<p>In the <strong>Nursery Works Athena Gray Empire Rocker</strong>, the goddess of civilization, strategy, and art wisely takes a page from the book of Hera. The queen of the Greek gods, Hera, is also known as the goddess of empires and female fertility. Whether you're reading a book to your child or quietly discussing ideas, events, or emotions, rocking your child to sleep or to soothe offers a wonderful opportunity to transmit the wisdom of ages on to the next generation. But this comfortable and substantial rocker's worth doesn't have to end with the nursery. Unlike changing tables, cribs, and most other nursery furniture, the rocker you use to lull babies to sleep can continue on as a functional piece, either in your child's room or elsewhere in the house. And this sophisticated seat bears a handsome aesthetic that bridges the domain of your entire domesticity. The gray Grecian key pattern provides an elegant look that fits as nicely in your child's nursery as it does in the rest of your home.</p> <br /> <p>The quality, handcrafted construction of the Empire Rocker by Nursery Works ensures that this chair will last from early parenting through old age, when you'll perhaps have a chance to transmit that generational knowledge again, this time while rocking grandchildren. The woven 100% natural fiber cotton upholstery is custom milled in Mississippi to be both soft and durable, creating a relaxing surface that will stand the test of time. Likewise, the traditional-rocker styled legs are crafted from durable ash hardwood that generates a smooth, stable rocking motion, perfect for reading or relaxing.</p> <br /> <p><strong>About Nursery Works</strong><br />The mission of Nursery Works is to provide clean, simple, handcrafted contemporary furnishings made with environmentally friendly materials and manufacturing processes. Nursery Works are green, safe, and stylish choices because: (1) they use renewable resources, (2) they are tested to governmental standards on a quarterly basis, and are JPMA certified, (3) when medium density fiberboard (MDF) is called for, Nursery Works uses Grade E0, the safest grade available, (4) Nursery Works uses low-VOC finishes, lacquers, and glues, and (5) Nursery Works uses formaldehyde-free dyes.</p>