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Good afternoon,
It's around 4pm and my chair that was scheduled for a 10-2 delivery has arrived. I'm going to guess that the delivery was a sub-contractor for AIT which is understandable but this part of the purchase was less than stellar. 
My chair is finally here and it looks fantastic so that's really what matters. And it fits my 6'3" 240lb body like is was made for me which is absolutely crazy. I don't understand how that's possible.
C.T.

Gary,
All of the above were delivered today. All three are beautiful; both chairs are very comfortable.
Thank you and the other artists who crafted these works of functional and inspiring pieces of furniture. You all should be proud. Please also thank Autumn for her gracious assistance in the shipping process.
Thank you again,
B.H.

It was a pleasure working with you again—you truly make the entire process effortless. From the initial order through delivery, your communication was seamless and professional every step of the way.

The quality of the rockers is second to none. They have quickly become treasured gifts for our leadership team as members retire, and we’ve received many wonderful comments about them.

Thank you again for your excellent work and attention to detail. We truly appreciate it and look forward to working with you on future orders.

Best regards,
D.

Hello Bela, Gary, Autumn, et al,

Received the chair today.  No problems with its condition, arrived safe and sound.  It’s a beautiful chair, and has been placed in our living room area.  I went through all of your construction steps as outlined on your website and can really appreciate the chair is a “work-of-art”!  Figuring on the wood is outstanding!!

Thanks for all your fine work,
G.

Gary, ... 

The chairs have such a silky and sensual texture and finish ... Everyone that sees and sits in them agrees.  We’ve sat in them now for at least 7 hours. So very comfortable as well as beautiful.

Your carpentry work is excellent and needs to have extended reach into the internet.  

My best regards,
E...

April 10, 2026

Gary and Company,

The chair I ordered arrive safely today.  The pictures of chair I ordered from you do not really reflect the beauty of the wood and construction quality.  The finish quality is beyond what I expected and since your web site describes your finishing process I appreciate the quality even more.   

Kind regards

E. K. 

Hi,

Many years ago I purchase a Weeks Rocker, and I’ve always admired the quality and craftsmanship of your work—it’s been well loved over the years.    …

Best regards,

J.S.

Hi Gary, 
...— yes! My wife absolutely loved the rocking chairs. She cried when she saw them, and they’ve really become a symbol of our new home. A friend even made us a housewarming gift of matchbooks with two rocking chairs on the cover. I’m attaching a few photos so you can see how beautiful they look in the space. Everyone who sits in them says they’re the most comfortable rocking chairs they’ve ever tried...
Sending all the best,
M.

Gary
Just wanted to say the Rocking Chair is fantastic, the joinery and finish is of the highest quality. This was a birthday present for my daughter, and she is over the moon with how comfortable the chair is. The cherry wood is a really nice color and works well with her room.
Many thanks
D.

We LOVE the rocker!!!!!! Thank you so much! It’s a good thing it has my name on it, because everyone else wants to claim it!!
C.F.

Dear Bela, Austin, Rachel, Autumn, and Gary...

The chair arrived this morning.
Such beauty, grace, presence, energy, life.
Have never experienced a piece of furniture with a range of qualities approaching the Weeks Rocker.

Am deeply touched by what you've all done.
Personal.
Memorable.

Thank you.
J.

Hi Austin,

I found the rocking mechanism not effortless.  If I stop using my feet to push, it will stop after roughly five rocking movements.  

Can you send someone to pick it up?  We still have the box.  Do we need to put it back inside or just leave it out?

Thank you,
A.

We are truly impressed by the comfort of the rocker, its color, smoothness and everything about the rocker is top notch. It is truly a great gift for my husband. He is loving that rocking chair. Thanks for checking on us.
PA

I received the chair and it is very beautiful and very comfortable. I had a miniature rocking chair when I was a little boy and they have always been comforting to me.  
LP

From the first moment I sat in a Gary Weeks rocking chair, I knew I wanted one. I'd never sat in a solid wooden rocker that felt so comfortable, rocked so smoothly and gave me such a sense of being held so safely!  It was even more astonishing that people of different heights and body builds said the same thing: "this chair FITS me"!  I ran into members of the Weeks family business at various regional shows through the years, so I kept being reminded of how much I wanted one. I'm embarrassed to say how many years I waited to follow through on this promise to myself, but this year for Christmas I finally bought one! I am so very happy to have this beautiful, comfortable, and superbly-crafted hand-made furniture gracing my home at last.

As an added bonus, I live close enough to Wimberley that I was able to pick up my new chair in person. I am so glad I did!  I got to meet Gary and one of his sons, and tour the woodworking shop.  As a fellow woodworker, I am in awe of the shop - from the custom jigs, the workflow layout, the dust collection slides and gates - just all of it. But the best part was listening to Gary tell about the evolution of the tools and the process. It was a real treat for me that just adds to my appreciation of the actual chair. I know not every buyer is able to have this kind of bonus experience, but if you are in the area, call ahead and ask if a tour is possible.  Even if you're not a woodworker, if you like seeing how things are made, a shop tour is well worth the time and effort. 

Now, if only we could get airlines to use Gary's comfortable seat design…. 
SM

You folks down there in Texas make good stuff. I’ll be plugging your chairs to anybody that’ll listen. I’m not all that influential though, so I wouldn’t expect much of a surge in business (not that you need it 😊). Keep on Rocking!
LG

Table arrived and is so beautiful.  Great design, excellent selection of wood, and exudes 'made with love'.  Many thanks and best wishes for the entire family this holiday season and coming year. 

E.B.

Two beautiful rockers arrived on our porch in perfect condition this afternoon.  We are blown away!  The craftsmanship and wood are fantastic, and the engravings came out great.  It will be hard to part with them on Christmas day.
Thanks again for all the great work to you and all your colleagues at Weeks and Co.
P+S

I couldn’t be happier with my 2 purchases. Exceptional quality build and execution. Also the shipping packaging was very well done.
AND… it’s extremely comfortable to rock in.
RJ

Yes, the footstool arrived here and we are already enjoying it and will continue to enjoy it for many years to come. As usual, the construction is amazing; it’s a beautiful piece of furniture. 
All the best to you and your amazing craftsmen. 
F

Thanks Austin.  It’s always been a pleasure to do business with you, and not only because of the quality of the furniture, but because of your business ethics and style.  It really is exceptional.

E.

Gary,

Hi - thank you very much for the note!  I was very happy that my wife and I were able to visit the studio and meet Austin and Autumn. 

I’m rocking in the chair right now - it’s fantastic! 

Thank you, again -

B.

Gary,

What a nice message! …,  I will tell you that we LOVE the chairs!  They are both beautiful and comfortable.  Delivery couldn't have gone any smoother…

Best, A

August 16, 2025

Dear Gary and staff,

I just received my Walnut rocker yesterday in perfect condition.  I knew from my research I would receive a really good rocker.  When it was unpacked, my breath was taken away.  It’s a really excellent rocker.  The execution is flawless.  The transition of the parts is exceptional.  You have really exceeded my expectations.  As an amateur woodworker, I can only dream of ever getting that good at what you guys do.  Last but not least, it is the most comfortable rocker I’ve ever sat in.  Keep up the fabulous work.  
R

Austin,

I have not a shred of doubt that your furniture will stay with us for life and will serve us just as the rocker has for the past 13 years (by the way, it looks better with time). And the way we got here, you and us, was a rewarding experience. It is not just a table and four chairs one can buy somewhere off the shelf; it’s a member of the household now.

On a lighter note, thanks for the circles around the screws on the crating. They made the unpacking much easier. And it is a pity that you could not see those who passed by when I was undoing the crating: obviously, I had to do it in the street as there was no way of carrying the wooden box up a flight of stairs that separates the street from our door. Nobody asked the question but I could unmistakably read it in their faces: what on earth can possibly be inside?

Sure, do use any of my quotations although your furniture needs no advertising.

Austin, it was a real pleasure. Please do extend my regards to your father and our thanks to everyone who worked on those items.

Best wishes

Austin,

I am sitting at the table and on one of the chairs that were delivered this morning. When I saw the crating, I understood why you were somewhat dismissive of insurance. Great job.

I can hardly thank you enough for superb craftsmanship and excellent logistics. I know it was challenging. Who would ever thought that a Gary Weeks and Company trademark would be found right under a renaissance castle somewhere in the middle of Europe?

Thank you, Austin. It was a real pleasure to get back in touch.

Best wishes,
M.

Thank you Gary, we appreciate it! He loved the footstool, it is a great addition to the rocker.

Take care,
M. K.

Yes! It arrived on Saturday in perfect shape. Thanks so much- we’re a little afraid to touch it, but we’ll get used to it. Everything is absolutely gorgeous and comfortable. Just perfect…
Thanks so much,
J.

Hello Gary,                                                       

A. and J. are delighted with the walnut Weeks Rocker and Harris footstool. They…describe these pieces as their best furniture. (High praise from a daughter familiar with traditional Virginia Henkel Harris and Maryland Statton furniture!) Austin, Autumn and your staff were wonderful to work with. Thank you for your hospitality…

Thank you for being there for us; what a great reflection on Texas!  

Best regards,
F. V.

The Weeks Rocker is the most comfortable chair I’ve ever owned—even surpassing my Eames Lounge. Its sculpted wood design provides real lumbar support and perfect ergonomics that gently pull you into proper posture. Unlike cushioned chairs that let you sink and slouch, the firmness and contour of the rocker allow my muscles to fully relax, much like a well-designed firm mattress. I’ve sat in it for hours and stood up feeling refreshed. Truly outstanding craftsmanship—I’ll be back for another.
T.

Hi Gary,

We truly love the chair- it’s perfect and the wife has already ditched me on the couch for the rocker. Hopefully our cabin will be finished in a year’s time and we can move it there or maybe just buy another one from you!…Thank you again! We really appreciate the expertise and care it takes to create these wonderful chairs. 

Best,
M.

June 3, 2025

Hello Gary, Austin, and all of the furniture makers,

The chairs are fabulous. We could not be more pleased.
We also so much appreciate your expertise and the time you spend with us while we ... are making up our minds.

We (and M.) will see you at the next pick-up.

Many thanks,
B. and P.

Hi Gary

The rocker arrived in great shape, it’s absolutely perfect. The craftsmanship is outstanding. I’m so glad that I selected the American Walnut but I’m sure in any wood it would have been beautiful. Thanks for a wonderful experience.

Regards
R.

Good morning Weeks Family - The rockers were a big hit! B. and I love continuing the legacy of Weeks furniture in our hill country home - from straight back chairs of your early days, to new counter stools and now these 4 lovely porch rockers. Every morning we were there with a cup of coffee, and again in the evenings with a good book or a glass of wine while the younger adults grilled! Best rockers ever -beautifully proportioned, oh so smooth rocking and comfortable for HOURS!
N.

Hi, Gary and all,

My wife totally and completely LOVES your rocker! It's incredibly beautiful and comfortable to sit in. She's maybe happier than expected because the real thing is so well crafted and attractive in person. You all do wonderful work in making rockers that are works of art and very functional. Our small poodle loves it, too. Every time she or I sit in the Weeks Rocker, he comes running to sit on our lap, and rock away.

Thank you!!!
best,
J.

Gary—

The table arv’d yesterday in good shape. It and the stools look beautiful!! Thank you so much.

—Best regards, B

Received. It is even better than I hoped! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks,W

March 21, 2025
I received the rocking chair and barstools and all I can say is WOW! Just amazing workmanship--so much so that the table I had intended to use for the barstools just isn't cutting it! Would you be able to make a 48' Johnson Pedestal Table w/o Apron in walnut, counter height (36")? I'd be much obliged! Gratefully,L...

Gary,

What a joy to receive such a prompt response and from the man who always seeks to “do the very best we can do.”…

J and I continue to marvel at (and enjoy) the comfort of fit of your rocker design. She is short(er) and I, not so short, but we both seem to fit the curve of the chair. (both seat and back perfectly) Although I have never experienced a Sam Maloof rocker, I cannot imagine that it would be superior…thank you for your timeless design and continued craftsmanship...

Best to you and your family,

H

Hi Gary, Thank you for the note! The rocker was very well received! It is a work of art. We use, admire and appreciate it daily! I can't express how grateful I am for the true craftsmanship, excellent customer service and the sense of human connection I have as a result of this purchase. It is so rare these days. What a gift.
With gratitude and appreciation for all of you,
A C

..."We think of you often when the grandkids are spilling drinks and food on the kitchen table. It survives anything. Even Kinetic Sand!”...
S. & M.Driftwood, Texas

01-06-25

Autumn,

Happy New Year!!!!!

We received the rocking chairs yesterday in perfect condition, thank you so much they are way beyond our expectations, such an art form. The Xmas lights painted on the box was our Xmas tree and will be for years to come.

Please tell the whole team thank you for making our home a better place of comfort...

Be well and happy!!!

Warmest Regards,
P.G.

January 6, 2025
Gary, Austin & Autumn,We received our chair the day after Christmas in its special packaging ;-). Got it unboxed and in the house and went for the big test...the chair molds perfectly to my junky spine! And is drop dead gorgeous. ...I've spent about 15 hours in it so far and it is just amazing how it supports me perfectly. With L2 to S1 disc ruptures, this was a large leap of faith, but the extraordinary detail you provide on your website about your product and your methods was instrumental in my decision to purchase.
The look, the amazing quality in detail in the construction... has my wife asking when can we get another one! We both loved the 'included' Christmas Tree painting...I'm not sure I can put it in the recycle bin!
Thanks a Million!T. & K.

...Thank you very much for your email. I have been meaning to email you, but as it happens our daughter was born a bit earlier than anticipated so we have been (as you know) a bit busy. Both my wife and daughter very much like the chair. We are all incredibly pleased with how beautiful and comfortable it is. Thank you.

All the best,
N.

Aloha Gary Weeks Company, we received our BEAUTIFUL rocking chair today, and we just love it. The workmanship is amazing and it is so comfortable. We feel very blessed to have such a lovely addition to our home to enjoy for many years. Thank you again for this stunning work of art, hard work and love from you all. Much Aloha to you and yours, E. and K…

The chairs were delivered. They are beautiful looking chairs, are the most comfortable bar stools I have ever sat in. This is why I look for American made. Merry Christmas.
_

December 15, 2024
Earlier this week we received our walnut rocker and love it. We wanted to buy one to check the fit before buying a second. It's super comfortable for both of us so we're ready for a second one and a side table to go between the two.

My cousin... has two of your rockers and also dining room chairs, and every time I sit in one, I hate to leave. The rockers and chairs are just as amazing as you describe!

...Now that I have the rocker in my house, every guest who sits in it has remarked that they feel it was custom made just for them. ...I hope to buy more some day!
C.

Gary,
Thanks for reaching out. Your family and team’s work is art as far as we are concerned. It’s a privilege to have it in our lives.
I bought that rocking chair for my wife when we were having our first baby. We lived in a 700SF apartment with our new baby, in a new place, with me gone Mon-Fri preparing to go to war.

After 3 babies, a war, 8 addresses in 8 years, grad school for both of us, we finally live in a much more stable “white picket fence” American Dream now, but that rocking chair sits proudly as the only thing left from that 1st apartment. Also, that first baby girl, now a senior in high school, has claimed the chair for all family movie nights.
Thanks for being a part of our wonderful lives.
A.C.

Thank you! ... We are excited to see all the new pieces in the house.
Yes- our daughter just turned 27- can’t believe it! The Weeks rocker is in great shape and I hope to rock my grandchildren someday!!
Thanks,N.

Plycon delivered my new furniture this morning, and it's set up in my office. Both piecesare beautiful, I'm really glad we worked with you to have them made, just perfect.
Thanks to all of you.
L.

Thank you. I’m sure I had encountered Sapele before, but I was not familiar with the species. I agree it is beautiful and I am enjoying the chair greatly (as well as the rich colors and beautiful variation in the wood itself). Thank you again for the chair and (as always) a wonderful experience dealing with your company.

Best A.

Austin, Just wanted to let you know the breakfast table and chairs were delivered yesterday and everything was perfect. The table and chairs are beautiful and we are very pleased with the quality and craftsmanship of this furniture; it’s every bit as good as the T.Moser dining room set we own. Please let your entire team know that they did an outstanding job. Thank you again.
S and C

Austin, 

Just wanted to let you know the breakfast table and chairs were delivered yesterday and everything was perfect.  The table and chairs are beautiful and we are very pleased with the quality and craftsmanship of this furniture; it’s every bit as good as the T.Moser dinning room set we own.   Please let your entire team know that they did an outstanding job. Thank you again.

S. and C.

Hi Austin,
The chairs are literally the favorite things in my house right now. They turned out so well. The finish on the wood is impeccable and they are so comfortable to sit on.

Thanks,N

Dear Gary,
…It was so wonderful seeing your shop…
Every piece you lovingly create has touched the earth in a profound way. The wood has been caressed by the wind, washed with the rain, traveled on by insects, supported nests, sung to by birds and crickets and smiled on by God. It traveled a lifetime to be enjoyed by you to become a part of countless memories in people’s homes. Parents rocking their newborns, seniors reminiscing their life while rocking and families gathered together at mealtime sharing life.
WOW! I truly love what you do!God bless you, your family and your business.
J.

Hi Autumn/All:
We received the side table today. The order is complete and in good condition.
It's very functional but it's also art. The rocker set "makes" our guest room. The workmanship is incredible. We'll enjoy them, I guess forever.
I'll send folks your way as they see it.
Regards,
A…

Carried a magazine clipping of your Rocker in my wallet for several years. In 2004 my first grandson was on the way so I pulled out the clipping and ordered a Walnut Rocker. Grandson leaves for college at University of Tennessee next month. Still love that Rocker.

J.

Dear Mr. Weeks:

It was great speaking with you.

As I mentioned in our conversation, a number of my friends found the rocking chair that I purchased from you so comfortable, they asked me to leave them the chair in my last will and testament— which I indeed did for one lucky heir-to-be.

And thanks again for letting me know should you ever produce a reclining model of that chair.

Sincerely yours,

R.O.

Hi, I just wanted you folks to know again how much V. and I really like this rocker. It is a beautiful piece of furniture. Thank you very much. The other thing again is the shipping box. That's an amazing piece of corrugated engineering.

D.B.

We received the chair and are extremely happy.
We ordered this without ever sitting in your rocker.
From the very second you sit in the rocker, it transports you into a realm of comfort that should not technically be possible from wood. Within minutes you become one with the rocker as you feel stress melt away.
We did not expect the potential health benifits that this chair brings by unwinding stress!
This rocker is a true modern day masterpiece.
If you are on the fence and wondering if this chair may be right for you, do yourself a favor and pull the trigger. We looked at it for years and now wish we did it sooner. If you do, it will be the best thing you'll do for yourself this year.
O.
P.s. you can use that for your testimonials if you want.

Wow. Another beautiful rocker !!!
My daughter LOVES it !!
Thank you so much. It is good to know that quality workmanship is still alive in the USA.
Thanks. 
E.H.

Hi Gary!
I sent a message yesterday saying how thrilled I was with my rocker and footstool. It’s by far the most beautiful rocker I have ever seen and incredibly comfortable. I can’t wait to get my side table!
D

Dear “All who make this possible”
We just received our second shipment of dining room chairs, the first shipment being about a year ago. They are wonderful, along with the maple rocker we purchased last year.
My thanks and appreciation are directed at all involved in making such consistently beautiful creations. I speak as a retired farmer who knows the challenges of running a business as well as a beginning woodworker who know the challenges making something that I a proud to have in my house that has no screws holding it together!
Here is a list of my thanks, please let all the ones who had a part in the process know of my love for the excellence of their work.
Design beauty, flowing lines strength functionality
Wood storage all the difficulty involved
Wood selection and cutting for best appearance
The Shop, machines buildings maintained, and safety dust control
Consistency in parts matching
Skills at band saw, courage at table saw
Joinery amazing shoulder and dowel work
Gluing never a crack
Finish sanding and coats of finish, spotless
Care in handling, a ding at the end ruins a lot of work, as I know!
Culture of excellence requires skilled management and dedicated employees
Family continuity a tribute to family dynamics
Packaging
Great office correspondence
I feel love in your work.
I know I have missed someone, I apologize for that.
How we do what we do really does matter.
Yours,
L. B.

We love it, thanks! We are expecting our first baby in August, and are looking forward to rocking her to sleep!
D.

Thank you, that means a lot. I love my rocker!
Sincerely,P.D.

Yes, they arrived and we are IN LOVE! Most comfortable rocking chair we have ever sat in and all of the pieces are just BEAUTIFUL!
B.C.

Thank you Gary. The rocker is great. I’m having a hard time sharing it with my family. Proud to be a Gary Weeks Rocker owner.
M.T.

Gary, The rocker has been successfully delivered and is used daily. Our little one arrived 04/03 so it was at the house when we got home from the hospital! T. appreciates the rocker very much! He enjoys his late night bottles and listening to John Coltrane while rocking!!!Someday I hope to get one of your mesquite rockers as well! Thx again Gary and Crew!
Best,P—

Thank you for your email and kind words. Your rockers have been quite the conversation piece for all our visitors!

Just received and unboxed the rocking chair - it is beautiful! Every time we open one of your rockers, I am again amazed at the constant quality!

Thank you so very much! We are excited to gift it to our daughter.

A.

Hi Gary,
Happy Valentines Day! The due date is creeping up on us quickly now!
...Currently, the porch rocker here is the only truly comfortable seat at 37 weeks. As always, thank you for bringing such beautiful and comfortable furniture into our lives.
Love, H.R.

Greetings to all…

I wanted to say thank you to everyone for the chair so carefully made for M. It arrived this morning and it was met with smiling faces and excitement. They loved the plague on the bottom with the family history and were so excited to see the amazing quality of the workmanship…plus…they love the mahogany.
...
As with each of the prior two rockers…absolutely perfect and again many thanks for the artisans hands and care.

All the best
B.

Hi Gary and all,
Good timing—today is actually the due date! But he hasn’t come yet. Thank you for checking in, that’s very kind of you.
The curly cherry rocking chair is the most beautiful rocking chair I’ve ever seen. We absolutely love looking at it every single day and it’s so comfortable to sit in. We can’t wait to rock our baby in it when he arrives.
Thanks again,
J.

Gary,


We are so glad to hear from you.


J. delivered their first baby on the 19th of December. Your Weeks rockers are the most beautiful and comfortable rockers anywhere! One of the best touches we have had is to meet the gal who actually made the rocking chair and delivered the chair! Autumn delivered the chair on the way to her Thanksgiving holiday with family. I was surprised at how young she is and how accomplished she is in woodworking. She delivered a top quality rocker...


You have grown the business so much, I practically don't recognize you. Ken and I bought our rocker several years earlier when your website was a little older and a lot fuzzier in appearance. The website is so professional compared to back then. I first found you by searching the web for rocking chairs that fit both short and tall people. Our family has people from 5 feet to 6'3”...


I love the Weeks rocking chair and frequently have people sit in it just for the experience, because it is such a lovely experience. The balance of the rocker makes for a soothing rock instead of a store bought clunky rock that requires more force to keep it going and "jumps" halfway through the rock because it isn't balanced properly. (think the white porch rockers that are sold everywhere or the more expensive rockers in a furniture store--there is simply no comparison)


Again, your craftsmanship is superb!
Merry Christmas to your family and family of Gary Weeks & Company!
Blessings,C.

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