Vintage Lawrence Peabody Fiberglass Wingback Rocking Chair by Selig

First, an editorial comment:  Lawrence Peabody does not get the credit he deserves as furniture designer.  Perhaps it is because Peabody's body of work extends to objects considered more pedastrian:  window treatments, other fabrics, home wares, etc.  Perhaps it is because Peabody believed that beautiful design should be available to the masses, not a select few.  Whatever the reason, his furniture design is painfully underrated. 

Case in point is this wonderful fiberglass wingback rocking chair that he designed for Selig.  He also designed a legged-chair of similar design, but the rocking chair is much more desirable.

A rumour has circulated for some time that these chairs were placed around the carousel at Central Park back in the day - who knows, maybe this chair is a transplanted New Yorker!

This chair has the fantastic fiberglass graining and wonderful color that make these examples so wonderful. 

Overall condition is excellent, with some very small cracking and chips (see pics).  It still rocks like the day it was made - and is tres comfortable!

A statement piece for your home...by a classic American designer.

SOLD.  Thanks, Ty @ Carol Stream!