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What is the Best Rocking Chair for a Retirement Gift, or for Another Occasion?

We often have a rocking chair in the works as a gift for a valued employee's retirement, to celebrate and prepare for a baby coming, or to warm a house or porch.

We can customize chairs with company logos, names, symbols, sayings, or plaques.
We can keep secrets.
We ship on time.

We have continuing relationships with companies that reward their employees, colleagues, or suppliers with a comfortable, beautiful, durable, and unique rocking chair.  We have their logos on file for inlay or engraving.  The tangible and evident craftsmanship and heirloom value of a Weeks Rocker® delivers respect, appreciation, trust, and love with its sculpted fine wood.

  

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.

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 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

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.

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

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.

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.

Sir/Madam:

The Weeks rocker arrived in great condition and my wife helped unpack the box. (I tried to make it a surprise, but she figured things out from the picture not the box.)

My wife then proceeded to sit in the chair for the next few hours, marveling at the comfort, fit, and finish.

She did the same thing the next day.

Thank you.

B.

Oh, great - so glad to hear it! We have received a few photos from A., and he (and his family) are really enjoying the rocker!

Thank you for your beautiful work, and for being so easy to work with,

C.

My parents were blown away by the first one. 2 days after Christmas my Dad texted me "we can't stop staring at the rocker" lol.

Thanks!
J.S.

Nineteen years ago, I received a cherry Weeks Rocker as a gift when my youngest was born. Unsurprisingly, it has become my most cherished piece of furniture, and the one most admired by others who visit my home. I have long wanted to add a matching footstool to it, and the time has come!
Kind regards, L.

Both rockers were received. They were sent to two colleagues who retired and both were very pleased with the quality and thoughtfulness of the gift.

This is the second time I have placed an order with you and once again your communication and craftsmanship was outstanding!

Thank you.
D.

I did receive it. It is incredible. Thank you so much, can’t wait for another occasion/excuse to gift another.
Gratefully,

K

Hi Gary,
My son said they absolutely love the rocker! Thanks so very much for everything.
R

Hi Gary,

My wife was quite surprised when she received the rocker and as you would probably expect, my wife loves it. The shape is perfect along with the woodwork. She was also amazed that while it fits her at 5’3” is also fits me at 6’1”. I’m not sure how you accomplished that because we’ve never found a rocker that both of us like. At present, she plans to share it with me. We’ll see how that works out!

From my perspective, I was amazed at the care you took in sending the rocker. It could have been picked up at your factory from the looks of the packaging right off the truck. Upon opening the box, I was exceptionally pleased with the care you took in making sure the rocker would have not even a scratch upon arrival. Your rocker is the best packaged item I’ve ever bought.

Thanks for all your help to make our 50th anniversary a special day for both of us.

J

Hi Gary!

Thank you for your lovely note, from one grandparent to another. :)

I am feeling proud of myself as a grandmother for purchasing a Weeks Rocker for my daughter L. and her husband A. to celebrate the birth of their first child. What a perfect idea for us to give them that rocking chair, and what a spectacular job you and your team did creating it! It's truly amazing--a beautiful, functional centerpiece in their home. Whenever I head over to their house to wallow in my grandma role, I spend nearly the entire visit sitting in that lovely, comfortable rocker. And I hear that when I'm not there hogging it, it is enjoyed by L. and A. and Baby H. almost continuously.

A couple of weeks after H. was born, her other grandparents (A.'s parents) came out from South Dakota to visit and meet her. L. said the VERY first words uttered upon their arrival, walking into the house, were by A.'s dad (an artist), who gasped and exclaimed, "Oh my gosh, WHERE did you get that CHAIR? I have never seen anything so well made. It's truly a work of art.” ... and for the duration of their 4-day visit they were rocking H. in it, taking turns.

Please share our grateful story with your team. I'm sure one of the wonderful aspects of working at Gary Weeks & Company is the opportunity to make beautiful things for real people who treasure them every single day, which we absolutely do. Thank you all

Best regards,
K.

Dear Gary Weeks,

The chair arrived yesterday in perfect condition. It is absolutely beautiful! It is hands down the finest thing in our little house. Your craftsmanship is amazing and you have created the rocker to cradle adult humans so very comfortably. And it feels wonderful to the touch! That raises my only question. I trust you hand-rubbed it with oil. In the event that I spill something on it, how should I clean it?

I am over the moon that D. thought to order this rocker for me as a gift...

Gratefully,
K.

The footstool arrived this afternoon! T. was stunned, and so very happy to have it! He put it into immediate use as he was already sitting in the rocker. So comfortable!! It also looks absolutely wonderful with the rocker. We are both thrilled! So very grateful that you were able to fill my order in such a timely manner and managed to have the new footstool delivered in time for his birthday.

With appreciation,
K.

I can't tell you how he loved this chair. He was "blown away". He said "this is the most comfortable chair I have ever sat in." I know he will spend many happy moments in this chair reading. You are a blessing, and your talents are so very much appreciated. Thank you for making this happen today.

J&P

July 9, 2020

Gary,

Just wanted to let you know that K. received her Rocker yesterday. The piece was safely delivered and opened without incident (K. said the trucking company complemented the quality of the packing crate).

K. is absolutely thrilled with the finished product. She sent a number of pictures, and I have to say the workmanship on the piece is just fantastic. I just know that this gift will be well used and appreciated for many, many years.

Thank you and your team so much for putting together such a special piece of furniture. I have already hinted to my team that when I eventually retire, they will not go wrong if I happened to get a similar gift!

Best regards,

S.

Yes - J. and G. received them. They are very happy with them. J. told C. this morning that he spent an hour last night rocking and was just amazed at how comfortable it was. He also remarked on the swing and is definitely a very happy man.

Thank you so much, M.

Gary –

The second rocking chair has landed. It was much appreciated by A. and noted to be very comfortable.

Thank you for everything.

Stay healthy.

-L.

It showed up and looks great!! Unfortunately, with COVID-19 we have had to postpone the event, so we won't get his reaction for a while, but I am satisfied with the product we received. thanks!!

D.

for V.C.M.

Gary, Yes the rocker arrived in great condition and E. and N. and their five month-old son love it. This will likely be a family heirloom. Thank you and your team.-J

Hi Gary and your amazing team!!

The rocker has arrived and it is stunning. Dr. M., who is retiring, is out so we’ve only opened the top to sneak a peek! The shipping container is in wonderful shape so all is well!

Thank you again so much for knocking it out of the park!! We are so grateful for you, your team and the fabulous craftsmanship!!

In gratitude!

C.O.S.

The "glorious" mahogany rocker and footstool arrived this morning. I want you and the rest of the "team" to know that I could not have given myself a better 72nd birthday present! These are truly amazing and functional pieces of art. Thank you all for bringing me such joy!

T.D.

It’s just beautiful. Smooth and comfy. She loves it. Knew this was gonna be good but just wanted to let you know all went well, it was delivered this morning and looks perfect. I appreciate all you have done to make this happen.

M. K.

Hi Gary!

I have been meaning to write to you since the chair arrived on Tuesday. My daughter-in-law texted me that it had arrived, and according to her text, she said "It's stunning! We love it and can't wait to use it!". My son also called and said "It's gorgeous! We love it soo much! I can't wait to test drive it with the little one when she arrives! Now all we need is the baby! And we love the "M" as well. It's a nice touch." Then he sent me a picture of it and it really is gorgeous. Thank you for all you did to make such a wonderful keepsake for my son and daughter-in-law. I still use the rocker my mother gave me when he was born 30 years ago, and it was factory-made and wasn't even as nice as the one you made! I know it will be a treasured heirloom for them. I will be sure to spread the word!

C.C.

Gary, we are very pleased with the new chair and footstool...My artistic wife said, “tell him the chair is beautiful..., a work of sculpture in wood”. And we are using the footstool with a $3000 Eames lounge chair. As for the 6+ year old rocker, this summer we loaded it into the back of our Audi, drove into Michigan to the house of a young nephew who just had his first child, a very large baby boy named H. He and his wife needed a rocker and they just loved this chair. We later heard they were inviting family members over to see the rocker, let alone the new baby!

Thanks from the whole family.

J.S.

Gary,

The rocker arrived and they love it, sending a picture of our daughter rocking!

Their baby is due on March 8 and I’m excited to rock him or her myself.

Merry Christmas!

D.R.

Good Morning Gary,

Yes, the Weeks Rocker and footstool arrived in good order. The cartage company altered delivery schedule to accommodate my wife being out of the house.

As it is a Christmas gift, I have them hidden away. Santa and I will bring it in the back door ‘round midnight on Christmas Eve. Can’t wait to give it a test drive.

Thank you for the excellent craftsmanship, communication and service.

Merry Christmas to the Weeks’ family and team!

W.D.

Gary,

The rocker made it out to Santa Paula for our mom’s 80th BD celebration. It was a great surprise as J was able to take delivery and keep the crate secret until the party.

As always, your craftsmanship is superb and was well-received by the multiple generations represented at the occasion.

We hope to continue doing business with you and your well into the future.

Thanks again,

B. & K.H.

Gary and Autumn,

Very pleased to present your rocker to my daughter expecting twins. She kept commenting on the comfort and craftsmanship of the rocker. I was proud to have found such a nice piece.

J.Y.

Gary,

Thanks. It arrived safe and sound. I’m looking forward to giving it to her next weekend. I love telling the story of our meeting and your success on the internet. Say “hi” to Autumn for me. All the best. Picture when the twins arrive.

J.Y.

Thank you for checking, it did arrive, looks great. We are bringing to my son and daughter in law this weekend.

J.K.

Gary,

My mom was beyond thrilled with the beautiful walnut rocker! The rocker sits proudly in the library by the fireplace-just like when she was growing up. Many years of comfort and gentle to and fro await her. Thank you for making her day extra special for us with something handcrafted with love.

K.A.

Hi Autumn!!

It was great to meet you and thank you for hand delivering the chair! G loves it . . . We went inside and she cried . . . it was something she's wanted for a long time!!

She loves it!

Thank you and the Weeks family!

Take care

M.A.

Gary,

They received it and love it!! Thanks so much for your excellent craftsmanship and phenomenal customer service!!

Best,
E.J.

Hi Gary,

Each of my two daughters has one of your rockers and loves it. Unfortunately, I only have two. ;) I do have a son so there is hope for yet another wedding gift.

My husband of 36 years and the love of my life just passed away. The kids and I are all together this week. Within one hour of our getting all together your loved rockers were part of our conversation. Perhaps one day I will have to buy one for myself. (I was secretly hoping to win one. Lol!)

Thank you.

R.D.

Gary

Thank you for your email. I purchased these rockers to give to two men who have worked for my company for over 30 years. They were not Rolex guys. I had some custom boots made for them and we gave them these rocking chairs. I wanted something unique. Your rockers were perfect. Thank you.

N.S.


...We feel very blessed to have you guys close by in and to have the opportunity to buy such beautiful handmade furniture from you. When we visited, it was my first chance to meet Gary. I felt like I was meeting a humble rock star, it was the greatest thing ever.
Can't wait to see our rockers when they're ready and gift them to our kids.

Sincerely,
M.A.B. & R.B.

Dear Gary,

The chair is absolutely gorgeous piece of art work. I am more than happy with the finished chair.

I decided to give it to my husband early for his birthday instead of trying to hide it. Besides he may have gotten a few too many laughs for getting a rocking chair on his 70th Birthday. At any rate he does love it and it looks very nice in our living room. I especially like that the rockers are lined with protective strip so it doesn't mar the hardwood floors.

It was a pleasure working with you, thanks again.

A. N.

Gary

I apologize for not writing sooner — it has been a bit of a whirlwind since we picked it up on Saturday. We only opened it last night. We thought we would try not to but we just couldn't resist taking it out of the crate. It is exquisite . . . I love how the grains match so beautifully. It is truly a work of art.

Of course, we could not resist sitting in it if only briefly and oh my, it is so comfortable. It holds the body just so . . . as if it were made to measure for each one who sits in it. No doubt our family will spend long hours daydreaming in that perfect chair. Indeed, I write stories for my grandchildren and I can already feel one coming on about the magic rocker that will take you anywhere your imagination can go; the magic rocker that fits every body just so. Imagine the adventures that will be had for generations in that perfect chair!

We haven't given the gift yet as we will present it to them on their wedding which is June 21, 2017. Honestly, we are tempted to keep it so it is a good thing the initials are on the chair as we can't hide the fact that it is actually for F.!! We do know that they will love it as much as we do and that it will become a family heirloom.

Oh and I should add that I did not end up having to pay duty. The very kind Canadian Border Officer asked me what was in the crate and I told her the truth. The perfect rocker, hand made in Texas and a wedding gift. She smiled and said have a nice day and a beautiful wedding. So despite a moment of confusion your perfect rocker is already creating good relations!

Many, many thanks
B. & family

Gary,

Hello . . . And thank you. It's been good to work with you as well. I appreciate your understanding on the quantity adjustments as needs changed. I'm just thinking how to sum up what can be said about the rockers . . . they're just wonderful. You and yours are obviously very skilled at what you do. What a great way to honor Wyffels' retirees.

Wishing you a fine spring!

G. S.

Gary,

B.'s son and I opened the carton and bubble wrap today just enough to see the inlay. Even though we had your photo, we couldn't wait any longer to see the real thing. Just wanted to tell you how much we like what we saw! So glad to have the opportunity to do this extra customization to make an awesome chair even more meaningful for A., B. and S.. Thanks, much.

G. S.

Gary, Becca, and Staff,

I received my cherry rocker today and, like the previous one I ordered several years ago, it is exquisite! It truly is perfect in every detail.
Your chairs are one of the few things in life that are crafted to be handed down to generations, as this one will. I have gifted my older chair to my best friend and life partner who, I'm sure, will pass it down to her beautiful family.

I have a very small condominium and when guests visit, they invariably gravitate to your chair. Everyone remarks how beautiful it is and simply can't believe a wooden rocker can be so comfortable. Honestly, your chair should be displayed in the Smithsonian!!

I'm so glad I decided to have you dowel and spline the chair in maple. A small thing to some, perhaps, but it seems to add an even greater artisan touch to your rocker. As the cherry darkens with age, those details will become even more beautiful.

Thank you again for crafting a piece of artisan furniture that comforts the body and speaks to the soul. Those who own one of your rockers will resonate with that statement.

Warmest Regards
J.

Gary,

The beautiful rocker was delivered to my son Nicholas the other day.

To say he is thrilled with his rocker is an understatement. He said "the chair is nothing short of perfect"!

The chair adds warmth and elegance to his tiny apartment in an historic brownstone in Boston.

As a sleep deprived law school grad studying for the bar exam, the rocker is his quiet get away space!

Thanks to you I was able to give him the perfect gift!

All the best,
K.

Mr. Weeks,

The rocker has arrived, and I don't think it could be more perfect! I've never seen or found something quite so perfect for my wife. You and your shop are amazing. My wife and soon to be son will enjoy this almost as much as I will enjoy seeing them in it.

Best Regards,
M.

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the follow-up. We are thrilled with the rocker. Y'all did a fabulous job making it look brand new. This was a long awaited Mother's Day gift to my wife. She absolutely loves it. I envision that at some point there will be a companion rocker in our living room.

Thanks again,
S.

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