In 1968, after he conceived the Ball Chair, Eero Aarnio, a pioneer in using plastics in industrial design, created the Bubble Chair as a reduction of its predicessor. He wanted the chair to be light-filled, and since, as Aarnio maintained, “There is no nice way to make a clear pedestal,” it had to hang from the ceiling. Iconic in shape, the space-age design is as fresh today as it was 45 years ago. Original Eero Aarnio Bubble Chairs are still to be had. To find a retailer near you, visit Eero Aarnio. (An original clocks in at around $4,700 whereas a knock off will set you back around $900.)
Okay, that was the ‘good for you’ educational part of this post. Now, let’s get to the dessert, shall we? The photo pictured above looks to be straight out of 1968, white boots and all. Less downtown girl, the suburban-like interior (pictured below) from Twenty First Century Retro is warm and inviting.
The Bubble certainly doesn’t disrupt this breathtaking cityscape view found at Dick Clark Architecture via House of Anais.
The Bubble is as equally at home in a minimal, seaside setting. Via Jeff Andrews Design.
From refined to funky. From Room Service Store.
The Bubble in a dining room? Yes. From Contempoo in the living room.
