AboutFred Taylor Expertise I will attempt to answer questions about American antique furniture, including construction details, style, period, manufacturers, care, repair and storage. I do not have any background in appliances, musical instruments, sewing machines, lighting and clocks and will not respond to quesions about those items.
Experience I ran an antique furniture restoration business for twenty years. I am a nationally syndicated columnist on the subject of antique furniture for such publications as Antique Week and New England Antiques Journal. I have produced one video on the subject of furniture identification and my book "HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE" is now available.I have also published articles in Antique Trader, Chicago Art Deco Society, Northeast Magazine, Victorian Decorating and Lifestyles, Professional Refinishing, Antiques and Art Around Florida and Antique Shoppe. You can visit my website at www.furnituredetective.com
Education/Credentials BSBA Finance, University of Florida, MBA Finance, University of Florida
Expert: Fred Taylor Date: 5/4/2008 Subject: S. Bent Rocking Chair
Question I have an S. Bent rocking chair that was designed by R. Norton Hall, MD, for persons with back problems. I live in Greensburg, PA, and Dr. Hall had these chairs at the Latrobe Hospital in Latrobe, PA, on the neuro wing there for patients to use. Weiss Furniture store in Latrobe, PA, was the place we purchased our chair. We would like to purchase another one but don't know who sells them now.
Answer Becky - I have no idea where to find another "Norton Hall" chair but if you send photos to Hal Taylor (no relation) I am almost sure he can make you an identical chair. Here is his website. http://www.rockingchairs.net/
