The Finnish designer Eero Aarnio (b.1932) is one of the great innovators of modern furniture design.

In the 1960s, Eero Aarnio began experimenting with plastics, vivid colors and organic forms, breaking away from traditional design conventions. His now iconic plastic creations include the Ball (1963), the Pastil (1968), and the Bubble (1968) chairs, which echo the pop culture and spirit of their time.

Many of Aarnio’s works are included in the world’s most prestigious museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, MoMA in New York and the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein.

Photo credits: Studio Earnio Eero