Vitra Eames RAR rocking chair, pebble RE – chrome – maple

Vitra’s Eames RAR rocking chair is a charming combination of a plastic seat, chromed metal frame and wooden legs. The name RAR comes from the words Rocking Armchair Rod Base. The slender and lightweight rocking chair is well suited for various décors and spaces.

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, the plastic Eames chairs are true design icons of the 1950s. Their popularity lies in the timeless, ergonomic design and various leg options. The original model with a fiberglass seat was the first industrially produced plastic chair. Today, the seat of the Eames rocking chair is made of recycled plastic which is collected from households. When viewed up close, seats made from post-consumer recycled plastic may contain tiny specks of pigment that add a pleasing vibrancy to the surface of the chair.

Over the years, Vitra has readjusted not only the material but also the size and geometry of the classic chairs to make them more comfortable for today’s needs. The dimensions of the RAR rocking chairs were updated in 2019: longer skids, higher seat and more upright seating angle make the chairs more stable than before.