Pair of "Executive" armchairs by Eero Aarnio for Mobel Italia, 1960

In perfect condition, fully restored chairs and refilled with a soft quality leather color "cognac". Very comfortable with suspended seating! Sitting at 43cm. Eero Aarnio created "Executive" for Mobel Italia in 1968. Born in Helsinki in 1932, Finnish designer Eero Aarnio studied interior and industrial design at the School of Applied Arts in Helsinki between 1954 and 1957. He then began working for the Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999), who was then a designer for the furniture manufacturer Asko. In 1962, Eero Aarnio launched his own studio in Helsinki and began his collaboration with Asko. At the same time, he began his experiments with plastic, a material that would make him famous. In 1963, Aarnio became interested in the potential of fiberglass, which led him to create his fabulous Ball Chair, also known as the Globe Chair. This piece was exhibited at the Furniture Fair in Cologne in 1966, during which it was widely acclaimed. Recognizing the marketing value of this pop chair, Asko invited Eero Aarnio to develop more plastic design including the Pastil Chair or Gyro Chair (1967), Bubble Chair (1968), and Tomato Chair (1971). His work helps to promote Scandinavian design beyond natural materials and minimalist forms. Eero Aarnio uses innovative techniques to create ergonomic and attractive products: Mushroom (1960), V.S.O.P. Cognac Lounge Chairs (1966), Kanttarelli Tables (1966), U-022 Stackable Chair (1972), Pony / Mustang Chair (1973), Copacabana Table (1991), Formula Chair (1998), and Parabel Dining Table (2002). His work has often appeared in movies, clips and fashion photos. For example, the Ball Chair has been seen in The Prisoner (1967), Moon Zero Two (1969), Dazed and Confused (1993), Mars Attacks (1996), Austin Powers (1997), Men in Black (1997), and Zoolander (2001). Eero Aarnio has been awarded numerous times.

Ref. : 9H1PG3D5