Vitra - Charles & Ray Eames - Armchair - RAR - Fiberglass - RAR Rocking chair

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Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair, Vitra, fiberglass shell, model RAR, circa 1970, dimensions 76 cm high, 73 cm wide, 81 cm deep, in very good vintage condition with minor signs of age, mounted on the original Vitra rocking base.

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Charles & Ray Eames – RAR Rocking Chair – Vitra – c. 1970

Vintage RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base) designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Vitra.

This example features an original fiberglass shell dating from approximately the 1970s. The shell is in very good vintage condition and is free from cracks, fractures, or repairs. The upholstery is also in near mint condition with only minor signs of age and use.

The chair is mounted on an original Vitra rocking base.

Details

* Designer: Charles & Ray Eames
* Manufacturer: Vitra
* Model: RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base)
* Period: c. 1970 (shell)
* Materials: Fiberglass, fabric upholstery, steel and wood
* Condition: Very good vintage condition
* Fiberglass shell free from cracks, fractures, and repairs
* Original Vitra rocking base from a later production period

A well-preserved example of the iconic Eames RAR, suitable for both use and design collectors.

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Charles & Ray Eames – RAR Rocking Chair – Vitra – c. 1970

Vintage RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base) designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Vitra.

This example features an original fiberglass shell dating from approximately the 1970s. The shell is in very good vintage condition and is free from cracks, fractures, or repairs. The upholstery is also in near mint condition with only minor signs of age and use.

The chair is mounted on an original Vitra rocking base.

Details

* Designer: Charles & Ray Eames
* Manufacturer: Vitra
* Model: RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base)
* Period: c. 1970 (shell)
* Materials: Fiberglass, fabric upholstery, steel and wood
* Condition: Very good vintage condition
* Fiberglass shell free from cracks, fractures, and repairs
* Original Vitra rocking base from a later production period

A well-preserved example of the iconic Eames RAR, suitable for both use and design collectors.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
RAR Rocking chair
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
North America
Manufacturer/brand
Vitra
Model
RAR
Designer/artist/maker
Charles & Ray Eames
Material
Fiberglass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
76 cm
Width
73 cm
Depth
81 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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4
Objects sold
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Object in auction
2
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