Eero Aarnio's Ball Chair

This large fiberglass sphere mounted on a pivoting aluminum base has become the emblem of 1960s design.
This famous armchair, named "Ball" or "Globe," is recognized for its design as well as its comfort; the seat is covered with foam fabric creating a calm atmosphere, providing an isolated space in which to relax.

Designed in 1962 by the celebrated Finnish designer Eero Aarnio, who dedicated his life to industrial design and interior architecture.

Aarnio continuously sought to simplify the lines and structures of his creations. The Ball chair, resembling an astronaut's helmet, was born from the inspiration of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, announced by President John F. Kennedy, which culminated in 1969 with the first man on the moon. This geometrically shaped armchair is therefore futuristic. Its success is owed more to fashion than to its actual functionality, as it became ingrained in American culture and homes in the 1950s.

Eero Aarnio's creations left their mark on time, and in 1968, he won the AID (American Industrial Design) award.