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Rare Leather Ball Chair

Creator: Eero Aarnio - Asko
Offered by: Portuondo

Description
Rare Leather Ball Chair
Stitched leather, fibreglass and steel
1st edition Globe chair,Produced by Asko
Stamped on underside
Upholstered in original cognac leather
Finland c 1964

When Eero Aarnio's unapologetically sculptural Ball chair (or Globe chair) debuted at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes.
Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Stitched leather, fibreglass and steel
Condition:	Good. in good vintage conditions, please contact us for full condition report
Creation Date:	c. 1964
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	505711

Dimensions

W.	43.31 in;	H.	47.24 in;	D.	35.43 in;
W.	110 cm;	H.	120 cm;	D.	90 cm;

Message from Seller:

Portuondo focuses in three fields, art, antiques and design. It is managed and run by Hugo and Diego Portuondo. Their gallery spaces are located in London & Madrid.

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