About Me and My Rockers

"A Rocking Chair In Progress."

Hello and welcome to my website.

My name is Frank Bray and I would love to first of all thank you for coming to my site and taking your time to see what I can offer for your house or as a gift for that special friend.

All of my rocking chairs are handcrafted from solid woods. Most are made from oak, poplar, and sometimes maple. All chairs are dowelled, screwed, and glued together for long-lasting performance.

I use water- or oil-based stains and varathane finishes and water-based lead-free latex paints. I spend a lot of time on the finishing, painstakingly sanding with progressively finer grits between coats to build up a finish that is glossy and smooth as glass.

The first thing anyone does when examining one of my pieces is to touch it! So a great finish is important. It is also very nice to run your hands across the smoothly-finished arms of a rocking chair as you are sitting in it, rocking gently.
 
Are my rocking chairs built to last and become family heirlooms? You bet they are! The original mission rocker that my chairs are based on, was built in 1910 and is still in use today and in the same family too. I build my chairs the same way, and have confidence that they will last for years to come.
 

My rockers and footstools knock down for easier shipping in a smaller box. I pack them very well and have shipped across North America.
 

I also do custom orders. If you see something you like, but would prefer a different fabric or finish, please feel free to contact me. I work closely with my customers, and would be happy to build a chair that meets your needs. I require about 3 metres (yards) of fabric to cover one rocking chair, and about 1 metre (1 yard) for a matching rocking footstool.
 

Frank (the craftsman) and Matt (clerical)

 
About The Footstools And Ottomans
The matching rocking ottomans are constructed similarly to the rocking chairs. They are designed to rock in unison with your rocking chair, providing a soothing restful motion while supporting your legs and feet in comfort. 2 inches of high-density foam provides good support. These rocking ottomans cannot be purchased in any big-box furniture store, only custom ordered here.

The nursing footstools are made of wood and finished to match your rocker.  They are not as high as the ottomans and do not rock.  They are designed to elevate your knees to make it more comfortable to nurse.  They are also great to use for just lounging about and watching tv.

 
About the Nursery Rockers
What makes my nursery rocking chairs so special? Absolute comfort for nursing mothers and baby alike!
 
They have the same thick high-density foam in the seats and backs as my regular mission and granddaddy rockers, with the same extra lumbar support - great for anyone looking to spend some quality time with their newborn. I generally upholster these chairs in 100% cotton material for durability, and I look for fabrics with appealing baby themes on them - sometimes bears, sometimes nursery rhymes, etc. Often I sell these rockers with matching pieces, such as overstuffed cushions to aid in nursing, and matching baby quilts. When I started doing this, my customers told me it was a great idea, as you cannot find such accessories to match a rocker in any big-box store.

Kid's Rockers
I have now added a line of kid's rockers to my website. They are exactly like my regular adult rockers, only scaled for 2 to 6 year olds.

Rocking Horses
Everybody loves a rocking horse, it makes a perfect gift for a small child. My rocking horses have traditional styling and are available in either solid pine or hardwood construction. They ship in several pieces, with easy assembly.
Measuring about 29 inches long by 9 inches wide by 21 inches tall, they are ideal for children ages 2 to 6.

Thanks again for reading and come back soon!

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