Antique Victorian rocking chair with carved lion mask arms and geometric velvet upholstery, titled The Lioncourt Rocker by Acanthus Home.
Frontal view of The Lioncourt Rocker, showcasing arched backrest, velvet upholstery, and symmetrical grotesque lion carvings on each arm.
Rear angle of The Lioncourt Rocker, highlighting the flowing wood frame, scrollwork arms, and richly patterned textile.
Rear angle of The Lioncourt Rocker, highlighting the flowing wood frame, scrollwork arms, and richly patterned textile.
Detail of lower scroll motif and carved support structure on The Lioncourt Rocker’s base, emphasizing Victorian craftsmanship.
Close-up of The Lioncourt Rocker’s carved lion mask arm, showing expressive facial detail and aged patina of the wood.
Front base and arm design of The Lioncourt Rocker with dual lion masks and ornamental acanthus leaf carvings.
Ornate apron carving beneath the seat of The Lioncourt Rocker, featuring shell and scroll motifs in dark-stained wood.
Dramatic close-up of grotesque lion mask on right leg of The Lioncourt Rocker, carved in Renaissance Revival style.
Close-up of Carlucci velvet upholstery fabric in garnet, bronze, teal, and onyx, used on The Lioncourt Rocker by Acanthus Home.
Antique Victorian rocking chair with carved lion mask arms and geometric velvet upholstery, titled The Lioncourt Rocker by Acanthus Home.
Frontal view of The Lioncourt Rocker, showcasing arched backrest, velvet upholstery, and symmetrical grotesque lion carvings on each arm.
Rear angle of The Lioncourt Rocker, highlighting the flowing wood frame, scrollwork arms, and richly patterned textile.
Rear angle of The Lioncourt Rocker, highlighting the flowing wood frame, scrollwork arms, and richly patterned textile.
Detail of lower scroll motif and carved support structure on The Lioncourt Rocker’s base, emphasizing Victorian craftsmanship.
Close-up of The Lioncourt Rocker’s carved lion mask arm, showing expressive facial detail and aged patina of the wood.
Front base and arm design of The Lioncourt Rocker with dual lion masks and ornamental acanthus leaf carvings.
Ornate apron carving beneath the seat of The Lioncourt Rocker, featuring shell and scroll motifs in dark-stained wood.
Dramatic close-up of grotesque lion mask on right leg of The Lioncourt Rocker, carved in Renaissance Revival style.
Close-up of Carlucci velvet upholstery fabric in garnet, bronze, teal, and onyx, used on The Lioncourt Rocker by Acanthus Home.

The Lioncourt Rocker

US$7,200.00

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  • Antique Victorian Rocking Chair with Carved Lion Masks and Carlucci Velvet

    A commanding heirloom from the Victorian Renaissance Revival era, The Lioncourt Rocker is more than a place to sit—it is presence, posture, and character carved into form. This sculptural antique features dramatic scrolled arms crowned with expressive lion masks, carved in the grotesque style of 19th-century decorative arts, lending the piece both regality and intrigue.

    Its structure, entirely hand-carved and joined—not steam-bent—was once misidentified as Bentwood. To clarify its origin, Acanthus Home contacted Thonet directly. After reviewing their archival catalogs, Thonet confirmed the chair was not produced by their workshop, and noted its construction and detailing as consistent with very early 19th-century craftsmanship. The form aligns more closely with European Gothic and Renaissance Revival traditions than with the mass-produced bentwood designs of the time.

    The wood remains completely unrestored—no stains, no added finishes. Its original patina, surface wear, cracks, and impressions have been preserved deliberately as part of its biography. These visible marks of age are not flaws, but inheritances—each one an authentic reminder of its history.

    The upholstery features couture-level velvet from Carlucci by JAB Anstoetz: a woven velour with a sculpted geometric jacquard in garnet, bronze, teal, and burnt umber. The fabric’s rich texture and soft shimmer respond gently to light, introducing quiet movement across the surface. This interplay between the textile’s modern luxury and the chair’s timeworn wood creates a dialogue of contrasts—polished and aged, structured and organic.

    Unlike mass-produced rockers, The Lioncourt Rocker is architecturally composed. Its arched back, scrollwork runners, and carved stretcher reveal a deep reverence for symmetry and form. Whether placed in a study, vestibule, or beside a hearth, it offers more than comfort—it evokes memory.

    For collectors and designers who value sculptural form and visible history, this is a one-of-a-kind antique—meant to be lived with, not hidden away.

  • Upholstered in a couture-level woven velour from Carlucci by JAB Anstoetz. The fabric features a sculpted geometric jacquard in layered tones of garnet, bronze, teal, and burnt umber. Each hue was chosen for its richness and restraint, creating a moody and sophisticated palette. Garnet evokes aged velvet and antique lacquer; bronze offers a soft metallic undertone; teal adds a refined accent; and burnt umber grounds the composition with earthy depth. The result is a textile that balances old-world richness with contemporary dimension.

    Design Style
    Abstract, sculpted jacquard

    Fabric Type
    Woven velour upholstery velvet

    Composition
    100% Cotton (ground), 100% Viscose (pile)

    Performance
    With a Martindale rating of 35,000 rubs, this fabric is highly durable and suited for heavy domestic use. It is designed to withstand daily wear while maintaining its structure, texture, and visual integrity over time.

  • 46 1/2” W x 23 1/4” D x 48 1/4” H

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