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Design Year: 1971
The Design:
- Aarnio's idea for the Tomato Chair sprung from his desire to improve upon a specific feature of the Pastil Chair. He described his observations as follows: "I realized that Pastil Chair floats and carries the person who sits in it in water but it is very rickety. If there were three items, like two great armrests and the back of the chair, it would be stable, and this is how the idea of the Tomato Chair was born." These three points of the chair create a balanced whole that provides structured support.
Why is this piece named the Tomato Chair? The name comes not from a resemblance of an actual tomato but rather the word itself, as Aarnio explained, "the name reflects its looks: looking at the chair from the front there are two round shapes, i.e. two circles, like in the word tOmatO."- If a perfunctory glance at the Tomato Chair suggests a complex structure, closer inspection reveals an ingeniously simple combination of three spheres with the same diameter - two are armrests and one is stretched to form a comfortable back - and a half-circle which forms the chair's seat. Seen from various angles, the Tomato Chair appears to be as much a sculpture as a chair.
Features:
- Made of fiberglass
- Suitable for indoor or outdoor use
- Able to float; ideal for pool or lake use
- Structure of the chair provides stable comfort
- Available in three colors
Dimensions:
- 27.5" H x 55" W x 44.5" D
Order with Confidence:
- Many inferior-quality reproductions of Eero Aarnio designs are being produced today. We are an authorized retailer for Adelta and all pieces we sell are 100% authentic.
- Should you discover shortly after receiving your Tomato Chair that parts are damaged, please call us immediately and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
- No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts
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Adelta:
Adelta believes that great art – and in turn, great ideas – will always endure. The best designs will survive fads and shifting preferences over time, enhancing the lives of all who come into contact with them. Adelta seeks out some of the most outstanding modern furniture designs to manufacture to original specifications and preserve for public enjoyment.
The first pieces Adelta sought were those by Eliel Saarinen, created during the early part of the 20th century and once almost lost completely. But thanks to Adelta's dedication, along with the understanding attitude of the Saarinen heirs and the museums involved, this Saarinen furniture is now available to all modern design enthusiasts. More works continiue to join the Adelta Collection, such as the hugely influential plastic furniture designs of Eero Aarnio. Great art and great ideas should be available to the public to be savored: this is Adelta's philosophy.
Adelta believes that great art – and in turn, great ideas – will always endure. The best designs will survive fads and shifting preferences over time, enhancing the lives of all who come into contact with them. Adelta seeks out some of the most outstanding modern furniture designs to manufacture to original specifications and preserve for public enjoyment.The first pieces Adelta sought were those by Eliel Saarinen, created during the early part of the 20th century and once almost lost completely. But thanks to Adelta's dedication, along with the understanding attitude of the Saarinen heirs and the museums involved, this Saarinen furniture is now available to all modern design enthusiasts. More works continiue to join the Adelta Collection, such as the hugely influential plastic furniture designs of Eero Aarnio. Great art and great ideas should be available to the public to be savored: this is Adelta's philosophy.
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We offer 2 levels of service for this item: Gold and Platinum. Gold is your default shipping method; if you wish to upgrade to Platinum you may do so during checkout. Please read the service descriptions below to determine which level is best for your needs.
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Delivery InstructionsThis item will be delivered by a white glove freight carrier to ensure the safest and most convenient delivery. Please note:
- A white glove delivery team consists of at least two people so you will not be burdened with carrying your order from the back of the truck to your home.
- Once your order arrives in your area, a representative from the white glove carrier will call you to arrange a 4 hour window for delivery.
- You must inspect your package at the time of delivery. If the product has any damage or if you are concerned there may be damage, please write "Product Damaged" on the sheet you are asked to sign. This ensures that if there is any damage, it will be easy to resolve the problem.
We offer 2 levels of service for this item: Gold and Platinum. Gold is your default shipping method; if you wish to upgrade to Platinum you may do so during checkout. Please read the service descriptions below to determine which level is best for your needs.
White Glove Gold (default)
- Delivery to: Inside your residence to the room you choose. This includes carrying the product up two flights of stairs from the building threshold (4-15 steps = 1 flight). If you need the product moved up additional flights, please contact us*.
- Assembly Service: The shipper will unpack the product and provide basic setup that requires no tools (i.e. set pieces next to each other, or on top of each other).
- Packaging: The shipper will remove and dispose of all packaging.
- Delivery to: Inside your residence to the room you choose. This includes carrying the product up two flights of stairs from the building threshold (4-15 steps = 1 flight). If you need the product moved up additional flights, please contact us*.
- Assembly Service: The shipper will unpack the product and provide light setup that requires basic tools (i.e. pieces will be screwed or bolted together, set pieces next to each other, or on top of each other).
- Packaging: The shipper will remove and dispose of all packaging.
For Your Reference
OUR SKU # ADL1002
This item is also sometimes listed under the following manufacturer numbers:
8320-01, 8320-03, 8320-06
8320-01, 8320-03, 8320-06
Also In This Collection
The product you are viewing is part of The Eero Aarnio Collection, from Adelta.
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