Eames and Aarnio - Two Rock Stars of the Mid-century Modern Movement

If you are seeking for comfort, beauty and practicality with total value for your money, then you would most definitely love the body of work left behind by celebrated mid-century designers, Eames and Eero Aarnio. Even though the furniture created by these designers appeared nearly half a decade ago, it featured a style that was way ahead of its time and it continues to remain popular even today as it effortlessly fits into modern and contemporary home decor.

Eames Chair - Innovative in Design and Style

Chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames display a fresh, smoothly sculpted look and Eames chair inspired pieces are available in a wide array of colors and prints to match a huge range of decors. Some of the most popular of his works that you can bring home to add flair and finesse to your living space are:

• Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman: If you prefer comfort and a touch of artistic beauty in your furniture, the thickly padded leather and molded plywood lounge chair with matching ottoman is an extremely cozy chair that will provide you with the amount of comfort you desire. Exuding high aesthetic value, it also adds great pizzazz to any space.
• Molded Plywood Chairs: Eames molded plywood chair features clean, simple lines and unusual use of molded. Its superb ergonomics is what appeals homeowners. The backrest and seat of the chair is connected to each other with a sturdy plywood spine. The reproductions of these chairs are available in different kind of wood providing its own color and grain. It can be placed around the dining table or in the patio to create a fun place to sit and chat.
• RAR Rocking Chair: When looking for a chair featuring quirky design, the Eames RAR rocking chair is what you need. It displays a single-shell molded upper body and metal strut legs that are connected crescent shaped rockers. Place it in your child's room and rock your baby to sleep. Choose from bright, cheerful colors to restrained black and white tints.

Eero Aarnio Ball Chair - Functional Centerpiece for Any Room

The Ball Chair stands proudly on the top among the list of innovative furniture designs. Aarnio makes use of the simplest of geometric forms - the ball - to create something that looks so stunning and awe-inspiring that when it first appeared, it seemed like it was from a different era altogether. It is a complete unconventional shaped chair that can swivel full 360 degree. The inside of the chair features padded cashmere upholstery that provides a cozy and comfortable seating experience. The ball chair is also known as the globe chair due to its shape and it is rightly referred to as the 'room with a room' since it manages to drain out all the outside noises when one is sitting down. Even if the chair is placed in the living room and a loud party is going on, you wish for some privacy, you can quietly retreat to this chair that will make you feel like you are isolated from all the chaos. The chair is somewhere between a piece of furniture and piece of architecture but above all, it is perfect for your home. The online furniture stores offer a wide range of ball chair reproduction in myriad hues and prints. Pick up one or two pieces for your living room, patio or bedroom and accentuate the beauty of your home. You can create your own personal retreat with just one chair!

While you are checking out the creations of Eames and Aarnio, also take a look at Saarinen's Tulip collection or Le Corbusier's famous LC4 collection of chairs that can transform the decor of your home and add great value and function.