Eero Aarnio Pastil Sky Blue Returns for Designer’s 94th Birthday

Eero Aarnio Originals marks the designer’s 94th birthday today, July 21, by reintroducing the Sky Blue shade to the Pastil collection.

The color was originally selected by Eero Aarnio himself as part of the chair’s classic color range.

True to its name, Sky Blue reflects the bright tone of a clear summer sky. The Pastil chair is made entirely of fiberglass, allowing it to be used both indoors and outdoors.

Aarnio developed the first Pastil prototype from polystyrene, a step that let him test the chair’s measurements, ergonomics, and rocking motion before moving to production. The chair, nicknamed “the sweetie,” was designed in 1967. In 1968, Aarnio received the American Industrial Award for the design, recognized for its comfortable form and distinctive aesthetic.