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As with most things fabulous, it's a product of the 1960s. Eero Aarnio was the original creator who needed a chair for his new home but wanted something unique.
http://www.eero-aarnio.com/images/ball_gross.jpg
Apparently, the genuine ones are all white with different color seating areas. The counterfeits/reproductions have a chrome or stainless base and are usually labeled sphere chairs.
http://www.elixa.com/EggChair/RedSphereChair.jpg
Still, I always wanted one, either round or egg-shaped, with the speakers built-in, like they used to give away on The Price Is Right, so many years ago!
http://www.elixa.com/mental/alphac22.jpg
Apparently, the genuine ones are all white with different color seating areas. The counterfeits/reproductions have a chrome or stainless base and are usually labeled sphere chairs.
Still, I always wanted one, either round or egg-shaped, with the speakers built-in, like they used to give away on The Price Is Right, so many years ago!
You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.
M$
Thanks for your answer. Highly informative!
Also see the Mahalo guide to Ball Chairs:
http://www.mahalo.com/ball-chair