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1960s Rock N Rest Armchair by Gimson & Slater

$1,948.58
£1,400
€1,668.33
CA$2,687.40
A$2,719.85
CHF 1,559.49
MX$32,988.42
NOK 18,136.22
SEK 18,460.92
DKK 12,471.36

About the Item

This is a Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling for Gimson & Slater Rock 'n Rest chair featuring an angled teak frame and textured oatmeal upholstery. The defining element of this model is its built-in metal ratchet and lever mechanism. This allows the user to transition smoothly from an upright seating position to a locked reclined state, or unlock it completely to use it as a gentle rocking chair. [1, 2, 3] Designed in Norway by Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, produced in the UK by Gimson and Slater in the early 1960s,
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 29.14 in (74 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MK121500a1stDibs: LU4305250840922

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