Comments from our Patrons
Category: Rocking Chair - Comfort
February 06, 2006
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.Washington, D.C.
December 27, 2005
Hi!
My husband got me a cherry rocker for Christmas and it's GORGEOUS! We first saw your rocking chairs in Salado, Texas probably about 8 years ago. We knew that when we had a child that we would want a Weeks Rocker. Well, our daughter is due in a few weeks and the rocker is the perfect Christmas present. It is the most beautiful piece of furniture and so comfortable!
Thank you so much!
J.H.Chicago, Illinois
December 21, 2005
Gary —
The rocker arrived pretty much right at the time promised, and unpacking it was much easier than I expected it to be. We are very pleased with how comfortable it is. My wife, who had been thinking of it as merely something for me, immediately found relief for her back in it and was surprised by how much she liked it (she's six months pregnant). Clearly, I will have to yield to her. Oh, and we were really impressed by the stool. You made something very simple into something really intriguing to look at, and it works very well with the chair.
Thanks again for better service than one gets anywhere, not to mention for furniture that lives up to expectation.
P.P. Kenosha, Wisconsin
December 19, 2005
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.New York, New York
November 09, 2005
Hi Gary,
I received the rocking chair just yesterday and I love it!! It is a truly beautiful chair and so comfortable. I rocked my baby in it as soon as he woke up and he was very calm and looked like he was really enjoying it too!
Thank you very much for rushing it to me. I really appreciate your extra effort.
Thanks again!
F.S.Reston, Virginia
October 30, 2005
The rocker was unpacked today and is great. It is so comfortable, I think it's my new favorite chair!
Thanks,
C.F.Overland Park, Kansas
October 29, 2005
Good Afternoon Gary,
Just wanted to let you know that everyone loves the rocker. People have used words like "incredible", "unbelievably comfortable", "magnificent", "stunning". M. has not made any comments yet, but she loves to nurse and sleep in the rocker.
Thank you very much for a piece of art that will be in our family for generations.
Regards,
J.F.Tampa, Florida
October 28, 2005
I have the rocking chair and it's wonderful. It's beautiful and comfortable and I'm so glad to have it. Thanks.
C.K.Mobile, Alabama
October 11, 2005
The chair arrived in perfect condition. It took me awhile to unpack the crate. That was one very large box. The box is still on my front porch. I had already re-arranged my bedroom in preparation, but found that with the chair and the stool, I needed to re-arrange again. That of course led to re-arranging all the pictures on the walls as well! Several hours later, the chair and the rest of the furnishings in my bedroom are in place.
Thank you for a very comfortable chair. I was a little concerned when I saw it that it might be too large since I am only 5 feet tall. You said it would fit someone my height and it does. I look forward to many years of use. The stool is beautiful in its simplicity and I am enjoying it as well. Thank you.
I. L.Redwood City, California
October 04, 2005
Hi Gary,
I just returned from Aspen today and had the opportunity to sit in one of your chairs — it was so comfortable and beautiful! We will not be moving in for a month but I needed to make sure all deliveries were correct. Thank you very much and I know we will enjoy them for years.
Sincerely,
N.F.Aspen, Colorado
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