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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Period: Late 20th Century
Creator: Harry Bertoia
Harry Bertoia, Monumental Sonambient Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Harry Bertoia, Monumental Sonambient Sculpture, USA, circa 1970's.
Inconel on brass plate, comprised of 49 rods in a 7 x 7 layout with cattails, unmarked. Measures H: 81, W: 16, D: 1...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture
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Metal
Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in metal and blue fabric by Harry Bertoia. Large Diamond model. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
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Metal
Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
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
Unique Welded and Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique bronze sculpture displayed on a granite stone base circa 1973 by Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), the celebrated Italian-born American artist, sculptor, and designer. The welded a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
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Bronze
Mid Century White & Black Diamond Wire Chair by Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll is circa 1970. Originally designed by Bertoia in 1952, the industrial material and scul...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
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Steel, Iron, Wire
Mid Century White Diamond Wire Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll are circa 1970. Originally designed by Bertoia in 1952, the industrial mate...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
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Steel, Iron, Wire
Set of 6 Harry Bertoia Bar Stools for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Set of 6 bar stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. A beautiful and classic design by one of the most notable Mid Century designer and artist. Each one retains its original white powder ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture
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Metal
1980s Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bar Stools With Original Cushion
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Boston, MA
Pair of authentic Bertoia bar stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, circa 1988. Black powder coated frame with original tan colored seat pad that snaps securely to the fra...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
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Metal
Harry Bertoria Chairs metal Knoll 1970 production Model 420
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Harry Bertoria Chairs metal Knoll 1970 production Model 420
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
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Metal
PAIR of Diamond Chairs by Harry BERTOIA, KNOLL INTERNATIONAL
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A pair of original Diamond Chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1970s
Early production Diamond chairs in white and black painted metal with rust-orange ve...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
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Metal
Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chair and Ottoman with New Knoll Cover!
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chair and Ottoman. Ottoman measures 23.5 x 16.5 and 14.5" tall. New Cover in a Knoll Fabric. On close inspection fabric is woven of threads of r...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
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Metal
1970s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Side Chair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Side Chair
No label
Black Metal with original vinyl cushion. Visible use and wear.
30 h x 20.75 w x 22.75 d Seat 17.25
Unrestored preowned vintage cond...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture
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Metal
Collectible Monochromatic Harry Bertoia Print
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fascinating monographic by Harry Bertoia having surrealistic style probably influenced by Odilon Redon and Paul Klee. Handsomely matted and framed.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Paper
1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Basel, BS
This listing is for a highly sought after, Classic, authentic custom made orange wool full cover Knoll Bertoia Diamond chair. **The textile...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Steel
Vintage Harry Bertoia Bar stools , 1980s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage metal wire bar stools designed by Harry Bertoia in the 1950s.
The stools have a white lacquered metal frame and black fabric covers. They can also be used without the fabric...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
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 Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia Bush Form Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
A large organic bush form with beautiful patina. Masterful work by Harry Bertoia. Sold with a COA from the Bertoia foundation.
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1970s Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Harry Bertoia Wire Chairs with Original Green Seat Covers, Knoll, USA
By Harry Bertoia
Located in London, GB
Priced individually. Two remaining. Harry Bertoia for Knoll black wire chairs with original green seat covers. In very good vintage condition. Ships ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Metal
6 Bertoia for Knoll White Metal "Diamond" Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Bertoia (Italian/American, 1915-1978) for Knoll "Diamond" chair in newly powder coated white metal with an authentic yellow or grey exterior seat cushions. Design circa 1952.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Steel
Wire Sculpture on Pedstal by Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Wire sculpture on pedestal by Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), circa 1950's.
Overall dimensions including pedstal: 79.5"H x 16.25"W x 16.5"D
Wire sculpture dimensions: Approx. 38"H x 17"...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Wire
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Wire Bar Counter Stool
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
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
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia Bush Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
"Untitled" (Bush) Sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1970's made of welded bronze.
Harry Bertoia, was an Italian-born American artist, sound art sculptor, an...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Steel
1970’s Wire Knoll Bertoia Side Chairs - a Pair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Charleston, SC
The white wire Bertoia side chair is one of the greatest classic mid-century modern chairs around. And this set of two has royal blue seat pads to boot! However, if you don’t like th...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Metal
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bird Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Houston, TX
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair and ottoman. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman were originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and manufactured by Knoll Interna...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird Armchair with Ottoman, 1980
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Design Harry bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird armchair with ottoman, 1980, retains original label.
Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Vogel armchair and ottoman i...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Iron
Knoll Bertoia Bar Stool with Beautiful Original Cushion, 1970
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Knoll Bertoia bar stool with beautiful original cushion, 1970
The Bertoia side chair is available with a seat cushion. The frame is a welded steel ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
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
Mid-Century Red Cushion and Steel Diamond Armchair by Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in MIlano, IT
USA mid-century Red cushion and steel Diamond armchair by Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s.
Diamond armchair with structure in welded steel rods with polished chrome plating. The red cushio...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Steel
USA Mid-Century Red Cushion N Steel Diamond Armchairs by Bertoia for Knoll, 1970
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in MIlano, IT
USA mid-century Red cushion and steel Diamond armchairs by Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s.
Set of four Diamond armchairs with structure in welded steel rods with polished chrome plating. ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Steel
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
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
Materials
Chrome
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brussels, BE
Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 6 available
Sold par piece 1250€.
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1970s European Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
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
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia Bush Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Rare patinated bronze bush form, circa 1970
Provenance: Mangel Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, 1970s; Descended in the family.
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1970s American Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Copper, Bronze
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
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Materials
Bronze
An inscribed copy of Harry Bertoia's "Sculptor"
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice inscribed copy of June Kompass Nelson's book "Harry Bertoia , Sculptor"
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1970s American Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Paper
Wire Bar Stool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Inc, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Lasne, BE
Black metal stool. Seat height 77cm. Wear due to time and age of the stool.
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Metal
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia for Knoll large diamond chair with a green cover. Base is original white. Bushings are in good shape, and overall the cover is pretty clean! ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Metal
Harry Bertoïa's Chair, "Lounge Chair Bird"
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bertoïa
Lounge chair: Bird
duck blue
Knoll velvet edition
New from Stock
Papers
Measures: L 98 x H 101 x D 89
3900 euros.
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1990s French Harry Bertoia Furniture
Materials
Other
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.
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Questions About Harry Bertoia Furniture
- When was the Diamond Chair made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Italian-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, 2022Whether or not a Harry Bertoia chair is comfortable really comes down to a matter of personal preference, but there are a lot of positive reviews pertaining to how comfortable the Italian-born American designer’s seating is. Among furniture aficionados he is known for the wire-lattice Diamond chair (and its variants such as the tall-backed Bird chair) designed for Knoll Inc. and first released in 1952. Shop a selection of Bertoia chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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