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Photos of Ralph Rapson

RR - Photo in Front of Self-Portrait

RR - Supervising Cantilevered Arm Construction of Bentwood Rockers, circa 2002

RR - Examining Bentwood Upholstery 

RR - Famous Pipe Picture Used in Furniture Ads in 1940s 

RR Photo - Credit to David Ellis, Photographer 

   

Vintage Rapson Images

RR's Entry for MoMA's Organic Design in Home Furnishings Competition circa 1940 

Logo from Stationery Used at Rapson-Inc. in Boston, one of the first modern furnishings retailers, circa 1950 

Rapon-Inc Showfloor circa 1950 

 

Ralph Rapson Sketches

Rapson Sketch - Large Lounge

Rapson Sketch - Woman in Bentwood Rocker

Rapson Greenbelt Rockers and Lounges Sketch

Rapson Sketch - Rocker Study of Multiple Designs

Rapson Detailed Sketch of Sofa Design