R.A.R. ROCKING CHAIR

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CHARLES & RAY EAMES; United States
R.A.R. ROCKING CHAIR
designed 1948-50, manufactured prior to circa 1952 by Zenith Plastics, 'greige' fibreglass shell with rope edge, zinc rod, beechwood
27in. (65cm.) height; 24¾in. (63cm.) width; 27½in. (70cm.) approximate depth
Underside with square transfer label

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

Cf: Alexander von Vegesack (ed,), 100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Design Museum Collection, Weil am Rhein, 1995, p.150 (the design illustrated).

Examples manufactured between 1950 and circa 1952 featured the symmetrical arrangement of zinc struts exhibited in the present example. After circa 1952 the design of the struts was substantially modified to enhance rigidity.

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