| Eero Aarnio's masterpiece has found a new life! | | | | more, since it was malleable when heated and |
| With home decor becoming a status symbol, | | | | could be easily blown into a 'bubble'. Therefore, |
| there is rising demand for contemporary furniture | | | | only the acrylic material would suffice. |
| with a novel twist. To cater to the market, | | | | Chromed steel ring: The original chair featured a |
| interior decorators are increasingly relying upon | | | | chromed steel ring on which the heated acrylic |
| 20th century innovations. The Eero Aarnio Bubble | | | | was placed and then blown. This steel ring had to |
| Chair had taken the home decoration market by | | | | be welded to the piece and not bolted to it. |
| storm in 1968 and the modern versions promise | | | | Chain quality: Since it is a hanging chair, you have |
| the same. The popularity of bubble chairs, in | | | | to ensure the quality of the chain. The length of |
| addition to the high level of comfort and classy | | | | the chain has to be decided in accordance to the |
| features, can be credited with special acoustic | | | | height of the ceiling. Cemented ceilings would |
| quality. The chair, due to its unique shape, | | | | require an additional hook; otherwise, the chair can |
| swallows excess noise, thus aiding relaxation. | | | | be simply screwed onto the ceiling beam. |
| There are several advantages of having a bubble | | | | Weight capacity: For a comfortable chair, make |
| chair at home. However, you must always | | | | sure you have the correct dimensions - 41"-42" in |
| purchase with care. Quality is an important factor | | | | diameter, 31"-32" in height and approximately 42" |
| to consider where furniture is concerned. | | | | in depth. The bubble chair itself can weigh anything |
| Therefore, a quality check is essential. | | | | between 43 and 61 pounds and must be able to |
| Bubble Chairs: Quality Check Tips | | | | carry a load of 300 pounds (136 kilograms). |
| To appraise the quality of your bubble chairs and | | | | Cushions: Make sure that the manufacturer |
| to ensure that the furniture piece perfectly | | | | provides a full-sized leather upholstered cushion |
| replicates the features of the original, follow these | | | | and not just a small seat cushion. A full-sized |
| tips: | | | | cushion will offer greater comfort. The original |
| Acrylic-make: Aarnio desired a chair whose inside | | | | chair had included a leather cushion. However, you |
| would be well-lighted and which would afford 360 | | | | can choose different materials, depending on the |
| degree visibility. Acrylic served this purpose and | | | | decor. |