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Rare, early Eames RAR rocking chair for Herman Miller dated 1957. Chair is completely original, except for the shock mounts …
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Rare, early Eames RAR rocking chair for Herman Miller dated 1957. Chair is completely original, except for the shock mounts that were professionally replaced. No Penetrol was used on the shell (it can damage and yellow overtime).
The underside is marked with a date code, beginning with “VEN”. Those three letters stand for Venice, California, which is where the Eames office was located. The shell was fabricated and then the chair was assembled at the Eames office in 1957. Quite uncommon.
The thickness of the shell and the gauge of the wire are both also correct for this time period. The red orange shell has slightly faded to a very pleasing salmon pink color. This is not due to damage or environmental factors, but it is in accordance with the pigments they were using at this time.
1957 was also the first year they began using the patent labels. This one is still present.
This is a fine, gently used early example of this chair.
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- Dimensions
- 27ʺW × 26ʺD × 27ʺH
- Seat Height
- 15.75 in
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Brand
- Herman Miller
- Designer
- Eames
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fiberglass
- Steel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Salmon
- Condition Notes
- Overall, this chair is in really good condition. The shell has a few very slight stuffed marks at the top. … moreOverall, this chair is in really good condition. The shell has a few very slight stuffed marks at the top. The black metal, originally painted by the factory, exhibits a little bit of patina, but no brakes or re-welds. The shock mounts are professionally replaced. The wood runners are original and in good condition. They have the original finish and all of the Ware that comes with that over the past seven years. When considering that, the chair is very gently used. less
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