Boston rocker

American  

noun

1. an American wooden rocking chair having a solid, curved seat, often painted or grained, a spindle back, narrow rockers, and usually gilt designs stenciled on the crest rail.

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Etymology

Origin of Boston rocker

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Many chairs—windsors, comb-backs, a Boston rocker—filled the empty spaces with an old-time flavor.

From Project Gutenberg

Or suppose I have not sold any of my wares as yet, but have only imported, to be sold by-and-by, five hundred Boston rockers.

From Project Gutenberg