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Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

Finnish, b. 1932

“I always look ahead, never back,” Finnish design legend Eero Aarnio has been quoted as saying. A leading innovator of modern furniture design, Aarnio has long embraced a bold, playful, confident and colorful style several steps ahead of his time.

For his 1954 entrance test for the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki, Aarnio created a whimsical painting of a man reading a newspaper in a red, curved chair whose silhouette foreshadowed Aarnio’s Ball chair of 1963. That spherical seat skyrocketed him to design fame, and decades later, it is still recognized as one of the world’s most futuristic designs.

Born in 1932 to a house painter and a seamstress, Aarnio has always had a cheerful disposition and an independent spirit. He went his own way early on: After just two years at Asko, the big Scandinavian furniture company that originally produced his Ball chair, Aarnio established his own studio in 1962.

Over the next decade, the young visionary made an indelible mark on the world. Open-minded and entrepreneurial, Aarnio embraced the aesthetics, materials and technologies of the Swinging Sixties, working with a new generation of plastics and molding them into fluid, organically shaped, brightly hued forms.

Introduced at the 1966 Cologne Furniture Fair, the pod-like fiberglass Ball chair soon adorned the homes of movie stars and royalty, graced magazine covers around the world and was featured in films and ads. The groundbreaking seat originally came in orange, white, black, yellow and red and could be ordered with a telephone installed in it. Yet this designer of the future, as he was known in the 1960s, has always insisted that he didn’t deliberately seek to be associated with the decade’s sci-fi aesthetic.

“I had no intention to create either pop or Space Age design — as many people label my work,” Aarnio declares in one of the essays included in Eero Aarnio — Designer of Colour and Joy, a book jointly created by the Design Museum and publisher WSOY to accompany 2016’s “Eero Aarnio” exhibition.

The show featured a number of Aarnio’s objects, including his iconic Ball, Pastil (1967), Bubble (1968), Tomato (1971) and Pony (1973) chairs. These were joined by lesser-known seating and other objects like the rattan Juttujakkara, or mushroom, stool (1960); the sculptural Double Bubble lamp (2000), with which Aarnio first explored the possibilities of rotation-cast plastic; and the three-legged Rocket (1995) and Baby Rocket (2006) stools, both parts of a collection produced by Artek after Tom Dixon, the company’s creative director from 2004 to 2009, discovered the original piece in Aarnio’s kitchen.

“Aarnio expanded the whole idea of what constitutes furniture,” explained Suvi Saloniemi, the Design Museum’s chief curator. “His significance as a designer is crystallized in the liberation of form that he has introduced by discovering the properties of plastic as the material of a designer. His furniture is sculpture-like and eye-catching, but the pieces are always utilitarian at the same time.”

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Creator: Eero Aarnio
Iconic Eero Aarnio Silver Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Iconic Eero Aarnio Yellow Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Formula Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Formula chair is similar to the classic Pastil, with an additional backrest. It is the response to Eero’s own personal challenge to combine the sculptural elements of his earlier...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

Eero Aarnio - 1st Series, Pastil Chair in bright orange, 1967 by Asko, Finland
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Munster, NRW
Eero Aarnio - 1st series Pastil Chair in bright orange, 1967 by Asko, Finland. Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verif...
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Fiberglass

Vintage Fiberglas Pastil Schaukelstuhl Von Eero Aarnio Für Asko Egg Chair, 1960
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Lübeck, DE
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Eero Aarnio Originals Silver Leather Bubble Chair, 2017
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Iconic Eero Aarnio Natural Leather Bubble Chair
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Located in New York, NY
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Vintage Pastil Chair by Eero Aarnio
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Located in Mortsel, BE
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Late 20th Century Finnish Space Age Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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One pair of Eero Aarnio Lounge chair "RUUTU" in a near-new condition
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Djurhamn, SE
Eero Aarnio is one of Finland's great designers with several international awards and noted furniture such as the Ball Chair. Among other things, he collaborated with the Finnish fur...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Pair of Vintage Elephant Boot Chairs by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Danville, CA
Made from woven rattan, bamboo and rawhide joinery. Eero Aarnio's classic elephant boot chair adds charm and elegance to your space while providing an unexp...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Iconic Eero Aarnio White Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Eero Aarnio Red Pony Chair
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Madrid, ES
Pony chair upholstered with red textile. This iconic seat was originally designed by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio in 1972. It features a metal frame and foam upholstery, covered with...
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Steel

Iconic Eero Aarnio Pink Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Orange Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Tomato Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero has always been drawn to the circular form and is perhaps best known for his designs ‘without edges’. The Tomato chair combines three circles on a ba...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Green Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio White Tomato Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero has always been drawn to the circular form and is perhaps best known for his designs ‘without edges’. The Tomato chair combines three circles on a ba...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio White Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the Bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the Bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares the same unique acoustics as the Ball chair, a little cocoon that shields off the outside world. The hanging Bubble chair...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Formula Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Formula chair is similar to the classic Pastil, with an additional backrest. It is the response to Eero’s own personal challenge to combine the sculptural elements of his earlier...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio White Formula Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The formula chair is similar to the Classic Pastil, with an additional backrest. It is the response to Eero’s own personal Challenge to combine the sculptural elements of his earlier...
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2010s Finnish Modern Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

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Eero Aarnio lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Eero Aarnio lounge chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Eero Aarnio lounge chairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 8 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 21 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lounge chairs by Eero Aarnio were created in the modern style in finland during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by and Jasper Morrison. Prices for Eero Aarnio lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,670 and can go as high as $20,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,993.
Questions About Eero Aarnio Lounge Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Whether or not Eero Aarnio Ball chairs are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal opinion. When the chair debuted in 1966, the New York Times reporter who saw it at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne suggested that the seating on display was "designed more for laughs than for comfort." However, the distinctive chair brought Aarnio instant commercial success. Today, many people still find the inviting foam-filled fabric seat inside its molded-fiberglass orb to be as comfortable to sit on as it is pleasing to the eye. Shop an assortment of vintage Eero Aarnio Ball chairs on 1stDibs.

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