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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. An absolute design icon and known
Category
1960s Finnish Space Age Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Vintage Pair of Ball Chairs in the Design of Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage white swivel ball chairs designed by Eero Aarnio.
The ball chair was designed in
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Metal
Space Age Mod White Fiberglass Ball Chair Style Girasole Chair Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Space Age Mod style ball chair in the style of the Girasole chair by Luciano Frigerio
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Space Age Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
H 39 in W 41.5 in D 41.25 in
Authentic ball chair by Ero Aarnio 1980
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Perpignan, FR
Authentique fauteuil ball chair datant des années 80.
Édition Adelta / étiquette fabricant présent
Category
1960s French Space Age Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Eero Aarnio Inspired Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Modern Eero Aarnio Ball Chair Replica. Above average vintage condition and structurally
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic, Acrylic
Space Age Ball Chair in White Fiberglass and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge or ball chair, fiberglass, leather, Italy, 1960s
This pop-cultural lounge chair features a
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Danilo Silvestrin "Apollo 12" Sphere 1969 Gunther Lambert Ball Chair Space Age
By Danilo Silvestrin, Günther Lambert
Located in Munster, NRW
Danilo Silvestrin "Apollo 12" Sphere - 1969 for Gunther Lambert, Germany.
Extremely rare seating object for two persons.
Designed in 1969, consisting of two acrylic hemispheres whi...
Category
1960s German Space Age Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Vintage Mid-Century Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Lounge Chair (MR15029)
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball chair.
Classic lounge armchair in the style of TH Robsjohn
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
First Edition Pastil Easy Chair - Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Antwerpen, BE
received the American Industrial Design Award. The New York Times wrote about the Ball Chair and Pastil
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Maple Conant Ball Spindle Lounge Chair
By Conant Ball
Located in Esperance, NY
Ball. We also have a larger version of this chair listed in the same style. Don’t miss out on this
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Mid Century Maple Conant Ball Spindle Lounge Chair
By Conant Ball
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this exceptional mid-century modern lounge chair, expertly crafted from solid maple by
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Rare Amorphous cast aluminium sculptural chair by Finn Stone
By Finn Stone
Located in London, GB
designer - he is one of the UK's leading makers of fibreglass furniture, mostly known for his 'Ball Chair
Category
Late 20th Century British Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Conant Ball low back windsor chairs. Solid maple wood construction. Excellent condition.
Low
Category
1970s American American Classical Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Lucite Hanging 'Bubble Chair' by Eero Aarnio for Adelta, Signed
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designed the Ball chair, which was equally iconic to the Bubble chair. We have an authentic Ball chair by
Category
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid century modern Pair of Low Slipper lounge chairs Maple base by Conant Ball
By Conant Ball
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern Pair of Low Slipper lounge chairs Maple base by Conant Ball. Great simple mod
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 30 in W 27 in D 29 in
Set of Two Russel Wright Conant Ball Captains Dining or Side Chairs
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two Windsor inspired chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company. Newly refinished in
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Russel Wright Spindle Back Rocking Chair for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Miami, FL
Spindle back maple wood rocker designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Conant Ball.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Maple Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Dorchester, MA
Russel Wright designed this solid maple armchair for Conant Ball, inspired by the round frame and
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Conant Ball Midcentury Maple and Cane Back Armchair
By Conant Ball
Located in Asheville, NC
Solid maple and cane back armchair designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball. Good overall
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair for Asko – Iconic Design Space Age Original Leather
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Telgte, DE
transparent evolution of the legendary Ball Chair, offering a unique floating seating experience. Its striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Space Age Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40.01 in W 40.01 in D 30.01 in
Four ModernMates Windsor Chairs by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Hanover, MA
Diamond for the Conant Ball company. Chairs have been recently refinished without the fixed seat cushions
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Birch
Art Deco Upholstered Scoop Dining Chairs By Russel Wright For Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning set of four, mid-century, art decco, upholstered dining chairs designed by the esteemed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Chenille
H 32.75 in W 18.5 in D 24.5 in
Mid Century Side Dining Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Modern Mates
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Voguish and chic curved side, or desk, or dining chair designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Style Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Countryside, IL
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball style mid-century dining chairs - set of 4
Each chair measures
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
White Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1980s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
classics in Finnish modern design as the Ball chair, Bubble chair and Pastilli, most of these designed in
Category
1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 15.75 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
Yellow Eero Aarnio Iconic Pastilli 'Pastille' Chair, Fibreglass Asko, 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
classics in Finnish modern design as the Ball chair, Bubble chair and Pastilli, most of these designed in
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 15.75 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Regency White Ball and Claw Foot Carved Chippendale Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Regency side Chippendale chairs. Beautiful hand carved detail on a ball
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Paint
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Russel Wright Lounge Chairs for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of maple framed lounge chairs by Russell Wright for Conant Ball.
Category
1950s Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Maple
Georgian Arm, Office Chair. Ball and Claw
Located in Manhasset, NY
Georgian Arm, Office Chair. Ball and Claw
A finely carved and well datailed Ball anc Claw Arm
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Sunball by Selldorf & Ris for Rosenthal, 1960th Ball Garden Chair Loungechair
By Rosenthal, Ris and Selldorf
Located in Telgte, DE
The SUNBALL is a design icon, created for the stylish outdoor area. Like the Ballchair, it embodies the 60s.
Herbert Selldorf and Günther F. Ris jointly created the Sunball in 1968...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
H 59 in W 70 in D 52 in
Vintage Post-Modern Gold Mohair Slipper Chairs on Brass Ball Feet - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Post-Modern Redesigned Gold Mohair Slipper Chairs on Oversized Brass Ball Feet - 4 Piece
Category
1980s Unknown Post-Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 33.5 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Regency Chippendale Claw and Ball Dining Chairs - Set of 16
Located in west palm beach, FL
chairs. Featuring classic American craftsmanship, each chair boasts intricate claw and ball feet
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 40 in W 23 in D 25 in
Four American Mid-Century Modern Curvy Dining / Side Chairs by Russel Wright
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Manhasset, NY
Conant-Ball set of 4 curvaceous dining or side chairs. Each chair having four slightly curved blonde wood
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Brass
Fine Set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 solid mahogany Maitland Smith attributed Chippendale dining chairs in
Category
1990s Unknown Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Gio Ponti style Ebonized ladder back rush seat side or desk chair with ball feet
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Gio Ponti. An ebonized ladder back rush seat side or desk chair with ball feet. Stamped Made in
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Rush
H 33.86 in W 15.95 in D 15.56 in
Vintage Traditional Chippendale Ball and Claw Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Traditional Chippendale Ball and Claw Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Featuring 6 carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39 in W 26 in D 20 in
Henredon Furniture Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Henredon Furniture Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Set of 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Birch ModernMates Office Chair by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond
Located in Dorchester, MA
Part of Leslie Diamond's ModernMates line for Conant Ball, this birch chair turns the form of a
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Birch
English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball & Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 40 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Atomic Era Chairs in Bouclé - a Pair
By Lane Furniture, Young Manufacturing Company, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Conant Ball, Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of atomic era chairs. The frames are made of wood featuring tapered ends and great joinery
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quality Reproduction Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 40 in W 28 in D 26 in
Side Chair with Tubular Brass Frame Metal Mesh Seat and Ball Finials c 1930/40's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass side chair, constructed of tubular brass, squared brass, and metal mesh, executed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
UP5 La Mamma UP 2000 Chair & UP6 Ball Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Izegem, VWV
with a more figurative one of a woman with a ball and chain tied to her foot. Gaetano Pesce described
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Polyester
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
Boho Chic Ornate Bamboo Rattan Ball in Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Delight in the charm of these Boho Chic Ornate Bamboo Rattan Ball in Claw Dining Chairs. This set
Category
1990s Philippine Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Wood Ball Abacus Wrought Iron Curule Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Wood Ball "Abacus" Wrought Iron Curule Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 47 in W 20 in D 21 in
Chippendale Wingback Damask Ball & Claw Down Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Damask Mahogany Ball & Claw Down Armchair
Featuring down-wrapped foam cushions, arm covers, a back
Category
1980s Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany, Down, Velvet
Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 6
By Henry Link
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 6. Item
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 40.5 in W 22 in D 24.5 in
PAIR OF CLAW & BALL FEET CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored Chestnut brown leather Wingback armchairs finished with carved Claw & Ball feet.
Please
Category
1950s English Victorian Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 39.38 in W 35.04 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Mid Century Sling Lounge Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
gilt ribbed bronze ball finials. Each chair has simulated black leather seats. The seats can be
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Globe Lounge Chair by Peter Obsvik, Norway, 1980s. Light Gray Leather. Signed
By Stokke, Peter Opsvik
Located in Kansas City, MO
Globe Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Norway, 1980s. Also referred to as ball or basketball
Category
1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 40 in W 40 in D 40 in
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Award for this chair. The New York Times wrote about the Ball Chair and Pastil Chair at this time: "the
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 20.48 in Dm 36.23 in
Wabi Sabi Burlwood, Iron and Bronze Lounge Chairs
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Las Vegas, NV
iron with large bronze ball feet.
Comfortable laid back chairs, very heavy and solid.
Matching coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chair in White Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
small portion of each wooden ball is visible. Altogether, the chairs exude a dynamic, almost toy-like
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech
Henredon Folio 500 Mid-Century Club & Casters Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A cosy and incredibly comfortable pair of Henredon Folio 500 Club Chairs over ball casters having
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Kindel Chippendale Dining Chairs
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Furniture 76-076 Chippendale Side Chair - Ball and Claw - This Chippendale chair has always been a Kindel
Category
1980s Chippendale Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood
Lucite and Brass Vanity Swivel Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design was in brass and commissioned by Lucille Ball. The chair is in good vintage condition.
This
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in White Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
a small portion of each wooden ball is visible. Altogether, the chairs exude a dynamic, almost toy
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Velvet
William & Mary Ladderback Chairs - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
supported with an H-stretcher and finished in ball feet. Dimensions per chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century William and Mary Retro Ball Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
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Retro Ball Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of retro ball chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and plastic, all retro ball chairs available were constructed with great care. Retro ball chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian retro ball chairs are consistently popular styles. Conant Ball, Eero Aarnio and Russel Wright each produced beautiful retro ball chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Retro Ball Chairs?
Prices for retro ball chairs start at $225 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $2,400.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Retro Ball Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
- What is the Ball Chair made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Whether or not Eero Aarnio Ball chairs are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal opinion. When the chair debuted in 1966, the New York Times reporter who saw it at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne suggested that the seating on display was "designed more for laughs than for comfort." However, the distinctive chair brought Aarnio instant commercial success. Today, many people still find the inviting foam-filled fabric seat inside its molded-fiberglass orb to be as comfortable to sit on as it is pleasing to the eye. Shop an assortment of vintage Eero Aarnio Ball chairs on 1stDibs.
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