Bertoia Prototype
Val Bertoia Sound Spray Prototype
By Val Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
About 100 beryllium copper rods silvered to brass plate in a twisted expanding column for sound. Have CoA.
This sculpture produces sound.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Buffalo, NY
furniture masters. This prototype form was handmade by Bertoia, and shows how his first experiments with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Early and Rare 'Pre-Production' Harry Bertoia Small Diamond Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Cincinnati, OH
the inside. Wired together to form a stronger unit this may have been a short run or prototype piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wire
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 32.5 in
Prototype Wood Chair Resembling a Flower Stamen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
an unknown retired architect and is one of a kind. Photographed with Harry Bertoia Knoll wire side
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I could curl up in'. Eero designed the chair and did the prototype himself too. These specific
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Womb' Chair with Ottoman in Blue Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
in.". Eero designed the chair and did the prototype himself too.
Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) was a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.63 in W 38.19 in D 34.65 in
"Statue of Liberty" American Icon, Oil Painting, Triptych
By Artis Lane
Located in Detroit, MI
prototype for the Statue of Liberty. The lower panel shows the American statue in the center flanked on
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
Category
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
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
People Also Browsed
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Southampton, NY
This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The chair and ottoman were recovered, some 25 plu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric.
This sofa dates from the first series p...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Bertoia, The Metal Worker Book
Located in New York City, NY
A celebration of the rich and varied work of Italian-born American artist, designer, and master of metal, Harry Bertoia from chapel altarpieces and bronze fountains, to wire chairs a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Books
Materials
Paper
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
PAIR of Diamond Chairs by Harry BERTOIA, KNOLL INTERNATIONAL
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A pair of original Diamond Chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1970s
Early production Diamond chairs in white and black painted metal with rust-orange ve...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Mid Century Harry Bertoia Knoll Diamond Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful pair of vintage, knoll, metal mid century, Harry Bertoia, Diamond Chairs. Nice early Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs for Knoll. A vintage iconic pair designed by Harry Berto...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Harry Bertoia Wire Chairs with Original Green Seat Covers, Knoll, USA
By Harry Bertoia
Located in London, GB
Priced individually. Two remaining. Harry Bertoia for Knoll black wire chairs with original green seat covers. In very good vintage condition. Ships worldwide.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Wood Flower Bowl
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage wood bowl carved into the shape of a flower. Beautiful detailing to the wide rim. Versatile medium size for using as a serving bowl or fruit bowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Benjamin Baldwin for Jack Lenor Larsen Furniture Company Barrel Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Benjamin Baldwin Designed chairs for Jack Lenor Larsen INC. Circa 1975. Great Barrel Chairs on Casters. Hard to find any of his furniture designs! Chairs need to be reupholstered....
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chair, Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This fine Biedermeier side chair was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, exc...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen Executive Chair has remained one of Knoll's most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design, which is now ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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 for indoor or outdoor use. Your kid will definitely have the coolest chair on the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Metal
Spanish Baroque XL Sunburst Mirror, Gilt Silvered Wood & Barbola Flower Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Giltwood Spanish Polychromed Barbola Sunburst Mirror
Double Layered Giltwood Sunburst Mirror with Carved Polychrome Floral Details. Spain, 1960s.
This wall mirror features features a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chair with Wide Curved Backrest in Art Deco Style with Leather and Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Elegant Art Deco chair with beautifully wide curved backrest.
This is the most famous Art Deco chair shape.
Very elaborate in production, offers excellent seating comfort.
Hi...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37.41 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pristine Florence Knoll sofa for Knoll International. Upholstered in gorgeous Sina Pearson fabric.
Florence Knoll was a pioneering designer and entrepreneur who created the modern...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Recent Sales
A Prototype Wire Form Sculpture By Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exciting working prototype sculpture by Harry Bertoia.
This piece was in the Bertoia Studio
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Brass
Val Bertoia : 4 Bulb Tree Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Val Bertoia's '4 Bulb Tree Sculpture' was a maquette for a larger piece
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Authentic Knoll Bertoia Asymmetric Chaise
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Authentic Knoll Bertoia asymmetric chaise, with white frame and seat cushion in excellent condition
Category
20th Century Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Wire
Harry Bertoia Knoll Asymmetric Sculptural Wire Chaise Longue
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
chair never made it beyond a prototype until 2005, when Knoll, with help from Bertoia’s family, put the
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Harry Bertoia Knoll Asymmetric Sculptural Wire Chaise Lounge
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
chair never made it beyond a prototype until 2005, when Knoll, with help from Bertoia’s family, put the
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Vintage Knoll Assymetrical Lounge Chair Chaise, Harry Bertoia, White Pad, 1952
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
To create his iconic Bertoia Seating collection, Harry Bertoia transformed Industrial wire rods
Category
Mid-20th Century Chaise Longues
H 40 in W 52 in D 39 in
Fink Prototype Wood Panel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Institute and showed with many influential artists of the 20th century, including Harry Bertoia and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Ray Fink Prototype Wall Sculpture
By Ray Fink
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Institute and showed with many influential artists of the 20th century, including Harry Bertoia and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut, Oak
Ray Fink Prototype Wood Panel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Institute and showed with many influential artists of the 20th century, including Harry Bertoia and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Extremely Early Sonambient Sculpture by Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
. Executed prior to 1961, it is a wonderful prototype for the work that would dominate the remainder of
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Extra Long Glenn of California 8 Drawer Dresser by John Kapel
By John Kapel
Located in San Diego, CA
in Bloomfield Hills, MI (other noted alumni include Harry Bertoia, Charles and Ray Eames, and Eero
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Gilbert Rohde Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller in Birdseye Maple and Mahogany
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Charles Eames, Harry Bertoia, George Nelson and many others.
All drawers slide smoothly. This piece has
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
H 36 in W 43 in D 19 in
Four 'Diamond' Wire Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four 'Diamond' chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, metal, turquoise cushion, 1950s, (later
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen 'Womb' Chair with Ottoman in Original Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
pillows - something I could curl up in'. Eero designed the chair and did the prototype himself too. This
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gilbert Rohde Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller in Birdseye Maple and Mahogany
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in San Diego, CA
. Gilbert Rohde paved the way for Ray and Charles Eames, Harry Bertoia, George Nelson and many others.
All
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
H 36 in W 43 in D 19 in
Prototype Chair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
This unique and important chair dates to Harry Bertoia's tenure at Cranbrook, where he taught
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
HARRY BERTOIA ASYMMETRIC CHAISE
Located in Miami, FL
Harry Bertoia prototype asymmetric chrome wire rod chaise and seat pad. Chaise was designed in
Category
American Chaise Longues
Harry Bertoia Asymmetric Chaise by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Baltimore, MD
in the early 1950s Harry Bertoia designed and created a prototype of the Asymmetric Chaise for his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chaise Longues
Bertoia Assymetric Chaise for Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Asymmetric Chaise by Harry Bertoia, 1952
Knoll International Production of Prototype
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues
Early & Rare Bertoia Bronze Nail Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A forerunner to Bertoia's iconic branched flower & bush designs, this cut nail sculpture, created
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ralph Rapson Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ralph Rapson was a classmate and close friend of the Eameses, Harry Bertoia, Eero Saarinen, and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Bird Chair and Stool in Rare Green Finish Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Hudson, NY
Classic Bertoia bird chair and stool in what is believed to be a rare prototype green finish over
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Bertoia Prototype", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Bertoia Prototype For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bertoia prototype for your home. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and birdseye maple, every bertoia prototype was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a bertoia prototype — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each bertoia prototype bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or modern hallmarks is very popular. Harry Bertoia, Knoll and Richard Schultz each produced at least one beautiful bertoia prototype that is worth considering.
How Much is a Bertoia Prototype?
The average selling price for a bertoia prototype at 1stDibs is $7,750, while they’re typically $2,400 on the low end and $16,000 for the highest priced.
More Ways To Browse
Large Knoll Diamond
Bertoia Chaise
Large Diamond Chair Knoll
Rietveld Prototype
Modernist Chair Ribbon
Vintage Beacon Hill Collection Furniture
Eugene Lefebvre
Blue Womb Chair
Chaise Bertoia Vintage
Chaises Bertoia Vintage
Full Cover Bertoia
Yugoslavia Cabinet
Vintage American Station Wagons
American Brutalist Panel
Herman Miller 4 Drawer Chest
Brutalist Black Side Chairs
Extra Wide Dresser
Shell Motor Oil