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What is the Ball Chair made of?

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What is the Ball Chair made of?
The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Eero Aarnio pair of Cognac chairs fiberglass alpaca velvet 1967
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of Cognac armchairs was designed in 1967 by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio and produced by Asko. Inspired by the shape of a cognac glass, this model perfectly embod...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Lucite Hanging Bubble Chair by Eero Aarnio for Adelta, Signed
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Offered here is an authentic, original Bubble Chair designed by Eero Aarnio for manufacturer Adelta. This iconic hanging chair features the classic clear acrylic sphere suspended fro...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Aarnio Pastille Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eero Aarnio Pastllle Lounge Chair Originally designed in 1967 This example was manufactured by Adelta C. 2000 Original Neon Green Color There are 2 available, priced individually
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Early 2000s Finnish Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or Pastille , Finland, 1968
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Chairs Designed by Eero Aarnio for UPO Furniture, Finland
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Beerse, VAN
These bold red chairs, designed by Eero Aarnio for UPO, are a true reflection of the Plastic Fantastic era of the 1960s. With their playful forms and glossy finish, they capture the...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of Two Eero Aarnio "Mushroom" Juttu Stools In Rattan/Wicker, Asko 1960s
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Helsinki, FI
A charming "pair" of Juttu stools, aka mushroom stools, designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko in the early 1960s. Introduced in 1961, the Juttu jakkara was Aarnio’s first stool design and...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Rattan

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