http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/957743/resize%3Aformat%3DfullRAR (Rocking Armchair Rod)designed 1948–50; made about 1950–53Charles EamesMolded polyester fiberglass composite, steel and birch rockers, rubber shock mountsOne piece molded fiberglass body shaped for human form. Steel legs attached to plastic seat with rubber shock mounts. Network of stretchers attached to legs, crossing at sides, back and center. Curved wooden rockers bolted onto legs. Note that "Rod" in the title of this model chair refers to the metal rods in the base; the chair could be purchased with a variety of different base structures.Furniture68.5800000000 Centimeter59.6900000000 CentimeterUsed with permission. Herman Miller, Inc.® Eames®http://collections.mfa.org/objects/43035/rdf