Seems like the choice of one's design might say something about
the person who built it

I would tend to agree with that. I like building (all wood, only) a
certain "style" of rocking chair and other relaxing type seating, in
general, (patio/porch swings). I try to avoid straight line edges and
sharp corners.... Like a good, fetching woman: the mo curves, the mo
betta! There are a few samples in this group: http://www.flickr.com/photos/43836144@N04/

I like repairing any kind of chair/seating.

Sonny