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Designer | Eero Aarnio |
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Date | 1963 |
Made in | Finland |
Materials | Acrylic frame. Steel swivel pedestal. Fabric or leather inner. |
Style / tradition | Modernist |
Height | 47.25 in (120.0 cm) |
Width | 41.25 in (104.8 cm) |
Depth | 38.2 in (97 cm) |
The Ball Chair was designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963.[1][2] The Ball Chair is also known as the globe chair and is famous for its unconventional shape. It is considered a classic of industrial design. More recent versions have increased the overall size and added features including music speakers and MP3 player integration.