Brumby Rocker
A Brumby Rocker is a rocking chair built by the Brumby Chair Factory of the Brumby Chair Company in Marietta, Georgia, which operated between 1875 and 1942, or by its successor which started in 1972. They are big, sturdy, built to last, and difficult to manufacture. New ones cost about $1,000.[1] Jimmy Carter brought five to the White House.[2]
The chair is deliberately large, with large arms, seat, and "runners", and a very high back.[3][4]
History
James Remley Brumby was first owner of the Brumby Chair Factory.[6]
The successor company started manufacturing in 1972. In 1989, the future was doubtful.[2]
Buildings
The Brumby Chair Factory building (c. 1879), on Church Street[Note 1] in Marietta, is a contributing building in the Northwest Marietta Historic District.[6] The Brumby-Sibley-Corley House, at 285 Kennesaw Avenue in the district, is the mid-Victorian house built by James Remley Brumby (photo #1).[6]:5
Notes
- ↑ 167 Church Street, per NRHP doc; 67 Church Street per accompanying photos
References
- ↑ In 2016, Brumby Rockers are listed at $995 at Houzz on the internet.
- 1 2 Peter Applebome (March 7, 1989). "Marietta Journal; Winds of Change Rock A Classic Rocking Chair". New York Times. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ Bill Lohmann, United Press International (November 3, 1985). "Built to Last a Lifetime : Brumby Chairs: The Rock of Ages". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ Bill Lohmann, United Press International (November 24, 1985). "Brumby Rockers Keep Rolling With That Old-fashioned Quality". Chicago Tribune.
- ↑ "Rosson: Chair company still doing business in Marietta, Ga.".
- 1 2 3 David T. Agnew and Elizabeth Z. Macgregor, (April 7, 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Northwest Marietta Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved September 11, 2016. with 18 photos from 1974-75 (with #15 a photo of the factory)
External links
- The Brumby Chair Co., official site