Early Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia, White and Dark Red Enameled Metal, c. 1956
Located in Berlin, DE
Early diamond chair by Harry Bertoia in white and dark red enameled metal. The chair was
Metal
Model 2464 "Marketta" Chair by Asko, Finland 1950s
By Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
resemblance to Harry Bertoia's iconic Diamond chair from 1952. While the designer of this model had been
Fabric, Wood
$960Sale Price|31% Off
Ceramic Table Lamp Bob Kinzie Affiliated Craftsmen
By Affiliated Craftsmen, Bob Kinzie
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bertoia Knoll diamond chair and Cappellini side table for scale. Height measurement of 27" is from
Ceramic
Unavailable|$950 / item
Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Harry Bertoia diamond chair with original red wool pad. Listed price is for each chair.
Metal
Unavailable|$1,150
Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair with Red Wool Pad
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Harry Bertoia diamond chair with red wool pad manufactured by Knoll. Stainless steel and welded
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$1,016
Harry Bertoia Diamond Armchair Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in BAARLO, LI
Classic Diamond wire armchair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Designed in 1952. This version was
Metal
Unavailable|$2,600 / set
Pair of Large Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Beautiful pair of chrome large diamond chairs with upholstered covers by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Chrome, Steel
Unavailable|$950
Bertoia Diamond Chair by Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1972 Harry Bertoia diamond chair by Knoll International. Excellent condition. Original pad retained
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$1,136
Diamond Armchair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in lyon, FR
Diamond" armchair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll The armchair is in chromed steel. Perfect condition
Steel
Unavailable|$1,674
"Diamond Chair" edited by Harry Bertoia for Knoll 1952.
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
"Diamond Chair" edited by Harry Bertoia for Knoll 1952. Very rare to find a "Diamond Chair" with
Unavailable|$1,674
"Diamond Chair" edited by Harry Bertoia for Knoll 1952.
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
"Diamond Chair" edited by Harry Bertoia for Knoll 1952. Very rare to find a "Diamond Chair" with
Unavailable|$1,238
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Diamond Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in London, Greater London
Harry Bertoia was an "inventor of form" and turned Industrial wire rods into a design icon. His
Chrome
Unavailable|$3,588 / set
Pair of mid century "diamond" chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
This pair of "diamond" chairs by Harry Bertoia has blue upholstery and white metal frame on black
Metal
Unavailable|$4,186 / set
Mid-Century Large Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Modern large diamond chair by Harry Bertoia manufactured by Knoll International
Steel
Unavailable|$3,000 / set
Vintage Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Set of 2
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Cape Town, WC
Using industrial material while elevating the chair to the status of an art-work, Bertoia cemented
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful vintage large "Diamond" chairs by famed designer Harry Bertoia manufactured in
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful vintage large "Diamond" chairs by famed designer Harry Bertoia manufactured in
Metal
Unavailable|$3,241
Harry Bertoia “Big Diamond” Chair for Knoll International, USA 1960
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Wilnis, UT
An impressive lounge chair designed by Harry Bertoia, manufactured by Knoll International in the
Metal
Unavailable|$2,200 / set
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Diamond Wire Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
The diamond wire chair was designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. This pair of chairs
Steel
Unavailable|$3,900
Knoll Bertoia Wide Diamond Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Authentic wide version of the iconic Diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Made of a
Steel
Unavailable|$2,093
Excellent Large Bertoia Diamond Chair by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Vintage large Diamond Chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. The chair has its original
Chrome, Steel
Unavailable|$1,421 / item
Bertoia Diamond Chair with Classic Boucle/Smoke Seat Pad & Black Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an Industrial material, elevating it beyond
Steel
Unavailable|$1,421 / item
Bertoia Diamond Chair in Classic Boucle/Neutral Seat Pad & Black Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, elevating it beyond
Steel
Unavailable|$3,213 / item
Bertoia Diamond Chair in Cato/Ivory Upholstery Full Cover & Black Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, elevating it beyond
Steel
Unavailable|$2,384 / item
Bertoia Diamond Chair in Classic Boucle/Neutral Full Cover & Black Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
graceful lines and industrial beauty of Harry Bertoia's classic Diamond Chair. Frame in black rilsan
Steel
Unavailable|$2,384 / item
Bertoia Diamond Chair in Classic Boucle/Smoke Full Cover & Black Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
graceful lines and industrial beauty of Harry Bertoia's classic Diamond Chair. Frame in black rilsan
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Diamond Bertoia Chair Reupholstered in Faux Leather
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond chair Designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll USA, d 1952 / c 1970s Reupholstered in faux
Metal
Unavailable|$3,213 / item
Bertoia Diamond Chair in Cato/Hot Pink Upholstery Full Cover & Black Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, elevating it beyond
Steel
Unavailable|$3,213 / item
Bertoia Diamond Chair in Cato/Fire Red Upholstery Full Cover & Black Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, elevating it beyond
Steel
Unavailable|$2,415
Bertoia Diamond Chair with Knoll Velvet/Wine Seat Pad & Rose Gold Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, elevating it beyond
Steel
Unavailable|$900 / item
Pair of Early Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Diamond Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
Early pair of Harry Bertoia black wire chairs for Knoll, circa 1950s.
Steel
Sold|$1,350
Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Rochester, NY
A nice pair of vintage Harry Bertoia diamond chairs for Knoll in the original black rilsan finish
Harry Bertoia Diamond Armchairs in Original Black Fabric
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Karis, Nyland
Harry Bertoia 'Diamond' armchairs retaining their original covering and enamel paint surfaces
Metal
Pair of Harry Bertoia “Diamond Chair” for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of Harry Bertoia “Diamond Chair” for Knoll International, 1970s
Metal
Mid-Century Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll started production of Harry Bertoia's Diamond chair in the early 1950s. Since then it has
Metal
Sold|$900
Harry Bertoia "Diamond Chair"
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Denton, TX
Diamond easy chair designed by Harry Bertoia with nice patina.
Metal
Sold|$900
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
Sold|$1,163
Harry Bertoia, 'Diamond' armchair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in London, GB
Attributed to designer c.1970s Chromed metal H85 x W83 x D62 cm
Metal
Sold|$1,295
Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
circa 1950 Harry Bertoia for Knoll classic Diamond Chair with open Black enameled wire frame and
Wire
Sold|$2,500
Early Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early example of Harry Bertoia's Classic "Diamond Chair." All welds solid with no weakness or
Wire
Sold|$1,675
Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in London, GB
The Iconic 1952 Diamond Chair designed by Harry Bertoia as part of his Wire Collection
Metal
Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia (American, 1915 - 1978) upholstered diamond chair for Knoll
Upholstery
Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia (American, 1915 - 1978) Diamond Chair for Knoll (designed 1952) in
Metal
Sold|$1,450
Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair and Ottoman
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Norwalk, CT
A single Diamond chair and ottoman by Harry Berttoia for Knoll, complete with labels on original
Metal
Great Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Great chair, white frame with a multicolored fabric.
Metal
Sold|$4,186 / set
Harry Bertoia Diamond Easy Chairs by Knoll in America
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of diamond easy chairs designed by Harry Bertoia. Produced by Knoll in America.
Steel
Sold|$1,500
Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Diamond Chairs. Steel frame with welded chrome/steel rods.
Steel
Sold|$3,750
Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of vintage 1970's Diamond chairs designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 for Knoll International.
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$2,340
Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Harry Bertoia's iconic design for Knoll in chromed steel with Knoll cover in fabric.
Sold|$3,588 / set
Harry Bertoia Diamond Easy Chairs Produced by Knoll in America
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of diamond easy chairs designed by Harry Bertoia. Produced by Knoll in America.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Diamond Lounge Accent Chair, 1960s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, Harry Bertoia, chrome diamond shaped lounge or accent chair
Chrome
Sold|$2,450 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
A beautiful pair of vintage, Knoll, metal mid century, Harry Bertoia, Diamond Chairs. Nice early
Metal
Large wide Harry Bertoia diamond chair for Knoll original fabric
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great wide diamond chair in black by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. This chair has the original fabric
Steel
Six Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Rochester, NY
Six Harry Bertoia Diamond chairs for Knoll. All chairs are structurally solid with no weld
Sold|$1,775 / set
Pair of Custom Diamond Bertoia Chairs for Knoll American Mid Century
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and rare pair of Harry Bertoia diamond chairs, with original seat pads and original chrome
Metal, Chrome
Bertoia Child's Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Centreville, VA
This scaled-down Diamond Chair brings the playful spirit and organic forms of Harry Bertoia to your
Stainless Steel
Sold|$1,050
Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia, Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful conditioned Diamond chair by Harry Bertoia by Knoll International. Black coated wrought
Wrought Iron
Sculptor, furniture and jewelry designer, graphic artist and metalsmith, Harry Bertoia was one of the great cross-disciplinarians of 20th-century art and design and a central figure in American mid-century modernism. Among furniture aficionados, Bertoia is known for his chairs such as the wire-lattice Diamond chair (and its variants such as the tall-backed Bird chair) designed for Knoll Inc. and first released in 1952.
As an artist, he is revered for a style that was his alone. Bertoia’s metal sculptures are by turns expressive and austere, powerful and subtle, intimate in scale and monumental. All embody a tension between the intricacy and precision of Bertoia’s forms and the raw strength of his materials: steel, brass, bronze and copper.
Fortune seemed to guide Bertoia’s artistic development. Born in northeastern Italy, Bertoia immigrated to the United States at age 15, joining an older brother in Detroit. He studied drawing and metalworking in the gifted student program at Cass Technical High School. Recognition led to awards that culminated, in 1937, in a teaching scholarship to attend the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Bloomfield Hills, one of the great crucibles of modernism in America.
At Cranbrook, Bertoia made friendships — with architect Eero Saarinen, designers Charles and Ray Eames and Florence Schust Knoll and others — that shaped the course of his life. He taught metalworking at the school, and when materials rationing during World War II limited the availability of metals, Bertoia focused on jewelry design. He also experimented with monotype printmaking, and 19 of his earliest efforts were bought by the Guggenheim Museum.
In 1943, he left Cranbrook to work in California with the Eameses, helping them develop their now-famed plywood furniture. (Bertoia received scant credit.) Late in that decade, Florence and Hans Knoll persuaded him to move east and join Knoll Inc. His chairs became and remain perennial bestsellers. Royalties allowed Bertoia to devote himself full-time to metal sculpture, a medium he began to explore in earnest in 1947.
By the early 1950s Bertoia was receiving commissions for large-scale works from architects — the first came via Saarinen — as he refined his aesthetic vocabulary into two distinct skeins. One comprises his “sounding sculptures” — gongs and “Sonambient” groupings of rods that strike together and chime when touched by hand or by the wind. The other genre encompasses Bertoia’s naturalistic works: abstract sculptures that suggest bushes, flower petals, leaves, dandelions or sprays of grass.
As you will see on these pages, Harry Bertoia was truly unique; his art and designs manifest a wholly singular combination of delicacy and strength.
Find vintage Harry Bertoia sculptures, armchairs, benches and other furniture and art on 1stDibs.
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.