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As well as oak, ash, basswood and mahogany, some of our rocking horses are offered in an alternative laminate material.

Constructed from high quality hardwood laminates, the total laminate construction uses no joints, producing an extremely strong structure with no proneness to movement.

Due to the method of construction (alternating grain) the durability of laminated rocking horses is outstanding. These rocking horses are extremely stable in all atmospheric conditions.

However due to this inherent strength producing fine detail is very difficult. Laminated rocking horses we have seen elsewhere have a much more basic look.

Not wanting to compromise, we have through the use of innovative construction techniques and years of careful experimentation, achieved a very realistic looking horse using this medium.

Left in their natural timber form they have a very dramatic and striking appearance, showing the swirls of the laminations.

Our laminate rocking horses can also be dappled in whatever colour you require.

Laminate horses emerged during the late 20th / early 21st century. Combined with our elaborate production techniques, laminate produces a unique and contemporary rocking horse that we feel is an interesting alternative to classical wood constructions.

Laminated Rocking Horse Availability

Sources of eco friendly ethical laminate supplies are readily available to us.

Laminate Rocking Horses and The Environment

We go to great lengths to ensure that the wood supply for our laminate rocking horses comes from Forrests Forever and/or FSC (Forest Stewardsip Council) certified eco-friendly ethical suppliers.

For more details of our ethical policy, please see the quality care and ethics page.

photograph of the princess laminated rocking horse in dappled grey painted finish

Princess rocking horse laminate construction
with dappled grey painted finish

 

  

photograph of the prancer laminate rocking horse

Prancer rocking horse in natural laminated wood finish

Prancer laminate rocking horses natural hardwood finish
Prancer laminated rocking horse during construction.
Click to see the detail of the lamination.

 

closeup oif the brancer laminate rocking horse head
closeup of the prancer laminated rocking horse
head. Click for a larger view.

 

laminated lion photograph
Laminate lion custom commission.
Click the picture for an enlarged version.

 
 

3D Interactive Laminate Rocking Horse Presentation

For a closer view of one of our prancer laminated rocking horses, try our 3D interactive rocking horse presentation. This presentation will take a couple of minutes to load on a slow connection, so please be patient.

View the presentation here