'Globe' armchair designed by Eero Aarnio
Object No. 85/1975
What better symbol of the swinging sixties could there be than the futuristic 'Globe' chair? Made of fibreglass, aluminium, foam and velvet its bright colour and Space Age shape marked the arrival of an adventurous new look. The 'Globe' was designed in Finland by Eero Aarnio in 1966 and made by Asko Finnternational in 1967. Eero Aarnio is an important Finnish designer who created some the most striking chairs of the decade.
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Summary
Object Statement
Armchair, 'Globe', fibreglass / aluminium / fabric / synthetic materials, designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1966, made by Asko International, Finland, 1966-1972
Physical Description
Armchair, 'Globe', fibreglass / aluminium / fabric / synthetic materials, designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1966, made by Asko International, Finland, 1966-1972 Armchair, 'Globe', made of yellow moulded fibreglass, seamed around the centre, in the form of a hollowed sphere swivelling on a circular yellow painted aluminium base. The interior is upholstered in four segments of black velvet fabric, with two square black velvet cushions, one each to seat and back. Manufacturer's mark on underside of seat.
DIMENSIONS
Height
1240 mm
Width
1010 mm
Depth
975 mm
Weight
50 kg
PRODUCTION
Notes
Designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1966. First exhibited at the Cologne furniture fair in 1965. Made of glass fibre using an inside mould, a technique previously used only by the boat industry. As a new material, glass fibre gave impetus to experimenting with new designs Designed by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1966, made by Asko International, Finland, 1966-1972.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased 1985
Acquisition Date
10 October 1985
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