Eero Aarnio

The Finnish designer Eero Aarnio (b.1932) is one of the great innovators of modern furniture design.

In the 1960s, Eero Aarnio began experimenting with plastics, vivid colors and organic forms, breaking away from traditional design conventions. His now iconic plastic creations include the Ball (1963), the Pastil (1968), and the Bubble (1968) chairs which echo the pop culture and spirit of their time.

Many of Aarnio's works are included in the world's most prestigious museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the MoMA in New York.

More information can be found on Eero Aarnio's official homepage.

Awards

• Valmet Trade Mark Competition, Helsinki, Finland 1958, First Prize
• International Furniture Competition, Cantu, Italy 1959, Third Prize
• Export Furniture Competition, Helsinki, Finland 1963, Third Prize
• International Competition on Furniture Design, Cantu, Italy 1964, First Prize
• Scandinavian Park and Street Competition 1965, Stockholm, Sweden, First Prize
• Steel Furniture Competition, Helsinki, Finland 1967, Second Prize
• International Design Award of the A.I.D. (American Institute of Interior Designers) for Pastil Chair (Gyro) 1968, New York, USA
• Honorary member of SIO (Finnish Association of Interior Designers) 1999
• The Finland Prize 2005, The Ministry of Education, Finland
• Interior Innovation Award Cologne 2006, Germany
• On November 30, 2007 Eero Aarnio was awarded an honorary title of professor by the President of Finland
• The Compasso d'Oro Design award for Trioli chair, Italy 2008
• Kaj Franck Design Prize in Finland, 2008