{"title":"Eero Aarnio","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEero Aarnio – background and training\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEero Aarnio was born in Finland in 1932. From 1954 to 1957, he studied at the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki and then worked as a freelance industrial designer and interior designer, as well as a photographer and graphic designer. In 1962, he opened his own design studio in Helsinki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of a generation of Finnish designers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAarnio belongs to the generation of Finnish architects and designers whose work was shaped by the trends of the 1950s, when Finland was beginning to establish itself in international design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom natural materials to plastic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his furniture designs, Aarnio experimented with natural materials such as wood and rattan cane. His early works include the \u003cem\u003eJattujakkara\u003c\/em\u003e wicker stool and the \u003cem\u003eApple Tree chair\u003c\/em\u003e. In the 1960s, however, Aarnio broke with the Finnish \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tradition\"\u003etradition\u003c\/a\u003e of working with natural materials and increasingly turned to synthetic materials, especially plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe round form as a leitmotif\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to his motto \"The earth is a sphere\", he designed his products without corners or edges. His products are among the best-known and most iconic furniture designs of the 1960s. In the 1960s, plastics changed furniture design like no other material before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA pioneer of plastic furniture: Ball Chair and Kimara\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEero Aarnio was one of the first Finnish designers to work with synthetic materials such as fibreglass, acrylic glass and plastics. He became particularly famous for his \u003cem\u003eBall Chair\u003c\/em\u003e, designed in 1963: a fibreglass shell with a round opening through which you can sink back into its upholstered interior. With this piece, Aarnio achieves an exemplary combination of visual modernity, objectivity and seating comfort, with a logical and economical use of material.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eKimara\u003c\/em\u003e chair, designed in 1983 as a cocktail chair for Asko, is considered the result of his computer-aided furniture production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards and international presence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1968, Aarnio won the American Industrial Design Award for his \u003cem\u003ePastil\u003c\/em\u003e chair. Many of his works can be seen in museums such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York in the USA, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London in the UK and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris in France.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alessi-giesskanne-diva","title":"Alessi - Watering Can Diva","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCurved watering can for the patio and garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nFinnish designer Eero Aarnio (1932), who became known for his iconic chair designs—the “Ball Chair” (1966), “Pastil chair” (1967), and “Bubble chair” (1968), is one of the great innovators of contemporary Scandinavian design. In 2011, he developed a product collection for Alessi that combines classic, playful, and paradoxical aspects of the design world.\r\nEero Aarnio recalls: \u003cem\u003e \u0026 “I still remember exactly the smile that spread across Alberto Alessi ’s face when I first presented my designs to him years ago. These included my “ Diva ” watering can and the “Mouse” bottle opener—both extremely practical and a lot of fun.\r\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign and Functionality\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nThe sinuous “ Diva \u003cem\u003e” \u003c\/em\u003ewatering can is made of thermoplastic resin and holds approximately 1.5 liters of water. The curved shape of the watering can appears as if cast from a single piece, playfully and effortlessly incorporating all the components of a watering can without seeming contrived. 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He has shaped a kind of \u0026 #039;playful Scandinavian design \u0026 #039; that has moved far away from the purist professional ethos that predominantly characterizes design in Northern Europe. “The projects presented here are the first in a product family that we will continue to expand \u0026,”\u003c\/em\u003e says Alberto Alessi about the collaboration with Eero Aarnio.\r\nFor over half a century, Finnish designer Aarnio has been consistently creating objects for the home in geometric, rounded forms and vibrant colors that evoke childlike “systems of order.” His objects, almost always made of plastic, are visual stories that combine ironic and playful qualities with precise and explicitly functional everyday items—as exemplified by his iconic chair creations, the “Ball Chair” (1966), “Pastil Chair” (1967), and “Bubble Chair” (1968), for which Eero Aarnio became famous.\r\nThe “ Citrus ” lemon squeezer, which Aarnio designed for Allesi, is made of thermoplastic resin—that is, also made of plastic. “ Citrus ” is available in various colors.","brand":"Alessi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57394894143832,"sku":"117796","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Citrus-transparent-frei2.jpg?v=1780053435"},{"product_id":"magis-puppy-2023","title":"Magis - Puppy 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExclusive Puppy 2023\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe Puppy 2023 by Eero Aarnio for Magis is undoubtedly a charming and festive addition to the holiday season. This unique design piece combines Aarnio’s creative approach with Magis \u0026 #039;s high-quality craftsmanship. The Puppy’s playful yet stylish appearance perfectly captures the festive spirit and brings a cheerful atmosphere to any room. Crafted from high-quality materials, this product showcases not only masterful craftsmanship but also an appealing aesthetic. The Puppy can therefore be viewed not only as a decoration but also as a work of art that spreads the magic of the Christmas season throughout every home.","brand":"Magis","offers":[{"title":"orange","offer_id":57413661819224,"sku":"319537","price":238.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"blue\/purple","offer_id":57413661884760,"sku":"319540","price":345.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"purple\/fuchsia","offer_id":57413661917528,"sku":"319541","price":345.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"fuchsia\/orange","offer_id":57413661950296,"sku":"319543","price":345.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Magis-Christmas-2023-Puppy-S-blau.jpg?v=1780329874"},{"product_id":"magis-puppy-dalmatiner","title":"Magis - Puppy Dalmatian","description":"Plastic furniture is the specialty of Finnish designer Eero Aarnio. 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