Tennessee Puzzle Rocker
Vendor
About
Handcrafted hardwood rocking chairs constructed from all interlocking wooden pieces. No nails, screws, or glue! Attaching the runners is the last step to lock the entire assembly and enjoy your beautiful rocker for years to come.
We use locally-sourced, world famous, Tennessee red oak hardwood.
We steam-bend our rocker runners to make them stronger than typical cut runners.
We provide step-by-step instructions so ANYONE can assemble and enjoy this rocker.
Location
Gallatin, TN
Manager
Allow us to introduce you to Bill Foster, our master woodworker. Each puzzle rocker is meticulously handcrafted in his home woodshop in Gallatin, TN. Bill and his father are the first and second generation Fosters to build puzzle rockers.
Nearly 40 years ago they found an old, dilapidated, chair made of interlocking wooden pieces at an auction in Hartsville, TN. As woodworking enthusiasts, they appreciated the craftsmanship and were excited to explore the design.
Over the years they found ways to expand on the initial design and began making puzzle rockers for family, friends, and different business partnerships. They tried different designs, sizes, and even a child size and toy size style! One of the original puzzle rockers is still in use on a family member's porch, and has been a part of family gatherings for over 30 years. In the early 90's Bill obtained the copyright to the name Puzzle Chair. Eventually, life took over and the chair moved to the background for many years.
Cut to 2017. At a family gathering, Bill's 14 month old granddaughter climbed into the old child size puzzle chair made by her great-grandfather. Seeing the fourth generation Foster in the legacy chair ignited the interest to build them again. As a family, we have revived the dream, and are proud to bring this piece of our family history back to life to share with you.
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