Sculptured Rocker Patterns by Charles Brock

As one of the most iconic symbols of fine furniture woodworking emerging from the American craft movement during the second half of the 20th century, this sculpted rocker’s graceful, organic curves are yours for the making thanks to the Sculptured Rocking Chair project plans by Charles Brock.

For the past 13 years, Charles has brought this project within reach for woodworkers all over the world. He has continued to refine the design and improve his methods of instruction to help ensure success for crafting one's very own heirloom sculpted rocker.

Many a woodworker dreams to craft an elegant and inviting rocker of this Danish modern style that the renowned woodworker Sam Maloof so gracefully refined with sensuous curves and sculpted elegance. With this bundled plan package, you will be on your way to making this dream rocker a reality!

Charles will teach you how to:

• Choose and order wood for your project
• Scoop out the deep saddle
• Craft the unique visible seat-to-leg joinery
• Shape, sculpt and assemble the flowing headrest, arms and back spindles
• Laminate and carve the signature laminated rockers
• Assemble the rocker with the proper glue, screws and plugs
• Carve, sand and finish the chair to taste, creating a sculptured rocker with a final touch of your own artistry

Includes

• Set of Full Size paper plans for building the rocker with 8/4 lumber
• Detailed Set of Full-Size Rocker Sled Form Patterns

Additional Resources

To complete the Sulptured Rocker Project you will need the following information.

• Quick Start Guide from Charles' website
• Charles' Complete Instructional videos
• Charles' 48 page instruction book with 72 color photos - PDF to be downloaded from Charles' site
  Please note: Measurements have changed since the book was written. Use the measurements on the plans, not in the book.

Additional Information

• Our list of sculptured chairmaking tools