Herman Miller - Charles & Ray Eames - Fauteuil - RAR - Fibreglass

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Eames RAR rocking armchair with a dark blue fiberglass shell, produced by Herman Miller and Vitra in the 1980s, featuring beech wood runners and an immaculate condition with minimal signs of wear.

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Eames RAR – Herman Miller / Vitra – Dark Blue – 1980s – Original Rocking Armchair

Description
This rare Eames RAR Rocking Armchair, produced by Herman Miller & Vitra in the 1980s, captures the timeless poetry of mid-century modern design. Its Dark Blue fiberglass shell has a deep, luminous tone that shifts beautifully with light — a quality only found in true vintage production. The rocking base gently supports the form, giving the piece its soft, iconic rhythm and presence.

More than a chair, it feels like an object with memory — serene, sculptural, and beautifully preserved.

Details
Authentic European 1980s production
Deep Dark Blue fiberglass shell with glossy finish
Original Herman Miller embossed 'H' on shock mounts.
V-shaped logo molded into the fiberglass.
Beech wood runners with natural soft aging.
Proper alignment and authentic materials throughout.

Condition
Immaculate fiberglass shell with strong shockmounts. The runners show subtle, elegant signs of age. A refined and well-preserved example with a gentle, authentic vintage patina.

Shipping
Professionally packed with great care to ensure safe arrival.

Eames RAR – Herman Miller / Vitra – Dark Blue – 1980s – Original Rocking Armchair

Description
This rare Eames RAR Rocking Armchair, produced by Herman Miller & Vitra in the 1980s, captures the timeless poetry of mid-century modern design. Its Dark Blue fiberglass shell has a deep, luminous tone that shifts beautifully with light — a quality only found in true vintage production. The rocking base gently supports the form, giving the piece its soft, iconic rhythm and presence.

More than a chair, it feels like an object with memory — serene, sculptural, and beautifully preserved.

Details
Authentic European 1980s production
Deep Dark Blue fiberglass shell with glossy finish
Original Herman Miller embossed 'H' on shock mounts.
V-shaped logo molded into the fiberglass.
Beech wood runners with natural soft aging.
Proper alignment and authentic materials throughout.

Condition
Immaculate fiberglass shell with strong shockmounts. The runners show subtle, elegant signs of age. A refined and well-preserved example with a gentle, authentic vintage patina.

Shipping
Professionally packed with great care to ensure safe arrival.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
United States
Manufacturer/ Brand
Herman Miller
Model
RAR
Designer/Artist/Maker
Charles & Ray Eames
Material
Fibreglass
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
70 cm
Width
64 cm
Depth
62 cm
Estimated Period
1950s
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