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.
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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.
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