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LAR Rocking Chair, Charles Eames (American, 1907–1978), designed 1949, manufactured c. 1955, Steel wire, beech wood, molded…
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Chair · Zeeland

LAR Rocking Chair

Charles Eames (American, 1907–1978) · Zeeland · designed 1949, manufactured c. 1955

Medium
Steel wire, beech wood, molded polyester, rubber, fiberglass nylon upholstery
Dimensions
27 x 25 x 27 in. (68.6 x 63.5 x 68.6 cm)
Accession
1984.14.7
Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gifford Phillips, Class of 1942
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