Eero Aarnio

Eero Aarnio is a Finnish furniture and interior designer, known for his iconic and playful designs from the 1960s and 70s. Born in 1932 in Finland, Aarnio started his career as an industrial designer in the 1960s and quickly gained attention for his innovative and unconventional designs.

Aarnio's designs are characterized by their futuristic and imaginative qualities, often taking inspiration from the space age and popular culture. Some of his most famous designs include the Ball Chair, Bubble Chair, and Pastil Chair, which have become icons of modern design and can be found in museums and private collections around the world.

In addition to his furniture designs, Aarnio has also created numerous interior and architectural projects, including hotels, restaurants, and public spaces. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum and the Finnish State Design Prize.

Today, Aarnio continues to create innovative and playful designs, exploring new materials and technologies in his work. His designs have had a lasting impact on the field of furniture and interior design, inspiring new generations of designers to experiment with form, color, and materials.