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Bertoia Outdoor Chair

Pair of Mid Century Modern Bertoia Large Diamond Chairs
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Bertoia Large Diamond Chairs Sold individually at $1738 each. Above
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Metal Patio Chairs in the Style of Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Styled after the iconic Bertoia Diamond chair, this pair of outdoor metal chairs has a unique form
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bird Chair + Ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Chicago, IL
, good for indoor or outdoor use.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Harry Bertoia for Knoll 'Bird' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Welded Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 'bird' easy chair with ottoman, lacquered welded steel, United States
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Bertoia Wire Chairs with Original Yellow Cushions by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six newly restored wite Bertoia wire chairs model 420-2 produced by Knoll circa 1961
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wired Outdoor Chair by Michael Young
By Michael Young
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired outdoor chair by Michael Young Sled Base Dimensions: W 41 x D 51 x H 76 cm Materials
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Other

Wired Outdoor Chair by Michael Young
Wired Outdoor Chair by Michael Young
H 29.93 in W 16.46 in D 20.2 in
Wired Outdoor Chair by Michael Young
By Michael Young
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired outdoor chair by Michael Young Dimensions: W 50 x D 51.7 x H 77.5 cm Materials: Powder
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Other

Wired Outdoor Chair by Michael Young
Wired Outdoor Chair by Michael Young
H 30.52 in W 19.69 in D 20.36 in
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Outdoor 'Side Chair' in Black Coated Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 'side chair', coated steel, United States, design 1952
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Pair of Outdoor 'Side Chairs' in Black Coated Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, pair of 'side chairs', coated steel, United States, design
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Childs Size Wire Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A staple design from famous designer Harry Bertoia for Knoll. A child’s Size wire side chair. Great
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

Harry Bertoia for Knoll 'Bird' Ottoman in Welded Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 'bird' ottoman, lacquered welded steel, United States, design 1952, later
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Wire Mesh Loveseat Settee Outdoor Bench
By Harry Bertoia, Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern all wire mesh outdoor loveseat sofa park bench chair.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Muhly, Indoor/Outdoor Stainless Steel Side Table by Laun
By LAUN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19-foot-tall beryllium-copper and brass Bertoia piece 'Sounding Sculpture.' The Muhly table seeks to
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Muhly Outdoor Side Table in Sage Powdercoat with Cool White Glass
By LAUN
Located in Brooklyn, NY
19-foot-tall beryllium-copper and brass Bertoia piece 'Sounding Sculpture.' The Muhly table seeks to
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2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Richard Schultz Prototype Aluminum Stacking Chair #1
By Richard Schultz
Located in New York, NY
Prototype stacking chair hand-built of an aluminum sheet and tubular aluminum by furniture designer
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1990s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Richard Schultz Prototype Aluminum Stacking Chair #2
By Richard Schultz
Located in New York, NY
Prototype stacking chair hand-built of aluminum by furniture designer and artist Richard Schultz as
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Interesting marble coffee table featuring a full marble construction including the base. The top sits on without latches or fasteners. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

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Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman Late 1960s production by Knoll Re-Upholstered Original Black Enamel Frame Color of the fabric is black with gray undertones, the last photo ,I ...
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Verner Panton carpet 1970 ca
By Verner Panton
Located in Milan, IT
Verner Panton Wool carpet produced by Unikataeppe, United Kingdom, 1970 ca. Verner Panton (1926-1998) is regarded as of one of Denmark's most influential Mid-Century Modern furniture...
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Vintage 1970s English Western European Rugs

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Verner Panton carpet 1970 ca
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4 Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Dining Chairs Outdoor Indoor
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern russell woodard sculptura dining chairs outdoor indoor. If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area, please contact us with your delivery zip ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Mid Century Modern Eero Aarnio Inspired Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Plastic, Acrylic

Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia (American, 1915 - 1978) Diamond Chair for Knoll (designed 1952) in white with black base and one seat cushion (black). 30" H x 34" W x 25" D; seat he...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Very Long "Mississippi" Lounge Sofa by Pierre Paulin For Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare and exclusive "Mississippi" sofa model 100. This very comfortable sofa was designed and manufactured in the Netherlands by Artifort in 1978. Designed by the Artifort de...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Sofas

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Leather, Fabric, Foam

Oak and leather lounge chair with ottoman
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very comfortable Danish leather armchair from the 1960s. Very nice design and high-quality workmanship. The robust and very soft leather ensures a very comfortable seat...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Oak and leather lounge chair with ottoman
Oak and leather lounge chair with ottoman
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in
Set of 4 Russell Woodard Black Sculptura Dining Room Indoor Outdoor Side Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Russell Woodard black "sculptura" dining indoor outdoor side chairs. If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area, please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973 This heavy, sturdy desk is designed by the American modernist Warren Platner. He is most know...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman manufactured by Herman Miller. Circa 1990s production in elegant cherry finish. Warm wood tones and even finish. This was only produced for a s...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
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H 32.5 in W 33 in D 32 in
Early Eames Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Second generation Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman in rosewood and tufted black leather. All original upholstery and finish. In excellent vintag...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Original 1953 Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for H. G. Knoll Products
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare early production of the diamond chair by Harry Bertoia. Completely original upholstery and black finish. Tagged "H.G. Knoll Products" A museum piece for the midcentury collec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Ole Wanscher Rocker for France and Sons
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in rosewood and black leather. Cast aluminum bases, with adjustable “domes of silence” leveling glides. Extremely comfortabl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

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Six Indoor/Outdoor Mid-Century Wire Mesh Chairs priced Per Chair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Set of 6 wire mesh chairs in the style of Harry Bertoia. White finish is in good condition. All are
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Set of 6 Chairs Design by Jeremy Harvey, Artifort, Netherland 1970 Mid-Century
By Artifort
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Set of 6 chairs design by Jeremy Harvey for Artifort. For an interior design, seventies, space-age
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chairs in White
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are up to four Harry Bertoia for Knoll vintage side chairs [two of the six
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Mid-Century Outdoor Set By Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern stylish outdoor set includes four Harry Bertoia vinyl cushioned wire chairs and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

'4' Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Manufacturing, Circa 1960s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Four chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Manufacturing, circa 1960s. These chairs have
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal, Wire

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Side Chairs in White
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are Harry Bertoia for Knoll vintage side chairs. These authentic examples
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Mid-Century Knoll Bertoia Wire Chairs in White with Red Seat Pads
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are Harry Bertoia for Knoll vintage side chairs. These authentic examples
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Harry Bertoia Knoll Pair of White Welded Metal Wire Diamond Armchairs 1952
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Catania, IT
welded wire chairs in white powder coated finishes that are suitable for outdoor use. The frame has the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Knoll introduced this Harry Bertoia-designed diamond chair in 1952. The molded frame of industrial
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair
Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair
H 30.25 in W 33.25 in D 27.5 in
1950s California Designed Outdoor Chaise
Located in Pasadena, CA
1950'S California designed outdoor reclined lounge chair. Inspired by post war technology, The
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Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues

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Iron

Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in San Francisco, CA
top. Designed in 1960 to accompany Knoll’s Bertoia chairs, this example of the design icon was
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Redwood Petal Dining Table by Richard Shultz for Knoll
By Richard Schultz
Located in San Diego, CA
collection. Richard Shultz said “I designed the Petal Table to accompany the Bertoia Chairs. The tops on
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Redwood Petal Dining Table by Richard Shultz for Knoll
By Richard Schultz
Located in San Diego, CA
collection. Richard Shultz said “I designed the Petal Table to accompany the Bertoia Chairs. The tops on
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Classic Modernist Wire Bertoia Six Side Chairs Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist wire Bertoia six side chairs Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Outdoor coated version.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Since Harry Bertoia's Diamond chair was produced by Knoll in the 1950s these wire chairs have
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Harry Bertoia Wire Side Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Classic design by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. White coated metal wire frame. Suitable for indoor
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll started production of Harry Bertoia's Diamond chair in the early 1950s. Since then it has
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Harry Bertoia Side Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A pair of Bertoia side chairs in black designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Great for indoor
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of Harry Bertoia Side Chairs for Knoll
Pair of Harry Bertoia Side Chairs for Knoll
H 28.75 in W 21.75 in D 19.75 in
Matched Set of 4 Midcentury Bertoia Diamond Chairs, Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched set of 4 midcentury Bertoia diamond chairs, Knoll, classic indoor or outdoor diamond chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Vintage Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of early Model 421 Diamond Chairs with original vinyl cushions by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Enamel, Steel

Set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Vintage Side Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll side chairs freshly sandblasted and professionally
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of Four Original Harry Bertoia for Knoll White Wire Side Chairs, 1960's
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll indoor outdoor white wire dining chairs. Featuring enameled
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Original Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Side Chairs, circa 1960
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll indoor outdoor black wire dining chairs with 2-piece chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 12 Original Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Side Chairs, Circa 1960
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Set of Twelve Indoor Outdoor Black Wire Side Chairs. Enameled Black
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Original Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Side Chairs, circa 1960
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll indoor outdoor black wire dining chairs with 2 piece chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll, White Counter Stool Pair, Indoor-Outdoor, Italy
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
artist and furniture designer Harry Bertoia was 37 years old when he designed the patented Diamond Chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Enamel, Steel

Vintage Homecrest Iron Patio Set
By Homecrest, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern, 1950s patio set includes a gliding settee, a lounge chair, two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Homecrest Iron Patio Set
Vintage Homecrest Iron Patio Set
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Five-Piece Wrought Iron Homecrest Patio Set
By Homecrest, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern five-piece patio set includes a swinging love seat, a lounge chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Harry Bertoia Set of Eight Indoor/Outdoor White Side Chairs
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Hudson, NY
Nice set of heavy duty bertoia chairs in powder coated white. All the bases have four black glides
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Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

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Iron

White Knoll Bertoia Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Hudson, NY
These are the indoor/outdoor version of the Classic Knoll Bertoia chairs, circa 1980s. Only four
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Vintage 1980s Modern Chairs

White Knoll Bertoia Chairs
White Knoll Bertoia Chairs
H 30.25 in W 21.25 in D 22.13 in
Harry Bertoia | Knoll, Pair of Vintage Diamond Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Those Bertoia 'Diamond' chairs are in fair vintage condition. White plastified wire frame on a
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of four chairs by Harry Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four Bertoia indoor / outdoor chairs. Designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll.
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Set of Eight Harry Bertoia Wire Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
outdoor patio side chairs. Classic and iconic. A must-have! For more art, furniture, and
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20th Century American Side Chairs

Set of Eight Harry Bertoia Wire Chairs
Set of Eight Harry Bertoia Wire Chairs
H 30 in W 21 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of white powder coated steel wire Harry Bertoia diamond chairs for Knoll International. Blue
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Set of Four Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
These classic chairs are great for outdoor as well as indoor use. There are a few chips in the
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20th Century American Armchairs

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Metal

Set of White Bertoia Dining Chairs
By Harry Bertoia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cushions by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, c. 1980s. These sculptural chairs are perfect for indoor or outdoor
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of White Bertoia Dining Chairs
Set of White Bertoia Dining Chairs
H 28.75 in W 21.75 in D 19.75 in
Schultz Indoor/Outdoor Teak Side Table for Knoll
By Richard Schultz
Located in San Francisco, CA
/outdoor Petal Table (1960) to accompany Bertoia’s wire chairs, leading to the launch of his first product
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

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Bertoia Outdoor Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bertoia outdoor chair you’re looking for. A bertoia outdoor chair — often made from metal, steel and aluminum — can elevate any home. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage bertoia outdoor chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bertoia outdoor chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right bertoia outdoor chair, those designed in mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bertoia outdoor chair over the years, but those crafted by Harry Bertoia, Knoll and LAUN are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bertoia Outdoor Chair?

Prices for a bertoia outdoor chair start at $325 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $1,750.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.