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Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s
Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s

Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s

By Knoll, Ralph Rapson

Located in Detroit, MI

The rare and early wooden rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson for Knoll is circa 1940. It features original solid birch wood frame with more recent black webbed seat. Ralph Rapson...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ralph Rapson Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Birch

Ralph Rapson, Rare Lounge Chairs, Maple, Cotton, Brass, USA, 1945
Ralph Rapson, Rare Lounge Chairs, Maple, Cotton, Brass, USA, 1945

Ralph Rapson, Rare Lounge Chairs, Maple, Cotton, Brass, USA, 1945

By Ralph Rapson, Knoll

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of rare maple, light orange cotton webbing and brass "Greenbelt" lounge designed by Ralph Rapson and produced by H.G. Knoll Associates, USA, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 12.7...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ralph Rapson Seating

Materials

Brass

Early Ralph Rapson Rocker with Leather Webbing
Early Ralph Rapson Rocker with Leather Webbing

Early Ralph Rapson Rocker with Leather Webbing

By Ralph Rapson, Knoll

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

This is a rare first year production from HG Knoll Associates of a stunning rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson. It boasts a solid birch frame with original woven leather webbing...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ralph Rapson Seating

Materials

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Pair Greenbelt Lounge Chairs by Ralph Rapson KNOLL 1940s Mid-Century Modern
Pair Greenbelt Lounge Chairs by Ralph Rapson KNOLL 1940s Mid-Century Modern

Pair Greenbelt Lounge Chairs by Ralph Rapson KNOLL 1940s Mid-Century Modern

By Ralph Rapson

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Very uncommon pair of early Knoll chairs, designed by architect Ralph Rapson. Rapson designed a series of furniture that Knoll & Associates produced in the late 1940's. These chair...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ralph Rapson Seating

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Birch

C. 1946 Rare Ralph Rapson for Knoll Associates Dining / Side Arm Chair in Birch
C. 1946 Rare Ralph Rapson for Knoll Associates Dining / Side Arm Chair in Birch

C. 1946 Rare Ralph Rapson for Knoll Associates Dining / Side Arm Chair in Birch

By Ralph Rapson, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an exceptional early Knoll Associates armchair, designed by Jens Risom. This example has what looks to be a natural maple frame and lovely striped black fabric. Th...

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1940s American Modern Vintage Ralph Rapson Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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Previously Available Items
Ralph Rapson Lounge Chairs for Knoll 1945
Ralph Rapson Lounge Chairs for Knoll 1945

Ralph Rapson Lounge Chairs for Knoll 1945

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H 32 in W 28.5 in D 32 in

Ralph Rapson Lounge Chairs for Knoll 1945

By Knoll, Ralph Rapson

Located in Chicago, IL

Ralph Rapson Lounge Chairs for Knoll 1945 Scarce Design features, Solid birch frames with fully upholstered seat, back, and arms, reupholstered with cotton-poly woven fabric. Dimensi...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ralph Rapson Seating

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Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair
Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair

Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair

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H 38 in W 28.5 in D 29 in

Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair

By Ralph Rapson, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ralph Rapson Early High Back Lounge Chair for Knoll Rapson designed an entire series of furniture that went into production in the late 40's The High Back Lounge Chair is one from th...

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Ralph Rapson seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Ralph Rapson seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ralph Rapson seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Ralph Rapson were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Smilow-Thielle, Larry Laslo, and Norman Bel Geddes. Prices for Ralph Rapson seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,950 and can go as high as $14,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,225.