It was used in many science-fiction films like Mars Attacks! or Men In Black. One of the most famous chair designs of all times, the Ball Chair by finish designer Eero Aarnio was revolutionary for its futuristic style in the 1960s made possible by molding the acrylic frame into an almost entirely empty sphere. The design of the KD29 Lamp dates back to 1965 and is one of Joe Colombo’s more recognised projects Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Its original rounded shape lights up and is mounted on a thin plastic band recreating a “zero-gravity” effect. The design of the KD29 Lamp dates back to 1965 and is one of Joe Colombo’s more recognised projects. The Verner Panton Chair is a true reflection of the “Space Age” design of the 1960s KD29 by Joe Colombo The chair is made out of a single piece of plastic showing the designer’s wish to play with materials and push their limits. The sleek and curvaceous chair was unveiled in the Danish design journal Mobilia in 1967.
The Verner Panton Chair is a true reflection of the “Space Age” design of the 1960s. Space-age interior design for Ego Hair Salon in Beijing by IS Architecture and Design – ©IS Architecture and Design – Cover image – ©Studio Pierre Cardin Here is a retrospective selection with some of the most famous Space Age product designs Panton Chair by Verner Panton Let’s take a look at how space exploration influenced product design, from the use of innovative materials to the inspiration on the shapes of products. Nowadays, we observe a rising excitement for the space economy, mostly due to private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin showing a clearer path towards a space tourism sector becoming reality. The research on materials allowed the use of different types of polymers, unlocking infinite shape possibilities. On another note, aerospace engineers influenced design and architecture through the adaptability of the materials they created for flight. The US’ confidence in becoming a leader in space flights influenced a vast majority of designers and architects.Īt the same time at which we would see some buildings with satellite shapes and cars with ornamental tailfins, product designers would start using some revolutionary materials and bring back ornaments in their projects, following the same space-inspired trend.Īt the end of the Second World War, the whole world was ready to witness NASA reaching outer space.įrom this excitement derived a true interest from the society for science and technology. Read more on our blog about the origin and design of the Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio.Towards the end of the ’50s, new technical perspectives combined with an interest in abstract futuristic shapes lead to what is known as Space Age design. View the collection pages for sales information about the Ball Chair and other Mid-Century Modern design. Simply Scandinavian | Nordic design 1945-2017, Textielmuseum, 9 June - 11 November 2018. The Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio with original blue upholstery is part of the sales collection of Kunstconsult and is on loan for the exhibition Simply Scandinavian | Nordic design 1945-2017 in the Textielmuseum in Tilburg. From the 90s onwards, it is often used to denote the 60s.
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For futuristic films as Moon Zero Two (1969) and the series The Prisoner (1967-1968) the chair became a prop. Thanks to the spherical shape of space satellites Sputnik and Echo, Aarnio’s chair became an icon of the Space Age Era and pop culture. While wood limits curves, fibreglass completes them. The perfect geometric globe shape elaborates on the organic shapes of the designs from the 50s. At first no manufacturer dared to make it, but in 1966 this Space Age-design became the star of the International Furniture Fair in Cologne.
In his search for the possibilities of the new furniture material fibreglass, Eero Aarnio created the iconic Ball Chair. This is due to the Triennales in Milan, where Scandinavian designers won several prices, but also the first extensive design exhibition ‘Scandinavian Design’ touring the United States from 1954-1957. The international success of Scandinavian design started in the 1950s. This type of design originates in the 1930s and is characteristic for the simple clean lines, functionality and a minimalistic use of materials. The Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio is an icon of ‘Scandinavian design’, the term used for the designs from Scandinavian countries which are influenced by modernism and the restrictions of the surrounding landscape.
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