Distinguished Tennessee rocker by Wilder family

Very fine Tennessee armchair rocker, attributed to the Wilder family chair makers of Cocke County, TN. Maple posts and slats, hickory or ash stretchers, river cane woven seat. Shaped design of arms and rockers. The turned finials and bulbous ring turning on the back stiles above the seat are distinctive characteristics of a Wilder chair. For another example of a Wilder chair, refer to "The Art & Furniture of East Tennessee", Namuni Hale Young, p. 26, figure 45. Very good condition, rockers old, possibly replaced early 20th century. 42 1/2" height x 22 1/2" width x 31 1/2" depth. 19th century.