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Eero Aarnio pair of Cognac chairs fiberglass alpaca velvet 1967

Creator: Eero Aarnio
Offered by: Maison Cedric

Description
This beautiful pair of Cognac armchairs was designed in 1967 by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio and produced by Asko. Inspired by the shape of a cognac glass, this model perfectly embodies the experimental spirit of the late 1960s. First presented at the Cologne Furniture Fair, the armchair reflects Aarnio’s desire to free form from unnecessary constraints in favor of a fluid and sculptural gesture. Entirely crafted in fiberglass, the armchairs emphasize their sculptural aspect while offering full swivel functionality. The seats provide excellent comfort, enhanced by an interior upholstery in warm alpaca velvet from Dedar, bringing softness, warmth and refinement to the piece. Fully restored and newly reupholstered, this pair is found in excellent condition and ready for use.

Eero Aarnio is a Finnish designer and a leading figure of futuristic design in the second half of the 20th century. Trained at the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki, he began his career in the 1950s before founding his own studio in 1962. A pioneer in the use of fibreglass, molded plastic and monobloc structures. Aarnio created iconic pieces such as the Ball Chair, the Bubble Chair and the Cognac Chair, which have become emblematic of 1960s pop culture and Space Age aesthetics. Through its international recognition, his work helped redefine the aesthetic and structural principles of modern design.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use
Creation Date:	1967
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Hollywood Regency, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	841657

Dimensions

W.	27.56 in;	H.	27.17 in;	D.	26.77 in;
W.	70 cm;	H.	69 cm;	D.	68 cm;

Seat H.	18.9 in;
Seat H.	48 cm;

Message from Seller:

Cedric, Alice and Damien are pleased to present our eclectic selection of 20th-century pieces, mainly from France, and from the 1940s to the 1970s. We curate our collection based on knowledge, intuition, and of course aesthetics. We restore all our pieces in house, and we truly care about design as much as our clients do. We are quite experienced in sourcing and international shipping, and we will be pleased to help you find the one-of-a-kind pieces you are looking for.