Designer of the week: Eero Aarnio
Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Dec 10th 2018
Today we’re going to discuss one of the foremost mid-century designers in both European and American furniture tradition. Unlike most of his colleagues, he’s still alive, but probably retired, since he’s currently 86 years old.
Suggested Item: Ball Chair
I am, of course, talking about Eero Aarnio, another genius from Finland. Be careful not to confuse him with Eero Saarinen
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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.
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