While Benjamin Franklin's name is often linked to the rocking chair, its development relied more on the practical ingenuity of early American farmers and craftsmen. The first mass-produced design, the Boston Rocker, originated in New England in the 1840s. Its enduring popularity was cemented when President John F. Kennedy, advised by his physician Dr. Janet Travell, used a specially-made Appalachian 'Kennedy Rocker' to manage his severe back issues, keeping several in the White House. The Shaker

More than just furniture, the rocking chair became a presidential therapeutic tool. #history #historyfacts #JFK | Historical Files

History is so cool!! And kinda morbid 👀I’ve been trying to date this antique rocking chair and went down the rabbit hole about the design’s inspiration. Did you know about the Lincoln Rockers?...#historylovers #historyfacts #furniturehistory #lincoln #antiquefurniture #antiquedecor #antiquehome #interesting #instareels #interestingfacts #reelstories #storytime #designpaintfurniture #interiordesign #furnituredesign #refinishedfurniture #refurbishedfurniture #coolfacts #coolfinds #coolhistory #fu