Eero Aarnio Ball Chair — Iconic Design Ball Chair — Pre-owned

Finnish Space Age Spherical Chair with Junction Line

Eero Aarnio's Ball Chair embodies the essence of 1960s futuristic design; this perfect sphere of lacquered fiberglass revolutionized the concept of spatial intimacy. Presented at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966, this iconic chair remains a quintessential symbol of Pop culture and the Space Age aesthetic. This particular example bears the hallmark of Finnish craftsmanship: the characteristic seam at the back, evidence of the handcrafted assembly of its two halves.

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This iconic chair is the Ball Chair (also known as the Globe Chair), a masterpiece of modern design created by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio in 1963.
Officially presented at the Cologne International Furniture Fair in 1966, it became one of the most recognized symbols of the Space Age and Pop culture of the 60s.
Main Features
Design: A perfect sphere truncated on one side, mounted on a rotating base.
Materials: The outer shell is made of lacquered fiberglass, while the interior is padded and lined with fabric or cashmere.
Standard dimensions: Approximately 121 cm high and 97 cm wide.
Experience: It is often described as a "room within a room" because its spherical shape isolates it from ambient noise, creating a private and inviting space.
The joining line (Shell): A distinctive feature of the original Ball Chairs produced in Finland is precisely the presence of a visible vertical line on the back of the fiberglass shell. This is due to the fact that the original sphere is made by joining two halves.

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