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Harry Bertoia Furniture

American, Italian, 1915-1978

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.

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Creator: Harry Bertoia
Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll
Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll

Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in San Mateo, CA

Set of five Harry Bertoia side chairs manufactured by Knoll. These chairs date to around 1970. They have a chrome finish. The chairs have black vinyl seat pads. The pads are Knoll re...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Chrome

Rare & Early Harry Bertoia for Knoll Model 400 66" Slatted Bench in Ash & Steel
Rare & Early Harry Bertoia for Knoll Model 400 66" Slatted Bench in Ash & Steel

Rare & Early Harry Bertoia for Knoll Model 400 66" Slatted Bench in Ash & Steel

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in 1952, this was the first project Harry Bertoia collaborated on with Knoll. This bench was made only a few years after, dating to the mid to late 1950s. It features a weld...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Enamel, Steel

Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Diamond Chair with Full Pad Cover C 1960/1970s
Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Diamond Chair with Full Pad Cover C 1960/1970s

Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Diamond Chair with Full Pad Cover C 1960/1970s

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. This example was executed in the chrome plated finish, and comes with its original Knoll full pad cover ( somewhat crunchy b...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Chrome

Set of 6 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black Wire Dining Chairs, 1970s
Set of 6 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black Wire Dining Chairs, 1970s

Set of 6 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black Wire Dining Chairs, 1970s

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of six wire dining chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, represents one of the most iconic and enduring designs of mid-century modern furniture. Introduced in the ear...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

Knoll Bertoia Side Chair, With Black Leather Pads, Black Pair
Knoll Bertoia Side Chair, With Black Leather Pads, Black Pair

Knoll Bertoia Side Chair, With Black Leather Pads, Black Pair

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

The black Bertoia side chair is a sculptural, modern classic that blends art, comfort, and industrial elegance. Designed by Harry Bertoia, the chair features a delicate lattice of w...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll 2016 Chrome Diamond Chairs with Seat Covers
Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll 2016 Chrome Diamond Chairs with Seat Covers

Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll 2016 Chrome Diamond Chairs with Seat Covers

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of classic Bertoia small chrome diamond lounge chairs, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These are a more recent production by Knoll, made in the USA, circa 2016. Th...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Chrome Bertoia Bar Stools from Knoll
Pair of Chrome Bertoia Bar Stools from Knoll

Pair of Chrome Bertoia Bar Stools from Knoll

By Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful iconic Harry Bertoia stools in a high chrome finish from Knoll with airy seats and welded rods. Originally designed in the 1950s with slight changes through the years. This...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia "Wire" Chairs for Knoll
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia "Wire" Chairs for Knoll

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia "Wire" Chairs for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia

Located in TOULOUSE, FR

■ ABOUT THE PIECE Presented by Les Merciers gallery, this is an authentic vintage set of 4 "Wire" chairs, designed by master sculptor Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. This earl...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Early Model 400 Oak Slat Bench with RARE 82" Length
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Early Model 400 Oak Slat Bench with RARE 82" Length

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Early Model 400 Oak Slat Bench with RARE 82" Length

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in St. Louis, MO

A rare, exceptionally scaled masterpiece of mid-century minimalism, this 82-inch Oak slatted bench on black welded steel Y-legs, was designed by legendary artist & designer Harry Ber...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Red Wire Diamond Lounge Patio Chair by Harry Bertoia Knoll
Mid-Century Modern Red Wire Diamond Lounge Patio Chair by Harry Bertoia Knoll

Mid-Century Modern Red Wire Diamond Lounge Patio Chair by Harry Bertoia Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. This chair features a red factory powder coat. Always used indoors but could be used as a patio chair.

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Wire

Set of Four Harry Bertoia Wire Side Chair (Model 420) Mid Century Modern Knoll
Set of Four Harry Bertoia Wire Side Chair (Model 420) Mid Century Modern Knoll

Set of Four Harry Bertoia Wire Side Chair (Model 420) Mid Century Modern Knoll

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a set of four (4) Harry Bertoia Wire Side Chair (Model 420), originally designed in 1952 for Knoll International. This classic of mid-century modern design fe...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Chrome

Midcentury Harry Bertoia Sonambient Sculpture
Midcentury Harry Bertoia Sonambient Sculpture

Midcentury Harry Bertoia Sonambient Sculpture

By Harry Bertoia

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Midcentury Harry Bertoia Sonambient sculpture featuring seven black monel "cat-tail" tops silvered to beryllium. Copper rods silvered to brass base. In fin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Bertoia Chairs in chrome-plated steel by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
Pair of Bertoia Chairs in chrome-plated steel by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

Pair of Bertoia Chairs in chrome-plated steel by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Pair of Bertoia Chairs in chrome-plated steel by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Made in Italy, 1970s.  Pair of Bertoia chairs in chrome-plated steel made in the 1970s by Harry Bertoia for ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Birch & Black Iron Bench / Coffee Table
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Birch & Black Iron Bench / Coffee Table

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Birch & Black Iron Bench / Coffee Table

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Light Wood Slat Bench / Table with Black Frame, Circa 1970's. Featuring an open rectangular form with Birch slats atop a geometric black enameled Iron framewo...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Iron

Harry Bertoia Midcentury Slat Bench by  for Knoll International, USA, 1960s
Harry Bertoia Midcentury Slat Bench by  for Knoll International, USA, 1960s

Harry Bertoia Midcentury Slat Bench by for Knoll International, USA, 1960s

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful modernist ashwood slatted bench with an Y-shaped iron base from the 1960s. Designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll INternational. Restored, in very good condition. A multipur...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Iron

Authentic 1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair & Ottoman with Original Cover
Authentic 1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair & Ottoman with Original Cover

Authentic 1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair & Ottoman with Original Cover

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Harry Bertoia in the 1950s, his vision was to create a chair that was sturdy and practical, but also looked light and airy. He famously said "They are mainly made of air,...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Harry Bertoia Bronze Multi-Plane Cube Sculpture
Harry Bertoia Bronze Multi-Plane Cube Sculpture

Harry Bertoia Bronze Multi-Plane Cube Sculpture

By Harry Bertoia

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine example from this series of work. The surface of the brass-coated bronze plates show a stunning Patinated irregular surface in rouge reds, gold and Verdi gris green Possibl...

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1960s American Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Bronze

Set of 6 Bertoia Wire Side Chair with Upholstered Shell for Knoll
Set of 6 Bertoia Wire Side Chair with Upholstered Shell for Knoll

Set of 6 Bertoia Wire Side Chair with Upholstered Shell for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Oceanside, US

Set of 6 Harry Bertoia Side Chairs for Knoll, USA, Late 1960s–1970s A set of six iconic Side Chairs designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and produced by Knoll International in the Unit...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Wire

Set of Six Harry Bertoia Model 420 Chairs with Cushions for Knoll, USA
Set of Six Harry Bertoia Model 420 Chairs with Cushions for Knoll, USA

Set of Six Harry Bertoia Model 420 Chairs with Cushions for Knoll, USA

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Set of Six Harry Bertoia Model 420 Chairs with Cushions for Knoll, USA Highly desirable black leather cushions on black bent wire chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. The...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Mid Century Chrome Bar Stools - Pair
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Mid Century Chrome Bar Stools - Pair

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Mid Century Chrome Bar Stools - Pair

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Mid Century Chrome Bar Stools - Pair Each stool measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 41.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 30 inches Excellent V...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Chrome

1 Knoll Bertoia Early Version Diamond Lounge Chair
1 Knoll Bertoia Early Version Diamond Lounge Chair

1 Knoll Bertoia Early Version Diamond Lounge Chair

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Pasadena, TX

Harry Bertoia Italian artist and furniture designer, Harry Bertoia`s career began in the 1930s as a student at the Cranbrook Academy of Art where he re-established the metal-working studio and, taught as head of the department, from 1939 until 1943 until it was closed due to wartime restrictions on materials. Bertoia designed the patented Diamond chair for Knoll in 1952. Knoll Bertoia diamond lounge...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Harry Bertoia Gilt Bronze, Brass and Steel Dandelion Sculpture
Harry Bertoia Gilt Bronze, Brass and Steel Dandelion Sculpture

Harry Bertoia Gilt Bronze, Brass and Steel Dandelion Sculpture

By Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Bertoia's Dandelion form is widely regarded to be the apex of his career. An overwhelming physical presence is balanced by its truly delicate nature. A gilt bronze central sphere is ...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Granite, Brass, Bronze

Harry Bertoia Gold Plated Bronze Diagonal Double Tonal Sonambient Sculpture
Harry Bertoia Gold Plated Bronze Diagonal Double Tonal Sonambient Sculpture

Harry Bertoia Gold Plated Bronze Diagonal Double Tonal Sonambient Sculpture

By Harry Bertoia

Located in St. Louis, MO

Sculptor and Artist Harry Bertoia gold plated bronze Sonambient sculpture, diagonal double tonal, circa 1965. Two groupings of thin rods at different angles on poured slab of bronze. Purchased from estate of the original owner. Sold with a “Certificate of Authenticity” from the Harry Bertoia foundation, along with a copy of the Knoll letter...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Bronze

Mid-Century Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Mid-Century Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Mid-Century Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Wonderful mid-century slat bench or coffee table by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1950s. Stained ash. Early original Bowtie Label (Knoll Associates) that predates Knoll International. Has...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Mid Century Silver Diamond Wire Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Mid Century Silver Diamond Wire Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Mid Century Silver Diamond Wire Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chair designed by Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) for Knoll is circa 1970. The chair has welded steel rod construction and thi...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel, Wire

Harry Bertoia Steel Wire Sculpture 1975
Harry Bertoia Steel Wire Sculpture 1975

Harry Bertoia Steel Wire Sculpture 1975

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Chicago, IL

Harry Bertoia Steel Wire Sculpture 1975 unique Table Top piece Steel wires intricately welded with stainless steel rod and base. The work has been added to the Harry Bertoia Catalogu...

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1970s Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Bertoia Small Diamond Chairs, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1970s. The chairs are comprised of weld...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Early production Harry Bertoia / Knoll Slat Bench .Wood & Iron. Classic Modern
Early production Harry Bertoia / Knoll Slat Bench .Wood & Iron. Classic Modern

Early production Harry Bertoia / Knoll Slat Bench .Wood & Iron. Classic Modern

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

This is an iconic slatted -oak /birch bench ,Model 400 , designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll.. Super early piece (possibly 1st year production) dating back to approx 1952...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Iron

Harry Bertoia White Wire Diamond Lounge Chair for Knoll (B)
Harry Bertoia White Wire Diamond Lounge Chair for Knoll (B)

Harry Bertoia White Wire Diamond Lounge Chair for Knoll (B)

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A white plastic coated welded wire diamond lounge chair with a contrasting satin black base and sunflower yellow leatherette seat pad . Manufactured by Knoll International and designed by iconic artist , furniture designer and architect Harry Bertoia . The perfect piece for that touch of color and the lightness in design makes it easy to bring into any interior or three seasons...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel, Wire

Pair of Mid-Century Knoll Studio Steel Side Chairs & Pads Harry Bertoia 1970s
Pair of Mid-Century Knoll Studio Steel Side Chairs & Pads Harry Bertoia 1970s

Pair of Mid-Century Knoll Studio Steel Side Chairs & Pads Harry Bertoia 1970s

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Portland, OR

Great pair of Mid Century Modern Harry Bertoia side Chairs by Knoll, Inc. Designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952, an iconic mid-century modern design. Bertoia created sublime grace from...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Pair of Black Bird Lounge Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates
Vintage Pair of Black Bird Lounge Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates

Vintage Pair of Black Bird Lounge Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid Century Modern Pair of 'Bird' Wire Lounge Chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates, circa 1960's. This iconic space age set is structurally supported by welded stee...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949
Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949

Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Buffalo, NY

Provenance: Wright Modernist 20th Century, auction 12/7/2003, Bertoia worked with the Eames' in California in the late 1940s to develop their wire form chairs. His involvement led...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Vintage Bertoia Side Chair by Harry Bertoia, Black Rilsan, 1952
Vintage Bertoia Side Chair by Harry Bertoia, Black Rilsan, 1952

Vintage Bertoia Side Chair by Harry Bertoia, Black Rilsan, 1952

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, iconic Bertoia Side Chair (Model 420), designed by the renowned Italian-American artist and designer Harry Bertoia in 1952 for Knoll. Bertoia, primarily a s...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Harry Bertoia Slat Bench, Birch Wood & Wrought Iron, 1970s
Vintage Harry Bertoia Slat Bench, Birch Wood & Wrought Iron, 1970s

Vintage Harry Bertoia Slat Bench, Birch Wood & Wrought Iron, 1970s

By Harry Bertoia

Located in London, GB

This is a vintage Harry Bertoia designed Slat Bench in birch wood and wrought iron feet by Knoll , ca. 1970s Stamped.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Beech

Set of 6 Knoll Bertoia Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Knoll Bertoia Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Knoll Bertoia Dining Chairs

$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 6 Knoll Bertoia Dining Chairs

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 6 classic Knoll dining chairs by Harry Bertoia. Welded steel with rods in a matte white finish. Original yellow vinyl seat cushions with dated labels included. Good vintage c...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Armchair in metal and blue fabric by Harry Bertoia. Large Diamond model. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.

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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

Harry Bertoia Bush Sculpture
Harry Bertoia Bush Sculpture

Harry Bertoia Bush Sculpture

By Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

"Untitled" (Bush) Sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1970's made of welded bronze. Harry Bertoia, was an Italian-born American artist, sound art sculptor, and...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Bronze

Set of 4 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Ready for Upholstery, USA,  c. 1960s
Set of 4 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Ready for Upholstery, USA,  c. 1960s

Set of 4 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Ready for Upholstery, USA, c. 1960s

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare and limited set of "Diamond" chairs designed by the influential Harry Bertoia for Knoll. First designed in 1952 for Knoll, the diamond chair was by far Bertoia's most famous and recognized design and formed part of his 5-piece wire-made body of work for Knoll called the "Bertoia Collection". The Diamond chair is characterized by a fluid, sculptural form made from a welded lattice work of steel. In Bertoia's own words, "If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like (a) sculpture. Space passes right through them." The chairs were produced with varying degrees of upholstery over their light grid-work, and they were handmade at first because a suitable mass production process could not be found and that's exactly how the upholstery can be re-done for these chairs - by hand. Featuring new automotive-grade, single-stage polyurethane paint, this expansive set is ready for re-upholstery a fabric of your choosing. Harry Bertoia was an Italian-born welder, sculpture and designer who after moving to the US in 1930, began studying design at Cranbrook Academy of Art where he met and befriended the likes of Ray Eames and Florence Knoll. In 1950 he began working for Knoll creating, among others, the now iconic "Diamond Chair" and the "Bird Chair". His work has been internationally recognized for it's forward-thinking approach and it's literal bending of both metal and rules set for Modern design and his work is on permanent display across the globe in such museums as France's Musée National d'Art Moderne. Knoll, now MillerKnoll, Inc., is an American company founded in 1938 that manufactures office systems, seating, storage systems, tables, desks, textiles, and accessories for the home, office, and higher education. The company is the licensed manufacturer of furniture designed by architects and designers such as Harry Bertoia, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll, Frank Gehry, Charles Gwathmey, Maya Lin, Marcel Breuer, Eero Saarinen, and Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Over 40 Knoll designs, including the "Diamond Chair", can be found in the permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. With their iconic warped-screen frames and famous comfort this set of "Diamond Chairs" is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for a set of authentic, vintage Bertoia...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

Unique Welded Bronze Sculpture Rare Figurative Form Harry Bertoia
Unique Welded Bronze Sculpture Rare Figurative Form Harry Bertoia

Unique Welded Bronze Sculpture Rare Figurative Form Harry Bertoia

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Atlanta, GA

A unique bronze sculpture circa 1960s by Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), the celebrated Italian-born American artist, sculptor, and designer. The welded and patinated bronze sculpture is ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Bronze

Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Freehold, NJ

This set of four indoor / outdoor chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll feature white metal construction with mesh style seat atop sled legs.

One set of 4 chairs available separately. T...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Set of 4 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Freehold, NJ

This set of four indoor / outdoor chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll feature white mesh metal seats and sled legs.

 Additional set of 4 & two additional sets of 6 available separate...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

Harry Bertoia Multi-Plane Sculpture
Harry Bertoia Multi-Plane Sculpture

Harry Bertoia Multi-Plane Sculpture

By Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Multi-plane sculpture by Harry Bertoia made of steel and molten brass. This was a working model for a large commission installation of ten sculptures ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, USA
Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, USA

Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, USA

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bertoia for Knoll Pair of Small Diamond Chairs. New aftermarket seat pads in Blue. Great pop of color! Metal is solid and no breaks in the metal. Shows some wear from chairs bein...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

1978 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman w/ Knoll Labels
1978 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman w/ Knoll Labels

1978 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman w/ Knoll Labels

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird chair and ottoman that we had completely redone. The covers have been replaced. The chair and ottoman retain their original Knoll 745 Park Av...

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1970s American Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Acquired from retired architects estate. Set of four early production bar stools by Harry Bertoia, designed in 1952 for Knoll. The bar stools are constructed of molded fiberglass and...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Iron

2011 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stools with Ivory Fabric Seat Pads
2011 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stools with Ivory Fabric Seat Pads

2011 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stools with Ivory Fabric Seat Pads

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Bertoia Bar Stools, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in 2011. The stools are comprised of welded and chromed s...

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2010s American Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Mid Century Silver Diamond Wire Lounge Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Mid Century Silver Diamond Wire Lounge Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Mid Century Silver Diamond Wire Lounge Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chairs designed by Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) for Knoll are circa 1970. Originally designed by Bertoia in 1952, t...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel, Wire

Authentic Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style White Wire Chair – Diamond Lounge
Authentic Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style White Wire Chair – Diamond Lounge

Authentic Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style White Wire Chair – Diamond Lounge

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A stunning and timeless example of Mid-Century Modern design, this sculptural white wire lounge chair is an authentic piece by Knoll, designed by renowned Italian-American designer H...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Wire

Mid-Century Bertoia Slat Bench by Knoll
Mid-Century Bertoia Slat Bench by Knoll

Mid-Century Bertoia Slat Bench by Knoll

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful slat bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll measures 72 inches wide, and is a wonderful piece from one of their most popular 1950's designers. Please confirm item locat...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll
Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll

Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Set of matching Bertoia side, or dining, chairs in chrome with original white pad seat covers. This nice set is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition, the only cav...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Chrome

Bertoia, Eight White Welded Steel Chairs with Four Red Cushions
Bertoia, Eight White Welded Steel Chairs with Four Red Cushions

Bertoia, Eight White Welded Steel Chairs with Four Red Cushions

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY This set of eight side chairs & four red cushions are as elegant, strong and functional as when they were manufactured. The colors are bright and the cushions are in very good condition. The chairs will add a touch of class to any setting. Harry Bertoia's career began in the 1930s as a student at Cranbrook Academy of Art where he re-established the metal-working studio and later became head of the department before the school closed during WWII due to wartime restrictions on materials in 1943. During the war, Bertoia moved to California and is credited with developing new techniques for molding plywood with Charles and Ray Eames also from Cranbrook. Harry Bertoia is one of the many well-known artists and designers who attended The Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, The school & buildings were designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. It is the country’s top ranked, graduate-only program in architecture, design and fine art. Each year, just 75 students are invited to study and live on the landmark Saarinen-designed campus which features: private studios, state-of-the art workshops, the renowned Cranbrook Art Museum and 300 acres of forests, lakes and streams, all a short drive from the city of Detroit. The focus at Cranbrook is on studio practice in one of ten disciplines including Architecture, 2D and 3D Design, Ceramics, Fiber, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture. The program is anchored by celebrated Artists- and Designers-in-Residence, one for each discipline, all of whom live and practice on campus alongside the graduate students. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media), Lauren Anais Hussey (Abstract), Andrea Eis (film, photography), Lilian Swann Saarinen (Sculpture), Douglas Semivan...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Bertoia Diamond Chair by Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1970, Pair
Bertoia Diamond Chair by Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1970, Pair

Bertoia Diamond Chair by Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1970, Pair

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

The Diamond Chair by Bertoia for Knoll has been among the most iconic design of the Mid-Century Modern period. It is an astounding achievement in furniture design, elevating an Indus...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Harry Bertoia side chairs by Knoll with original upholstery, mint 1970's
Harry Bertoia side chairs by Knoll with original upholstery, mint 1970's

Harry Bertoia side chairs by Knoll with original upholstery, mint 1970's

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Harry Bertoia side chairs by Knoll International, 1978 Two available, price is per chair. With original blue upholstery. Manufacturer's label dated 1978. New internal foam...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Chrome

Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Set of 6 White Metal Indoor / Outdoor Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Freehold, NJ

This set of mid century modern indoor / outdoor chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll feature white painted metal seats with signature mesh back atop sled legs.

Additional set of six ch...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

Herman Miller Dining Table with 4 Bertoia Chairs
Herman Miller Dining Table with 4 Bertoia Chairs

Herman Miller Dining Table with 4 Bertoia Chairs

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Dallas, TX

Look no further! With Classic mid century styling and a timeless icon of mid-century modern design, this set of 4 Bertoia chairs with Herman M...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Chairs By Bertoia (Knoll Marketing Brochure/Poster)
Chairs By Bertoia (Knoll Marketing Brochure/Poster)

Chairs By Bertoia (Knoll Marketing Brochure/Poster)

By Herbert Matter, Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Marketing poster/brochure for Harry Bertoia’s line of sculptural steel wire mesh-and-rod chairs for Knoll Associates, published in 1957. Graphic design by Herbert Matter. Folded in e...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Paper

Harry Bertoia furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Harry Bertoia furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Harry Bertoia furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 188 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Harry Bertoia were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Charles Eames, Michael Taylor, and Warren Platner. Prices for Harry Bertoia furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $325 and can go as high as $450,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,930.
Questions About Harry Bertoia Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Italian-American designer Harry Bertoia made the Diamond chair in 1952, and his design went into production in 1983. The original chair featured a woven steel wire back with angled wings resting on angled wire legs. Find a collection of Harry Bertoia Diamond chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a Harry Bertoia chair is comfortable really comes down to a matter of personal preference, but there are a lot of positive reviews pertaining to how comfortable the Italian-born American designer’s seating is. Among furniture aficionados he is known for the wire-lattice Diamond chair (and its variants such as the tall-backed Bird chair) designed for Knoll Inc. and first released in 1952. Shop a selection of Bertoia chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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