Pastil Chair, orange

Eero Aarnio's Pastil Chair is a joyful classic of modern design from 1967. Resembling a shiny, oversized candy, the gently rocking Pastil is amazingly comfortable – and fun – to sit on. The extraordinary play of form and colour make Pastil the eye-catcher of any room. The chair is made of fibreglass and is thus suitable for outdoor use as well.

Eero Aarnio tells about the design process: ”The Pastil shape can be looked at from many angles. The initial idea could be the same as in a Screw Table i.e. the product shape comes from a small sweetie, pastil, but in this case the idea was, that a lot of empty, cushioned space is sent to the other side of the world inside the Ball Chair. A new round chair would fit in this space, and so the diameter of the Pastil is the same as the opening of the Ball Chair.” The Pastil Chair received the International Design Award by A.I.D. (American Institute of Interior Designers) in 1968.

Eero Aarnio

Eero Aarnio Originals was established in 2016 with the intention of bringing authentic Aarnio classics back home to Finland. The Helsinki-based company is the sole authorised manufacturer of Aarnio's iconic furniture designs, working in close collaboration with the legendary designer himself to bring back his most beloved classics as well as to introduce new original creations to the world.

Iconic Finnish designer Eero Aarnio (born 1932) is known worldwide for his sculptural and playful chairs. Especially the Ball Chair, designed in 1963, has raised international interest. In addition to several movies, fashion spreads and music videos, Aarnio’s iconic work can be seen in the permanent collections of New York’s MoMA and London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.