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What is the Ball Chair made of?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Eero Aarnio Small Walnut Parabel Table
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Parabel was designed in 1993 by Eero Aarnio, and first shown at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne, Germany in January 2002. The table is made of fibreglass and comes in...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Tables
Materials
Maple
Iconic Eero Aarnio Small Black Mushroom Stool
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
He mushroom is one of Eero’s oldest designs and in its fibreglass form is part of the same design family that includes the ball chair, Pastil and Tomato. It can be used as a stool or...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Footstools
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Yellow Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge 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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio, 1960's wicker Juttu stool for Artek
By Eero Aarnio, Artek
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the iconic Eero Aarnio wicker Juttu stool, originally designed in the 1960's and offered by Artek. This vintage design piece features a unique and playful form that perfe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Space Age Kantarelli Coffee Table by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in BAARLO, LI
Rare 'Kantarelli' coffee table by the Finnish designer Eero Aarnio for Asko. A famous design from 1967 often combined with Aarnio's 'Pastil' chairs. This bright green version is in p...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
