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41.34"w · 38.58"d · 47.24"h
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aarnio ball chair Designed by eero aarnio, 1963 Finnish designer Eero Aarnio was, and actively remains, a pioneer in using
plastic in industrial design. Plastic material set the designers free to
create every shape and use every color they wanted. This gave birth to
objects oscillating between function and fun - but always fascinating.
Born in 1932, Aarnio studied from 1954 to 1957 at the Institute of
Industrial Arts in Helsinki and in 1962 started his own interior and
industrial design office. Engaged in new ideas of furniture, he designed
the Ball Chair in 1963.
It was produced some years later. At the time , the material (fibreglass)
and shape were complete novelties for the furniture industry. The
fibreglass ball is built on a metal swivel base and upholstered with
foam/fibrefill. Original colors were white, red, black and orange. Sitting
in this chair is a special experience; all surrounding sounds are softened,
providing a feeling of privacy.
In the following years fibreglass used in boat construction became one of
Aarnio's favorite materials, enabling Aarnio to design ergonomic
forms without restrictions -and intriguing new ones, too.
Requires 32" door clearance for installation.
Special orders require 12-14 weeks for delivery. Available for "Quick Ship".
One with white shell, Tonus fabric #100 (white).
finish options for 8330
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