I'm kinda with you that Op should look for a a more practical gift. To spell it out more it's getting more and more difficult for younger generations to move out and get a place of their own, so with heirloom furniture the OP is either keeping the furniture till his kids make their way out of shitty apartment rentals to have the space to use a nice rocking chair, or the kids are stuck with guilt every move they make to make room for this chair that isn't just a chair it's an emotional attachment.