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What Makes a Rocking Chair Beautiful?

I'll try making a list that we bring to our design and making:

The messages below are a measure of our success.

Gary,

Thank you for your email. Yes, we got the rocking chair yesterday morning (the delivery man couldn't have been nicer), and I've only left it to eat and sleep! My little girl and I have been enjoying it so much. I can't thank you enough for expediting the delivery. Your chair is truly a beautiful piece of art — and it is so comfortable, almost as if it has been made for me. Please thank Leslie and the rest of your team for me for all their good work.

Warm Regards,
L.M.

LOVE THE CHAIRS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haven't had the chance to write. They are gorgeous. Thank you! All the workmen, too, are envious of the workmanship. So fine.

I'll be hosting many a fine, long meal with them, for sure.

All the best, and thanks —
B.S.

Gary,

The chair arrived intact and the driver commented on how well it was packed. I opened the box and checked on the chair and I must say it is absolutely beautiful. It is indeed a piece of art and everything that your website said it would be. My wife will love it as she appreciates fine woodworking and furniture even more than I do. Thanks for the wonderful chair and fine craftsmanship.

Best,
K.S.

It arrived safe and sound yesterday. Thank you very much, and it's beautiful. Oh, and much more comfortable than we could have hoped, the lumbar support is perfect. I look forward to having it my family for a long time.

Thanks, I hope to visit some day.

K.E.

Hi Gary,

We got the chair on Tuesday. Just in time since our daughter was born last Sunday (three weeks early). The chair is beautiful and very comfortable, perfect for nursing.

Thanks!!!!!

Best,
H.H.

Dear Gary –

Just to let you know our two daughters are absolutely thrilled with their rockers.

So were we when the girls broke open the packages and we all saw what beautiful items they are. The workmanship is exquisite.

Fortunately we shipped them over unopened in your excellent packing cases: . . .

Thank you for our family heirlooms-to-be.
A.B.

I received my rocker yesterday. WOW! Besides being a beautiful piece of furniture it's a piece of art! I sat in it every chance I could. It does wonders for my aching back. It fits me perfectly and I love running my hands over the beautiful finish! I had a place picked out in my living room and it's perfect! Thank you for the wonderful craftsmanship. I can tell you folks take great pride in your work and I am honored to own this rocker! However, now it seems I may need a bench for my feet, in mesquite. What are the chances?

R.C.

Hi Gary,

Greetings from Whistler, BC. Here are a few pictures of W. and Myself with our Weeks Rocker. As you can see in the second picture, the nursery is nearing completion with paint etc. . . . just a few things left to do . . . but the bags are packed in the event of an early arrival of baby.

We are so happy with the beautiful craftsmanship and obvious care that goes into the Weeks Rocker. As the pictures show, the rocker looks incredible in the room. The Chair far exceeded my expectation when ordering. The chair is the first family heirloom that W. and I have introduced to the family, and we look forward to future generations taking pride in having it be passed on in the family.

Thanks again for all your help in getting this chair to me on time. We will update you when the baby comes and be sure to send along a few photos with baby and us with the chair.

Warm Regards,
D. and W.C.

Gary,

K. LOVES her rocker. I can't say she has been off her rocker since it got here. This has been the best birthday present I have ever gotten her. OK, she did pick it out and I just ordered it, but WOW, she is happy.

I have to tell you, the picture in the New Yorker doesn't do your work justice. You and your team are truly artists. The chair is beautiful.

By the way, your packaging was ingenious. We especially liked how you only used the foam packaging in the minimum spots you needed since that stuff doesn't recycle well.

Not only did I enjoy talking with you on the phone when I ordered, the whole process start to finish with your wonderful chair up to and including your email below has been great.

Thank you so much. We will gladly be a reference.
R.G.

We received the rocker and it is beautiful. Thank you very much.

A.

Hi Gary,

The Rocker just arrived, and we did a very thorough inspection right off the truck. It was in perfect condition.

I called your number right after I'd finished drooling over it . . . it is absolutely the most beautiful piece of furniture I own. It's amazingly comfortable, and the workmanship, the wood-piece symmetry you used, and every detail are just so perfect! You want a reference or testimonial, YOU GOT IT!

My sincere Thanks for building me something I will surely enjoy, and pass down from generation to generation.

S.B

Gary, the rocker is fabulous! Beautiful work, excellent grain work, great size — my wife had a feeling about you all — it's great that real skill and pride in such still lives! . . . I think I will be thanking you for many years to come — indebted J.

"To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to the stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear on cheerfully, do all bravely, awaiting occasions, worry never; in a word to, like the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common." — W.H. Channing

J.K.

Dear Gary,

As you are aware, I was in for a wonderful surprise upon my return to my home in Winnipeg. The container was in the garage and it immediately tweaked my curiosity. When Stewart told me it was an anniversary gift I decided to open it a bit later. This allowed some time for a guessing game. Needless to say, I could not figure it out.

What a beautiful rocker. It is a work of art. I wanted to put it on a pedestal so everyone would be able to admire the beauty of the wood but the rocker's form invites me to sit and relax.

I most certainly appreciate your talents as a craftsman. Thank you.

S.S. (she)

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The rocker arrived on time without damage of any kind due it's being very well packed and crated by your staff. The chair is gorgeous — its flowing lines, the way the figure in the wood has been matched, details like the slight bevel in the arms where a person's forearms would naturally rest, and the way it's been oiled are a wonderful example of craftsmanship — is one of the most treasured things in our home. I also want to express my thanks for the regular and ongoing correspondence during the interval from order to delivery. It's been a pleasure to deal with you.

S.S. (he)

Hi Gary,

I have been meaning to call you all week! The rocker is beautiful!! I haven't brought it into my office yet so I'm not sure how my hip will feel — but so far so good.

I will probably contact you in Sept about a short footstool.

Thanks so much,
M.S.

Gary — the rocker was delivered yesterday without any damage to the packaging or the rocker. The rocker is absolutely beautiful, and my wife and I are just thrilled with it. I want to commend you and your company on your fine craftsmanship. The wood, finish and joints are perfect. More importantly, my wife could not believe how comfortable the rocker is. We are proud owners of your work and look forward to a lifetime's enjoyment of it. Your company has two new loyal customers (soon to be three), and we will certainly recommend your company to our family and friends. One last thing, I want to thank you for your service — it was as good as your rocker. Thank you, Gary, it was a pleasure doing business with you.

Sincerely,
C.T.

Just got my rocker. Appears to have made it in fine shape. It looks great in my bedroom.
After a few hours of sitting in it, I'll let you know if it is as comfortable as it is good looking.

So far I love it!

G.R.

Gary,

I picked up the chair today, and it looks beautiful. Thanks for everything.

Take care,
K.H.

Just wanted to let you know how much our son and daughter-in-law appreciate your wonderful rocker. It arrived at their home today in perfect condition. The first words from our son were, "the finish is so spectacular that it feels soft" — followed immediately by, "this is the most beautiful piece of furniture that I have ever seen".

I'd say that is one happy couple!

Thank-you so much for your craftsmanship and devotion to customer satisfaction. I suspect that we may order a rocker for our own home soon.

Best Wishes and continued success,
B.M.

PS, in a recent publication identifying the 100 must have's for expectant parents, your Rocker was mentioned. Congratulations!

Hi Gary,

I meant to write you as soon as the chair was delivered on August 2nd, but it turns out we were busy with another delivery that day. Our daughter was born at 10pm! Grandpa came home from the hospital to receive the chair, where it sat until I opened the crate this morning.

It is now our favorite place to nurse, cuddle, and contemplate our amazing little N. (as you can see in the attached picture). The chair is truly beautiful, and I'm very happy with our choice of cherry.

Thanks again
C.M.

Gary, thanks. The rocker and table are very beautiful — almost too beautiful to use. The mesquite and finish are amazing. Thanks for your offer for my son to visit. I want for him to visit. He is impressed by your design and workmanship as much as I am.

R.B.

Hi, I finally received my chair today; they forgot to put it on the truck yesterday! It is lovely!!
I can't decide where to put it, it is beautiful and looks nice in the living room but I will use it more in the bedroom so I think that is where it will end up.

Thank you again,
B.P.

Gary,

I'm very happy with my chair! And I have been comfortably rocking since it got here yesterday morning. It's such a pleasure just to look at. My husband loves it as well!

We are really very proud of it — you did such a great job, as I knew you would. I'm looking forward to showing it to friends and family.

Thanks so much,
J.D.

Hello, my name is B.I., and I just recently placed an order with you. I received my husband's chair today (of course, he won't receive the chair until Sunday, as it's his birthday gift). I have to tell you we uncrated it and sat in it and I'm beyond impressed. It's absolutely beautiful. It came in absolutely perfect condition. I can't thank you enough for all your help. I appreciate it so much. Please use me as a reference if you ever need to. Thanks again.

B.I.

Dear Gary Weeks and Company:

It has been about a year since I received delivery of my cherry rocker. Suffice to say I have never had second thoughts about my purchase. The chair is my home base for reading, relaxing, and even some reflecting. Even when not sitting, its joining of form and function always pleases the eye and elevates my expectations of what excellence is and might be. Thank you again for your work; know that it has become a part of our family.

B.W.

Hi Gary,

We received the rocker on Thursday and are thrilled . . . It's beautiful and very comfortable . . . I'm sure the baby will love it as much as I.

Thanks again,
K.C.

Hello Gary,

Thanks again for sending the felt pads, we received them today. I can now remove the unsightly blanket I put under the rocker.

When F. tore off the bubble wrap to expose the rich walnut wood we were all excited by what we saw. The wood grain and satin finish is sweet (OK exquisite). He thinks it's both comfortable and good looking. We are lucky to have one of your rockers.

F. said, "He plans to spend a lot of waking hours, as well as non-waking hours in the rocker".

Best regards,
M. and F.Y.

Gary, I can't thank you enough! The rocker is so, so beautiful and so, so comfortable. Husband C. sat in it first and promptly declared that it was "his," and we've had a lively (but friendly) tug-of-war about the chair ever since. We will truly treasure the chair, and it's been a great pleasure meeting and working with you. We'll come by to visit again when we are in Austin next year. Meanwhile, we send you our greatest gratitude and appreciation.

All the best,
R.K.

Gary —

I was away this weekend and so couldn't email, but the chair was delivered on Friday. It's beautiful and comfortable! Thank you so much!

T.H.

Dear Gary,

The chair arrived in perfect shape, and it is beautiful. We're very happy with it.

Thanks much,
L.F.

Hi Gary

I LOVE it!! Thank you so very much — I'll take some photos soon and send them to you. It is so beautiful and amazingly comfortable! My friends are fighting to sit in it!!

Cheers
R.W.

Gary,

Sorry for the long time in responding. The chair arrived in Jerusalem in fine shape in early March. It is extraordinary. M. uses it for most of her nursing, especially at night. Little baby J. also seems to appreciate the work you all put into making it beautiful. Thanks so much for your help and the professionalism of your business.

Best regards,
T.B.

Austin,

The rocker was delivered and is beautiful, and comfortable. I've been showing it off to all my friends.

D.M.

Gary,

The rocker is beautiful! I'm in Chicago for 2 weeks but before I left the wife and baby were happily enjoying the rocker! It's amazing how it's such a perfect fit — I don't know how you do it but keep doing it!

L. A.

Gary,

Thanks for checking in with us. Yes, the rocker arrived on schedule and is beautiful! We will use it well.

Thanks, again.

Best,
B.Z.

Hi Gary,

The chair arrived today and is absolutely beautiful. My husband has already suggested we move it to his room! We love it. Thanks so much.

A.T.

Gary,

The chair was delivered this morning and it's a beauty!

We live in an isolated area and the delivery company was a little concerned about bringing their tractor-trailer into our road. After several phone calls, one of their drivers, who lives in my area and was on his way home after the night shift, decided to put it on the back of his truck and bring it to me. It was a fitting way for the chair to arrive since it served to underscore the friendliness of the whole enterprise and introduced me to one of my neighbors.

The wood and workmanship of the chair is beautiful; I can't quite believe how sturdy it is. No wonder you give it such a great guarantee.

Many thanks.
L.H.

Gary;

We have well received the rocking chair; it is a beautiful piece of art. I like the wood and the finish. It is also very comfortable. Thank you very much!

M.B.

Hi Gary,

I just wanted you to know the rocker arrived in perfect condition. It is just beautiful, what wonderful craftsmanship. It has worked its magic on my daughter, who has fallen asleep in minutes every night. So comfortable for both of us.

Thank you so much,
B.W.

Gary:

The chair is stunningly beautiful and so comfortable. The wood has so much depth — it's just lovely and extremely comfortable. I'm still rearranging the living room and will send you a photo soon.

The delivery person could not have been nicer — the office was the problem!

Thank you and your family for such beautiful work, it's truly a work of art.

J.G.

Gary,

Thanks for following up so quickly. The shipping company actually called on Friday and set up delivery for today. We received the chair and could not be more pleased. It is absolutely gorgeous. I know my wife will get a lot of use out of it rocking our baby boy due in late June . . . that is assuming she can get me out of the chair. Thank you so much, will get back to you when I have saved up for another!

S. R.

Gary,

The rocker arrived safe and sound yesterday afternoon. It looks wonderful and, more importantly, is a real pleasure to sit in. The chair is very comfortable. It reclines to a very comfortable position for both my wife and I to easily rock it even though we are 6" apart in height. Thank you very much for your wonderful work and know we'll get years of enjoyment from your rocker.

Warm Regards,
G. O.

Gary,

We got the chair. It looks beatiful and feels great, just as we expected! The build quality is superb and your service exceptional.

After a quick two minute "rocking" on the chair, the only thing I could think of to possibly hope for/comment on — and this is purely a matter of personal taste and influenced by "butt-memory" of the rocking chair in my childhood home in Finland — is perhaps a little bit wider range of rocking when leaning back.

I wonder if you have any comments on this? Perhaps an issue with stability? Having said that, the rocking motion range on your chair is much longer/wider than on any other rocking chair I've tried here in the US.

Again, thanks for the wonderful chair; we look forward to a lifetime of rocking!

Best regards,
J.V.
Washington, D.C.

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[ My response and a reply follow: — GW ]

J,

I am glad the delivery worked for you and that you like the chair. I wish you and R. the best, and thank you very much.

When I designed this chair 12 years ago, I found the curve of the rockers and their relationship to the seat and back by trial and error. Many people tested the prototypes, giving their opinions, and I have delivered many chairs since. You are the first to comment that, for you, the rocker could travel farther back in its pendulum swing. I have had several people say that they are glad the chair doesn't go so far back as to give them any sense that it could go too far — there are some rockers out there that do give one a fright. This is not to say that your memory or experience is invalid . . . I just have to admit that I didn't get it completely right for you and hope that you find the other aspects of the chair pleasing enough to temper this compromise.

May you rock in good health.

Sincerely,
Gary

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Gary,

The beauty, craftmanship and comfort of the chair far outweigh my small observation! And I am sure it is only a matter of getting use to the range of motion the chair has.

J.V.

Hi Gary.

BINGO! Mission accomplished! The rocker arrived Tuesday, as advertised. Both S. and K. have tried it out and love it. Now we're all on "high alert" waiting for a sign from the little guy that he's ready to be born. We're getting mighty close.

I can't tell you what a delight it's been working with you. It has given me great comfort to be able to communicate with you on such a regular basis. Knowing you were always just a phone call away or at the other end of an email made the experience all the more personal. Now I have one more request: please don't retire anytime soon! I want to order one of your beautiful rockers for my other son when it's his turn to become a father. Hang in there!

Thank you for everything.
L.D.

Dear Weeks Family,

It's been a few months since my husband and I were in your studio, but I wanted to let you know how much we are enjoying our rocking chair. We are the couple that dropped in late one afternoon to look at your chairs for our nursery. When we got home with our daughter, whom we adopted from Colombia, I went straight upstairs to sit and feed her in our beautiful rocker. I continue to use it everyday and whenever someone comes over to see us I just can't wait to show it off!

It was such a pleasure to meet you and your wife that day. I couldn't be happier with our purchase and the service we received from you both. It's heart-warming to know there are still family-owned companies that put so much of themselves into their product — it really shows how dedicated you are to your craft. We will cherish the rocker for many years.

Thanks so much!
D.B.

Gary,

You out did yourself!

R. was shocked, breathless and then smiled when sat in 'her' rocker. The people in this part of VA. have never seen such a work of beauty and art.

Simple words cannot describe the heartfelt joy I know this rocker will give her. This whole process has been so much fun I'm going to do the same for my sister in San Diego (I'll keep you posted as to when I'll order.)

Again, my many thanks to you for your 'touch'. Merry Christmas! . . . And we'll be talking!

G.C. Your #1 Fan

Gary,

The rocker and stool arrived in perfect shape. The chair is even more beautiful and comfortable than I had imagined it would be. I'll be ordering one or two more in the spring.

Thanks for your great service and product. You give me hope that American craftsmanship is alive and well, at least in Wimberly, TX.

Best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season.
P.B.

Gary, the rocker arrived last night in perfect shape. It's beautiful. I now have the perfect chair to rock my newborn, J. E. ( Dec 6). I am sure we will derive great pleasure from your creation. Truly a work of art. Thanks again and best wishes for the Holidays to you and your family.

B.R.

PS: When I am back in Texas I'll be sure and stop in. My sister lives in New Braunfels and I am becoming a big fan of your part of the country

Gary,

The rocker is the most BEAUTIFUL piece of furniture I've ever seen or sat in! Thank you so much for an exquisite creation.

S. P.

they arrived, they're beautiful and h. is very excited. bigger than we imagined but perfectly and magically sized to both the mama to be and the papa to be. wild.

thanks so much – they are wonderful.
D. K.

Gary,

I've just finished unwrapping the chair at my house. It is perfect! The box was undamaged at the terminal. I unpacked it from the crate and it fit right in the back of my Jeep Liberty with the seats down. It is a beautiful thing, a real work of art. I appreciate the effort you made to get it here before Thanksgiving. When my wife gets home tonight she will be delighted. Please use us as a reference, not that you seem to need any. This chair will be used and loved beyond our years.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving,
C.M.

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