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hi there,the cherry rocking chair finally cleared quarantine and was delivered today (schenker provided excellent service, thanks). the chair is great, significantly more comfortable than my maloof homage.
kind regards,r.

December 9, 2023
Hi Gary Your workmanship is outstanding and you will be heading from us again! Have a wonderful holiday!
N.

Thanks for the email. It is gorgeous and definitely a keeper- recycling the cardboard shipping crate this weekend!

T.

Hello Gary and Austin,
We had our first family Thanksgiving around our lovely dining table yesterday. It was perfect!
With gratitude,
B. and P.

Dear Austin; I just want to let you know that Autumn delivered my rocker Saturday. What a nice and informative lady! She highlighted the graining of the wood as well as the felt pads on the rocker to protect the wood floor. I’m glad y’all thought of that! I couldn’t be more impressed with Weeks&Company. The service was great and the rocker was outstanding! The cherry wood is beautiful & the rocker is so designed to fit perfectly.It rocks the way I thought a rocker should but rarely found. In gratitude to y’all;D.H.

Thanks for your note, Gary.

While it was a leap of faith to purchase the chair, it has more than delivered on the promise made. I have enjoyed sitting in it each day since it arrived. I would not hesitate to recommend your work to a friend looking for a rocking chair.

Thx, D.

Your pieces are as much artwork as the drawings and paintings I have on the walls.

I was going through some very old paperwork from 2002 and ran across our receipt from the rocking chair you made us. Thought I'd send a photo of the chair that truly became more beautiful over time. Thought you'd like to see it. Still gorgeous:)

Hello, everyone! Our cherry rocker arrived today with approximately $500 worth of cardboard, tape and foam. It is beautiful. It must have taken as long to wrap it as it did to make it! Thanks for taking such good care of us. We sing your praises.
J.

Congratulations on your 30th anniversary! The desk and cupboard you built [in 2014] for us here in Sacramento remains well loved. You guys are the real deal.

Best Wishes
K. D.

Congrats! You make a very fine piece of furniture. My wife really has enjoyed her rocker; its hard to pry her out of it. Many more years to you.
Regards,
J. D.

To all of you at Gary Weeks & Co.:

We continue to enjoy the kitchen table and chairs as well as the rocker that you made for us nearly 10 years ago.

We wish you continued success!

H. and K. M.

Omg Gary, I’m sitting at my island with the top and stools from you and I’m ecstatic about them! I know you have many accolades for the woodwork and pieces but I will tell you that passing the torch to the next generation (like Austin and Autumn) is a notable accomplishment these days.

Thanks for the note, I appreciate it.
J.S.

Thank very much, my wife absolutely LOVES the rocker, and uses it every day.

It's such a beautiful rocker, thank you all so very much!

---- M.

By the way, I’ve started using one of our armchairs for my daily meditation—it’s perfect for the task.
S.S.

The chair has arrived safely in Nashville and is now in a place of honor in the baby’s room. It is such a lovely piece!! My daughter and her husband have a sense of humor, and I wanted to share a few texts from them:
S. (...husband): “You can feel the quality.”
S. : “This chair seems to be saying ‘I am what furniture is supposed to be. I don’t know about the other stuff you guys you put in here, though.”
The chair to the other pieces in the baby room: “Back when I was being assembled by master craftsmen…oh sorry, you guys were cobbled together with Allen keys on a Saturday morning, weren’t you?”

Sincerely yours,
J.
R.

Dear Gary and Austin,

It's been ten months and I just love your beautiful rocker! It is the finest piece of furniture in our home. Your communication, packaging, shipping were exceptional.

But the rocker! It's an absolute masterpiece.

Thank you,
M.K.

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.

Hi Gary -

The rocking chair is truly incredible.
Thank you for all of your hard work on it. We are so grateful.

Best,
E.

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...

Gary,I’m still enjoying my lifetime table. Thanks for the exceptional work by you and your team.
L.

The chair arrived safely. It's beautiful - and my wife and I took turns last night enjoying it!

Thanks so much for creating a beautiful piece for us, for the good customer service and supervised shipping experience. It was all just great.

~P.
Live Generously

Thanks Gary… The rocking chair is amazing! It is even more beautiful and comfortable than I imagined it would be… Def worth the wait and the money.

Much appreciated!

Sincerely,

M.

Hi Gary and Team,

Yes! We are so happy that we chose the mesquite rocker. It’s just beautiful all around.

J. loves the rocker and has been napping in it! He’s an avid cyclist and often rests after a long ride.
…and reads a lot while sitting it as well. :))

Have a great day and thanks again! 😊

All the Best,
S.

I found Gary Weeks company on the internet. My sister lives in Houston and I wanted to see this chair so badly, I flew from Seattle to Houston and then we took a little weekend trip to Wimberley, TX. While I felt very comfortable that I could return the chair if I didn’t like it, a trip to see my sister seemed like a fun idea.

I’m so glad I went. I met Gary’s son Austin and a couple other members of their team. They were all very delightful and showed me their shop. They showed me the wood they use and how they put the chairs together. While eating at a restaurant in Wimberley, I saw a rocking chair and could tell it had been made in their shop. The chair in the restaurant was over 10 years old.

When you sit in the rocker, you just want to stroke the wood, it’s that soft. The chair is very comfortable. It fits both my husband and myself. I have a piece of functional art.

Also, the chair was shipped beautifully and I was apprised of when it would be delivered. The entire transaction was seamless from start to finish.

Don’t hesitate to purchase from this small, local company.”

Gary ...I hope [this] helps and I love my chair!!
K.

Oh, great - so glad to hear it! We have received a few photos from A., and he (and his family) are really enjoying the rocker!

Thank you for your beautiful work, and for being so easy to work with,

C.

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.


Good morning, a note of thanks for my maple rocker. It’s better today than new. Love it.Continued success and good health.
R. W.

Hi Gary,
Thank you to you and to your team for the chair. It makes a stunning centerpiece in the nursery.
S. and A.

Gary, we truly love the walnut rocker and are looking forward to rocking our babies in it in the years to come. Thanks so much for reaching out!
Best, M.

My parents were blown away by the first one. 2 days after Christmas my Dad texted me "we can't stop staring at the rocker" lol.

Thanks!
J.S.

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.

Folks....received my new rocker and it is everything that was advertised...wonderful product! Anticipate purchasing another one (maple this time) soon.

Happy Holidays from a satisfied customer!

Best, G.

Austin,
Thank you very much for your MOST EXCELLENT rocking chair. S. and I both love it. [S. smiles every time she sits in it.] It is the very best rocker either one of us have ever sat in, let alone owned.
It is sitting by our southern windows with views out toward Ponderosa Pine trees, Elms, Cottonwoods, and right now, alongside a potted Poinsettia.
Thank you again.
Merry Christmas to you and your Crew.
Sincerely,
C.

To all at Gary Weeks & Company,

I want to tell you AGAIN how much I love the rocking chair I purchased ten years ago. It still lives here in Montpelier, Vermont without a creak, the discrete number of nicks and scratches reminding me of the last ten years of my life. Thank you to all who had a hand in making such a treasure.

D. R.

Nov 24, 2022

Gary and co....THANKS.
Having gone thru several local high end stores sitting in all they had that looked as if I could tolerate it in the house, when I first
sat in my new cherry rocker, so scant and unbulky and beautiful....amazing. And yes, last nite after couple hours on that beautiful
hardwood my bony bottom was beginning to want some pad… Anyway, you have my gratitude and admiration in full. What a joy to deal with
a craftsman and his family. Am a retired eng. and kinda putter around wood lover and builder of my simple oak desk now holding my laptop.
Believe I can fully appreciate the skill, love and care that went into every aspect, not the least of which is your incredible box and packing.

The only chair I considered at the high end store was a stressless from Sweden or Denmark. It cost 500 more than my chair from you. I asked
the very nice saleswoman "is this like the car dealer, when I leave the shop with the chair there is no option to return? She said that is correct" I said "why
would I risk nearly 3000 to try that??

Anyway, am interested in your pad you are working on, because I KNOW it will work with your chairs....you are that kind of guy.

ps Son visiting here is a structural engineer. He is very impressed, and found it comfy

Best, and have a blessed Thanksgiving

M.

Hi Autumn,
I’m so glad you got the check! And yes, I received the stool yesterday. It’s absolutely beautiful paired with the rocker, of course—I’ve attached a picture. I also included a photo that hangs on the wall behind it—it’s of the rocker with me and my daughter, for whose birth the rocker was a gift back in 2003. She’s in college now!
Thanks again for such quality work, and wonderful customer service. I hope to work with you again in the future.
Cheers,L.

Got it! Thanks. Very comfy and good for reading and contemplating my existence. Love the chair!
L.

Nineteen years ago, I received a cherry Weeks Rocker as a gift when my youngest was born. Unsurprisingly, it has become my most cherished piece of furniture, and the one most admired by others who visit my home. I have long wanted to add a matching footstool to it, and the time has come!
Kind regards, L.

Austin,I’m truly sorry for not sending my appreciation for all the beautiful chairs, and going the extra miles in making everything special for the recipients. Everyone was deeply pleased and awed by your workmanship.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every moment you spent making these special! Also, please send my gratitude to your father who gave so many years and hours in preparing the way for our special gifts. We are all thankful to both of you.
D.C.

I received my rocker In wonderful condition yesterday. It looks fantastic and is very comfortable. Thank you very much.
M.

We received our 2 porch rocking chairs this morning.
Comment one: ‘ AHHHHHHhhhhhh!’
Comment two: ‘Dang. WOW. Smooth to the touch.’
Final Comment: ‘Thank you!’

T

This popped up on my Facebook memories yesterday and thought I’d share. 8 years and we are still in love with this chair. There’s not been a person who’s visited our home who hasn’t commented on its beauty and comfort. I think if our house were on fire, we might grab the chair before the dog. Well, we’d throw the dog on the chair and rescue them at the same time!!

H.

Autumn,

My rocker stool and side table just got unpacked. Of course the packing was bombproof. But easy to take off.

The furniture could not be more beautiful. It’s everything I had hoped…

Thanks again, and please pass on to everyone how pleased I am with their work…

Very best
K.

Another thought on the furniture.

Some furniture is pretty…… but not comfortable. Others ugly, but comfy.

After spending much time looking at, touching and rocking I am reminded of a quote by a very well thought of marine architect, Chuck Paine, when describing Nathaniel Herreshoff’s daysailer design the 12 1/2. He said “ It is the perfect small boat, and cannot be improved in any way.” The rocker, table, and stool cannot be improved.

Another little term I learned in Maine when one refers to something that is “ just right” is “Yare”. Your work is just that.

Gary,

...But I'm really writing because I feel guilty of how I took advantage of you over the deal I made for your rocker. I can't impress on you enough the enjoyment that cherry rocker has given G. and I over the years. We have a rather large room that serves as our dinning room and living room. And right smack dab in the middle is your rocker. You can sit in it and face our wood burning furnace or swivel it to the left and be in the middle of our living/tv room or swivel to the right and you're in our dinning area looking out our big picture window. We literally argue over whose turn it is to sit in it. G. has a bad back and it is the only chair that gives her comfort--so she uses it most. It's such a beautiful chair. In my mind, a real masterpiece. I admire it all the time--the balanced wood selection is superb--and at times, when the light hits it just right the colors and grains are just fantastic. But it's the lines I like the best. All the subtleties of design and the way it all comes together. It's a beautiful, beautiful rocker and I thank you so much for your generosity in allowing me to own it. It's by far our most treasured possession.

You both are truly blessed with not only what you've accomplished thru your creativity and hard work but with your extended family. I hope all is well.

Your fan,

P.

PS--don't forget to move our pin from Fredericksburg to Poland.

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,

So far we are very pleased with chair. So pleased I think another one is in our near future! We really enjoyed meeting Autumn and you and touring your shop. Everything and everyone is first class. We’ll stay in touch. Thank you for the nice note, as well.

All the best,
C. and E.

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the email.

The rocking chair made it safe and sound to our home.

All of the family have been sitting in it, enjoying it and commenting how comfortable and beautiful it is.

J.K.

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…

Dear Gary, we’re throughly enjoying rocking in our mahogany porch rockers. They are an absolute dream.
Thank you,
HR

Gary -

It has been our pleasure to work with your company. The new desk looks great and I am excited to have it. It is fun to see it on your website. Austin was great to work with on designing the desk.

...I appreciate the craftsmanship of Gary Weeks & Company.

Regards - P.

Hi Gary,
Thanks for reaching out. I’m pretty sure it would be pointless to tell you that I like the barstools very much, and that they have exceeded my expectations, yada yada yada. Of course, you know that already. I’ve been admiring them for years at my mother’s house to the extent that I had to have some for myself.
I am impressed nevertheless. If I had to guess, and merely by observation, I’d probably say that these fell out of a CNC machine before they were assembled. That must be your secret.
I hope we do get the chance to work on another project some day.
Regards,M.

Hi Gary and Austin,The Maple Rocker has been delivered and my daughter is so very happy, she says it is "Beautiful!" and has sent me 3 photos of her sitting in it and beaming. Plenty of room for the little one in her tummy too.
She looks so happy and comfortable. Made my day / month/ year so far : )
Kindest regards,J.

Hello Gary and co,
I just wanted to send an enormous thank you for the beautiful rocking chair and stool I received in December. This chair has been the go-to for everyone who rocks our new baby girl and it’s my absolute favorite space to nurse. I’m sitting in it now and don’t want to get up :). Both the chair and the foot stool are gorgeous, extremely comfortable and I feel the love and care oozing out of every thoughtful curve. What an excellent thing to create and share with the world, thank you so much.

I hope you all have a beautiful spring and very successful year. Xo
A.

I unpacked the rocker. It is in great shape. Not only did I receive a fine rocking chair, Brother this is a piece of art. The rocking chair fits me perfect. That's awesome. Thank you, Gary, you and your crew are amazing. Bless you all.

J.

Hello again
The rocker has arrived safe and sound. And it is beautiful and so comfortable. It is destined to become an heirloom
Thank you so much
C:
P

I did receive it. It is incredible. Thank you so much, can’t wait for another occasion/excuse to gift another.
Gratefully,

K

L. ,

Here's a little case study. I'm 5 feet 2 inches and sat on the chair right after we got it out of the box (by the way, it was really well packed with padding where it was necessary but no extra garbage, and in a high quality box that had clearly been designed for this chair). Not only did I find it very comfortable, but I also noticed something very unusual: my feet reached the ground when I was sitting. Then it was S.'s turn. There was silence until S. finally said what we were both thinking. If I could reach the ground, the chair was going to be ridiculously tiny for his 6 feet 2 inches.

Well... he tried it and also liked it a lot. We were very impressed by the design. Honestly, I didn't think it'd be possible to make a chair that would be comfortable for body types as different as ours. I'll learn more about Gary and his team on their website. I'm curious now!

Thank you!
V.

Hi Gary,
My son said they absolutely love the rocker! Thanks so very much for everything.
R

Thanks Gary the chair arrived just a while ago. It's fantastic and we are glad to be customers of yours…

Good Morning, Gary and All,
Yes, it arrived safe and sound--and has been put too much good use! Thank you for checking in and you and your family's gift of transforming wood-into-furniture is equally appreciated.
Thank you,
J

Dear Gary and Austin,

Well, it seems like an eternity, but today was finally the day. The rocker arrived a bit tired from its travels, but no worse for wear - ...

It is truly a thing of beauty. I'm particularly enamored with the figure in the back splats.

Thank you both for the amazing work that you continue to do, and thanks especially for putting up with all the hassle of shipping this treasure so far from home.

Sincerest and kindest regards,
C.

Gary,Your gorgeous rocker arrived today on my 74th birthday. I absolutely love it. Haven’t been this comfortable sitting since I can’t remember when. Thank you so much. …

All the best to you and Austin, all your family and employees.

S.

And it is truly stunning. We look forward to many years of enjoyment. And we thank you and your colleagues for such wonderful craftsmanship.

J.

Delivery: Great service
Chair: In perfect condition
Chair: Awesomely beautiful
Chair: Such a comfortable sit

Thanks,
J.

I absolutely love my art you can sit on!

100% perfect.

M.B.

The coffee table is gorgeous! I plan to order a plant table or bookcase to complete “mom’s walnut room” as my family now calls it. I couldn’t be happier! Your rocker was the beginning of a wonderful furniture buying experience. I’d like to refurnish many rooms from your company.

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.

Gary,

We just received the chair today. thank you for all your hard work on this beautiful chair. It looks incredible. The attention to detail in amazing. Thank you we will have this in our family for a very long time.

A.

Mr. Weeks:

The Rocker arrived this morning. It appears that it showed delivery on the AIT site, but that was delivery to a subsequent Carrier. It arrived today without damage. My wife’s response was IT’s FABULOUS! Thank you for this work of art. I have enjoyed doing business with you and keep up the good work.

R…

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.

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