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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
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 Knoll, Harry Bertoia

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

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

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

Bird Chair with Ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960s
Bird Chair with Ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960s

Bird Chair with Ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960s

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Black metal armchair and ottoman by Harry Bertoia. Model: Bird. Ottoman dimensions: H: 59 cm W: 39 cm D: 42 cm. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BE...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

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

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chairs w/ Original White Covers
1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chairs w/ Original White Covers

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chairs w/ Original White Covers

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a rare pair of large diamond lounge chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by knoll circa mid 1960s. These are notable in that they retain their original 320 park ave...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel
Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel

Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel. They are as elegant, strong and functional as when they were manufactured. 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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Steel

1990s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining / Side Chair
1990s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining / Side Chair

1990s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining / Side Chair

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Wire Dining Side Chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, originally introduced in 1952. This particular example was produced in the 1990s and features a welded steel wir...

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1990s American Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

1961 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman w/ Original Receipt
1961 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman w/ Original Receipt

1961 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair and Ottoman w/ Original Receipt

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Bird lounge chair and coordinating ottoman, models 423LU/424YU, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. This chair and ottoman were originally purc...

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1960s 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

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

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

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

Val Bertoia Relaxing Spray Sculpture, 2014

By Harry Bertoia, Val 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

Childs Size Wire Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Childs Size Wire Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Childs Size Wire Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A staple design from famous designer Harry Bertoia for Knoll. A child’s Size wire side chair. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Your kid will definitely have the coolest chair on the ...

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

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Metal

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bench, Wooden Slat Seat, 1955
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bench, Wooden Slat Seat, 1955

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bench, Wooden Slat Seat, 1955

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

Set of 4 Dining Chairs designed by Harry BERTOIA for Knoll International, 1970s
Set of 4 Dining Chairs designed by Harry BERTOIA for Knoll International, 1970s

Set of 4 Dining Chairs designed by Harry BERTOIA for Knoll International, 1970s

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Berlin, Berlin

A set of black and white Side Chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1970s. Vintage set of side chairs with burnt orange-coloured velvet pads. The Bertoia S...

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1950s American Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

Early Set of Four Harry Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
Early Set of Four Harry Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled

Early Set of Four Harry Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Set of four molded shell side chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured by Knoll. Originally debuted in 1960, this very early set is from 1963 and...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Mid Century Chrome Bar Stools - Set of 4
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Mid Century Chrome Bar Stools - Set of 4

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Mid Century Chrome Bar Stools - Set of 4

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Mid Century Chrome Bar Stools - Set of 4 Each stool measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 41.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 30 inches Excelle...

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

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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

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 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

Mid Century White Metal Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Mid Century White Metal Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Mid Century White Metal Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern indoor / outdoor chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll features white painted metal seats atop a pair of sled legs.

Two sets of 6 chairs and two sets of 4 chairs ...

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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 Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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

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

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

1986 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chairs with Original Full Pads
1986 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chairs with Original Full Pads

1986 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chairs with Original Full Pads

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of classic Bertoia side chairs, model 420C, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These chairs have welded steel basket seats and retain their ori...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

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

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

Set of Three Harry Bertoia White Patinated Wire Bar Stools
Set of Three Harry Bertoia White Patinated Wire Bar Stools

Set of Three Harry Bertoia White Patinated Wire Bar Stools

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Astoria, NY

Set of Three Harry Bertoia White Patinated Wire Bar Stools, with gray leather cushions. 39" H x 21" W x 19" D; seat: 28.5" H. Provenance: From an East 62nd Street Townhouse.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal, Wire

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

Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940
Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940

Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Extremely rare combination pendant attached to custom-made chain by Harry Bertoia in sterling silver, containing one Lapis Lazuli and one Coral. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. The work has been added to the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné and assigned the following catalogue raisonné number: D.JE.78. Although associated with Mid-Century Modern furniture, Harry Bertoia was originally a jewelry designer who used both sterling silver, precious stones and gem stones. The pendant measures: 1.25" long x 1" wide. The necklace measures: 11" length with a measurement of 22" overall length. The chain and closure are all handcrafted and in his unique design. Lapis Lazuli measures 20mm round supported by one 6 mm red coral. Total weight is 33 grams. The following is from Beverly H. Twitchell, PhD, author of Bertoia: The Metalworker, London: Phaidon, 2019. She provides a very informative critique of Bertoia and his jewelry. Wearable Art an Important Design for a Necklace “Before Harry Bertoia enrolled at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1937 he had already mastered traditional jewelers’ techniques, but his engagement with Modernism led him to invent and use more direct methods. Instead of precious metals and gems, Bertoia made jewelry that appealed through its design, craftsmanship and the nature of its materials. That approach would make Bertoia a direct predecessor of the American Studio Crafts movement. So complex and cumulative are human perception and memory that we often do not know from where our own ideas come and without firm evidence, it is impossible to think we can establish the origins of an artist’s ideas. While his jewelry is entirely modern, chokers with multiple small pendants had come from ancient Mediterranean cultures: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, even from Europe and America at the turn of the last century. Did Bertoia see works in books, journals or at the Detroit Institute of Arts that resonated with him or did he invent this on his own, as he would so many other forms? Bertoia found inspiration in nature from an early age on a small farm in Italy and later in Cranbrook’s woods, on the beaches of southern California and in the fields near his home in eastern Pennsylvania where he lived after 1950. The fluidity and motion of the his jewelry characterize much of his art. In that spirit, too, he made jewelry that suited human anatomy and was animated by its wearer’s movement. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot’s clasp and overall construction of the jewelry demonstrates. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, and like all of Bertoia’s work it is timeless.” Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) was an Italian-born American artist, jewelry creator and modern furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo d-Arzene, Pordenone, Italy. At age 15 he moved to Detroit, Michigan to live with his older brother, Oreste. He quickly learned English and the bus schedule and enrolled in Cass Tech High School in Detroit (1930-1936) where he studied art and design and learned the skill of handmade jewelry making. At that time, there were three jewelry and metals teachers Louise Green...

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

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Harry Bertoia Monoprint
Harry Bertoia Monoprint

Harry Bertoia Monoprint

By Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Large mono-print by Harry Bertoia, initialed and numbered 1857 on rice paper set mounted in oiled walnut frame. From the Bertoia Family collection. A beautiful rendering of his sculp...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Paper

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

Bertoia’ Bench by Knoll
Bertoia’ Bench by Knoll

Bertoia’ Bench by Knoll

By Harry Bertoia

Located in BAUD, FR

“Bertoia” bench by Harry Bertoia Produced by Knoll Tubular metal frame in black lacquer forming geometric arches Seat made of ash wood slats Height: 39 cm Length: 168 cm Width: 47 cm

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

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Metal

Harry Bertoia, Bench Model 400
Harry Bertoia, Bench Model 400

Harry Bertoia, Bench Model 400

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Firenze, IT

Harry Bertoia Bench Model 400 Bench model 400 designed by Harry Bertoia, metal legs and wooden slatted seat. Manufactured by Knoll International, USA, late 1950s Bibliography: S. Ro...

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1950s Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wide White Diamond Chair & Ottoman with Pink Upholstery
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wide White Diamond Chair & Ottoman with Pink Upholstery

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wide White Diamond Chair & Ottoman with Pink Upholstery

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia for Knoll wide version diamond chair with ottoman, frames are original white paint an original but faded pink Knoll textile covers. Minor scuffs to f...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International

Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Brussels, BE

Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 6 available Sold par piece 1200€.  

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1970s European Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Chrome

Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, circa 1950's
Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, circa 1950's

Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, circa 1950's

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large diamond chrome chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. The chair and ottoman have the original red fabric cover. Harry Bertoia’s wire chairs...

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

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Chrome

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

Set of 2 Diamond chairs, Harry Bertoia, Knoll International
Set of 2 Diamond chairs, Harry Bertoia, Knoll International

Set of 2 Diamond chairs, Harry Bertoia, Knoll International

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Diamond Chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Like Saarinen and Mies, Bertoia found sublime grace in an ind...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

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

Harry Bertoia bronze
Harry Bertoia bronze

Harry Bertoia bronze

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Dallas, TX

American Mid-century artist Harry Bertoia would spend his daylight hours working on the monumental public projects for which he is so well known. In the evenings though, after dinner...

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1970s American 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 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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Four White Dining Chairs, 1950s
Harry Bertoia Mid-Century Modern Vintage Four White Dining Chairs, 1950s

Harry Bertoia Mid-Century Modern Vintage Four White Dining Chairs, 1950s

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Vienna, AT

Bertoia Mid-Century Modern vintage set of 4 dining chair or side chair, which show a white coated metal construction. This iconic design by Harry Bertoia was designed in the 1950s an...

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

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Metal

Early Bird Chair & Ottoman Bouclé by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
Early Bird Chair & Ottoman Bouclé by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

Early Bird Chair & Ottoman Bouclé by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Aachen, NW

Early Bouclé wool edition Bird chair & ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. The groundbreaking Bird chair was designed in the 50s by Harry Bertoia and made by Knoll. This mid-century classic supports countless positions and offers a comforting oasis of calm. This edition is a very nice fully restored Bouclé...

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Mid-20th Century American Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Large Diamond Armchair by Harry Bertoia, 1952
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Large Diamond Armchair by Harry Bertoia, 1952

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Large Diamond Armchair by Harry Bertoia, 1952

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Saudade, MG

Large Diamond Chair, designed by Harry Bertoia and introduced by Knoll in 1952. The example, which at the time was manufactured in Brazil by Forma, features a chrome-plated steel str...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

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 Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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

Val Bertoia Double Vertical Spray Sculpture, Steel Wires with Brass Base, 2014
Val Bertoia Double Vertical Spray Sculpture, Steel Wires with Brass Base, 2014

Val Bertoia Double Vertical Spray Sculpture, Steel Wires with Brass Base, 2014

By Harry Bertoia, Val Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary artist Val Bertoia's Double Vertical Spray Sculpture made in 2014. This Kinetic sculpture was made by cutting one grouping of stainless-steel wires that were made by Har...

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

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Bench " 400 " in white wood by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International.
Bench " 400 " in white wood by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International.

Bench " 400 " in white wood by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International.

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE

Bench model “400” with white wooden slats and tubular metal frame in the same color. Designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, USA 1970s. Designer - Harry Bertoia. ...

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1960s American Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

Sedia Diamond, Harry Bertoia, Knoll International, 1970 circa
Sedia Diamond, Harry Bertoia, Knoll International, 1970 circa

Sedia Diamond, Harry Bertoia, Knoll International, 1970 circa

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Milano, Lombardia

La sedia Diamond di Harry Bertoia è un’icona intramontabile del design moderno, celebrata per la sua eleganza e la sua straordinaria leggerezza visiva. Progettata da Bertoia nel 1952...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

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

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Black, 2x Available
2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Black, 2x Available

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Black, 2x Available

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Bird lounge chair and coordinating ottoman, Models 423LU/424YU, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. These examples of the chairs were produced ...

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2010s American Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

Brutalist Welded Nails Sculpture by Harry Bertoia
Brutalist Welded Nails Sculpture by Harry Bertoia

Brutalist Welded Nails Sculpture by Harry Bertoia

By Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

Abstract Brutalist Nails Sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1950s.

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1950s American Brutalist Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Metal

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

Pair of Bertoia child's chairs by Knoll
Pair of Bertoia child's chairs by Knoll

Pair of Bertoia child's chairs by Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Highland, IN

The classic Bertoia wire chair was produced in the standard size for adults, but also in two smaller sizes for children. This pair is the larger of the two kid's sizes. They were often marketed with the Noguchi cyclone side table as a diminutive version of the dinette set to be used as a child's activity table...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture

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Steel

2000s Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Child Size Lounge Chairs w/ Seat Pads
2000s Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Child Size Lounge Chairs w/ Seat Pads

2000s Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Child Size Lounge Chairs w/ Seat Pads

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of original Diamond Lounge Chairs in the children’s size, Model 421LS, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. The listed price includes the pair. The...

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Early 2000s American Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture

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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.