Adelta Ball Chair

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Born in 1932, acclaimed Finnish designer Eero Aarnio changed the face of industrial design through his groundbreaking use of plastic. The Ball Chair, now regarded as one of the most important pieces of furniture designed in the 20th century, perfectly captured the zeitgeist of the 1960s through its use of the novel material fiberglass and its playful, futuristic form. The New York Times described the Ball Chair and the subsequent Pastil Chair as "the most comfortable forms to hold up the human body." Making its public debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, the Ball Chair was the sensation of the fair, Aarnio's international breakthrough and the first of a long line of his fiberglass designs.

Design Year: 1963

The Design:

The Ball Chair is truly emblematic of its time, which together with the Pastil Chair the Conran Directory of Design says "look like essays in period style, perhaps from Barbarella." Aarnio characterized his design process by its surprising simplicity: "The idea of the chair was very obvious. We had a home but no proper big chair, so I decided to make one, but in some way a really new one. After some drawing I noticed that the shape of the chair had become so simple that it was merely a ball. Since I aimed at a ball shape, the other lines were easy to draw, just remembering that the chair would have to fit through a doorway. The naming part of the chair was easy: the BALL CHAIR was born."

The brilliance of the Ball Chair lies in its ability to provide a person with privacy without creating isolation. The materials used are able to diffuse outside noises, providing the user with a soothing feeling of calm when inside. However, the open side of the ball allows for engagement with the rest of the room if desired; the chair's swivel base gives the user control over which direction to face.

Straddling the line between art and architecture, the Ball Chair is nothing short of a design masterpiece that effectively creates a room within a room: it is a luxurious miniature sanctuary with an unmistakable look. Comfort, style and practicality merge to create a working piece of art that comes in a variety of color combinations to suit any taste.

Features:

Eero Aarnio's flagship design
Shell made of fiberglass
Foam cushions upholstered in woolen fabric
Swivel base
Dampens outside noises to create quiet experience
Available in a variety of shell and fabric colors

Dimensions:

47.25" H x 41.33" W x 38.5" 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 Ball 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

Note: This quality item is custom made for your order. Unfortunately, this means that orders cannot be cancelled or returned once placed, so please call our trained staff with any questions you may have prior to ordering - we will ensure that you get exactly what you need.

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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.

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White Glove Gold Additional Information:

This item will be delivered by a white glove freight carrier. White glove carriers are different from common carriers in that they provide the customer with many benefits throughout the delivery process. Unlike common carriers, a white glove delivery team consists of at least two people so you will not be burdened with helping the driver carry your order from the back of the truck to your home.

Important note: 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 there is any reason for you to be at all concerned about damage, please write "PRODUCT DAMAGED" clearly on the sheet that they ask you to sign. This simply insures that if there is any damage, it will be easy to take care of the problem.

White Glove Freight Service Levels

We offer 2 different levels of service for this item: White Glove Gold and White Glove Platinum. White Glove Gold service is selected as your default shipping method; if you wish to upgrade to White Glove Platinum you may make this selection in your cart during the checkout process. Please read the service descriptions below to determine which level is best for your needs.

White Glove Gold
Gold service level provides two-man delivery to inside your residence to the room you choose. This service 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*. Once the product is in the room you desire, the shipper will unpack the product and provide basic setup that requires no tools (i.e. will set pieces next to each other, or on top of each other). The shipper will also remove and dispose of all packaging.

White Glove Platinum
Platinum service level provides two-man delivery to inside your residence to the room you choose. This service 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*. Once the product is in the room you desire, 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). The shipper will also remove and dispose of all packaging.

*In all cases the shipper will not hookup any electrical or component wires. Having items carried up more than 25 steps and longer assembly periods are available as additional services which would require additional charges. Please contact us if you feel you need these services.

Adelta - Ball Chair

Adelta Ball Chair