Eero Aarnio is a Finnish interior designer, born in Helsinki in 1932n Hi is noted for his innovative furniture designs in the 1960s, such as his plastic and fibreglass chairs.

Eero Aarnio studied at the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki and started his own business in 1962. The following year, he introduced his Ball Chair, a hollow sphere on a stand, open on one side to allow a person to sit within. The Ball Chair was introduced to the public at the Asko stand at the Cologne furniture fair in 1966. The similar Bubble Chair was clear and suspended from above. Other innovative designs included his Pastil Chair, a beanbag-like molded armchair, and the Tomato Chair, which has a seat moulded between three supporting spheres.

The designs of Eero Aarnio are characterised by their use of organic shapes and bright colours. He has said that he is inspired more...

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Ball chair, late 1980s. Ball chair in the manner of Eero Aarnio.…

1980s Ball Chair in Black Fibreglass Frame with Red Upholstery

Ball chair, late 1980s. Ball chair in the manner of Eero Aarnio. Black fibreglass frame and red fabric upholstery, height 120 cm.

A pair of Eero Aarnio armchairs for Framac, Finnish-Australian,…

A pair of Eero Aarnio armchairs for Framac, Finnish-Australian, circa 1970's, cream upholstery with geometric pattern on polished chrome frames, 70 cm high, 71 cm wide, 77 cm deep

Eero Aarnio pair of silver series executive chairs for Framac,…

Silver Executive Chairs with Green Wool Upholstery by Aarnio

Eero Aarnio pair of silver series executive chairs for Framac, green wool upholstery with polished aluminium legs. Label present to underside. Finland / Australia, designed 1965, 75 cm high, 65 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), ball chair, designed 1968,…

Orange Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio

Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), ball chair, designed 1968, manufactured by Asko, gel-coated fiberglass shell with orange wool upholstery, on aluminium and steel swivel base, retains manufacturer's label, height 124 cm width 105 cm depth 80 cm. Provenance:…

Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), four dining chairs, silver…

Eero Aarnio Blue Dining Chairs

Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), four dining chairs, silver series executive, designed c. 1965, manufactured by Framac, blue fabric and chromed aluminium, retain manufacturer's labels (4), height 73 cm

Eero Aarnio 'The Screw' table for Cappellini, fibreglass,…

Eero Aarnio Fibreglass Table for Cappellini

Eero Aarnio 'The Screw' table for Cappellini, fibreglass, Finland, c 1991, 57 cm high, 65 cm wide

Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), three Baby Rocket stools,…

Baby Rocket Stools by Eero Aarnio for Artek

Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), three Baby Rocket stools, designed 2006 manufactured by Artek, two stools in black lacquered oak, one in soaped oak (3)

Eero Aarnio executive armchair for Mobel Italia; Microsuade and…

Eero Aarnio Executive Armchair for Mobel Italia

Eero Aarnio executive armchair for Mobel Italia; Microsuade and polished chrome; Italy; designed 1960s

Eero Aarnio 'Bubble' chair for Eero Aarnio Originals, perspex,…

Eero Aarnio's Bubble Chair

Eero Aarnio 'Bubble' chair for Eero Aarnio Originals, perspex, white leather seats, designed 1960s, Finland, (chain not included), 103 cm high, 103 cm wide, 63 cm deep

Replica Eero Aarnio Ball Chair 105 cm wide, 118 cm high approx

Eero Aarnio Ball Chair Replica - 105cm Wide

Replica Eero Aarnio Ball Chair 105 cm wide, 118 cm high approx

Eero Aarnio 'Bubble' chair for Eero Aarnio Originals, perspex,…

Eero Aarnio's 'Bubble' Chair with White Leather Seats

Eero Aarnio 'Bubble' chair for Eero Aarnio Originals, perspex, white leather seats, Finland, designed, 103 cm high, 103 cm wide, 63 cm deep

Eero Aarnio 'Screw' table for Eero Aarnio Originals red moulded…

Red Plastic Screw Table by Eero Aarnio

Eero Aarnio 'Screw' table for Eero Aarnio Originals red moulded plastic, Finland designed 1991, 60 cm high, 65 cm deep

Eero Aarnio 'Bubble' chair for Eero Aarnio Originals Perspex,…

Eero Aarnio's Bubble Chair with White Leather Seats

Eero Aarnio 'Bubble' chair for Eero Aarnio Originals Perspex, white leather seats designed, Finland 103 cm high, 103 cm wide, 63 cm deep

Eero Aarnio ball chair Fibreglass, gel coated, red cotton…

Red Fibreglass Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio

Eero Aarnio ball chair Fibreglass, gel coated, red cotton interior Finland c 1960s, 120 cm high, 98 cm wide, 90 cm deep

Eero Aarnio two seat sofa for Framac original tan leather,…

Eero Aarnio Framac Tan Leather Sofa, 1970s Finland

Eero Aarnio two seat sofa for Framac original tan leather, chrome frame (stamped) Finland c 1970s, 70 cm high, 132 cm wide, 73 cm deep

Eero Aarnio armchair for Framac original tan leather, chrome…

Framac Leather Armchair by Eero Aarnio, 1970s Finland

Eero Aarnio armchair for Framac original tan leather, chrome frame (stamped) Finland c 1970s, 70 cm high, 73 cm wide, 73 cm deep

Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), bubble chair, designed 1968,…

Adelta Bubble Chair by Eero Aarnio

Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), bubble chair, designed 1968, manufactured by Adelta, acrylic shell, chromed steel bar, chain and hooks, with silver leatherette seat, retains manufacturer's decal label, diameter 103 cm

Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), bubble chair, designed 1968,…

Adelta Bubble Chair by Eero Aarnio

Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), bubble chair, designed 1968, manufactured by Adelta, acrylic shell, chromed steel bar, chain and hooks, with silver leatherette seat, retains manufacturer's decal label, diameter 103 cm

Eero Aarnio pair of armchairs for Framac, purple wool fabric on…

Purple Wool Armchairs by Eero Aarnio for Framac

Eero Aarnio pair of armchairs for Framac, purple wool fabric on chrome frame, Finland, c. 1970s, 72 cm high, 72 cm wide, 72 cm deep

Eero Aarnio pair of armchairs for Framac, Stripe wool…

Aarnio Stripe Armchairs for Framac, c. 1970s

Eero Aarnio pair of armchairs for Framac, Stripe wool upholstery, chrome frame, Finland, c 1970s, 70 cm high, 73 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Eero Aarnio b.1932 (Finland) ball chair or globe chair first…

Eero Aarnio's Iconic Ball Chair

Eero Aarnio b.1932 (Finland) ball chair or globe chair first designed 1963 Fibreglass, foam and upholstered fabric manufactured by Adelta Germany - authorized Eero Aarnio factory and distributer, with Adelta authenticity document, height: 117 cm

Pair of Eero Aarnio style 'Pastil' chairs, Fibreglass on tripod…

1970s Fibreglass Tripod Chairs by Eero Aarnio Style

Pair of Eero Aarnio style 'Pastil' chairs, Fibreglass on tripod base, Australia, c 1970s, 75 cm high, 98 cm deep

Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), ball chair, designed 1968,…

Turquoise Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio

Eero Aarnio (Finnish, b. 1932), ball chair, designed 1968, manufactured by Adelta, Finland, gel-coated fiberglass with turquoise upholstery, on enamelled aluminium swivel base, retains decal label 'Eero Aarnio Adelta made in Finland, height 122 cm, width…

A 1960s ball chair, in fibre glass and red faded fabric.…

Red Fiberglass Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio (8 words)

A 1960s ball chair, in fibre glass and red faded fabric. Designer Eero Aarnio. Height 120 cm. (Af)

An Eero Aarnio ball chair 120 cm high, 98 cm wide, 90 cm deep

Eero Aarnio's Iconic Ball Chair: Modern Design Classic

An Eero Aarnio ball chair 120 cm high, 98 cm wide, 90 cm deep

Eero Aarnio bubble chair for Adelta. Perspex with metal hanging…

Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair with Leather Cushions

Eero Aarnio bubble chair for Adelta. Perspex with metal hanging chain, two white leather cushions (scratches to plastic, worn cushions) stamped

Eero Aarnio (attributed), vintage 1960's cognac chair, with red…

Cognac Chair with Red Vinyl Upholstery by Aarnio (attributed)

Eero Aarnio (attributed), vintage 1960's cognac chair, with red vinyl upholstery