Rocker 1945 - 1946

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"Rocker" is a rocking chair designed by American architect and furniture designer Ralph Rapson in 1945-1946. This piece of furniture, now located in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, features a distinctive woven red fabric stretched over a simple wooden frame. Rapson's design embodies mid-century modern aesthetics, highlighting clean lines, functionality, and a focus on comfort. The woven fabric provides both visual texture and seating support, adding a touch of warmth to the chair's streamlined structure. This chair exemplifies Rapson's commitment to creating furniture that is both visually appealing and practical for everyday use.

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Architect Ralph Rapson was one of the first designers recruited by Hans Knoll to position Knoll Associates as a modern furniture firm. Though few of Rapson’s designs actually went into production, this rocker was well received and became the signature piece of the Rapson Line. A familiar form updated with a bentwood frame and webbed seat and back, the design is especially significant for Minneapolis, where Rapson moved in 1954 to head the University of Minnesota School of Architecture. The Rapson Line was only manufactured from 1945 to 1946, with materials available during World War II (1939–45).