Rapson® High Back Rocker (armless)
Made in the U.S.A. by Loll Designs.
Fueled by a chance meeting at an AIA event, Loll Designs and Rapson-Inc. have teamed up to create an outdoor version of Ralph Rapson's iconic rocker. Loll infuses the... Read More
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Overview
Made in the U.S.A. by Loll Designs.
Fueled by a chance meeting at an AIA event, Loll Designs and Rapson-Inc. have teamed up to create an outdoor version of Ralph Rapson's iconic rocker. Loll infuses the Rapson High Back Rocker with their expertise as a modern outdoor furniture manufacturer specializing in the use of recycled materials to make affordable, long lasting and no-maintenance outdoor furniture, made in a sustainable and responsible manner.
Ralph Rapson sketched the first version of his "Rapson Rocker" in 1939 while studying and working at Cranbrook Academy of Art under Eliel Saarinen and Charles Eames. In 1940 he modified the design with solid wood and webbing as his entry for MoMA's Organic Design in Home Furnishings Competition. In the mid-1940s, Rapson completed a full line of solid wood and webbing furniture, in collaboration with H.G. Knoll.
Faithful to Ralph Rapson's groundbreaking 1945 Rapson® Line for H.G. Knoll, the Rapson® High Back Rocker has a deeply curved seat and a relaxed seat angle. Available in Loll's full range of eco-friendly colors, the Rapson® High Back Rocker is made from 344 reclaimed milk jugs.
Features
Eco Friendly
Specifications
Material(s): 100% recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Dimensions:
- Overall: 24" W X 33.25" D X 37.25" H
- Weight: 43 lbs.
Models
RAPSON-HIGH-BACK-ROCKER-ARMLESS
Designer: Ralph Rapson
Ralph Rapson's accomplishments in architecture and design span 70 years, connecting the defining events and personalities of American Modernism. He earned architecture degrees at the University of Michigan, and at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. He taught architecture at the New Bauhaus School (now IIT Institute of Design) from 1942–46, and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1946-54. He was head of the architecture school at the University of Minnesota from 1954–84. His furniture is in the collections of major modern art and design museums and his buildings are coveted for their masterful use of space, light, and line.
Ralph Rapson grew up drawing all the time with his left hand (his right arm was amputated due to a birth defect). His imaginative, skillful drafting drew the attention of Eliel Saarinen and landed him a scholarship at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. There, working with Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, Harry Bertoia, and Florence Schust (Knoll), Rapson was known for his creativity and his deft, lively drawings of furniture and buildings. He was a prolific sketch artist and kept volumes of sketchbooks from his world travels.
After working with the Saarinens at their architecture firm, teaching and studying at the New Bauhaus in Chicago, and winning multiple architecture contests, Rapson's accomplishments in 1945-1950 helped define the direction of Mid-Century Modernism in America. His 1945 Rapson® Line for H.G. Knoll marked the emergence of the modern aesthetic into the mainstream of post-war life, while his 1945 Rapson Greenbelt™ House (Case Study #4) remains a primary influence on the design of modern houses that unify light, nature, and active living. In 1950 Ralph Rapson and his wife Mary opened their store, Rapson-Inc., revolutionizing the sale of modern goods by bringing furnishings, housewares, and textiles into a single, design-centered shop.
Throughout a long and successful career as an award-winning architect and teacher, Ralph Rapson kept imagining and drawing new furniture designs. In 'retirement', he began to reintroduce old designs while still creating new ones. After overseeing the redesign and reintroduction of the Rapson® Rapid Rocker in 2002, he went on to win the Dwell Lounge design competition in 2007 — at age 92. Since his death in 2008, his family has continued to oversee small batch production of his designs.
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Loll Designs: Outdoor Furniture for the Modern Lollygagger
Founded in 2005, Loll is a modern outdoor furniture manufacturer specializing in the use of recycled materials to make affordable, long lasting and no-maintenance outdoor furniture. Loll strives to improve the relationship between the furniture people use and own and their ability to enjoy it in a healthy environment.
Sustainability is at the core of the business. Loll products are made from 100% recycled materials that are manufactured in a sustainable and responsible manner. As well as being recycled, the material is also 100% recyclable, so its purpose can change again into another useful product when that day comes. Loll attempts to achieve a product and company balance between the environment, profitability, and employee and community well being.
Loll Outdoor Furniture Buyers' Guide + FAQs
Are Loll products UV resistant?
All Loll products have a UV inhibitor added when the color pigment is added. There has proven to be very little change in the color of our plastic over time.
What temperature swings can Loll products endure?
Loll products are built to be weatherproof and may be left out year-round in any and all extreme conditions. The melting point of the plastic we use is 270 degrees.
What other elements can Loll furniture withstand?
Our high-density polyethylene material (HDPE, reclaimed primarily from #2 recycled milk jugs) will withstand chlorine and salt water. All fasteners are hidden and we use high-grade stainless steel. If they receive direct exposure, the hidden stainless fasteners may show some surface discoloration but will not breakdown or lose their structure.
Does the material get really hot if it's out in the sun for a long time?
The black furniture will become hot in direct sun but will not retain heat like steel furniture. We have never had a piece returned because it gets "too hot".
Are most of Loll products heavy enough that they won't blow around in the wind?
Yes. The average weight of an Adirondack Chair is approximately 55 pounds.
Are Loll products easy to clean?
Absolutely! Most clean-ups only require water and a brush. Tougher stains may require a power wash or natural citrus-based cleaner.
Is any special maintenance needed on Loll products?
Make sure that when you assemble your Loll furniture you follow all assembly instructions closely. If a product is in a high- use area, occasionally check that all fasteners are completely secure.
What if something on my Loll products is damaged? Do I have to return the entire piece?
If a part of a Loll product gets damaged, because of our unique fastening system it is possible to replace just that specific piece, not the whole product.
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