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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.

Hi Gary,

I wanted to thank you for working so hard on the beautiful chair. It's really lovely. J. loves the look and can't wait to ride in it, but she's not quite ready for that firm a seat yet. F. was born at home on Saturday September 25th. at 3:47am.

Thanks again to you, your family, and coworkers

M.S.

Gary:

The rocker arrived safely, and it's beautiful. It has joined our family of chairs in the living room, and I must say that it looks quite happy to be there. I've put it so that its wonderful curly patterns are visible from the doorway, and will draw the eyes of people as they walk in. My kids will fight over this, for sure! Thanks — you are a lovely man to work with.

I want to let you know what surprised me about the rocker: its heft. Somehow that does not come across in your photos, or didn't to me. I knew its dimensions, and at some point I actually got out my tape measure and figured out how high it would stand, but I didn't realize, until it arrived, how strong and substantial it would be. I really, really like that about it.

(maybe someday I'll get a second one, for the family room!)

A.S.

Listen, I would have waited another year to get this thing. It is totally beautiful. I couldn't be happier with your work! Thanks for the good job and don't be surprised if I sell a few more for you.

T.G.

[Lead times for mesquite rockers can be long. — GW]

Gary,

The rocker has arrived and is beautiful. How fortunate you are to have the gift of creating such beautiful things. And I am fortunate to get to share in your talents.

I think it will "rock on" in my family for many generations.

B.P.

Dear Gary,

The walnut rocker arrived today, in perfect condition, although the top of the box got smashed in and the flaps separated, letting some shipping grime in. (It might be worthwhile to use an extra piece of cardboard to help guard against this in future shipments.)

Anyway, on to the chair! As we anticipated, the rocker is well-proportioned and graceful, but we were surprised and impressed at how large and substantial it is! The craftsmanship appears to be top-notch, and the attention to detail is evident, down to the careful matching and placement of pieces for grain and color. I'm also pleased with the deep tones of the walnut.

As I told you, we had not seen the OS Clear Oil before, but the finish on the chair is beautiful. The Hardwax Oil gives off a strong "waxy" smell for quite a while after application, but the rocker has only the faintest odor, so that's a nice surprise.

Of course, the point of the rocker is to use it, which we did immediately. I found it very comfortable, and my 17-month old daughter was quite taken with it, wanting to rock on mommy's lap, and then stand in front of the chair and rock it with me in it. At nap time, we found that it fits a breastfeeding mom & toddler great! My daughter's legs easily fit under the arm of the chair, with her feet supported by the edge of the seat, and the central placement of the back slats allowed her to tuck her arm behind me. Maybe it was just all the excitement of finally receiving our "special chair", but she was asleep in minutes.

So, thank you for making us this beautiful piece of furniture with the special finish, and for the excellent service. In this era of high-hassle, low-quality goods, it's a treat to have my expectations exceeded.

Best regards,

E.D.

Dear Gary:

The chair has arrived and is beautiful, and in fine shape. Yes, it feels wonderful and is very comfortable. Clearly the most comfortable chair in the house.

Thank you so much for your craft, your artistry, and the nice time we had getting to know you.

Sincerely,

J.B.

Gary,

Yes the chair arrived and is quite beautiful. I don't even want to sit in it yet. I've just been standing there admiring the beauty of it.

Thanks,

C. F.

Gary,

Well the rocker got here before your receiving instructions did. It's beautiful! And it is truly the most comfortable rocker I've ever sat in — except for my grandmother's lap, of course, when she was rocking me. Thank you so much.

I assume from your answer to my question about building rockers from wood supplied by me is that it isn't really worth it unless the wood I have is really unique or there are other non-monetary reasons, neither of which is the case here. So I'll just wait until I start developing grandchildren and order rockers then.

Thanks again for the chair.

K. W.

Dear Mr. Weeks,

The chair was delivered as scheduled, and arrived in perfect condition. We are most pleased with the rocker in terms of comfort, beauty, design and workmanship. The joints are immaculate, a delight to the hand, and the grains as nearly symmetrical as human art could achieve. It is everything I hoped, and then some.

Many thanks,

J.A.

P.S. — My Weeks cherry rocker reminds me of a rosewood desk by Sam Maloof that I had a chance to buy for $800 about 40 years ago. I have often regretted my inability to afford that desk, which would now be a museum piece, but I expect the sting to fade in the enjoyment of your magnificent chair.

Gary,

The chair is not only beautifully made, but also very comfortable. M. and I are very pleased with the chair. You and your team did a beautiful job. I am sure we will enjoy the chair for many years to come.

Thank you again, it was worth the wait.

H. L.

Hi Gary,

It is nice to hear from you! Thank you for the good wishes. We do feel blessed that we have a healthy daughter. These first few weeks have been full of discovery!

I'm glad you had a chance to look at the photos. I forgot that you had never "seen" me before. I think I saw a photo on your website of you and your family awhile back, which is always nice to connect a face to a person. The rocker is just gorgeous in the room, if I may say so myself! Everytime I see it I'm taken away with how beautiful it is, and just want to drop what I'm doing to go sit in it. M. seems to really enjoy it as well.

Best wishes to you and your family. Do keep in touch and take care.

Sincerely Yours,
C., C., and M. W.

Gary,

Just wanted to let you know that E. (6 days old today!), is thoroughly enjoying his new rocking chair.

Thank you for making us such a beautiful piece of art.

Best,
J., D., and E. R.

Thanks Gary

The baby arrived safe and sound on Tuesday and the rocker is great. Beautiful grain design on the headrest. Very comfy. Thanks very much.

D.H.

Gary,

I'm rocking and I love it. Thank you for the beautiful rocking chair.

L.P.

Gary,

The chair arrived without problems. It is absolutely beautiful . . . as advertised. Everybody is taken with it. I would like to place my order for one made of mesquite, as we discussed. R. and I got to rock in it together for the first time today. She seemed to like it a lot . . . but she will not be able to tell you for a few years.

Thanks, Again for the great chair.
S.J.

Gary —

I am thrilled with the chair! It arrived in perfect condition (not even a mark on the box) and was very easy to unpack. My husband (who is 5'9") and I (at 5'2") have both found the chair to be comfortable as well as beautiful. Thank you!

L. B.

She is absolutely delighted with it, Gary. It's beautiful, comfortable, and useful. Thank you very much.

A.S.

Hi Gary

Your rocker arrived last night. Here is their reaction:

GORGEOUS heirloom piece!!

Craftsmanship is SUPERB!!!!

Wood is BEAUTIFUL — you cannot imagine the beauty of it!! Back comfort makes you fall asleep . . .

All triple A -PLUS!!

Sincerely,
E.L.

Gary,

Once again our expectations are exceeded! The chair is absolutely gorgeous. The subtle figuring in the maple seat is a natural work of art. Only problem now is that everyone in the house wants their own Gary Weeks Rocker. Thanks again and I am sure we will be in touch.

Best Regards,
T.G.

Got the chair. Mom, dad and baby all love it. It is so substantial and beautiful and I love the feel of the wood. Looking forward to seeing how it ages. The best part: major reduction I was getting from nursing, the lower back support is key!
Thanks a lot.
Nice doing business with you.
Have a great summer.

P.L.

Gary,

There's darn little of it in this old world!!! I defy any being of human origins to set in one of your masterpieces and not feel better about themselves and those around them. Many folks never get an opportunity to own a piece of art much less recline in same. In my home I have many pieces of furniture that brings great joy to my heart for no other reason than just looking at them. I have one desk that survived the Civil War and numerous other maladies and yet it is paled in comparison to the sheer warmth and comfort of your team’s touch.

I have a friend who puts the inner parts of his soul in his paintings. When I compliment his work he merely says I am just a painter . . . My reply is so was Michaelangelo! If the old master ever made furniture he would now have a peer in the Weeks Rocker . . .

Thanks for bringing back to your customers the love of quality . . .
R.K.

Gary,

I just put a note and check in the mail to you for another mahogany rocker. C. decided that it would take months for you to build another rocker and she'd miss a summer's worth of rocking — so this will be a great surprise.

The rocker looks and feels great — many thanks for the great work.

I have attached a picture of two very satisfied customers. FYI — the picture was not staged. As soon as I took the chair out of the crate both girls made a b-line for it.

Thanks again,

T.K.

Hello Gary,

Yes, the rocker arrived yesterday and was as beautiful as the photos that your son sent me. The rocker is a perfect fit for both my wife and me. I can't thank you enough for allowing us to purchase the one off your floor. Preparing for an adopted child is always a challenge (there's never enough time), and you have helped to make the transition a lot smoother!

Thanks again and regards,
K. and J.B.

It is beautiful. Thanks.

— S.Y.

Gary,

. . . The chair is very beautiful and Ellen (who is due in just a couple of weeks!) spends a lot of time rocking happily in it. And just to see how true to life your advertising is, we had our own 6'4" friend come by and sit in the chair — he was every bit as comfortable in it as Ellen is.

Thanks again,
D.M.

The chair is beautiful. My wife has already appropriated it. She says that I'll have to order another one. Also, she says that she wants a Harris Stool. I'd like to order one, in cherry. Many Thanks. One last thing — my wife says that when we have company, we will have to install one of those number dispensers (like at some delis) at the door of the study — where the rocker now lives.

M.C.

Hi, Gary.

Your timing was perfect! The rocker arrived on Friday, April 23, and H. made her appearance two days later (a week early). I am sending you a photo of K. and H. in the rocker. Both K. and her husband M. (who does his share of rocking and singing to the baby) pronounce the rocker incredibly comfortable, as well as beautiful. They are really thrilled with it, as am I. (Yep, I did some rockin' too!)

Thanks so much for all that you and your fellow chairmakers did to create this special piece.

Kind regards,
K.B.

Hi Gary,

I wanted to let you know we received the rocking chair yesterday and it is lovely. And comfortable. We appreciated getting it so soon, knowing that you must be very busy with others' orders. We thank you for the gift of careful craftsmanship, something my husband and I value highly.

sincerely,
M.L.

Gary

thanks so much!
we love y/our new rocker and stool!
everybody who sees it comments on how beautiful it is
all who sit in it are amazed at its' comfort
my wife has even suggested a second
please thank all who worked on the pieces

all the best,
J.F.

Gary,

The rocker arrived safely on Friday. My wife is very happy with it. We've been looking for a rocker for her for a while, but couldn't find one at the right quality and price. Now we have - and we're very pleased.

Regards,

S.B.

Gary,

The rocker is beautiful, also very comfortable, thank you very much for the quick turnaround. And yes, my wife loves it as well.

Regards,

R.S.

Dear Gary,

The rocker arrived safely to my place this morning, delivered by Menlo. It took me quite a while to unwrap the sophisticated crate since my Philips screwdriver is purely manual. Also to get around the crate in a small apartment and to dispose of it was somehow arduous, but now it's done. My first impression: it is as beautiful as I expected looking at the booklet. At first glance I was surprised by its faint color. Then I remembered it would darken with daylight. In your opinion how long should it take, although I am not in a hurry. I admired the complex design of the wood in particular in the seat assembled with several different pieces of wood. I had also a look under the seat. All the surfaces are soft and it's a pleasure to let your fingers run on it. I like the feeling of wood under the hand.

I did not have yet much time to try it, but the first feeling is comfortable, I wanted a chair where you can put your head on. Give me now a few days to use it.

So that's it: I am (for the time being) the only owner of a Weeks Rocker in France! Funny feeling! Some kind of celebrity!

Best regards
M.W.

Got it Friday (before the baby). It is beautiful and as comfortable as you promised and then some, we just love it.

Thank-you!
C.K

Gary,

Yes, the rocker arrived. Too bad I had to leave soon thereafter, first to India and then to Bahrain where I am now.

Here is my (revised) vision of Paradise: A Gary rocker, a fireplace, a nice view and perhaps a glass of wine. No other furniture! That rocker of yours certainly dominates space. It is just beautiful. And it is comfortable!

Regards,

E.

Gary,

I love the looks of my rocking chair . . . I hope someday to be given an opportunity to sit in it. My wife has apparently decided it is intended for her exclusive use. Every visitor has to try it and all rave about the quality of the work, especially the finish. I'll be ordering again soon.

J.M.

Gary,

Just got home and unwrapped the bubble wrap. (My wife was kind enough to let me do the unveiling.) Gorgeous was the first word that came to mind. Your workmanship is truly lovely and the one concern I had — the mesquite pattern would be too busy — turned out to be totally unfounded. I am SO GLAD I treated myself to that wood.

Your creation immediately took over the corner next to the fireplace in the bedroom. It sits next to an adobe accent wall under a recessed light that has a dimmer. It is at the moment under a 1/3 power dimmer . . . glowing.

Thank you very much. I intend to get a LOT of pleasure out of your creation and pass it on with delight to whoever the hell lasts longer than I do. I know the chair will :).

Best,

B.S.

Hi Gary,

Love the motion! Love the wood — especially the way it was harvested! . . . Love the chair! And great timing too :-0

Thank you for your help and beautiful workmanship!

D.W.

Hi Gary,

It is so nice to finally write you after silently getting to know you via your e-mails to Chris. I often feel it is difficult to get to know someone thorough writing, but we both feel that, through this huge venture, we have gained a friend. Your genuine spirit could be felt with every e-mail written and now that we have your beautiful rocking chair here, we will miss the frequent correspondence we've so looked forward to. Hopefully it doesn't have to end and we can continue writing every so often.

Gary, I knew that your rocking chairs were made with precision, hand-made care, and were beautiful just by reading your well organized website. But when opening the huge box to slide the chair out, my mouth completely dropped. Your work is phenomenal and I was speechless. The design, color, documentation, signature inscription, incredibly, smooth finish, etc. were more than I expected. The tender loving care that you and your company gave to making and shipping this chair was/is felt the minute one goes to touch it, let alone sit in it. I know that this heirloom will be much enjoyed for the years to come by the three of us (we just found out that we are pregnant!). Thank you, Gary, for your superior work. You are certainly an artist and we are lucky to have found you.

Hi Gary,

Now it's C. writing, what can I say that C. didn't already perfectly express? The chair is just gorgeous! We had no problems with the shipping, everything went very smoothly, and the chair arrived in perfect condition, safely and securely crated. It is clearly a work of art and I know it will fit very nicely into our home. What surprised me most was when I touched the chair and first sat in it. The finish is amazing! I did not believe wood could be worked to such a fine finish. And it is also very comfortable! Both C. and I have had only limited time up till now to enjoy it, but every time we sit in it we are surprised at how comfortable it is without having to use any cushions. I noticed in particular that if I sit up straight with my rear against the back of the chair then it gives me a wonderful even support of my entire back that feels very nice. I believe I can easily fall asleep in your rocker!

Thank you Gary! We will keep in touch!

Your Friends,

C. & C.

Gary,

Yes — the chair was delivered on Friday, and all was in order. I gave it to her on Saturday evening, and she was actually surprised — and extremely pleased. It is probably is the best gift I ever gave her. Thanks for your help in making it possible. It is a truly beautiful (not to mention comfortable) piece of work!

B.N.

Dear Gary,

After speaking with Austin about unpacking (the bottom part of my crate was missing and so were the eight screws and arrows), I welcomed my cherry Weeks Rocker to its new home tonight. It seems not to have minded that bit of crate because it looks perfect! It is as beautiful and comfortable as I hoped and exactly as your other customers have described.

Thank you very much for creating such a lovely piece of furniture. It has been a pleasure speaking with you and I will enjoy your craftsmanship for many, many years.

Yours truly,


M.

Gary —

"Like" is an absolute understatement. We love the rocker and stool! While H. and I were confident that the furniture would be all that we hoped for, we were somewhat apprehensive since neither one of us had ever made such an investment on something we could not actually see or touch. So when the rocker and stool arrived last week, I was so nervous with excitement and anticipation. Needless to say, when I pulled the rocker out of the box and nervously pulled away the bubble wrap out came the most beautiful furniture I have ever seen. Your craftsmanship is unrivaled. The cherry wood is perfect.

Although I could barely resist, I put the rocker and stool in our living room and waited for H. to come home that evening so she could be the first to sit in the chair. When she did, tears of joy appeared on her smiling face. Like her grandmothers before, H. has always loved rocking chairs and now she has her very own.

Since this was an anniversary gift to H. — our first — I have set the bar at a level, thanks to you, I may not be able to maintain. I will certainly try though.

Thanks again for the wonderful rocker and stool as well as your excellent customer service.

We will be back!

J.

Gary,

Everything with Overnite worked out fine. We received the rocker on Thursday morning, and it is truly beautiful. Thanks so much for everything . . . we are looking forward to many years of enjoyment.

Many thanks . . .

E. and B.D.

PS . . . Don't be surprised if you have a surge of orders from the Northeast over the next year or two . . . everyone who has sat in the rocker has asked "Who made this and how can we get one!"

Gary,

It's here; it's beautiful; I may never get up. Thanks so much. They delivered it to ND on Monday, but took it to central receiving . . . delivered it this morning, still in the bubble wrap and without a scratch.

I love it. Thanks.

T.

Good evening Gary,

Just wanted you to know that my beautiful rocker arrived this evening. It is in fine shape and I am very pleased. Thank you very much for all the work.

K.E.

Gary,

The chair is beautiful! I have had everyone sit in it from 5’ tall to 6' 2" tall . . . they all love it! Can’t wait to show it to CC.

B.B

Dear Gary,

We love it! It's beautiful and it arrived before the baby. No problems — the driver even waited while I unpacked it.

Thank you so much,

H.S.

Gary,

So far I absolutely love the chair. Due to my schedule, I've not had the time to just sit and relax in the chair reading a magazine, but I can only hope that I will get this opportunity soon. Regardless, the wood has a great deal more character to it than I perceived in the pictures. This was a very pleasant surprise. As a piece, it is beautiful. It is always a pleasure to find something that can be exceptionally functional AND beautiful. I thank you again and will eventually (hopefully) be ordering another one for the nursery.

J.G

Gary,

The rocker arrived yesterday in perfect condition. It is a beautiful piece of work, and very comfortable. I spent an hour or so in it last night which I cannot do in any other chair in the house without shifting around a lot. My back usually gets pretty stiff from sitting in one position too long but it didn't bother me after sitting in the rocker last night.

Thanks for your kind and prompt service and designing such a beautiful and useful chair.

S.J.

Hi Gary,

It is the best!! He just loved it! We rocked our new Grandbaby in it all weekend long and as soon as she hit the chair she'd be out like a light! It is a beautiful piece. You may end up w/ another order from my other daughter who is expecting in Dec. Thank you so much for making it all work. It was in the barn when I arrived on Fri.

S.M

Just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying the chair shipped last week. The wood and finishing are absolutely gorgeous . . . And, sitting in that chair is like visiting a corner of heaven in a busy city. What a great thing to come home to after a long day!

Many thanks,
MB.W.

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