Bubble chair
Chair designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968
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The bubble chair was designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1968.[1] It is based on his Ball Chair.[2] The main difference is that the Bubble Chair is attached to the ceiling with a chain, while being made of transparent material which lets the light inside from all directions. The acrylic is heated and blown into a round shape, similar to a soap bubble, within a solid steel frame.[3] It's about an industrial design classic and has advanced the usage of plastics in furniture design.[4] The chair is considered modernist or Space Age in design and is often used to symbolize the 1960s period.[5]
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| Designer | Eero Aarnio |
|---|---|
| Date | 1968 |
| Made in | Finland |
| Materials | Steel, acrylic, fabric, leather |
| Style / tradition | Modernist |
In popular culture
In the 2005 Star Trek: Enterprise episode "The Aenar", it was used in the Aenar city.[6]
See also
- List of chairs
- Ball Chair
- Philippe Starck, designer of the Bubble Club Armchair and Sofa
