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What is the Most Comfortable Rocking Chair

We don't know for sure, there being no known competitive comparison or race, or any way to sit in them all.  However, the people who have written to us have shared their opinions, and we'd bet on our horse to win.  See the guarantee.

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Questions Answered By the Reviews Below


Are these handmade rocking chairs comfortable for reading, relaxing, nursing, conversing?

Do Weeks Rockers® have an ergonomic design and lumbar support?

Can a wooden rocking chair promote good posture and ease back pain?

 

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Hi Gary,

I did receive the chair yesterday (conveniently both earlier than expected and on a day I was off from work). Very happy with the look and comfort of the chair. I'm looking forward to seeing the cherry age over time, as I think it will end up looking even better than it does now. Great work, and thanks for the early shipment!

A.

Hi Becca,

Received my chair yesterday in good condition, thanks to your superb box and packing. When I saw the chair without the wrapping, the first thing that came to mind is: "Boy, that certainly is a Texas size chair!" It is a little larger than I had anticipated, but very comfortable for my size. Already enjoying my rocker and I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

Thank you,
D.

Gary —

Thanks for the follow up and the message. I figured the shipping thing was just some confusion so absolutely no problem at all.

Tiffany was home today and received the chair and said it is absolutely stunning and incredibly comfortable. I am at work, but excited to get home and try it out. From the pictures she sent me, it looks exquisite.

Thank you so much for providing such a beautiful chair. It will be in our family for generations to come.

It was a pleasure meeting and talking with you in Santa Fe. You have a wonderful loving family and I believe that comes out in the furniture you create.

Thanks again for helping us create a caring and comfortable world for our daughter to be a part of.

D.

Hello:

Hope this e-mail finds you all doing great.
Today my rocking chair arrived. What a great day! It arrived in perfect condition. The trucker was great and very interested in ordering a chair from you folks. I gave him your information.
Now, the chair is gorgeous!! Walnut matches are perfect.
Color is fantastic. I can not complain about anything!
Upon first sitting on the rocker my body just melted into the chair and I have only gotten up to let you folks know how wonderful this chair is (you probably already know this)
Thank you soo very much.

K.

Taken from Yelp:

I bought the Mesquite rocker from Gary weeks about 5 yrs ago; it is a work of art and by far the most comfortable rocker I have ever had. The craftsmanship is terrific and the wood lovely, it is a well engineered product. Further, Gary and Co. stand behind their product. I recently had a break in one of the rockers and when I contacted them, they stood behind their warranty and arranged a repair. They crafted a new rocker and made sure that it was repaired correctly by a craftsman they knew and trusted in my location. That kind of integrity is hard to come by now days. Thanks Gary! I'm back in the rocker again and couldn't be happier.

R.

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.

We love it. It is handsome, and more importantly, it's comfortable for each of us. Good work! Artful and magically ergonomic.

B. & C.

The chair made it to our home in perfect condition. It is a joy just to see and touch the work of art! (my husband is in awe of the finish . . . he wonders what oil you used).

I am a little bony so I do feel more comfortable with a quilt folded over the back and seat. I think the rocking is perfect on the hard floor, but more difficult on the carpet.

Both of my sons-in-law loved the chair. One is now looking for a used one on line. He wondered if ever one is returned, do you sell them?

Anyway, I am enjoying sitting and rocking when I get the chance.

Merry Christmas to you all!
M.

Gary,

The rocking chair arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I must say that I was, and continue to to be, amazed at the quality and comfort of the rocking chair. The rocking chair is second to none and absolutely a work of art. You and your staff are the best. There was even a hand written note from Becca wishing my wife and future baby to enjoy it and hoping that it remained a surprise for my wife, which it did. My wife honestly did not know what to say when I revealed it to her . . . she looked like a child on Christmas morning just in awe. She walked around it and admired it for a couple of minutes then sat in it and started rocking and said, "This is the most comfortable rocking chair I have ever sat in . . . I could fall asleep." We love it and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. My wife wants to carry it to one of her baby showers and show it off, if that tells you how much she loves it. Thanks so much for you and your company's beautiful work and attention to detail and customer service. I will be leaving a detailed review on your website about how happy we are with the rocking chair. I am now a life long customer and will definitely be purchasing another in the future.

Thank you,
C.

Hi Gary

Chair made it here safe and sound & is looking great in the living room! Fine craftsmanship & very comfortable.

Thanks!
D.

Gary,

Thank you for your nice note and excellent craftsmanship.
My daughter and son-in-law love the rocking chair and footstool. They can't stop talking about the beauty, excellent workmanship and comfort. We expect to get thousands of hours of good use out of the rocker and footstool over time, especially after the twins arrive (scheduled for two weeks from today!).

All the best,
S.

Gary,

Richard sent me pictures and the rockers look great! He said they were so comfortable he almost fell asleep. The exterior of the house will be painted in a few weeks and I know it will all look wonderful together. I go to Tennessee next week and plan to rock first thing!

Thanks a million,
D.

Hi Gary and All,

Just wanted to let you know everything arrived today in perfect condition. The table and chairs are beautiful, in their place, ready for us to use and enjoy them for many years to come. The rocker is so comfortable and gorgeous. It supports the whole body perfectly. And the Otwell tables are great. Light, easy to move around and elegant without fuss. We are thrilled with every piece you made for us.

Thanks!!!

E.

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.

Good morning Becca,

The rocking chair has been delivered today.

It's in perfect condition, no damage at all.

I am proud to have it in my living room. The comfort is incredible. I can see that everything has been thought for comfort and aesthetics: the dimensions, the forms, and the impeccable finishes.
The touch of the curves and the contact with the walnut worked with attention and perfection is quite . . . sensual.

Thank you again for the perfect and attentive service from the first contact to the final delivery.

Thank you for this great work quality.

Kind Regards
T.

After my wife's mesquite rocker did an unscheduled tour of the California desert, it finally arrived in La Jolla. It is well worth the price and wait! What a spectacular piece of craftsmanship and art. Until the baby arrives, I plan on monopolizing it. It is incredibly comfortable.

We sure are glad we found you. We expect this rocker to be a member of our family for many generations.

J.

Hey, Gary,

We just unboxed the chair and Sarah absolutely loves it, both for how it looks and how comfortable it is!

Love,
A.

Hi Gary, the rocker arrived today in good condition. Very pleased with the comfort and beauty! I will send a pic in a moment when I figure out how . . .

R.

Hi Gary,

The chair is just beautiful! and just as comfortable as it can be. It is now in front of the window so I can look at the water. I will take a couple of photos later today or tomorrow and send them on to you.

Thank you for your beautiful work.

Best regards,
N.

Hi Gary,

Didn't email as soon as the chair was delivered as we wanted to try it out and report fairly back to you. So far: The chair is more beautiful than any of your pictures. The chair is more comfortable than your description. Both your pics and write up are honest and excellent, just not what one experiences in real life. Thank you so much for taking the time, craftsmanship, and energy needed to create this chair.

S. and E.

I just received my rocker and I am very pleased! We bought the rocker as we are expecting our first child and know we needed something comfortable for the long sleepless nights. The packaging was well designed and not a thing left without lots of bubble wrap. I'm very impressed with the product, service, and shipping . . . and I'm a very tough judge! Thank you for this wonderful piece, we look forward to the many hours spent rocking in it!

J. and J.

Gary,

The rocker does pull you in. It seductively says give me a try. Have a seat. And when you do, you're in no hurry to get up.

Gary — I started life as an architect. So I did the whole design thing through school. My sophomore year we had to design and make furniture. I chose chairs and my prof said I was crazy. Well there were 4 chairs over the course of two semesters. One looked good but killed you when you sat in it. Two were just ok and the fourth was a winner. Chair design is very difficult and having given it a try I know how hard it is. Your rocker is a masterpiece. It seems to be body agnostic, that is, it doesn't matter how tall or wide you are, it is comfortable. Add to that great aesthetics and marvelous craftsmanship and it is a piece that is fought over in an estate settlement.

Before we're done, everyone in the family will be a proud owner of a Gary Weeks rocker.

Enjoy your weekend.
B.

Hello and Happy New Year!!

He's rocking in it now. As I expected, the chair was quite a surprise and an adjustment from what he was sitting in, but he's been in it every day since the 25th, with no complaints. In fact, he even said it's more comfortable than he expected it to be (this is a huge compliment from someone who does not receive gifts well AT ALL).

The delivery arrived without incident on the 22nd. I should tell you that the folks who brought it to me were very helpful unloading, unwrapping and even carting away the packing materials; I think they were eager to see what was inside! It's a beautiful chair, and I know that one day soon, I'll be ordering from you again . . . for me, in walnut!

Thank you so much for all your hard work.
I.

Dear Mr. Weeks,

You are an artist of the highest order. Your chair is a beautiful work of art, comfort, and style. I could not be more pleased were it made of gold . . .

Many, many thanks!
E.

Dear Gary,

Just wanted to thank you so much for the fabulous furniture. The furniture has been much admired by everyone who has seen it and we are so grateful to have these beautiful heirlooms in our lives. The chairs are so comfortable and elegant — I never tire of looking at them.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving . . .

Sincerely A.

p.s. the cats love the table too . . .

I have received the rocking chair and have begun using it for my sole enjoyment so far. It is very comfortable.

Thank You,
I.

It's wonderful. It's gorgeous and ridiculously comfortable, we LOVE it!! Thank you.

F.

Hi Gary,

We opened the rocker yesterday. It is gorgeous. As nice as you describe it and better. Ginny is delighted and as she sat and settled in the first time just kept repeating "Oh wow, oh wow". It looks big on her but she is comfortable and that is what counts. Your chair is a work of art and we are proud to have it in our living room. I expect it is a lifetime purchase.

J.

Dear Gary,

I am sitting in my beautiful rocker right now. It is so comfortable and the wood feels like satin. I Love It!! May stay on it all day.

I appreciate your personal attention & service and again am so happy with the rocker. It feels really good on my back & I like being able to put my head back zzzzzz

Yours truly,
D.

Dear Gary,

I wanted to put a review on to your site, but this will have to act as a testimonial, because I am really pleased with everything we purchased from you.

I originally bought the rocking chair because I wanted a comfortable chair that had no upholstery, since I had two cats (enough said there). The chair was so comfortable that I purchased the dining room chairs as well. Also very comfortable. The design is a perfect fit to the human body. Now I have grand children and needed a stool to help them step up to the sink and such, but also for me to sit at their level without struggling up and down from the floor. Once again . . . the stool is perfect. Just the right height and sturdy, well balanced, so no tipping when a child stands on it, and very comfortable to sit on and rise from. The price is also half that of a similar piece I was considering from a local furniture maker. I am very pleased.

Regards,,
K.

Hello

My rocking chair just arrived. Gorgeous! Feels Wonderful! I am so pleased!
Thank you very much!

J.

Hi Gary,

The chair arrived last night. It is beautiful! And even more comfortable than promised! We are in love with it. The baby is due in just under 6 weeks. As we're setting up the nursery I am so happy to have this piece from our home state at the center.

Main Freight was great, they called when they were on the way and navigated our complicated building complex without complaining. The crate just fit through all of the doors and elevators. (In the photo you can see the crate arrived in great shape, and just fit inside our hall way! NYC apartments really put these things to the test!)

Thank you so much for this chair. We look forward to many rocking years.
Sincerely,
M.

Mr. Weeks and family:

After more than ten years of use, my /our rocking chair #926 is as comfortable, beautiful, and valued as ever. You may not recall, but I am the weirdo for whom you made a draftsman’s table out of maple with a beautiful birds-eye top. It also is as beautiful as ever. A few pen marks but great! I try to keep the top cleared of work so that I can enjoy its beauty. The construction of the drawer, dovetails front and back, draws oohs and ahhs whenever I show it to people. If I were an evangelist, I am not sure how many people I would have converted over the last ten years to your product. But I believe in Gary Weeks!

There can be so many interactions with people that can be depressing. I thought that I would send to you some good news.

Thank you.
M.

Gary,

I did receive it. It is a beautifully crafted and comfortable barstool. I will be ordering a few more in the future.

Thanks,
T.

Gary,

We got the rocker two days ago, and I've been meaning to e-mail you, but life keeps interrupting. Anyway, I'm a rocking chair snob, and I can truly say I've never sat in a better chair — rocker or not. It's beautiful. It's comfortable, and it's a true family heirloom. In fact, A. and I have decided that we'll buy Gary Weeks rockers for each kid who makes us grandparents, and then that will ensure there is no big fight over the chair when A. and I go to the Happy Hunting Ground.

Hope all is well with you, and we'll be back in touch.

T. and A.

Dear Gary,

The chair and table have arrived in perfect condition. We just finished unwrapping them (great job on that!) and I am sitting in the chair now. I have to admit, I was still a little anxious about the fit, but it is perfect!
Thank everyone who helped you turn out such a beautiful, restful chair.

Your fan,
N.

Hi Gary,

We received our rocker and we are more than pleased by its comfort, beauty, and quality craftsmanship. We look forward to rocking the baby soon!

Thank you,
J.

It arrived without a scratch. My husband said it was very well packed — there was a hole in the box, but the delivery fellow waited until he had unpacked it, and there was no damage. We both think it is beautiful and very comfortable.

Thanks,
A.

Dear Austin and Gary,

The crate arrived last Wednesday and B. was able to be home for that. Since the crate looked well intact they accepted the delivery but waited for us to arrive to open it.

We are all so thrilled with everything . . . the workmanship is awe-inspiring and the beauty of the wood is truly stunning. It is so comfortable and comforting to sit in the rocker . . . M. and I look forward to putting it to good use whenever we can visit . . . and I know S. and B. will truly enjoy it on a daily basis.

It is a family heirloom that will be appreciated and cherished. I'm not exactly sure how each piece is made (by one person, etc.) but a big THANK YOU to all involved. From the get-go Austin answered all of my questions and walked me through the ordering process . . . then Gary, as we know, did the same for us through the delivery process. (Austin, we hope you had a great vacation.)

— — — — — —

We are grateful for all your kindness, help, and care.

Sincerely,
C.

Dear Gary,

I just received my rocker. The shipper was courteous and the crate arrived in perfect condition. I am sitting in my chair writing this email. While a picture is worth a thousand words, neither is adequate to describe the comfort I am experiencing. The arm rests are the perfect placement, my feet rest comfortably on the floor and the finish is soft, smooth and beautiful. I can only imagine one thing that would make this better . . . having one of my granddaughters here with me to share it!

Thank you . . . Sincerely,
S.

Gary — we took delivery of the chair and stool on Friday – no problem, everything arrived in fine shape. The rocking chair is beautiful!! We are so pleased with it – its very comfortable, and the workmanship is wonderful. The chair was a gift for the mom-to-be in our family, and she loves it – I told her she could give it to her daughter when the daughter has her own baby.

It was a pleasure to deal with you, I hope we have another occasion to do that.

take care and thanks a lot
J.

Gary,

Just wanted to let you know that I received the rocker and my wife and I are very pleased. As a fellow woodworker I can appreciate the beautiful joinery besides the fact that the chair is very comfortable. Thanks again.

J.D.

The beautiful chair just arrived, in perfect condition. I look forward to many comfortable rocking hours and will start saving up for one to send to my son in Saudi. Thanks so much.

A.

Austin,

I got the rocker yesterday and am thoroughly pleased with its workmanship, design and comfort. The cherry wood is lovely, and the rocker moves with minimum effort and great bum and back support. It's also pleasing to the eye- — form follows function in a striking piece of furniture. Thanks for a product that actually is what is claimed.

I'm not so happy with the extra charges newly applied to import duties here, but that's not your issue. Australia is a wealthy country and we are so partly because most of us are paid a very decent wage. It's reasonable to pay fairly for custom processing, but being human means I get to complain!

Thank you for persevering through the transactions.

Much appreciated,
J.

Dear Austin,

We received the chair in perfect time. It is more beautiful and comfortable than we could have imagined.
Our son loves it.
I can not wait until our vacation home is complete and we can order another one so that we have at least a pair.
Many thanks for your service and delivering a product that is so superior to anything we have found.

D.

Dear Gary,

In October my husband and I went to M. M. in upstate NY for a long weekend. On every porch and in front of every fireplace in this huge resort hotel is a rocking chair. I became enamored by the rocking chairs and how relaxed I felt every time I sat in one. When we arrived home I told my husband I was going to find the perfect rocking chair so I could learn to relax at home.

Well he decided that somewhere on this planet there was a perfect rocking chair for his wife. He is a computer Geek so he knows his way around the computer and quickly found your website and began showing me your chairs. They actually took my breath away as he showed me the catalog of gorgeous chairs.

In November my walnut chair arrived. Oh my goodness, I have never seen a rocking chair like yours. I sat in it and I was transported to a calm and peaceful place. This rocking chair is everything I had hoped it would be.

When my husband ordered it for me he stated, "You will rock our first grandchild in this chair and you will have it long after I am gone and then you will pass it on to our son who will pass it on to one of his children." The quality of your rocking chair is outstanding which guarantees it will last from generation to generation in our family.

I feel blessed to have one of your rocking chairs to treasure and then pass on to my son who will pass it on . . .

Many Thanks,
the R's.

Hi Gary,

I was just about to email you. We wanted to let you know that we did receive the chair a couple of days ago in excellent condition and that we truly love it! Workmanship is outstanding and the chair is truly comfortable. I am 8.5 months pregnant, so I know what comfortable means.
Look forward to using the chair with our new baby and our 4 year old as well.
Thank you so very much for continuing to make these beautiful pieces of furniture.

Our best regards,
M.

Gary,

I am enjoying the chair immensely. It is wonderfully made and is very comfortable (a feature very much appreciated by my back). And thanks for noticing my email address. Not many people understand the reference. There must be great satisfaction in creating beautiful furniture that will last for generations and never become obsolete (unlike anything with batteries, etc). Thanks again to you, Austin, Kitty, and all others who lent their artful hands to the crafting of the rocker.

B.

Was delivered yesterday at precise time trucking co. scheduled, a work of supremely comfortable art, enjoying it very much, thank you. Put a leather seat pad from an old Stickley chair on, kind of nice, maybe a future option?
Will send you a photo.

M.

They're here, and we're very happy with them. Beautiful, comfortable, sturdy, wonderfully finished!

S.

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