Eero Aarnio "executive" Mobel Italia, Pair Of Metal / Leather Armchairs, 1968

Pair of armchairs or office chairs completely restored and reupholstered with quality soft "cognac" leather.
Eero Aarnio created "Executive" for Mobel Italia in 1968.
Rare first edition from 1968, different by the embossed steel fixing detail at the back of the files (see image).
Very comfortable with suspended seat 43cm from the ground.

Biography:
Born in Helsinki in 1932, Finnish designer Eero Aarnio studied interior and industrial design at the School of Applied Arts in Helsinki between 1954 and 1957. He then began working for Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999 ), who was at the time a designer for the furniture manufacturer Asko. In 1962, Eero Aarnio launched his own studio in Helsinki and began his collaboration with Asko. At the same time, he began experimenting with plastic, a material that would make him famous. In 1963, Aarnio became interested in the potential of fiberglass which led him to create his fabulous Ball Chair, also known as the Globe Chair. This piece was exhibited at the Furniture Fair in Cologne in 1966, during which it was widely acclaimed. Recognizing the marketing value of this pop chair, Asko invited Eero Aarnio to develop more plastic designs including the Pastil Chair or Gyro Chair (1967), Bubble Chair (1968), and Tomato Chair (1971). His work helps to raise awareness of Scandinavian design beyond natural materials and minimalist shapes. Eero Aarnio uses innovative techniques to create ergonomic and attractive products: Mushroom (1960), VSOP Cognac Lounge Chairs (1966), Kanttarelli Tables (1966), U-022 Stackable Chair (1972), Pony / Mustang Chair (1973), Copacabana Table (1991), Formula Chair (1998), and Parabel Dining Table (2002). Her work has often appeared in films, music videos and fashion photos. For example, the Ball Chair was seen in The Prisoner (1967), Moon Zero Two (1969), Dazed and Confused (1993), Mars Attacks (1996), Austin Powers (1997), Men in Black (1997), and Zoolander (2001). Eero Aarnio has been awarded multiple times.