Heritage Rocking Armchair

Designed by: Phillipe Starck
Made by: Emeco
Price: $715-1425

Rest assured, this Heritage Rocking Armchair from Emeco is built to last. Put through 77 separate steps to make sure it's sit-worthy, this modern classic was designed by Mr. Impossible himself, Philippe Starck. Rock on!

More info: emeco.net

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- I always found the original aluminum non-rocking version of this chair quite comfortable. I like the update of this classic to a rocker. It's a somewhat unexpected twist. Can't wait to test drive this one too!
  
  Gabrielle Schuller 03/25/2009
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