In-Focus: Ball Chair Replica

Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Oct 16th 2018

The Ball chair is one of the most iconic designs by Finnish national Eero Arnio, born in 1932. The chair came to life in 1963, and has been used in a huge number of movies and science-fiction settings. Some people consider it to be the pinnacle of futuristic design from the mid-century modern period. Others consider it to be nothing but a commercially successful design proposal.

Arnio’s work extends beyond the ball chair and into the realm of biomorphism. Just like the Castiglioni brothers became inspired by a streetlight to create the Arco Lamp, Arnio drew inspiration for everyday objects and created other iconic pieces such as the Tomato Chair and the Screw Table. Both pieces of furniture imitate the objects that give them their name.

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Famous sightings of the ball chair

The rock opera “Tommy,” directed by Ken Russell, brought a white-clad reproduction of the chair to the big screen in 1962. The chair was also a part of a teenage bedroom in “Dazed and Confused” in 1993 (which actually takes place in 1976).

Besides appearing on “The Prisoner” TV series in 1967, the chair has made countless other appearances on TV shows and film. Its popularity has also led to huge sales, and many Americans currently own a reproduction without knowing its true worth.

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Where can I get a great ball chair replica?

The average price for a ball chair replica (the good kind of replica) is currently around $1,000. For true-to-design specifications and maximum comfort you can turn to places like Manhattan Home Design or Barcelona Designs.

A great ball chair reproduction should be made of high-grade fiberglass, as per the original creation by Eero Arnio. The upholstery can be either synthetic fabric or leather, as long as the cushions match the original design placement and size. As a final rule, it should be able to swivel 360 degrees.

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