The Tipi chair - childish fun

There's a theory, isn't there, that the best artists are those who retain a childish view of the world? Well, going by that, Eero Aarnio ought to be riding round on a tricycle and eating rusks.

The Tipi chair is designed for adults, as far as I can see, but is one of those delightful products that would encourage even the most straight-laced among us to throw off the trappings of adulthood, climb on it, hug it, sit backwards upon it; and yet, you can see that it would function perfectly well as a sturdy piece of furniture, too.

If that's how adults would react, I am sure any child would embrace this piece even more so. I'm willing to have my daughter test that theory out, if anyone would like to send me one of these. At 1,950 Euros, I can see there might not be too many offers - but do be sure to leave us a comment below if you get one for yourself.