Kantarelli Coffee Table by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Eero Aarnio
Located in VENLO, NL
Rare 'Kantarelli' coffee table by the Finnish designer Eero Aarnio for Asko. A famous design from 1967 often combined with Aarnio's 'Pastil' chairs.
Fiberglass
1960s Eero Aarnio for ASKO Finland Viking Chair in Brown Fabric
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s Viking Armchair, designed by Eero Aarnio for ASKO Finland. The piece was imported and distributed in the USA by Stendig.
Steel
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Wien, AT
Eero Aarnio Ball Chair from the first production of Asko.
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Eero Aarnio For Asko, Lahti, Dining Table Space Age For Kantarelli
Located in Round Top, TX
The iconic Kantarelli (Chanterelle) dining table designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko, Lahti, conceived in 1965–1966 and produced in the late 1960s.
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
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.
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio mushroom stool in rattan for asko circa 1960
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Famous Mushroom stool designed by Eero Aarnio for asko in the 60's a true iconic finnish design piece in rattan, the stool is in perfect orginal condition !
Rattan
Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Space Age Original Leather
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Telgte, DE
Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Piece with Original Silver Leather Upholstery This Bubble Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko is a true design statement and one of the m...
Metal
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...
Cane, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern White Acabus Bed, Eero Aarnio, Asko 1970s
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Helsinki, FI
A playful yet highly architectural double bed from the celebrated Abakus series designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko. Introduced in 1971, the design perfectly captures the optimism and b...
Metal
Rare Eero Aarnio Birch Armchair for Asko, Finland
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Birch Armchair in very good condition. Designed by Eero Aarnio and produced by Asko, Finland. The chair is made of bent plywood which is laminated with a beautiful birch ...
Fabric, Bouclé, Bentwood, Birch
Original 1st Edition Eero Aarnio Ball Chair for Asko Finland, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Renens, CH
Designed by Eero Aarnio in the 1960s, the Ball, also known as the Globe Chair, is one of the most recognised design icons of the 20th century.
Steel
Eero Aarnio 4 Chairs Model Flamingo for Asko Finland Marked, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Paris, IDF
Born in Helsinki in 1932 Eero Aarnio studied interior and industrial design and worked for Tapiovaara and Asko before launching his own studio.
Wood
10 Polaris Armchairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Munich, DE
A set of 10 Polaris armchairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko, designed in 1966. Orange plastic, metal legs.
Metal
Unavailable
H 17.33 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
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.
Fiberglass
rare vintage bed Abacus by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1970
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Dieses äußerst seltene Bett wurde vom berühmten finnischen Designer Eero Aarnio entworfen. Es wurde von ASKO, Finnland, in den 1970er Jahren hergestellt.
Hardwood
Kantarelli Table, Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1967
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Kantarelli table by Eero Aarnio for Asko in striking and rare purple.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 18.12 in Dm 28.35 in
Midcentury White Plastic Kantarelli Coffee Table by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1965
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in MIlano, IT
Designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1965. Good condition, in patina.
Plastic
Captains Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1960s, Set of Two
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of Captains chair designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko. A true pop design icon of the 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Green Captains Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland, 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Vienna, AT
This swivelling turquoise green Captains chair was designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland in the 1960s and is a true pop design icon of the 1960s.
Fiberglass
Rare "Abakus" Bed Frame by Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Abakus bed frame by Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland from the 1970s. Black wood frame with playful knob details.
Wood
Sold
H 20.48 in Dm 36.23 in
Finnish Fire Yellow Fiberglass Pastille Armchair by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1967
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in MIlano, IT
Finnish fire yellow fiberglass pastille armchairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1967 The pastille armchair is more a work of art than a simple armchair or rocking chair.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 20.48 in Dm 36.23 in
Finnish Fire Yellow Fiberglass Pastille Armchairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1967
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in MIlano, IT
Finnish fire yellow fiberglass Pastille armchairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1967 The Pastille armchair is more a work of art than a simple armchair or rocking chair.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 49.22 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
20th Century Retro Ball Chair in the Style of Eero Aarnio for Asko, C.1960
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The iconic and original ball chair, designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko. The interior cushioning has been refurbished with lamb sheepskin.
Lambskin
Vintage Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko, Finland 1963
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
This original Ball Chair by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio, produced by Asko in the 1970's, combines modernist elegance with timeless charm.
Metal
Pair MCM Red Polystyrene Original Pastil Rocking Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Mid-Century Modern red polystyrene original Pastil ergonomic rocking chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vin...
Polystyrene
Eero Aarnio for Asko Yellow Fiberglass Pastille Pod Gyro Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Aarnio (b. 1932) Pastille chair, by Asko (aka, "Gyro"), made in Finland, molded fiberglass with recessed seat and original yellow finish, unsigned.
Fiberglass
Pair of Pastil Easy Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of first edition Pastil Easy chairs. Excellent for in or outdoor use.
Polyester
Pair of Very Early Pastil Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1967
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Munster, NRW
two early 'pastil' chairs designed by eero aarnio in 1967. molded fiberglass (reinforced polyester) currently in original condition with strong patina and scuffs to the bottom, but c...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
Six Rare "Captain's" Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko Lahti, Finland, 1966
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare set of swivel chairs in original condition were produced in Finland in 1960s. Model: Forelli 8565 (1966), the original wool upholstery shows some signs of wear due to age. ...
Chrome
Eero Aarnio "Mushroom" Stool in Rattan / Wicker, Asko 1960s
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic "Juttu jakkara" or Mushroom stool designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko in the early 1960s in Finland.
Rattan
A Pair Of Eero Aarnio "Mushroom" Stools In Rattan/Wicker, Asko 1960s
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic "Juttu jakkara" or Mushroom stool, was designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko in the early 1960s in Finland.
Cane, Rattan
Eero Aarnio Red Pastil Fiberglass Chairs for Asko Set of Two
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Munich, DE
Eero Aarnio Pastille chair, by Asko (aka, "Gyro"), made in Finland, 1960s.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Eero Aarnio Dining chairs 'Flamingo' for Asko a pair Finland 1970s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Paris, IDF
Eero Aarnio (Finland, Born 1932) Eero Aarnio, a pair of 1970s 'Flamingo' chairs for Asko Finland.
Wood
“Viking” armchair by Aarnio for Asko
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Highland, IN
An uncommon form, the Viking armchair is more subdued than many of the better known designs by Aarnio. The generous seat rests atop a four star chrome base and has tilt and swivel fu...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Eero Aarnio for Asko Green Gyro or Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in St. Louis, MO
Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland green fiberglass Gyro or Pastil chair in excellent condition.
Fiberglass
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Wien, AT
The Eero Aarnio Ball Chair from the first production run by Asko is an absolute design icon, renowned worldwide.
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Sold
H 20.87 in Dm 37.01 in
Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Chair Lounge Chair Pastille by Eero Aarnio 1968
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage red fiberglass plastic chair armchair lounge chair patio chair Pastille by Eero Aarnio for Asko 1960s. An iconic gorgeous chair with rocking feature in rare color r...
Plastic
Eero Aarnio Ball Chair for Asko
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maker's imprint reads "Asko Finnternational Design Eero Aarnio". Great vintage condition, may benefit from some refurbishments.
Metal
Sold
H 17.33 in Dm 28.35 in
Orange Eero Aarnio 'Kantarelli' Fiberglass Side Table for Asko Oy, Finland, 1967
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Kantarelli' side table with tulip base designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1967 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland.
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio Red Velvet Ball Chair for Asko
By Stendig Co., Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maker's imprint reads "Asko Finnternational Design Eero Aarnio" accompanied by a "Original Design Stendig Made in Finland" sticker.
Metal
“I always look ahead, never back,” Finnish design legend Eero Aarnio has been quoted as saying. A leading innovator of modern furniture design, Aarnio has long embraced a bold, playful, confident and colorful style several steps ahead of his time.
For his 1954 entrance test for the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki, Aarnio created a whimsical painting of a man reading a newspaper in a red, curved chair whose silhouette foreshadowed Aarnio’s Ball chair of 1963. That spherical seat skyrocketed him to design fame, and decades later, it is still recognized as one of the world’s most futuristic designs.
Born in 1932 to a house painter and a seamstress, Aarnio has always had a cheerful disposition and an independent spirit. He went his own way early on: After just two years at Asko, the big Scandinavian furniture company that originally produced his Ball chair, Aarnio established his own studio in 1962.
Over the next decade, the young visionary made an indelible mark on the world. Open-minded and entrepreneurial, Aarnio embraced the aesthetics, materials and technologies of the Swinging Sixties, working with a new generation of plastics and molding them into fluid, organically shaped, brightly hued forms.
Introduced at the 1966 Cologne Furniture Fair, the pod-like fiberglass Ball chair soon adorned the homes of movie stars and royalty, graced magazine covers around the world and was featured in films and ads. The groundbreaking seat originally came in orange, white, black, yellow and red and could be ordered with a telephone installed in it. Yet this designer of the future, as he was known in the 1960s, has always insisted that he didn’t deliberately seek to be associated with the decade’s sci-fi aesthetic.
“I had no intention to create either pop or Space Age design — as many people label my work,” Aarnio declares in one of the essays included in Eero Aarnio — Designer of Colour and Joy, a book jointly created by the Design Museum and publisher WSOY to accompany 2016’s “Eero Aarnio” exhibition.
The show featured a number of Aarnio’s objects, including his iconic Ball, Pastil (1967), Bubble (1968), Tomato (1971) and Pony (1973) chairs. These were joined by lesser-known seating and other objects like the rattan Juttujakkara, or mushroom, stool (1960); the sculptural Double Bubble lamp (2000), with which Aarnio first explored the possibilities of rotation-cast plastic; and the three-legged Rocket (1995) and Baby Rocket (2006) stools, both parts of a collection produced by Artek after Tom Dixon, the company’s creative director from 2004 to 2009, discovered the original piece in Aarnio’s kitchen.
“Aarnio expanded the whole idea of what constitutes furniture,” explained Suvi Saloniemi, the Design Museum’s chief curator. “His significance as a designer is crystallized in the liberation of form that he has introduced by discovering the properties of plastic as the material of a designer. His furniture is sculpture-like and eye-catching, but the pieces are always utilitarian at the same time.”
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