Eames Rope Edge Rocker
Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Early production Charles Eames rocker with rope edged fibre glass shell, zinc Eiffel tower base and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Birch
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 15.75 in
Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
quality and an embedded rope at the edge of the fiberglass seat. RAR was the designation given chairs with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair with Rope Edge
By Zenith, Charles Eames
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
condition with barely a trace of wear. The iconic rope edge is clearly visible throughout. The shock mounts
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Charles Eames RAR Rocking Chair, Zenith , rope edge / Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Zenith
Located in Buffalo, NY
a beautiful patina.Retains early Zenith lable as well as ROPE edge,,
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Charles & Ray Eames DAR Eiffel Rope Edge Chair, 1st Generation, 1950
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rope-edge chair
Venice, California / Zeeland, Michigan, 1950
fiberglass, enameled steel
early sticker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Rocking Chair (RAR)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Excellent examples of vintage Eames rocker with oranger fiberglass. Remnants of sticker remain on
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1960s RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early example of the iconic RAR rocker with a molded, rope-edged fiberglass seat with large
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Southampton, NY
This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The chair and ottoman were recovered, some 25 plu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An excellent example of Charles Eames Herman Miller/Evans 1940's LCW (lounge chair wood). All original with original shock mounts, screws and label intact.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Early Eames Walnut DCW for Herman Miller / Evans 'B'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A early Eames DCW side chair in finely grained bent walnut ply from the iconic team of Ray and Charles Eames. Built after WW2 using techniques developed during war production and swi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Original 1953 Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for H. G. Knoll Products
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare early production of the diamond chair by Harry Bertoia.
Completely original upholstery and black finish. Tagged "H.G. Knoll Products"
A museum piece for the midcentury collec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Charles Eames LTR Table Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fine Charles Eames, LTR table. Birch veneer, zinc base, all original-unrestored. Signed with a medallion label underneath.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Tables
Materials
Zinc
Early Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chair Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Round Rock, TX
Early 2nd generation “Eiffel” DAR shell chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This example shows off its heavy fibrous shell in lovely parchment color. Still retains its ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Modern Blue Modernica Fiberglass Child’s Rocking Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 27 1/2in W: 25in D: 27 1/4in SH: 17 1/2in
This Eames for Modernica rocking chair is a piece of art! If you look at the photos provided, you can see the molded fiberg...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern dining chair designed by Eero Saarinen. This chair features an upholstered seat on a white enameled cast iron pedestal base. Upholstery varies. Manufactured by K...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Acrylic, Upholstery
George Nelson Brass Clock for Howard Miller
By Herman Miller, Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson for Howard Miller brass clock. A round brass clock on a tri-legged brass pedestal with a thick plexiglass face. The clock has black hour and minute hands and a red seco...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather, Stainless, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Koby Knoll Click
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll Barcelona lounge chair Mies van der Rohe, black leather, stainless, 1960s
Labelled, Knoll Associates, circa 1964
Stainless steel, black leather, all original.
Measures: 30...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Fine Charles Eames for Evans Sold by Herman Miller Ash Grain DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very nice early production Charles and Ray Eames designed dining chair metal (DCM ). Clean chrome frame supports ash grain seat and back. Retains original Eames Evans Herman Miller w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
1st Generation Eames Dkr-2 Wire Eiffel Tower Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Garnerville, NY
First generation Eames DKR-2 Eiffel Tower base side chair with the distinct splayed feet and the black base (which was only released in the early version). The Bikini chair's cover i...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Second Generation 1950s Eames ESU 251-C
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Second generation ESU 251-C modular unit, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Inspired by industrial warehouse shelving, this original ESU features colorful, lacquer...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Early Pair of Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs "Crimson" Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Charles Eames fiberglass arm shell chairs "Crimson" orange, Herman Miller. Nice original condition, retains original gel coat, exposed fibers, dated 1958. Classic Mid-C...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 23 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Eames LKR-1 Black Cats Cradle Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
1st generation Eames LKR made for Herman Miller. All original cream colored hopsack bikini over black wire chair and base. Stamped 'patent pending' on bottom with original cat's crad...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1 Herman Miller Parchment Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Herman Miller parchment shell fiberglass RAR rocker by Eames
Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this rocker is one of the most iconic designs from Charles and Ray Eames.
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Fiberglass
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Extreme Rare Rope Edge Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base.
By Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
.
Collectors item.
Rope edge & remains of original sticker.
This chair has the 1st experimental rocker
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Extreme Rare Rope Edge Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base.
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sittard, NL
.
Collectors item.
Rope edge & remains of original sticker.
This chair has the 1st experimental rocker
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
An Early Eames Rope Edge Rocker by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
An Early Eames Rope Edge Rocker by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Wonderfully Grained
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
First Year Production of Charles and Ray Eames Rope-Edge Rocker, Zenith Labell
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great example, first year production Charles and Ray Eames Rocker, Natural putty color, Wonderful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26 in W 23 in D 24 in
Eames Zenith Rope Edged Rocker
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early Eames designed fiberglass arm shell rocking chair with rope edge, large shock mounts
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Charles Eames RAR Rope Edge Zenith Rocker
By Charles Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
good condition early production rope edge rocker completely original, label.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles Eames Zenith Rope Edge Rocker
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames for Zenith Plastics and Banner Metals , Greige Cord Edge Rocker in rare
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Eames Zenith Rope-Edge RAR Rocker by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
an imbedded rope at the edge of the fiberglass seat. RAR was the designation given chairs with the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Eames Zenith Rope Edge RAR Rocker in Seafoam Green
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rope edge Eames RAR rocker in extremely rare sea-foam green from the first or second year of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Iron
Early All Original Zenith Rope Edge Rocker designed by Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Zenith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early all original rope edge rocker, designed by Charles Eames for Zenith Products, pre Herman
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early 1st Production Rope Edge Herman Miller Eames RAR Fiberglass Rocker
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Boise, ID
Great vintage condition
No cracks no chips.
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Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1st Gen Charles Eames, Herman Miller Zenith Rope Edge Rocker RAR Rare Base
By Charles Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a 1st generation Rope Edge Rocker RAR, with the "Ankle Breaker" base.
Designed by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.75 in W 24.5 in D 27.5 in
Early Rope-Edge Fiberglass Rocker by Charles Eames for Zenith/Herman Miller
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dorchester, MA
Plastics for Herman Miller. The rope-edge fiberglass shell, in a warm parchment color, sits on a black
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ray and Charles Eames Rope Edge Zenith Armchair Rocker Purchased in 1951
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ray and Charles Eames Rope Edge Zenith Armchair with an early Herman Miller Label. Iconic Classic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Eames Rocker
By Charles Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA circa 1950, an RAR or "Rocker" in Lemon Yellow, with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Eames Zenith Rocker
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Eames RAR rocker with the large shock mounts but no rope edge, in production in this format very briefly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Charles Eames Zenith Rocker
By Charles Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, circa 1950. An exceptional rope edge rocker (RAR
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Charles Eames Early Rocker
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Eames for Herman Miller, Rocking Chair. One of the earliest versions, features rope edge and large
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
The perfect Eames rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
early Zenith/Herman Miller label. Salmon armshell with rope edge and beautiful patina. Museum quality.
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Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs
Early Zenith Rope Edge Blonde Rocking Chair by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Houston, TX
Early production Eames rocker with rope edged fiberglass shell. Is in wonderful shape. Zinc
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Rare First Production Eames Rocker Zenith Plastics
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely rare original roped edge Eames rocking chair with a very early base. Made by the Zenith
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Edition Eames Rocker in Coral Salmon
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rope edge fiberglass rocker chair. Herman Miller sticker on base.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Eames parchment Herman Miller / Zenith rocker ca. 1951
By Charles Eames
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very nice early example. Full Zenith label. Nice thick rope edge.
Rounded birch runners. All
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
CHARLES AND RAY EAMES VINTAGE ROCKER ; 1ST SERIES
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames RAR rocker with very early production "criss-cross" base configuration , only
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Early Production RAR Rocker by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Uppsala, SE
The RAR (Rocking Armchair on Rods) rocker was designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Early Eames RAR rocker by Zenith plastics for Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
rope edge found on the earliest Zenith production. This version is commonly known as “transitional” as
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Charles Eames Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in BREDA, NL
Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair, First Edition Rope Edge, Color Lemon.
This chair is in mint
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Charles & Ray Eames Lemon Yellow RAR Rocking Armchair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Molded fiberglass shell in the colour Lemon Yellow with rope edge. Assembled on original zinc plated
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 in
Eames for Herman Miller Zenith Rocking Chair RAR Iconic Mid Century
By Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is an icon of Mid-Century Modern design — the Eames Rocker, also known as
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Charles & Ray Eames Rocking Chair, RAR
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This early rocker features a rope edge shell marked with a Zenith label. The Sea Foam Color is
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Early Production Original Eames Rocker for Zenith Plastics Rope Edge & Tag
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful very rare early production Eames original rocker circa 1950's, beautiful color with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Rope Edge Zenith RAR Rocker by Charles & Ray Eames in Orange
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare first generation rope edge Eames RAR rocker in orange. In as found condition with no repairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Birch
Incredible Eames Zenith RAR Rope Edge Rocker in Elephant Hide Grey
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Eames RAR with rope edge Zenith elephant hide grey shell. Full original label intact. Shell in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Early Rope Edge RAR Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Zenith Plastics
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Very nice original pair of 1st edition rockers, both retaining their checkerboard labels.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.38 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Charles and Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Soquel, CA
birch rocking struts, circa 1960s. Second generation Charles and Ray Eames RAR rocker with the large
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Zenith Eames Rope Edge Rocker (RAR) with Rare Base
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Very rare Eames (RAR) rope edge rocking chair with the first generation "ankle breaker"
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Zenith Eames Rope Edge Rocker (RAR) with Rare Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Charles Eames.
Period/style: Mid-Century Modern.
Country: United States.
Manufacture
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Eames Zenith Rope Edge RAR Rocker by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
This rocker is all original. The parchment color shell has a rope edge and a checkerboard Zenith
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Charles Eames Zenith Rope Edge RAR Rocker
Located in Berkeley, CA
Early Charles Eames Zenith production RAR Rocker, all original rope edge with full label. Elephant
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Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Extremely Rare Rope Edge Zenith Plastics Eames Rocker, 1st Experimental Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
1st generation original very rare rocker chair by Charles Eames for Zenith plastics California
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Salmon 1st production Zenith rope edge rocker by Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1st production rope edge rocker in salmon fiberglass. Rocker still retains it's original label
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Excellent Early Example of the Eames "RAR" Rope Edge Zenith Rocker
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in santa monica, CA
Excellent early example of the Eames "RAR" rope edge Zenith rocker. Complete with large original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Zenith Rope Edge RAR by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
950's Eames Zenith RAR Elepnat hide grey rocker in amazing condition, shell is clean, no issues
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rope Edge Checker Board, Zenith Label, Charles Eames Rocking Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Tulsa, OK
Early production Charles Eames Rocker. It is all orig. in super clean fantastic condition! It has a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Rocker - Charles Eames
Located in Bridport, CT
Early rope edge rocker by Charles Eames, Zenith. From the estate of the American playwright Max
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Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Pair of Early Rope Edge RAR Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sundridge, GB
rope edge shells, bases showing signs of age, but no breaks, overall in great vintage condition.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Rar Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
1960's. Second generation Charles and Ray Eames RAR rocker with the large shock mounts but no rope edge
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Rocking Chair by Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rods, and slender wooden rockers. This is an early example, with the highly sought-after "rope edge
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Ash
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Eames Rope Edge Rocker For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal eames rope edge rocker for your home. A eames rope edge rocker — often made from wood, fiberglass and plastic — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a eames rope edge rocker — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right eames rope edge rocker, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made eames rope edge rocker has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Zenith are consistently popular.
How Much is a Eames Rope Edge Rocker?
Prices for a eames rope edge rocker start at $1,700 and top out at $5,600 with the average selling for $3,000.
Finding the Right rocking-chairs for You
The phrase “rocking chair” didn’t find its way into the dictionary until the mid-18th century. While most of the sitting furniture that we use in our homes originated in either England or France, the iconic rocking chair is a quintessentially American piece of furniture.
A Philadelphia cabinetmaker’s bill for a proto-rocking chair issued in 1742, which identified the seat as a “Nurse Chair with rockers,” is the earliest surviving evidence of this design’s humble beginnings. The nurse chair was a low side chair intended for nursing women, so giving it a soothing rocking motion made sense. Rocking chairs, which saw a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked, quickly gained popularity across the United States, garnering a reputation as a seat that everyone could love. They offered casual comfort without the expensive fabrics and upholstery that put armchairs out of many families’ budgets.
Rocking chairs are unique in that they don’t just offer a place to rest — they offer an opportunity to reminisce. The presence of one of these classic pieces stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space. They easily introduce a simple country feel to the city or bring the peaceful rhythm of a porch swing into a sheltered sunroom. Although craftsmen took to painting and stenciling varieties of the chairs that emerged in New England during the 19th century, the most traditional rocking chairs are generally unadorned seats constructed with time-tested materials like wood and metal. As such, a minimalist vintage rocking chair can be ushered into any corner of your home without significantly disrupting your existing decor scheme or the room’s color palette.
In the decades since the first rocker, top designers have made the piece their own. Viennese chair maker Michael Thonet produced a series of rockers in the middle of the 19th century in which the different curved steam-bent wood parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).
No matter your personal style, let 1stDibs pair you with your perfect seat. Deck out your porch, patio or parlor — browse the vintage, new and antique rocking chairs in our vast collection today.
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