Iconic Eero Aarnio White Pony
$3,952 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio White Pony
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Pony chair was designed in 1973 by Eero Aarnio.
2010s Finnish Modern Children's Furniture
Fabric, Foam
$3,952 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio White Pony
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Pony chair was designed in 1973 by Eero Aarnio.
Fabric, Foam
$3,952 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio Orange Pony
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Pony chair was designed in 1973 by Eero Aarnio.
Fabric, Foam
$3,952 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio Midnight Black Pony
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Pony chair was designed in 1973 by Eero Aarnio.
Fabric, Foam
$3,952 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio Emerald Green Pony
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Pony chair was designed in 1973 by Eero Aarnio.
Fabric, Foam
$3,952 / item
Iconic Eero Aarnio Mellow Pink Pony
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Pony chair was designed in 1973 by Eero Aarnio.
Fabric, Foam
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Eero Aarnio Pair of Green Vintage Pony Figure Handmade Chairs
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of vintage green Pony Chairs handmade by Eero Aarnio. Dimensions - 31" x 42" x 20" Pony is a friendly and characterful addition to any room, but as always, it was desig...
Upholstery
The Original Pony Chair by Eero Aarnio – Rare 1970s Blue Fabric
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
The Original Pony Chair by Eero Aarnio designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1973.
Steel
First Edition Model "Pony" designed by Eero Aarnio Stool 1973, Finland
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Stool Animal sculpture model Pony designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland 1973. Pony chair upholstered with brown velvet.
Upholstery
Eero Aarnio Red Pony Chair, Steel Frame, Foam Upholstery, 1970s
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in Madrid, ES
Pony chair upholstered with red textile. This iconic seat was originally designed by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio in 1972.
Steel
Terrific Eero Aarnio Asko Pony Chair, circa 1970s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A 1970s Eero Aarnio Asko sculptural orange pony chair made in Finland.
Fiberglass, Textile
Eero Aarnio Pony Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, playful and iconic pony chair by designer Eero Aarnio in red wool. The pony chair was designed by the Finnish designer in 1973 and has been a staple of contemporary design ever...
Metal
Eero Aarnio Pony Chair, 1970s Finland
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, playful and iconic pony chair by designer Eero Aarnio in orange wool.
Wool, Foam
1970s Eero Aarnio Blue Pony Coffee Mug Finland
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Scandinavian designer Eero Aarnio Blue Pony Coffee Mug Finland 3.75 h x 4.63 d x 3.25 diameter Original vintage Refer to images
Ceramic
Sold
H 31.11 in W 36.62 in D 27.56 in
Tipi Chair by Eero Aarnio for Adelta, 2002, Black & Yellow Figural Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare piece by Eero Aarnio. In 2002, many decades after his 1969 iconic pony, Eero Aarnio decided the time was right to introduce a new animal design to the world -the TIPI.
Stainless Steel
A Delightful Pony Chair by Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
You would likely never guess the level of comfort this pop icon affords the lucky sitter. Whether straddling it cowboy style or reclining backwards, it is a true pleasure. Upholstere...
Foam, Upholstery, Rubber
Eero Aarnio Pony Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s red pony chair by Eero Aarnio, nice original condition some light stains due to age, overall ok.
Upholstery, Foam
Sold
H 20.87 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Irene Set of Six Order-Eero Aarnio Three Pastil Chairs & Three Pony for Air frei
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
ORDER for Irene: CONSISTS OF: 3 PONY AND 3 PASTILS PONY COLORS: GREEN, PINK AND ORANGE PASTILS: PINK, YELLOW AND GREEN FOR AIR FREIGHT Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the P...
Fiberglass, Fabric
Pony Chair by Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Pony chair by Eero Aarnio, 1973. A delightfully whimsical piece from Aarnio.
Original Eero Aarnio "Pony" Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun Aarnio Pony chair from the original 1973 edition.
In really nice condition.
Modern White Felt Chair Designed By Marc Newson, Italy 90s
By Marc Newson
Located in Madrid, ES
Marc Newson's Chair for Cappellini, Italy 1993 This chair is made from a single piece of reinforced fiberglass, which is bent and molded to create the desired structure, achieving a...
Aluminum
$1,144 / item
H 30.75 in W 40.15 in D 29.5 in
Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Green by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubble club armchair in light grey. Dimensions: Height 30.75 in.; width 40.15 in.; depth 29.5 in.; unit weight 17 kg. Made of: Polyethylene. Outdoor use.
Plastic
$1,700
H 20.48 in Dm 36.23 in
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. This vi...
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio Pastille Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eero Aarnio Pastllle Lounge Chair Originally designed in 1967 This example was manufactured by Adelta C. 2000 Original Neon Green Color There are 2 available, priced individually
Fiberglass
Puppy S in Orange by Eero Aarnio for Magis
By Eero Aarnio, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by Eero Aarnio, master of Scandinavian design culture and innovator on the international scene ever since the sixties, Puppy is a little dog as imagined by the great designer...
Plastic
$1,859
H 27.96 in W 26.38 in D 32.68 in
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in brand...
Aluminum
Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chair in Orange Plastic, 2009
By Vitra
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chair, produced in 2009. This playful chair reinterpret one of the most iconic furniture designs of the 20th century. Originally conceived in the...
Plastic
$2,671 / item
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 32.88 in
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé, White
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Light Smoked Oak Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24 Wood types available: ...
Wool, Oak
$2,787
H 21.66 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Eero Aarnio 1st Series Pastil Chair Bright Orange 1967 by Asko Finland Pop Art
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Munster, NRW
Eero Aarnio - 1st series Pastil Chair in bright orange, 1967 by Asko, Finland. Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verif...
Fiberglass
Elephant Boot Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Wicker construction with bamboo frame. Rare and hard to find.
Bamboo, Wicker
$1,243 / item
H 21.26 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Customizable Artifort Orange Slice Junior Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
If you’re a design-lover and your son or daughter likes to have their own chair with the “big people” then Artifort’s Junior Collection is for you. Like the junior version of the Ora...
Textile
$2,380 / item
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Spectrum Green, Kolho Original Dining Chair, MDJ KUU by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Spectrum Green, Kolho Original dining chair, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho Collection Dimensions: 54 x 54 x 77 cm Materials: Oak ( MDJ KUU Formica lami...
Laminate, Birch, Plywood
$2,161 / item
H 35.04 in W 15.36 in D 14.57 in
Organic Form, Plain Black Fiberglass Dining Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Playdough chair by kar Materials: FRP. Dimensions: 37 x 39 x 89 cm. Soft like cotton, with a strong contrast to the hard texture, the unique appearance is eye-catching no matt...
Fiberglass
$2,600Sale Price|50% Off
H 28.9 in W 28 in D 33.5 in
Norr11 Hippo Lounge Chair by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl in STOCK
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
Hippo Lounge chair. oak - Dark Smoked frame upholstered Gentle 2 - 0573 CAL117 Dimensions: W 28 in D 33.5 in H 28.9 in SH 16.5 in SD 24.8 in Back Upholstery Ø 11.8 in
Velvet
$1,824
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 25.99 in
Sergio Mazza Toga Chair in Black Fiberglass by Artemide 1960s Italy
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Toga chair was realized in hot-press moulded black fibreglass designed by Sergio Mazza in 1968 and manufactured by Artemide, Italy. The Toga chair is part of the Albert & Victori...
Fiberglass
$10,498 / item
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 38.19 in
Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finnish design and it was the inter...
Fabric, Fiberglass
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Wrought Iron Folk Art Tulip Candleabra
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming hand wrought iron Folk Art Tulip Candleabra from the 1930's. Heavy enough to use as doorstop as well. Beautifully rendered. 1930's USA. Measures: Height 20", width 17", bas...
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Folk Art Storage Basket
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 19th century French folk art storage basket. coiled construction with straw and bark. Ca 1890 France.
Straw
$37,500
H 29.53 in W 157.49 in D 39.38 in
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Reddish-Brown Patinated Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600 sectional sofa, leather, felt, Switzerland, 1972. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This D...
Leather, Felt
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Plastic, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Brass
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
Iconic Eero Aarnio Pink 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. In 1968 he received the Amer...
Fiberglass
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” modular sofa for Verpan, green fabric, Denmark, 1969. Verner Panton designed the Cloverleaf modular sofa in 1969, challenging traditional seating concepts...
Fabric
Thomas Webb & Sons Two-Color Cameo Vase
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...
Glass
$22,647
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
My Art Book of Friendship
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
Selected as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023. This keepsake children’s book celebrates friendship in a new and accessible way: through art. Featuring a bright stylish cover and ...
Paper
Candy Skies II
By Gaia Barnatan
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Gaia Barnatan explores surreal, dreamlike spaces through the medium of digital collage. Her work aims to create a sense of balance, playfulness and curiosity, and e...
Photographic Paper
“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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