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 Eero Aarnio's Ball Chair | |
| Designer | Eero Aarnio |
|---|---|
| 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.
- ^ "Ball Chair". October 14, 2015.
- ^ Habegger, Jerryll (2005). Sourcebook of Modern Furniture (Third ed.). New York, New York: W.W. Norton & Company. ISBN 0-393-73170-7.