Designer Charles & Ray Eames
Years 1953 - 1972
Publisher Herman Miller
Off-white color
Materials: Fiberglass, metal
Dimensions H 32 cm x W 63 cm x D 55 cm
Weight <40 kg
Sold in sets of 2
CHARLES & RAY EAMES - “CATS & CRADLE”
Sold in sets of 2 armchairs.
Fiberglass-reinforced polyester shell, off-white color, base in bent steel wires, white epoxy - stamped Herman Miller edition.
Some signs of wear and tear from age.
The Eames LAR “Cats Cradle” arm chair - Why this name ?
First, LAR.
L for Low , A for Arm Chair and R for on Rod (R) (Base).
Next, “Cats Cradle” or “cat cradle”: it’s that game with the rubber bands between our fingers, that game we played when we were children! You see those tangled rubber bands?
The same applies to the LAR chair. The base of the legs is made of wire and is bent into shape to form two horizontal supports that connect to the ground and give an almost triangular appearance - like our elastic band set.
The LAR “Cats & Cradle” arm chair is one of the 5 original bases of the fiberglass shell chairs that were marketed from 1950: the RAR rocking chair, the DAR Eiffel chair, the DAX with doweled feet and the DAX with four feet, and therefore also the LAR.
This chair is unique because it was primarily designed as a lounge chair: it's low and therefore perfect for low coffee tables. It's fundamentally different from other RAR and LAX lounge options. We can easily imagine that its design was a real contrast to the traditional, austere seating of the 1940s and 1950s.
The Eames “Cats & Cradle” chair never sold in as many numbers as the other variants, but it endured until Herman Miller stopped production in the mid-1960s.
The LAR was unfortunately not revived as part of Herman Miller's reintroduction of the plastic chair series in 2001, but it was later revived with the fiberglass reissues.
This “cats cradle” arm chair has become one of the most sought-after models among collectors…
They are in very good condition! Now it's your turn!
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What types of furniture do you sell?
We offer a selection of vintage pieces and design objects, some reissued, some unique. All pieces are authentic and carefully chosen.
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Are the products in good condition?
Yes, but vintage means they have a history: some signs of age (wear, patina, micro-scratches) are visible. These characteristics are described and photographed in each product listing.
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Do you deliver everywhere in France?
Yes.
- Free delivery in Paris and the inner suburbs (75, 92, 93, 94).
- Outside of this area, a personalized quote is provided.
- Ground floor delivery by a specialist carrier (upper floor delivery option on request).
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Do you ship internationally?
Yes, upon request. We will provide a customized quote including shipping costs, insurance and delivery times.
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Can we see the furniture in person?
Yes! We offer appointments on request in Pré Saint Gervais to come and view or collect furniture.
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What payment methods are accepted?
- Credit card (via Wix Payments)
- PayPal
- Bank transfer
Payment is 100% secure.
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Can I change my mind after the purchase?
Due to the unique nature of our items, the right of withdrawal does not apply. However, in the event of a clear problem (damaged item, error), we will find a solution together (refund, replacement, etc.).
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Who should I contact if I have a problem?
You can contact us at any time:
galeriebikini@gmail.com
06 14 20 23 08
Free ground floor delivery in Île de France.
Outside this area (France and Europe), a personalized quote can be provided by contacting us at 06 14 20 23 08.