born in 1932 Helsinki, Finland

. studied at the Institute of Industrial Arts in Helsinki between 1954-1957.
. received first prize at Valmet Trade Mark Competition in 1958.
. in 1962, established his own design office.
. in 1962, introduced his Ball Chair.
. received first prize at International Competition on Furniture Design in Cantu, Italy in 1964 and first prize at Scandinavian Park and Street Competition in Stockholm, Sweden in 1965.
. introduced Hi Globe chair to the public at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966.
. received International Design Award of the A.I.D. for Pastil Chair (Gyro) in New York, USA, in 1968.
. became honorary member of SIO (Finnish Association of Interior Designers) in 1999.
. received The Finland Prize by The Ministry of Education in 2005.
. was awarded an honorary title of professor by the President of Finland in 2007.
. received Compasso d'Oro Design Award for Trioli Chair in Italy in 2008.

Famous Works:

Mushroom Chair, 1962, for Adelta
Ball Chair, 1963, for Adelta
Gyro, 1967, for Adelta
VSOP Kantarelli Chair, 1967, for Asko
Bubble Chair, 1968, for Adelta
Tomato Chair, 1971, Adelta
Pony Chair, 1973, for Stendig
Screw, 1991, for Adelta