Eero aarnio

Sold: Ball lounge chair by Eero Aarnio for Adelta, 1990s | #161254

Has there ever been a cooler place to sit than the infamous ball and egg chair?

Helsinki Design Museum presents the work and design thinking of professor and interior architect Eero Aarnio, in a compilation of his work from over several decades.

An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vintage chair was manufactured in Mid-Century in late 1960s or early 1970s. Pastil was often referred to as the 'Gyro' chair as its rocking motion swivels in 360 degrees. Original condition with wear, discolourations and marks. One year after he had designed the Pastil Chair in 1968 Eero Aarnio received the…

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Eero Aarnio's Pastil Chair is a joyful classic of modern design from 1967. Resembling a shiny, oversized candy, the gently rocking Pastil is amazingly comfortable – and fun – to sit on. The extraordinary play of form and colour make Pastil the eye-catcher of any room. The chair is made of fibreglass and is thus suitable for outdoor use as well. Eero Aarnio tells about the design process: ”The Pastil shape can be looked at from many angles. The initial idea could be the same as in a Screw…

Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio 1966

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