Vintage wooden cradles, sim ple or ornate, have
a long history as a standard piece of furniture
for infants. They provided a safe and com fort-
able place for babies to sleep and were often
designed with rocking features to soothe the
child. The cradle’s design and
m aterials varied regionally, but the
ffuunnddaamm eennttaall purpose rem ained
the sam e: to keep the baby secure
and close to the care give
In 18th century Europe, cradles were a com m on
household item , often found in the com m on
room or the parents’ bedroom .