The strong, playful aesthetic of Eero Aarnio's bar stool is immediately evocative of the form of the rocket, from which the piece lifts its name. First produced in the mid-1990s, and fusing maximalist intentions with simple execution, the stool is beautifully made from solid oak, and delivered in a number of finishes, the Rocket Stool is an iconic piece which is synonymous with the Finnish design house from which it stems.
The Finnish interior designer Eero Aarnio is one of the great innovators of modern furniture design.
In the 1960s, Eero Aarnio began experimenting with plastics, vivid colours and organic forms, breaking away from traditional furniture design conventions. His now iconic plastic creations 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 and the MoMA in New York.
