Chair Database
Bubble Chair
Designed by:
Aarnio E
Co-Designed by:
–
Designer:
Eero Aarnio
Co-Designer:
–
Country of Origin (Designer):
Finland
Date of Design:
1968
Date of Manufacture:
1968
Decade:
1960s
Region:
Scandinavia
Significance:
Suspended, acrylic glass version of the Ball chair
Manufacturer:
Asko
Country of Origin (Manufacturer):
Finland
Material:
Acylic glass
Process:
Pressure moulded
Monobloc:
No
Cantilever:
No
Renewable Carbon:
No
ERPR Score:
NA
ERPR Rating:
NA
Weight:
Note:
Legend has it that Eero Aarnio was inspired to develop the Bubble chair after struggling to read while relaxing in his Ball chair. Acrylic is heated and blown into a shape resembling a soap bubble. The chair was suspended from the ceiling as there was no elegant way to make a transparent pedestal. As with the Ball chair, the Bubble chair provides some acoustic privacy, protecting the sitter from surrounding noise and gives the feeling of floating in space. Aarnio claims the Bubble Chair as his personal favourite.
Image Credit:
Eero Aarnio Originals