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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
Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Wood slat bench with metal legs. Tagged.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

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 Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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 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

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

1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base

1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 400 Bench in Oak with Black Base

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an iconic slatted oak bench designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It dates to circa 1952. This piece was constructed using solid oak wood for the top an...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

2000s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chair in Chrome 10x Available
2000s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chair in Chrome 10x Available

2000s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chair in Chrome 10x Available

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bertoia Side Chair, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 2000s. Their design consists of a welded, ch...

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Early 2000s American Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Purple Fabric Upholstery
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Purple Fabric Upholstery

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Purple Fabric Upholstery

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An iconic "Bird Chair" by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. The high back design is a modern statement but also practical by providing additional comfort when lounging. Per Knoll, "The Bird C...

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

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Metal

Early Pair Harry Bertoia Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
Early Pair Harry Bertoia Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled

Early Pair Harry Bertoia Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matched Pair molded fiberglass shell side chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured by Knoll. Originally debuted in 1960, this very early set is from 1966 ,Classic modernist ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Iron

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stool in Chrome 4x Available
2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stool in Chrome 4x Available

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stool in Chrome 4x Available

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 the 2010s. The stools are comprised of welded and chro...

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2010s American Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

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 Knoll, Harry Bertoia

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 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

Pair of Early Harry Bertoia Black Diamond Chairs
Pair of Early Harry Bertoia Black Diamond Chairs

Pair of Early Harry Bertoia Black Diamond Chairs

By Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

These iconic chairs were first designed in the 1950s by Harry Bertoia with a collaboration with Knoll that became one of the most celebrated mid century pieces of furniture. The chai...

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

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Metal

Pair of Early Bertoia Large/ Wide Diamond Chairs - ALL Original
Pair of Early Bertoia Large/ Wide Diamond Chairs - ALL Original

Pair of Early Bertoia Large/ Wide Diamond Chairs - ALL Original

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in North Miami, FL

The wide/ Large diamond chair is the largest of the Bertoia seating group. These vintage chairs have the ORIGINAL brown covers in very good o...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wooden Slat & White Metal Bench
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wooden Slat & White Metal Bench

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wooden Slat & White Metal Bench

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century rectangular bench with a wooden slat seat resting on two white finished Y-shaped metal legs. (HARRY BERTOIA FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL) Some chipping to finish on ...

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

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Metal

Very Rare Harry Bertoia Monoprint on Rice Paper
Very Rare Harry Bertoia Monoprint on Rice Paper

Very Rare Harry Bertoia Monoprint on Rice Paper

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Munich, DE

Purchased at la modern around 20 years ago. Size is of the visible picture inside passe-partout.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Paint

Val Bertoia Relaxing Spray Sculpture, 2014
Val Bertoia Relaxing Spray Sculpture, 2014

Val Bertoia Relaxing Spray Sculpture, 2014

By Val Bertoia, Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary artist Val Bertoia's Relaxing Spray Sculpture made in 2014. This kinetic sculpture is made of two groupings of stainless-steel wires that were made by Harry Bertoia (cir...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

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

Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Bertoia Bird Lounge Chair
Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Bertoia Bird Lounge Chair

Vintage Mid-Century Knoll Bertoia Bird Lounge Chair

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Pasadena, TX

Bird chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1952. Polished chrome steel upholstered in original red fabric. Foam needs to be replaced.

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

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Stainless Steel

2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames
2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames

2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Bertoia Stools, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 2010s. Their design consists of a welded...

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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 Knoll, Harry Bertoia

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

Harry Bertoia Monotype on rice paper "1880", Signed
Harry Bertoia Monotype on rice paper "1880", Signed

Harry Bertoia Monotype on rice paper "1880", Signed

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Lynn, MA

Harry Bertoia monoprint on rice paper titled "1880" on the lower right and initialed lower left corner. Float mounted and framed in oil walnut under acrylic. A great one of a kind pr...

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20th Century American Other Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Walnut

Large Willow Sculpture by Harry Bertoia
Large Willow Sculpture by Harry Bertoia

Large Willow Sculpture by Harry Bertoia

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning wire sculpture by Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978). Made of stainless steel in free standing form. Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist by the current owner in ...

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1970s American Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Stainless Steel

2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs in Satin Chrome
2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs in Satin Chrome

2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs in Satin Chrome

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Bertoia Side Chairs, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. This particular pair dates to the 2010s. Their design consists of a welde...

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2010s American Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Original 1960s Set of Six Harry Bertoia Side Chairs with Full Seat Covers
Original 1960s Set of Six Harry Bertoia Side Chairs with Full Seat Covers

Original 1960s Set of Six Harry Bertoia Side Chairs with Full Seat Covers

By Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous set was acquired from an original owner who bought the set of six chairs in 1968 from Knoll and I have a copy of the receipts. The chairs are covered in the original re...

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

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Metal, Steel

Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Oirlo, LI

Design Harry bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird armchair with ottoman, 1970s Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Vogel armchair and ottoman in black lacquered steel ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metallic Thread

2005 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chairs in w/ Blue Seat Pads
2005 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chairs in w/ Blue Seat Pads

2005 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chairs in w/ Blue Seat Pads

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are classic Bertoia Diamond Chairs, Model 421, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. These particular examples date to 2005. The listed price includes one chai...

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Early 2000s North American Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

BERTOIA Diamond Chair, Model HB_10, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
BERTOIA Diamond Chair, Model HB_10, Harry Bertoia for Knoll

BERTOIA Diamond Chair, Model HB_10, Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Neuss, NW

BERTOIA diamond chair, model HB_10, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh with a new felt cover in red. Quality Features: very good workmanship ...

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

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Metal

Set of 2 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Ready for Upholstery, USA, c. 1960s
Set of 2 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Ready for Upholstery, USA, c. 1960s

Set of 2 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 two "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

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair with Seat Pad
1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair with Seat Pad

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair with Seat Pad

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bertoia Diamond Lounge Chair, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The design consists of a bla...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Original Harry Bertoia Sculpture "SPRAWLING BRONZE"
Original Harry Bertoia Sculpture "SPRAWLING BRONZE"

Original Harry Bertoia Sculpture "SPRAWLING BRONZE"

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Dallas, TX

Original "Sprawling Bronze" by Harry Bertoia (1915-1978). Rare molten bronze spill cast with three feet to make it free-standing. Green patina adds to the organic feel of the sculp...

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Late 20th Century American Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Bronze

Knoll Bertoia saddle leather Side Chair 420, Set of 6
Knoll Bertoia saddle leather Side Chair 420, Set of 6

Knoll Bertoia saddle leather Side Chair 420, Set of 6

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Munich, Bavaria

In 2016, Knoll introduced the Bertoia chair in a version featuring a seat shell made of thick saddle leather. This set of 6 chairs are bought in 2017. Designed by Harry Bertoia Beau...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

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

Bertoia for Knoll Stool
Bertoia for Knoll Stool

Bertoia for Knoll Stool

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Classic Bertoia design counter stool manufactured by Knoll International, circa 1950s-1960s. This example is in very good original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal...

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

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Wrought Iron

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chair with Fabric Upholstery
1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chair with Fabric Upholstery

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chair with Fabric Upholstery

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bertoia Small Diamond Chair, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The chair's design is comp...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

2013 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Lounge Chair in Chrome w/ Fabric Seat
2013 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Lounge Chair in Chrome w/ Fabric Seat

2013 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Lounge Chair in Chrome w/ Fabric Seat

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bertoia Small Diamond lounge chair, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA circa 2013. The chair is made of ...

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2010s American Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Val Bertoia Corner Sound Sculpture, 2008
Val Bertoia Corner Sound Sculpture, 2008

Val Bertoia Corner Sound Sculpture, 2008

By Harry Bertoia, Val Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary artist Val Bertoia's Corner Sound Sculpture made in 2008 is part of the Bertoia Sonambient series. It's made of 11 copper tops silvered to monel rods then silvered to a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Harry Bertoia monotype
Harry Bertoia monotype

Harry Bertoia monotype

By Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Monotype by Harry Bertoia, initialed and numbered 1860 on rice paper set mounted in oiled walnut frame. From the Bertoia Family collection. A beautiful rendering of his sculptures id...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Paper

Vintage Pair of White Bertoia Side Chairs with Alligator Cushions
Vintage Pair of White Bertoia Side Chairs with Alligator Cushions

Vintage Pair of White Bertoia Side Chairs with Alligator Cushions

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Chicago, IL

Midcentury white powder-coated steel side chairs by Bertoia, with alligator cushions.

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

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Steel

1980s Set of Six Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs with Full Cushions
1980s Set of Six Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs with Full Cushions

1980s Set of Six Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs with Full Cushions

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of six Bertoia Side Chairs, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 1980s. Their design consists of ...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

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

Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Barstools for Knoll With Red Pads, Signed
Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Barstools for Knoll With Red Pads, Signed

Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Barstools for Knoll With Red Pads, Signed

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add a touch of modern elegance to your home with this exquisite Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Barstools for Knoll With Red Pads, Signed. Crafted with precision and artistry, these iconi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

1980s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining/Side Chairs in White with Red Pads
1980s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining/Side Chairs in White with Red Pads

1980s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining/Side Chairs in White with Red Pads

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Bertoia Side Chairs, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 1980s. Their design consists of welded steel r...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

3 Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Side Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Int
3 Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Side Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Int

3 Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Side Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Int

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Timeless and fabulous design by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. Set of 3 classic beauties with full leather pads for seats and backs. All labeled and in very good condition wi...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Custom Harry Bertoia Dandelion Needles Sculpture
Custom Harry Bertoia Dandelion Needles Sculpture

Custom Harry Bertoia Dandelion Needles Sculpture

By Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind abstract sculpture composed of metal needles from Harry Bertoia's iconic Dandelion Sculpture, circa 1960s. Minimalist walnut base added later.

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

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Metal

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 Knoll, Harry Bertoia

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

2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining Side Chairs with Full Pads
2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining Side Chairs with Full Pads

2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining Side Chairs with Full Pads

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of classic Bertoia Side Chairs, Model 420c, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. This particular pair dates to 2011. Their design cons...

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2010s American Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Bird Chair with Ottoman by H. Bertoia for Knoll Int. / De Coene
Bird Chair with Ottoman by H. Bertoia for Knoll Int. / De Coene

Bird Chair with Ottoman by H. Bertoia for Knoll Int. / De Coene

By Harry Bertoia, De Coene Frères

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This Bird chair with ottoman was designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International and manufactured by De Coene in Belgium in the 1950s. It was Charles Eames who motivated the sculpt...

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1950s Belgian Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll 427 P Side Chair in Yellow Fiberglass from IBM
1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll 427 P Side Chair in Yellow Fiberglass from IBM

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll 427 P Side Chair in Yellow Fiberglass from IBM

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bertoia Side Chair, model 427 P, initially designed in 1960 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The seat of the piece is m...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

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

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

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 design...

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

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Steel, Wire

2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stool w/ Red Pads Model 428C
2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stool w/ Red Pads Model 428C

2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Bar Stool w/ Red Pads Model 428C

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a classic Bertoia bar stool, model 428C, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to 2021. The listed price includes one bar ...

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2010s American Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

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

Authentic 1960's Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair in Black Metal Wire
Authentic 1960's Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair in Black Metal Wire

Authentic 1960's Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair in Black Metal Wire

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

An icon of 20th-century furniture, the Bird Chair (Model 423LU) is crafted from bent and welded steel rods in a black powder-coated finish. Its organic, high-backed form is designed ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bird Lounge Chair Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bird Lounge Chair Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bird Lounge Chair Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous iconic chair created by Harry Bertoia in 1952 "BIRD CHAIR" covered in the original red Knoll fabric. Frame, chrome & the rubber shock mounts are in amazing great condition, ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

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

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools in Custom Italian Parker Hotel Style Cushions
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools in Custom Italian Parker Hotel Style Cushions

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools in Custom Italian Parker Hotel Style Cushions

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Saint Louis, MO

How would you like to show these? Hollywood Regency Palm Springs Parker Hotel? Mid Century Modern Minimalist? Perhaps interchange both. This pair of bar stools came about in 1952 when Italian Sculptor and Furniture Designer Harry Bertoia experimented with bending metal rods to create practical art. Bertoia's bar stool has a filigree appearance that contradicts its strength and durability. In his own words, “If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes through them.” Made of bent metal frames finished in chrome with bends and curves to support all of yours, these sexy mid century modern bar stools are comfortable. Photographed along with custom made cushions inspired by Norma's Restaurant at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, California. Custom Cushions add comfort and a cozy experience while traditional Knoll yellow...

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

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Wire Bar Counter Stool
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Wire Bar Counter Stool

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Wire Bar Counter Stool

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Single Knoll bar stool by Harry Bertoia. Seat pad labeled with tag and printed into the fabric Knoll. Has some loss to vinyl coating, pictured. Very ti...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

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

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.