixed.
The following can be used as filler:
- Molded polyurethane foam;
- Foam rubber;
- Sintepon;
- Holofiber;
- Vulcanized latex;
- Horsehair;
- Felt.
A lot depends on the upholstery:
- Textile. The material must be durable and textured. Avoid fabrics that are too smooth or slippery. As you swing, you will slide out. Tapestry, jacquard, cloth, and linen matting have proven themselves to be excellent. If you want more softness, then give preference to velor, flock, Alcantara or velvet. All fabrics allow moisture and air to pass through well, but accumulate dust;
- Eco leather. Durable material With high stability to break. Doesn't stretch. Does not fade even in the open sun. Very pleasant to the touch and soft. But it can cause increased sweating in the heat. Air permeability is average. Does not absorb water;
- Genuine Leather. Expensive material. The better the workmanship, the softer the leather. Resistant to wear and dirt. Looks great, very durable. Air flow is limited. Repels water. A good option for a winter evening by the fireplace.
The history of the rocking chair
Not only grandmothers with knitting and grandfathers with newspapers love to sway rhythmically in these comfortable seats, - kids, happy owners of rocking horses, probably dote on this unusual toy. Especially if it is also a child's chair, in which the mother allows breakfast. Both old and young - this clearly defines the target audience of such unusual modern furniture like rocking chairs. And in our review today - a variety of rocking chairs, which are suitable for people of absolutely any age.
Animal rocking chairs
As you might guess, not only horses can become rocking chairs, and it’s also trivial, no matter how you look at it. Therefore, designers strive to expand as significantly as possible the range of animals that become prototypes for these pieces of furniture. So, on this list there are elephants and giraffes, monkeys and hares, sheep and wolves, and in a wide variety of interpretations.
Rocking chairs for two
We have already found out that not only older people like to sit and rock in such chairs, but young people are not averse to it either. That’s why designers create ultra-modern rocking chairs in which you can sit and rock together, together with a friend or loved one. It's fun, romantic, and most importantly, it brings you closer together.
Rocking chairs for babies
For kids, there are not only rocking chairs in the shape of animals. But also of a slightly different type. For example, a funny but strange seat, reminiscent of a pebble rolled in by waves with a handle attached to it. Or an appetizing creative chair in which the designers saw a sweet striped caramel. What is characteristic of such seats for a children's room is that they indefinite form gives the child the opportunity to imagine what his favorite chair will turn into today, without being tied to its shape, say, a car.
Rocking chair "for growth"
If you’re going to buy your child clothes to grow into, a desk with an adjustable tabletop height and sliding casters, then why not buy a collapsible rocking chair that can be modified as easily as adjusting the size of the casters? The kit contains several modules that allow you to assemble a rocking chair for both a child and an adult, which means that one piece of furniture can be different time useful for all family members.
Rocking chair in the shape of bananas
Honestly, the shape of this funny chair resembles two curved zucchini... But the designer claims that these are bananas, so we will also use the author's terminology.
Not quite a chair, but a rocking chair
Not quite a chair, but still a rocking chair - it is something reminiscent of a spool of thread. But people with imagination, and even more so, younger ones school age, will probably be delighted with the idea of using this item furniture like a rocking chair that can be saddled like a horse.
Rocking chair in the shape of a car
An upside-down car, this object can also turn into a rocking chair when flipped onto its roof. In its original position, it is a children's toy, a car for a young racer.
Glamorous rocking chair
returning to target audience With this unusual creative furniture, we will also remember young girls who love to read Castaneda, drink mate and dream of London, looking out the window at the drops of autumn rain. Probably, it was for such romantic young ladies that these stylish and beautiful, in general, rocking chairs were invented.
Rocking chair and clothes hanger
This is no ordinary rocking chair, although more of a rocking chair, one of the elements of the extensive 8objets chair series. The strange chair is called Objet E, and it is useful, in particular, because it has a hanger attached to it, also known as a clothes dryer.
Rocking chair for the owner and his pet
The author of this chair, designer Paul Kweton, probably loves his dog very much, and considers it unfair that large dogs who guard the house are forced to live on the street in a booth, and they do not have their own corner in the apartment. Therefore, I decided that it would be great if the chair became not only a “rocking chair” for the owner, but also original house for his dog.
"Muscular" rocking chair
The “muscular” rocking chair, as seen in the illustration, called Ruby, is inspired by an anatomically ideal, super-perfect body. Instead of “muscles,” this concept seat uses hydraulic cushions that perfectly support the body of the person sitting in it in the most in the right places when sitting and rocking. It's probably very comfortable, but also very alien...
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A high-quality and aesthetic rocking chair is a small island for comfortable rest. It is appropriate in any room - living room, office, dining room. Even in a spacious kitchen or balcony there is a place for it. The main thing is to choose the right piece of furniture.
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Choosing a rocking chair - main criteria
Almost always, a rocking chair is purchased separately from the main set of furniture. For this reason, its choice should be approached especially carefully. The main criteria that largely determine the price of the product are:
- Degree of convenience and functionality. Pay attention to the height and width of the armrests. The hands should rest on them, be in a relaxed state. The chair can also be equipped with a footrest - attached or integral with the product. Some models even have side “pockets” for newspapers and magazines, which is very convenient.
- Compliance with the style of the interior. You won't find a chair that matches any interior! For each style you need to choose your own solution. Massive products with soft upholstery- for the classics. Light wicker - for country, Provence, Scandinavian style. For modern and high-tech - fancifully curved, but without losing its convenience. Fans of minimalism can find a model that looks more like a crescent - there is nothing superfluous in it.
- Material of manufacture. You can choose a product from willow vine, solid wood, metal, rattan, plastic. In some models, these materials are successfully combined. Textile covers and pillows can serve as an addition. Almost all chairs can withstand 150-180 kg or more.
Place of rocking chairs in the interior
In the living room, a rocking chair becomes a pleasant place to relax next to the fireplace, coffee table or in front of the TV. In a spacious room, massive wooden chair with a pillow and blanket. Appearance This piece of furniture directly depends on the style of the interior, but for the living room it is recommended to select the most soft and cozy models.
Leave laconic options with leather upholstery for solid offices and libraries. However, remember that a rocking chair is a symbol of relaxation, so it should play a secondary role in the office. “Hide” it so that it does not compete with the workplace.
Another traditional place for this piece of furniture is a well-lit sitting area (near a window, in a bay window, on a balcony or terrace, in winter garden). On fresh air, open sun rays Wicker or oversized wooden models look beautiful in the space.
These nuances are the basics you need to know when buying a rocking chair. His right choice- these are precious minutes of rest every day!