Oxford Garden Franklin Shorea Rocking Chair

by Oxford Garden

Product Features

• Heirloom quality rocking chair combining historic design with modern styling
• Made of shorea wood with mortise and tenon construction
• Easy assembly of 6 pre-assembled pieces
• Weathers to a warm grey or color can be maintained using Teak Oil
• 27 inches long, 32 inches deep and 44 inches high with a seat height of 17 inches

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 48 x 34 x 8 inches ; 58 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 58 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00006SIKX
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,515 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #60 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Patio Furniture > Chairs > Rocking Chairs

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

A handsome heavyweight, the Franklin rocking chair from Oxford Garden Designs will provide years of comfortable seating. With its gently curved seat and seatback, the chair cradles the sitter and is reassuringly supportive. It’s also generous in its dimensions, with a wide seat, ample armrests, and a notably high seatback. Crafted from shorea wood, a weighty, teak-like semihardwood from Indonesia, the chair is highly resistant to rot and the elements. It also ages well, weathering to a soft, warm gray or maintaining its original color with periodic applications of teak oil. Like other Oxford Garden Designs pieces, the rocker is constructed with sturdy mortise and tenon joinery. The density and weight of the wood add to the stability of the construction. The chair measures 27 by 32 by 43-3/4 inches and requires basic assembly. Oxford Garden's pre-assembly steps simplify the process. --Emily Bedard

Product Description

The Franklin Rocking Chair combines a truly proud, historic look with modern styling touches and our "dependable as morning sunrise" craftsmanship to offer beauty and incredible comfort that lasts a lifetime.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disapointed fit and finish, May 11, 2004

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T. Zellers (Damascus, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oxford Garden Franklin Shorea Rocking Chair (Lawn & Patio)

First of all, this item is shipped as freight, so delivery is not via the UPS guy like most of my Amazon products.
Secondly, some of the pieces were labled wrong. The seat had a sticker on it (Back) that was clearly in the front by the illustration--and the only way it would fit together. The major assembly is by Tenon and dowels, which is fine, but impossible to take apart to replace or re-asseble (see next point).
Finally, one of the pre-assembled joints was poor and I had to use glue to keep it together. All-in all, I don't recommend this product.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great chairs!, January 21, 2011

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DL - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oxford Garden Franklin Shorea Rocking Chair (Lawn & Patio)

As a Director of an assisted living community, I purchsed 6 of these for our front porch with the Franklin seat cushions. They have been appreciated by everyone - residents, families, and guests alike. They are very good quality that I expect will last for many years. They assembled easily and we will be using them for a third summer this year. The matching side tables are great as well. I am purchasing for my own home. I would liken them to Smith & Hawken quality and I would recommend these to anyone.

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid chair, December 28, 2011

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Some guy who reads stuff - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oxford Garden Franklin Shorea Rocking Chair (Lawn & Patio)

Solid construction. Comfortable. Assembly may be difficult for some, but a reasonable project. Time will tell how weather resistent it is.