Eames Fiberglass Armchair RAR is designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra with shell made in dyed-through, glass-fibre reinforced polyester, available in various colors, and wire base with cross struts, available chromeplated, white or basic dark powder-coated finish, with solid maple rockers.
In 1948, Charles and Ray Eames participated in the "International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design" organised by the New York Museum of Modern Art, entering a chair with a seat shell moulded to fi t the contours of the human body along with a concept for a variety of bases. Their design won second prize. However, the metal shell proved too complex and expensive to achieve successful mass production. The couple‘s search for alternative materials eventually led them to glass-fi bre reinforced polyester resin, with this material, which was previously unknown in the furniture industry, they successfully developed the moulded seat shells for mass production: the Fiberglass Chair was born. The Fiberglass Chairs were launched on the market in 1950, introducing a new furniture typology that has since become widespread: the multifunctional chair whose shell can be combined with a variety of bases to serve diff erent purposes.
The iconic RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base) and LAR (Lounge Height Armchair Rod Base) in fibreglass are compact but expressive lounge chairs.
Starting price (VAT included): € 1.114,99