Eero Aarnio

Eero Aarnio (born July 21, 1932) is a designer. Eero Aarnio (born 21 July 1932) is a Finnish designer, noted for his innovative furniture designs in the 1960s, such as his plastic and fibreglass chairs. He was born in Helsinki. Aarnio studied arch

Aarnio studied architecture at the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki and graduated in 1960. He started his own office in 1962. The following year, he introduced his Ball Chair, a hollow sphere on a stand, open on one side to allow a person to sit within. The Ball Chair was introduced to the i

Aarnio's designs were an important aspect of 1960s popular culture, and could often be seen as part of sets in period science-fiction films. Because his designs used very simple geometric forms, they were ideal for such productions.

Career

Aarnio's designs were an important aspect of 1960s popular culture, and could often be seen as part of sets in period science-fiction films. Because his designs used very simple geometric forms, they were ideal for such productions.

Personal Life

Eero Aarnio continues to create new designs, including toys and furniture for children. He was awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 2008 for a design called Trioli, a combination rocking horse and child-sized chair which is part of a collection for Magis.

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Knowledge Platforms

• Wikipedia — Eero Aarnio
• Wikidata — Q707025