February 10, 2005

Ralph Rapson's Rapid Rocker, Re-Introduced

rapson_rocker.jpgBesides the Eames RAR Rocker, of course, there were remarkably few rocking chair designs to come out of the mid-century golden age of American modernism. One rare example, the Rapid Rocker, was created for Knoll in 1945 by Ralph Rapson, a young architect/designer who, like the Eameses, gained notice from the Case Study House project.

True to its WWII-era origins, Rapson's bent wood and upholstery rocker required a minimum of resources, and was originally available with less expensive webbing. Vintage examples can cost up to $10,000.

In 2003, though, Rapson's Minneapolis firm re-issued a limited number of Rapson Rockers, which are upholstered in wool, for $1,650. Email Rapson Architects for details.

Classic Rapson Rapid Rocker, look under News [rapsonarchitects.com, via DT reader Erik]

1 Comment

obviously a very cool looking rocker -- very similar to the more stationary Grasshopper chair by Saarinen. I can't say those handlebars look all that kid friendly.

We've started looking at the nurseryworks rocker -- it's big and comfy and is definitley a splurge.

Leave a comment


Type the characters you see in the picture above.

Google DT


Contact DT

Daddy Types is published by Greg Allen with the help of readers like you.
Got tips, advice, questions, and suggestions? Send them to:
greg [at] daddytypes [dot] com

Join the [eventual] Daddy Types mailing list!


Archives

copyright

c2004-11 daddy types, llc.
no unauthorized commercial reuse.
privacy and terms of use
published using movable type

advertisements