If you were asked to name an item made from fiberglass, the last thing that would probably go through you head would be a chair. Because they are light in weight, highly durable and can easily be molded into different shapes, fiberglass is often used in boat hulls, surf boards and even casts for broken limbs. However, it is these same qualities of fiberglass that have made it suitable for use in home furniture. One such fiberglass modern furniture that is actually quite popular is the… Continue

When it comes down to fiberglass furniture, no one else is more of an expert than that of Eero Aarnio. Regarded as one of the greatest designers of the 20th century, the Finnish designer Eero Aarnio set himself apart from his contemporaries for making simple yet unconventional designs for home furniture out of fiberglass and other synthetic materials. And the design that is accrediting for putting his career into the international spotlight is his Ball Chair design.



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If you ask any of your friends what chairs are made of, the last thing that you would probably hear is fiberglass. A composite material of plastic and glass fibers (hence its name), fiberglass is commonly associated by people with home insulation and sports materials. However, because it is flexible, lightweight, and exceptionally strong, fiberglass can also be a good, if not unconventional, material for use in chairs. One such fiberglass chair design that is actually quite popular is the Ball… Continue

One of the most respected interior designers of the modern age, the Finnish-born designer Eero Aarnio gave life to some of today's most popular designs. An innovative thinker, Aarnio established himself as an adept in making unconventional designs for home furnishings using fiberglass and plastic. One design that is considered by many to be Aarnio's best work yet is the so-called Ball chair.



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One of the most famous modern designers of the 20th century, Eero Aarnio produced several highly-popular designs for home furniture. And of all the designs he created, probably the most influential, if not the best, is that of the Ball Chair. Described by the Vitra Design Museum as being “something between a piece of architecture and a piece of furniture”, the Ball Chair is the keystone of any mid-century or retro-modern lounge are and is a must-have in any Aarnio collection.



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