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Title:
Authentic Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair - Original Molded Shell Rocker
Description:
Offered at auction is an authentic Herman Miller Eames RAR (Rocker Armchair Rod base) rocking chair, a monumental icon of mid-century modern design history. Originally conceived by the legendary design duo Charles and Ray Eames, this authentic molded shell rocker stands as a masterclass in organic minimalism and revolutionary ergonomic comfort. The beautifully contoured cradle seat is perfectly balanced upon a sculptural wire "Eiffel" rod base and anchored by solid wood rocker runners, seamlessly blending playful artistic form with industrial utility. An absolute must-have piece for mid-century design purists, furniture collectors, or anyone seeking to add a timeless, architectural statement to a contemporary living space, office, or nursery.
Details:
Brand: Herman Miller
Designers: Charles & Ray Eames
Model: RAR (Rocker Armchair Rod base)
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Iconic American Design
Construction: Contoured Molded Shell, Sculptural Wire Rod Base, Solid Wood Runners
Identification: Features authentic Herman Miller markings / stamping (Please refer to photos for exact stamp, logo, or label details)
Condition: Pre-owned Authentic Condition
Condition, Molded Shell Nature, and Liability Disclaimer:
This item is sold strictly "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind, expressed or implied, regarding its absolute manufacturing year, exact material formulation (polypropylene vs. archival fiberglass composite), maximum load-bearing threshold under continuous rocking weight constraints, or future secondary market valuation.
Pre-Owned Designer Furniture Notice: As an authentic, pre-owned design piece, this rocking chair will show natural signs consistent with household placement, light architectural use, and previous display. The molded shell seat may exhibit superficial surface scuffs, faint hairline scratches, or minor localized finish rubbing typical of pliable polymers or vintage composites. The metal wire rod base may show micro-scratching, minor finish relaxation, or faint tarnish at the structural weld points, while the wooden rocker runners will show standard signs of floor contact on their undersides, including light scuffs, minor edge wear, or natural organic grain variations. The integral rubber shock mounts remain intact, but all vintage or contemporary collector furniture elements should be operated and treated with standard care. Overall condition grading is entirely subjective; bidders must rely completely on their own evaluation of the provided digital photographs prior to placing a bid.
Color and Dimensions: Molded shell resins, metallic rod frameworks, and natural wood grain finishes possess distinct reflective and textural qualities that interact with professional studio photography strobe lights and ambient environments dynamically. Actual seat colors, hardware tones, and contrast may vary slightly in person compared to what is displayed on your mobile phone, tablet, or monitor screen due to varying digital device display calibrations. The seller is not liable for subjective differences in color perception. If specific height, width, or depth dimensions are not explicitly listed in the text, please refer to the auction photographs containing measurement indicators, measuring tapes, or rulers. All dimensions are approximate.
Bidders are strictly required to inspect all photographs carefully prior to placing a bid. The images constitute the primary, definitive, and final description of the item's physical appearance, authenticity markings, and current state. By placing a bid, the buyer explicitly agrees that they have reviewed the photos, accept the item's current pre-owned state, and agree that all sales are final. No returns, refunds, partial credits, or exchanges will be issued under any circumstances.
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