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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.

Dear Gary Weeks,

I just received my walnut rocker, and footstool. The delivery was successful and my rocker and stool were in great condition. I am so very pleased with my purchase, and I can’t wait to enjoy it. I am deeply impressed with the quality of the products, and the great attention you all paid to the detail that is prevalent throughout each piece. Your craftsmanship speaks volumes, and I cannot compliment you, and your team enough for delivering such outstanding results. I am humbly filled with gratitude, and pride that I, and my family are owners of some of your beautiful work.

Sincerely,
D.

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.

It was very difficult to stop rocking and send this email. My rocker and side table induce comfort and calm. It may be a while before I'm willing to share. The walnut is gorgeous! I may just sit across the room to admire my new furniture. I could never find anything of this beauty and quality in a store.

Thank you,

M.

Dear Gary,

The chair is as beautiful and wonderful as advertised!

Thank you,

R.K.

Wow, the rocker arrived as promised. The shipping container was fully intact with no signs of being mishandled. After unpacking, the chair was in perfect condition, and beautiful as ever. My mom cried tears of gratitude, and rocked in it with the smile of a happy child on her face. The fit is perfect and the craftsmanship is outstanding. I am sincerely filled with gratitude for the joy that you all have brought to our hearts by creating such a wonderful piece of art that we will enjoy and keep in our family for years to come.

Thank you all once again.
D. B.

I just walked upstairs, again, and the first thing I now see is your chair ... an amazingly beautiful work of art that is equally comfortable ... sweet.

I must also mention, your shipping carton/technique was perfection.

The whole process, from ordering to first rocking, was seamless. Thank you!

Warm regards,
J.

Gary,

Rocker arrived safely and is more beautiful than I imagined. My husband has been happily rocking since it arrived. He is talking about getting one for me.

Thank you for making the process of ordering, paying, and delivering so easy.

Family members impressed and already claiming as an heirloom 😊

Our grandsons, 2 and 4, have used the delivery box as a garage (they can drive their bikes and cars into it and close the doors) and as a hiding place for hide and seek. Too funny.

Thank you,
R.

Hi Gary and Company,

Just wanted to let you know that our rocker arrived safely last week and we LOVE it! It fits right in to our living room as if it’s always belonged here. It’s truly a work of art.

Take care,
C.

It’s PERFECT and is giving us much joy.

Thank you Gary and friends!

So beautiful
A. & D.

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.

Gary,

When Forrest called I told him I was tickled to hear from him and he said that he had the world's most beautiful rocking chair on his truck for me. He was not lying! It is absolutely gorgeous! The grain is beautiful, the matching and alignment of the grain on separate pieces is amazing and the workmanship is beyond anything I've seen. Every day I find some detailed piece of craftsmanship that blows me away. If you can't tell, I LOVE the chair.

The one question I have is care and feeding for the chair. From the website it would appear the my rocker has an oil finish and not wanting to do anything that might detract from it's beauty I'd appreciate knowing what you would recommend to clean and treat it. [see: https:/garyweeks.com/furniture/maintenance/]

Again, I love the rocker and dealing with everyone connected with it has been a pleasure. Thank you so much.

All the Best for you, your family and your workers,
R.

Gary and fellow makers,

Thank you for making this beautiful chair for my sweet husband. He loves it!!! It is a perfect fit and extremely comfortable. I so appreciate all of your effort and skill.

Sincerely,
K.

THE GARY WEEKS ROCKING CHAIR EXPERIENCE

Most of my adult life I searched for the perfect chair.

When I opened the box of my brand-new rocker, I was struck by the beautiful color and finish.

As soon as I sat in it, I totally relaxed. I could sit in the rocker without it moving or, just by almost thinking or moving my toes slightly, it would begin to rock.

The sheer sturdiness of its composition. The smoothness of the finish was like silk on wood.

I felt like I was sitting in a tree in a garden.

The slats on the back supports the concavity of the lumbar spine, as does the neck for the cervical spine. It is pitched perfectly as if he understands the mechanics of the body.

The arms slightly swerve backwards to the let the blood flow back to the heart. The arm rests allow you to support the arms and hands without fear of them falling off.

The embedded dowels and the little touches give the chair a classic stature. The wood is friendly to the body and almost needs no cushion.

One feels close to nature, especially in New York City.

Dr S. R., D.C. Chiropractor

Hi Gary,

Our chair has arrived! It's the most beautiful and comfortable rocker we have ever experienced and we are so greatful to have it in our home. My parents and A. and I gathered around and all took turns sitting in the chair and we all found something different to appreciate about the craftsmanship and design.

...The chair is the perfect addition to our space and symbolizes a mission and a philosophy of life that we hold dear...

Thank you so much Gary,
The W. Family

The furniture is holding up great. We’ve had a few sunny afternoons to enjoy it. The porch faces West-Southwest and warms up quite a lot when the sun makes an appearance. Today it is around 50 degrees and the light rain is coming in sideways. They are, without a doubt, the finest rocking chairs in which I have had the pleasure to sit.

Hi Gary and team

My good friends R. and C. bough me a cherry rocking chair for my retirement. I’ve been a dental specialist for 30 years, dealing in fractions of a millimetre my whole career. i can honestly say i would let Gary and his team do surgery on me.

The quality of this rocking chair is second to none. Absolutely, amazing.

Thank you very much to you and your team for being so dedicated to perfection.
C. J.

Gary, it was just delivered. It is now unpacked, and in perfect condition. It is as beautiful as it is comfortable. My husband keeps saying” such fine workmanship.” Thank you so much. I do apologize for me last minute delivery concerns. It’s been a trying year. Best regards to you and your craftsmen.
D. O.

Hello Gary,

I received my rocking chair. My wife is ecstatic. Thank you very much.

It’s absolutely beautiful and it is as comfortable as you claim.

Happy Holidays,
K.T.

Chair arrived today on time for Christmas. It is gorgeous and I even liked the box decoration. Thank you for building such a beautiful chair and getting it here in a timely fashion, J.

Hello Gary,

I actually received the delivery on Saturday. Thanks for checking. Everything went well with the delivery. The chair is absolutely beautiful and my wife loves it (and my three year old son loves the box it came in and appreciates the added artwork).

Thank you for an easy and smooth transaction process. Happy holidays to you and your family.

Best,
B.

Hi, all. The rocking chair is fabulous: beautiful, comfortable, incredibly solid. Thank you all for your commitment to your craft as we all try to work through these wild times.

Very best,
C.

Dear Gary and Team,

The rocker came today and is truly a thing of beauty.

Oddly, I though I had ordered the walnut. That is what I intended to order. But I love the maple, and am warming to it so much that I’m now glad I made the mistake.

Thank you for your craftsmanship and commitment to excellence and quality. The rocker and table are works of art. Plus it is VERY comfortable to sit in!

Best,
C.

Love them and they look great! Thanks so much Gary.

C.

Hello Gary and company

Our two mahogany rockers just arrived. They are gorgeous and so comfortable! Gary and the team make exquisite rocking chairs. The design, the ergonomics, the material and the fit and finish are all first rate. Thank you so much! We will enjoy years of reading in your beautiful craftsman chairs.
B. and J.

Thank you Autumn for my beautiful black walnut rocker. I absolutely love it, great workmanship.

R.

Hi Gary,

I wanted to email you to let you know how much I love the chair- it is so beautiful, it really took my breath away! The colors and grain of the mesquite are phenomenal. It's so comfortable to sit in, and I'm going to have such a great time reading in it. It almost glows in the light. I love my new chair!

Gratefully yours,
G.

Howdy Gary,

Hoping all is well. Here’s my take on the rocker.

My solid cherry rocking chair arrived recently. Virtus Propter Se - Excellence or virtue for it’s own sake ! This is an art object of stunning beauty. Transcendental hand craft. Seemingly impossible? Except: there it is.

I’m a retired master carpenter living in a cabin in central Alaska. A custom rocker has been a long time desire. I’m a minimalist so I had to think carefully if this was the material possession to add to my small cabin. I’ve had a lifelong pursuit of high skill levels in a number of areas : virtuoso classical piano studies, degrees in classical piano and philosophy, 40 years of carpentry and woodworking, serious reading, long distance paddling, skiing, and backpacking, subsistence hunting and fishing, building a homestead, etc. I say all that to say - I’m a bit of a fanatic when it comes to skill and excellence! It takes a great deal to turn my head. My head has been turned. I’ve carefully scrutinized the rocker. It’s as close to perfection as any piece I’ve seen. Kind of spooky actually. The closest I’ve seen is a master wooden boat builder I knew when I lived in the Alaskan coastal village of Haines.

Gary,family and the entire group are extremely easy to work with. And lastly, although not cheap, the chair is very reasonably priced. Frankly, I don’t know how a product of this quality can be made for the price?

I’m already thinking I might need a straight chair at some point!

M. T.

It sure is a beauty. Thank you and your workers.

J.L.

Hello Gary,

My wonderful rocker arrived yesterday afternoon in perfect condition delivered by a man with a truck wearing mask and gloves.

It is gorgeous, fits perfectly, and rocks like a dream. I am speechless to find the right words to express my delight and gratitude. I have been wanting a rocker for a long time and have test rocked dozens. All were wanting. This one is perfect. Thank you Gary Weeks and all your company.

M.

Hi Gary,

All arrived safely yesterday!!!!

The chair and table are stunningly beautiful!!! I find myself rocking in the chair (it's difficult to leave it) and admiring the table - the craftsmanship is outstanding.

Many thanks to you and the team - I'm sure we'll enjoy these pieces for many, many years and will send good thoughts to you all as we rock.

Best wishes,

P.

Hi Gary

It is truly magnificent and has made isolation much more tolerable. It fits like a glove, is smooth as silk and everyday I appreciate another aspect of it.

Are you aware that when the headboard and arms are tapped with a finger they are tuned to a perfect B natural - no kidding.

Wishing you and yours well

M.

Hi Garry & Team,

The Rocker arrived today and is beautiful. He LOVES it Very happy customers :)

You guys were great to deal with. Kept the communication open and it was a lovely experience- thank you

L. & Birthday Boy R.
PS our little neighbours are have a great time with the shipping box- new fort!

Mr. Weeks,

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! 😊

Thank you!!!!!

L. H.

Hi Gary,

Just wanted to let you know that the rocker has been delivered without a hitch.

This chair is truly impressive. It looks so beautiful and feels so comfortable and well made. And what I didn't expect is that it smells really good, too.

Thank you for such prompt, fantastic service and construction of such a quality heirloom. If you do this sort of thing... can you please let your staff know that we appreciate how much obvious care and craftsmanship went into this rocking chair for a faceless yet appreciative customer?

Have a great day,
H.

Hi again Gary-

Just a quick hello and thanks to you and you team for creating a beautiful piece of furniture. Today was my wife’s birthday and she extremely happy to finally be able to get to see and use her chair. Needless to say she loves it. She’s says it’s more beautiful then she imagined. Hopefully I’ll get chance to sit in it :)..Please extend our thanks to everyone involved.

Best regards,
G.

Hey folks,

I received the Cherry rocker yesterday. It came in a box that looked like it had never left your shop. The rocker is absolutely beautiful. It is, as you claim, the most comfortable chair I could hope for.

I do have one problem though, I can’t get my wife out of it.

We both love it.

Thank you so much!
D.

Thank you so much for your email and good wishes. Yes, the rocker has arrived and we are delighted with it. What a beautiful piece of furniture!We've already spent happy times using it, and look forward to many more. M. and R. H.

Thanks Gary,

I am rocking C. G. right now in your beautiful Cherry rocker.

Blessings
K.

Good morning!

We received the rocker yesterday in perfect condition!

Thank you again. It is beautiful.

D. H.

Dear Gary,

Thank you so much for your kind words.

The rocker came in time, even more beautiful than I imagined. I've been longing for a real rocking chair since my early childhood and you and your company and your craftsmanship have really made my dream come true and made me happy. And it has arrived just on time for the holiday season!

Happy holidays and the most successful new year!

T. S.

Hi Gary,

Hope you, your family and staff are in good health and happy in your work.

It is a small world. Last summer found me in Las Vegas attending the Wood Industry convention sourcing additional c-n-c equipment. During a seminar debating implementing or not implementing automation and the fabricating preferences of craftsmen I heard your name and business coincidentally referenced. All I can says is that your work was highly spoken of among your peers… I would conclude you are famous for your craftsmanship… and would agree.

Back to A., believe me I am equally glad to have acquired one of these unique rockers!The beautiful wood and the chair’s lines are absolutely gorgeous.The chair’s design is the most comfortable in our entire home.I’ll enjoy it again tonight.

Sincerely
R. C.

Yes, Gary! We received it and opened it this morning. It. Is. Beautiful! I had to sit in it just to see what all the fuss was about and he’s right, most comfortable chair ever. Everything about it is done right…down to the felt on the bottom so it isn’t scratching up a wood floor.

So yes, all is very very well and rocking. With one exception, I don’t have one of my own. Yet. 😊

K. A.

Hi Gary,

I did receive the rocking chair, just when you said it would come. And the delivery person was very pleasant and helpful. I rock in it almost every evening. It is my "let it be" chair.

It seems each time I sit in it I find something else to like about it. Just the other night I discovered if I turn a little and hang one leg over the arm I can use the edge of the back support slats and the rocking motion to massage my back. Aaah. I don't have any problems with my tailbone resting on the seat, which is a nice surprise. I especially like that the slats in the back leave a spot for my spine right in the middle, that there's room for me to tuck my feet underneath, and that it rocks pretty far without ever feeling unstable. And it's absolutely beautiful.

I almost hate to give any non-positive feedback, because it might make you think I enjoy my chair less or expect you to do anything about this stuff. But you seem like you might appreciate it... So this is just for your information; no need to respond.

- The bottom of the shipping box was very dirty - that black greasy dirt that sticks to things. If I had carpet instead of hardwood floors I would probably have had to clean the carpet afterwards.

- I find that resting my arms on the arm rests isn't all that comfortable. I'm not sure why. They feel a little too high and far away from my body. I am about average height for a woman (5'-7") but I think I have long arms for my height. And I'm on the slender side. In fact it's more comfortable for me to tuck my elbows through the back of the chair and put my hands on the seat next to my behind.

Last night my good friend M. came over and spent some time in the rocking chair. She's had a difficult few weeks and she really seemed to find the rocking chair soothing. She also thought it was beautiful.

Thank you for building such a functional and beautiful piece! It is a joy to have it in my life.

Thanks,

C.D.

I received my cherry rocking chair in perfect condition on July 24. It’s safely situated in my home and I absolutely love the chair. You have created a truly beautiful chair, elegant in its simplicity and quite graceful in appearance. I am delighted to have this hand-crafted rocker in my home. It is remarkably comfortable, and I look forward to many years of pleasurable use. So happy with it!

By the way, the packaging was amazing, perfect for making sure the rocker was not damaged.

Please give my thanks to the artisans who so lovingly created my lifetime chair.

J.G.

Gary,
The chair is now sitting in our den, and let tell you, it is the most gorgeous piece of furniture I have ever seen.

R.G.

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

Your wonderful chairs did arrive on Tuesday. We are very happy with them. We can sit and rock and look at the picture of us rocking at Big Cedar in your chairs.

Have a blessed Easter Celebration and thank you for choosing to use your gift of craftsmanship and art.

B.B.

Thanks so much. Yes it is both a pleasure to view and comfort to sit. The chair is really beautiful. The workmanship is perfection. And I love the engraved Celtic cross.

I actually ordered this within a week of discovering I had an uncommon blood cancer, and was dealing with painful compression fractures in my spine. As a physician I knew I could expect some time following treatments when I would be especially uncomfortable. Rocking chairs have always been soothing and comforting for me, so I sought the best one I could find.

I found it on your website.

I am confident this beautiful walnut rocker will be a source of peace for me. I thank you for all the skill and attention that went into its creation.

C.W.

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.

Hi Gary,

We are so happy with our chairs, they are comfortable and beautiful!

Sorry we missed you, but had a nice visit with Austin.

Next time we re down in Wimberley we’ll have to make time it to see you.

L.S.

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