Q. Why is the Ball Chair so well-known?

The unusual form of the Ball Chair has earned it a second name: the globe chair. It's a legendary piece of manufacturing history. Newer models are larger and come with extras like built-in speakers and the ability to connect to an MP3 player. In the 1960s the Ball Chair (or Globe Chair or Ball Armchair) became a symbol of modern furniture design. The well-known designer Eero Aarnio began his career as a freelancer in 1962 and moved into his first apartment in 1963. The futuristic aesthetic of the 1960s can be conjured up with the ball chair and the sinister nature of a person sitting in its shadows can be hinted at.