Dean Ludwig builds hand-made rocking chairs to make your house a home
His handcrafted furniture is both beautiful and comfortable
Dean Ludwig’s distinctive rocking chairs are as sensuous and comfortable as they are beautiful. The flowing lines and joinery as well as the hand-rubbed oil and beeswax finish (eight coats) invite you to touch, sit, and experience the hand-made rocking chairs' delights.
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Whether used for quiet relaxation, important decision making, or cuddling a precious infant, these distinctive rocking chairs are built to provide generations of elegant service. Dean tries to build at least a handful of custom rocking chairs every year. He enjoys distinctive rocking chairs for their complexity and for their symbolic value. “Rocking chairs,” suggests Dean, “symbolize quiet and pause and reflection in a world that is far too hurried.” Dean’s custom rocking chairs are in the Maloof tradition but with noticeable modifications in appearance and feel that he has incorporated over time. “My rockers clearly pay tribute to the man I consider to be the greatest woodworker of the 20th century, Sam Maloof; but my rockers also continue to evolve their own identity. They will probably continue to evolve for the rest of my life.
Dean custom builds each distinctive rocking chair for its owner and is happy to modify dimensions for taller or more petite individuals. Custom rocking chairs can be ordered in a wide variety of hardwoods. Call or e-mail Dean to discuss design details and to place your order. Lead times vary depending on Dean’s backlog and the complexity of the project.
Rocking Chair in Walnut or Cherry $7,000
Call for a quote in other woods
(Price does not include applicable taxes or shipping charges.)
A down payment of 30% is requested with your order to secure your
place on the production schedule, with the balance due upon delivery.
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