Charles and Ray Eames (1907-1978 and 1912-1988)
An RAR Rocking Chair for Herman Miller, 1950s/60s
Designed 1950 in conjunction with Zenith Plastics
Appears unmarked
The molded fiberglass armchair shell upholstered in stitched orange Naugahyde, connected by rubber shock absorbers to a steel frame with birch runners
27" H x 25" W x 27" D
Provenance: The private collection of Robert Andrew Swan

Literature: John and Marylin Neuhart and Ray Eames, "The Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames" (Harry N. Abrams, 1989), 138 and 141
The Herman Miller Collection manufacturer's catalog (1952), 94

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, and indentations commensurate with age and use. Steel frame with oxidation to the metal. The runners with black scuffs and more concentrated wear to ends. The upholstery overall fair to good condition with general soiling and three splits in the stitched seams, each measuring 4-6" long as well as a split to underside of armrest area 1.5" long. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.