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Craftsmanship

In the body of this website we have a Craftsmanship Section.  It's deep. It answers the questions below and more:

  • What makes a handmade rocking chair different from those that are mass-produced?
  • Are handmade rocking chairs worth the cost and worthy of investment?
  • What woods make the best rocking chairs?
  • What do you look for and how do you evaluate joinery, wood, finish, ergonomics?

There is a subsection on How We Make a Rocking Chair and pages on Mortise and Tenon, Finishing, the organization of the shop, and more.

We are dedicated.  Our patrons notice and often write about it.

April 10, 2026

Gary and Company,

The chair I ordered arrive safely today.  The pictures of chair I ordered from you do not really reflect the beauty of the wood and construction quality.  The finish quality is beyond what I expected and since your web site describes your finishing process I appreciate the quality even more.   

Kind regards

E. K. 

Hi,

Many years ago I purchase a Weeks Rocker, and I’ve always admired the quality and craftsmanship of your work—it’s been well loved over the years.    …

Best regards,

J.S.

Gary
Just wanted to say the Rocking Chair is fantastic, the joinery and finish is of the highest quality. This was a birthday present for my daughter, and she is over the moon with how comfortable the chair is. The cherry wood is a really nice color and works well with her room.
Many thanks
D.

Dear Bela, Austin, Rachel, Autumn, and Gary...

The chair arrived this morning.
Such beauty, grace, presence, energy, life.
Have never experienced a piece of furniture with a range of qualities approaching the Weeks Rocker.

Am deeply touched by what you've all done.
Personal.
Memorable.

Thank you.
J.

From the first moment I sat in a Gary Weeks rocking chair, I knew I wanted one. I'd never sat in a solid wooden rocker that felt so comfortable, rocked so smoothly and gave me such a sense of being held so safely!  It was even more astonishing that people of different heights and body builds said the same thing: "this chair FITS me"!  I ran into members of the Weeks family business at various regional shows through the years, so I kept being reminded of how much I wanted one. I'm embarrassed to say how many years I waited to follow through on this promise to myself, but this year for Christmas I finally bought one! I am so very happy to have this beautiful, comfortable, and superbly-crafted hand-made furniture gracing my home at last.

As an added bonus, I live close enough to Wimberley that I was able to pick up my new chair in person. I am so glad I did!  I got to meet Gary and one of his sons, and tour the woodworking shop.  As a fellow woodworker, I am in awe of the shop - from the custom jigs, the workflow layout, the dust collection slides and gates - just all of it. But the best part was listening to Gary tell about the evolution of the tools and the process. It was a real treat for me that just adds to my appreciation of the actual chair. I know not every buyer is able to have this kind of bonus experience, but if you are in the area, call ahead and ask if a tour is possible.  Even if you're not a woodworker, if you like seeing how things are made, a shop tour is well worth the time and effort. 

Now, if only we could get airlines to use Gary's comfortable seat design…. 
SM

You folks down there in Texas make good stuff. I’ll be plugging your chairs to anybody that’ll listen. I’m not all that influential though, so I wouldn’t expect much of a surge in business (not that you need it 😊). Keep on Rocking!
LG

Two beautiful rockers arrived on our porch in perfect condition this afternoon.  We are blown away!  The craftsmanship and wood are fantastic, and the engravings came out great.  It will be hard to part with them on Christmas day.
Thanks again for all the great work to you and all your colleagues at Weeks and Co.
P+S

Austin,

I have not a shred of doubt that your furniture will stay with us for life and will serve us just as the rocker has for the past 13 years (by the way, it looks better with time). And the way we got here, you and us, was a rewarding experience. It is not just a table and four chairs one can buy somewhere off the shelf; it’s a member of the household now.

On a lighter note, thanks for the circles around the screws on the crating. They made the unpacking much easier. And it is a pity that you could not see those who passed by when I was undoing the crating: obviously, I had to do it in the street as there was no way of carrying the wooden box up a flight of stairs that separates the street from our door. Nobody asked the question but I could unmistakably read it in their faces: what on earth can possibly be inside?

Sure, do use any of my quotations although your furniture needs no advertising.

Austin, it was a real pleasure. Please do extend my regards to your father and our thanks to everyone who worked on those items.

Best wishes

Hi Gary,

We truly love the chair- it’s perfect and the wife has already ditched me on the couch for the rocker. Hopefully our cabin will be finished in a year’s time and we can move it there or maybe just buy another one from you!…Thank you again! We really appreciate the expertise and care it takes to create these wonderful chairs. 

Best,
M.

The Weeks Rocker is the most comfortable chair I’ve ever owned—even surpassing my Eames Lounge. Its sculpted wood design provides real lumbar support and perfect ergonomics that gently pull you into proper posture. Unlike cushioned chairs that let you sink and slouch, the firmness and contour of the rocker allow my muscles to fully relax, much like a well-designed firm mattress. I’ve sat in it for hours and stood up feeling refreshed. Truly outstanding craftsmanship—I’ll be back for another.
T.

Hi Gary

The rocker arrived in great shape, it’s absolutely perfect. The craftsmanship is outstanding. I’m so glad that I selected the American Walnut but I’m sure in any wood it would have been beautiful. Thanks for a wonderful experience.

Regards
R.

Hi, Gary and all,

My wife totally and completely LOVES your rocker! It's incredibly beautiful and comfortable to sit in. She's maybe happier than expected because the real thing is so well crafted and attractive in person. You all do wonderful work in making rockers that are works of art and very functional. Our small poodle loves it, too. Every time she or I sit in the Weeks Rocker, he comes running to sit on our lap, and rock away.

Thank you!!!
best,
J.

March 21, 2025
I received the rocking chair and barstools and all I can say is WOW! Just amazing workmanship--so much so that the table I had intended to use for the barstools just isn't cutting it! Would you be able to make a 48' Johnson Pedestal Table w/o Apron in walnut, counter height (36")? I'd be much obliged! Gratefully,L...

Hi Gary, Thank you for the note! The rocker was very well received! It is a work of art. We use, admire and appreciate it daily! I can't express how grateful I am for the true craftsmanship, excellent customer service and the sense of human connection I have as a result of this purchase. It is so rare these days. What a gift.
With gratitude and appreciation for all of you,
A C

01-06-25

Autumn,

Happy New Year!!!!!

We received the rocking chairs yesterday in perfect condition, thank you so much they are way beyond our expectations, such an art form. The Xmas lights painted on the box was our Xmas tree and will be for years to come.

Please tell the whole team thank you for making our home a better place of comfort...

Be well and happy!!!

Warmest Regards,
P.G.

January 6, 2025
Gary, Austin & Autumn,We received our chair the day after Christmas in its special packaging ;-). Got it unboxed and in the house and went for the big test...the chair molds perfectly to my junky spine! And is drop dead gorgeous. ...I've spent about 15 hours in it so far and it is just amazing how it supports me perfectly. With L2 to S1 disc ruptures, this was a large leap of faith, but the extraordinary detail you provide on your website about your product and your methods was instrumental in my decision to purchase.
The look, the amazing quality in detail in the construction... has my wife asking when can we get another one! We both loved the 'included' Christmas Tree painting...I'm not sure I can put it in the recycle bin!
Thanks a Million!T. & K.

Aloha Gary Weeks Company, we received our BEAUTIFUL rocking chair today, and we just love it. The workmanship is amazing and it is so comfortable. We feel very blessed to have such a lovely addition to our home to enjoy for many years. Thank you again for this stunning work of art, hard work and love from you all. Much Aloha to you and yours, E. and K…

Dear Gary,
…It was so wonderful seeing your shop…
Every piece you lovingly create has touched the earth in a profound way. The wood has been caressed by the wind, washed with the rain, traveled on by insects, supported nests, sung to by birds and crickets and smiled on by God. It traveled a lifetime to be enjoyed by you to become a part of countless memories in people’s homes. Parents rocking their newborns, seniors reminiscing their life while rocking and families gathered together at mealtime sharing life.
WOW! I truly love what you do!God bless you, your family and your business.
J.

Dear “All who make this possible”
We just received our second shipment of dining room chairs, the first shipment being about a year ago. They are wonderful, along with the maple rocker we purchased last year.
My thanks and appreciation are directed at all involved in making such consistently beautiful creations. I speak as a retired farmer who knows the challenges of running a business as well as a beginning woodworker who know the challenges making something that I a proud to have in my house that has no screws holding it together!
Here is a list of my thanks, please let all the ones who had a part in the process know of my love for the excellence of their work.
Design beauty, flowing lines strength functionality
Wood storage all the difficulty involved
Wood selection and cutting for best appearance
The Shop, machines buildings maintained, and safety dust control
Consistency in parts matching
Skills at band saw, courage at table saw
Joinery amazing shoulder and dowel work
Gluing never a crack
Finish sanding and coats of finish, spotless
Care in handling, a ding at the end ruins a lot of work, as I know!
Culture of excellence requires skilled management and dedicated employees
Family continuity a tribute to family dynamics
Packaging
Great office correspondence
I feel love in your work.
I know I have missed someone, I apologize for that.
How we do what we do really does matter.
Yours,
L. B.

Just received and unboxed the rocking chair - it is beautiful! Every time we open one of your rockers, I am again amazed at the constant quality!

Thank you so very much! We are excited to gift it to our daughter.

A.

Greetings to all…

I wanted to say thank you to everyone for the chair so carefully made for M. It arrived this morning and it was met with smiling faces and excitement. They loved the plague on the bottom with the family history and were so excited to see the amazing quality of the workmanship…plus…they love the mahogany.
...
As with each of the prior two rockers…absolutely perfect and again many thanks for the artisans hands and care.

All the best
B.

Gary,


We are so glad to hear from you.


J. delivered their first baby on the 19th of December. Your Weeks rockers are the most beautiful and comfortable rockers anywhere! One of the best touches we have had is to meet the gal who actually made the rocking chair and delivered the chair! Autumn delivered the chair on the way to her Thanksgiving holiday with family. I was surprised at how young she is and how accomplished she is in woodworking. She delivered a top quality rocker...


You have grown the business so much, I practically don't recognize you. Ken and I bought our rocker several years earlier when your website was a little older and a lot fuzzier in appearance. The website is so professional compared to back then. I first found you by searching the web for rocking chairs that fit both short and tall people. Our family has people from 5 feet to 6'3”...


I love the Weeks rocking chair and frequently have people sit in it just for the experience, because it is such a lovely experience. The balance of the rocker makes for a soothing rock instead of a store bought clunky rock that requires more force to keep it going and "jumps" halfway through the rock because it isn't balanced properly. (think the white porch rockers that are sold everywhere or the more expensive rockers in a furniture store--there is simply no comparison)


Again, your craftsmanship is superb!
Merry Christmas to your family and family of Gary Weeks & Company!
Blessings,C.

Gary and Autumn,

I received the Weeks Rocking Chair and footstool this afternoon. No damage was found. The rocker is fantastic! Well made, beautiful wood, fits my body like a glove. When I was in college and medical school I always used a rocker for reading/studying... Now that I am retired..., I have been looking for a great rocking chair and believe that I have found it.

Thanks again.
L. W.

Dear Gary,

Congratulations on your 30th anniversary! I have had my Weeks Rocker now for 23 years and it is still rocking away in great shape. I love this rocker and I have experienced many ups and downs in this chair, and now that I am retired I spend many happy days and evenings listening to music in my Weeks masterpiece. I cherish it and want to thank for your creativity, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality.

J.F.

Dear Gary,

Our cherry rocker and foot stool arrived today. It is both beautiful and functional. It is so comfortable, and we love all the attention to detail. We are so pleased in every regard. Thanks so much!

B. and K...

Thanks for your note. We are loving our rocker. I am sitting in it now, looking out on C. Mtn.…

Thanks again for your amazing craftsmanship and service.

T&C

Thanks for getting back with me Gary, I appreciate it.

Just a note regarding the rocker and your company. I was really anticipating the arrival of the rocker and even though I had seen photos a number of times on your website I was blown away when I opened the box. Wow, the rocker is a true piece of “functional” art and you and your crew clearly take great pride in your work. To say I’m disappointed to have to return the rocker is an understatement. I appreciate you taking a chance on me and your no-nonsense return policy. I’m sure you receive very few pieces of your furniture back. I’ll spread the word about your fine furniture!

Take care Gary,
J.

Hi Austin - just a quick update to say the rocking chair has arrived and I love it! All went smoothly with the delivery as planned. The chair itself was lighter than I'd expected, and once we had it out of the crate it was easy to transport up to my suite. I also appreciate that most of your your shipping material can be recycled.
Thank you for making this beautiful and comfortable chair. The quality of the wood and the workmanship is impeccable. Thank you also for your support throughout the process of cross-border shipping.
With very best wishes,
A.

Both rockers were received. They were sent to two colleagues who retired and both were very pleased with the quality and thoughtfulness of the gift.

This is the second time I have placed an order with you and once again your communication and craftsmanship was outstanding!

Thank you.
D.

Dear Mr. Weeks,

Yes, the chair arrived safely a little more than a week ago. I was surprised how light it was and how sturdy. It is beautiful and perfect for the setting in our chapel.

I am very grateful for your craftsmanship and for you allowing me to request the changes to the length of the arms.

Gratefully,
J.

Gary Week’s rocker is absolutely the most comfortable rocker around, as this is the last place I sit before climbing into bed. Often I doze off, rocking away.

I own many rocking chairs—from antique mission rockers and caned seated ones to creaky, old wooden ones. I also have rocking chairs on both outside patios—vintage metal rocking chairs that I restored and the polywood rockers. I have a total of 10 rocking chairs dotted in my home or outside areas. If there is a rocking chair in a room, that’s where I want to sit.

With that said, my husband and I recently retired. We wanted chairs in our TV room that were super comfortable and were pleasing to the eye. All I wanted was a rocking chair. My husband googled “best rocking chairs.” We found Gary Weeks. His shop is located in Texas. I am in Philadelphia. I was concerned about purchasing a piece of furniture without sitting in it or even seeing it. I called the shop. Gary immediately called me back. I shared my concerns. He assured me that if I was not totally satisfied with the rocker, he would pay for shipping back and give me a total refund, including the initial shipping cost. So, I thought this could work.

The wood Gary uses is stunning. It is as if sunshine is in the room at all times. The craftsmanship is incredible. I have arthritis in my shoulder. The armrests are perfectly aligned with your spine. I feel no pain or discomfort while sitting in this chair. The back is amazing for lumbar support. If you watch Gary Weeks’s video on his website, it discusses all the comfort points. This was what sold me initially. And, the promises he makes are real. It is the most comfortable chair —hands down—around. It is a piece of art. It is designed to support your body’s structure. As I said in the beginning of this review, Gary Weeks’s rocking chair is the last place I sit before climbing into my bed. It lulls me to sleep. You will not be disappointed.

T.M.
Hi Austin,
We LOVE the rocking chair. It arrived safely to my MIL.’s house in Virginia. She’s afraid to have it downstairs because she says it’s the nicest piece of furniture in her house. But I think she’ll get used to it! Here's photo of grandma and baby. It also suits my husband and his 6’5” height. .... Thanks again! We just adore the chair.
M…

Hi Gary,

Thank you for reaching out. The rocker is absolutely wonderful. It is better than I could have ever imagined. C. loves it and basically can not stop talking about how much he loves it. The wood is so soft, the shape and size is perfect. It is currently living in our living room because he would like to sit in it by the fire every night of the winter before moving out to the porch for spring.

Thanks again for such wonderful craftsmanship and customer service. It means the world!

Kindly,
H.

Hi Gary,

My wife was quite surprised when she received the rocker and as you would probably expect, my wife loves it. The shape is perfect along with the woodwork. She was also amazed that while it fits her at 5’3” is also fits me at 6’1”. I’m not sure how you accomplished that because we’ve never found a rocker that both of us like. At present, she plans to share it with me. We’ll see how that works out!

From my perspective, I was amazed at the care you took in sending the rocker. It could have been picked up at your factory from the looks of the packaging right off the truck. Upon opening the box, I was exceptionally pleased with the care you took in making sure the rocker would have not even a scratch upon arrival. Your rocker is the best packaged item I’ve ever bought.

Thanks for all your help to make our 50th anniversary a special day for both of us.

J

January 20, 2022

Thanks for the follow up, the rocking chair is just what I was looking for, something generational where it’s craftsmanship and beauty would last from generation to generation.

Thanks again
L.

Gary,

There were two or three reasons I wanted one of your rockers, but primary in my mind was to honor your commitment to true craftsmanship and your dedication to preserving craft traditions. I am pleased to see that your business is thriving as others must recognize and value similar ideals. You will leave a remarkable legacy.

The rocker now has a pride of place in my living room. Stop by and see it next time you’re up this way.

Best Regards,
J.

Gary,

The rockers were a huge hit!

The quality of your rockers is truly unsurpassed. And, the professional, courteous and personal touch of Team Gary Weeks makes all the difference.

Thank you again.

Happy New Year 2022!

Best regards,
K&B

Just wanted to let you know that we received the rocker in fine shape and couldn’t be more pleased with the result! It’s everything you claimed it would be and then some: stunning in design, beauty, workmanship and comfort. Kudos to everyone involved in the design and production of such a work of art, and I don’t use that term lightly!

You have a company to be proud of.

Best regards,
P.

Thank you so much for the beautiful rocker. My husband loved this gift! He’d been eyeing it for years, so for his milestone birthday this year, I decided to order it for him. It’s so comfortable and he loves the maple wood/ finish. The wood is so smooth! You can just look at the chair and tell it’s a work of art! The delivery was right on time- was packed well and delivered in perfect condition.

Thank you for making this gorgeous chair for him- I think he’d agree it’s the best gift ever. We’d highly recommend your company to anyone looking for an exceptionally well made rocker!

Thank you again!
D.

Gary, Fantastic craftsmanship on the chair. Love it. Thank you.
D.

Hello Gary,

A’s beautiful walnut rocker was delivered this afternoon. She loves it and we are grateful for your help when it was temporarily lost during shipment.

We could not be more pleased with the rocking chair and will gladly recommend you and your company to everyone who appreciates such fine craftsmanship.

Thank you,
P. and A.

Thank you Gary, Austin, and everyone involved, the chair is utterly beautiful! The wood grain is gorgeous and well matched, and the craftsmanship impeccable. It arrived safe and sound and the big box is being used as a playhouse for our three year old daughter. (She's even got windows, a door, and a chimney on top). Recycling day is on Monday, but something tells me I won't be allowed to let it go....

The chair itself is the most comfortable piece of furniture I've ever sat in. The support is in all the right places. This may be my first Weeks purchase but it won't be the last!

Thank y'all again,
A.

Gary, ... your timing could not have been more spot on! It arrived the day our daughter was born, and was waiting for us when we came home from the hospital.

The chair is not only beautiful, but comfortable as well. My wife was pleasantly surprised that it fits her just right. We both love bonding with our daughter in the chair, and use it everyday for feeding sessions and general relaxing. In fact, i am writing to you while sitting in the rocker. Worth every penny!

Again, thanks a million for your excellent service, pleasant demeanor and impeccable craftsmanship. We are thrilled with both new additions to our family, and may she nurse her own children in it one day.

Peace and many thanks,
The D’s

The rocker arrived safe and whole. The box had a fairly large hole punched on the side so we were a little worried. Once the rocker was out and totally exposed we fell in love immediately. The rocker craftsmanship is amazing and beyond our expectation. Even the freight company representative commented on the workmanship. Thanks so much for the support, it is now part of the family lore.
D.

Thanks for the follow up. I’ll admit I was disappointed about not having the blanket wrapped delivery … That said, the chairs are wonderful. They were a present for my wife and she loves them. Beautiful chair and spectacular craftsmanship. Thanks for adjusting the shipping cost.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you.

Thanks,
D.

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.

Thanks, Gary. The footstool arrived and we are enjoying it.

Thanks for your great craftsmanship and support!

Best,
J.

Received the rockers and all expectations have been met! The artistry and craftsmanship is greatly appreciated!!!
C. C.

Hi Gary,

Many thanks to your company! I love my chair and besides rocking in it, I enjoy looking at it, rubbing my hands over it and admiring the artistry and craftsmanship. I appreciate everyone's thoughtfulness in working with me to postpone the delivery while I was on the road visiting family.

Please extend my thanks to all :-)

Best,

Z.

Hello,

We received the beautiful walnut rocker today in perfect condition. We are very pleased! Thank you for your craftsmanship and great customer service.

D. and B.

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