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Harry Bertoia Seating

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
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 Seating

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Metal

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Metal, 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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Steel, Wire

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 Seating

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Metal, Steel

Early Bertoia Bird Chair in Gloss White & Raf Simons Kvadrat Wool Bouclé
Early Bertoia Bird Chair in Gloss White & Raf Simons Kvadrat Wool Bouclé

Early Bertoia Bird Chair in Gloss White & Raf Simons Kvadrat Wool Bouclé

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

At a Glance: - An early example of Bertoia’s Bird Chair design, fully restored. - The newly crafted upholstered cover features a Raf Simons designed wool bouclé by Kvadrat. - The sle...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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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 Seating

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Steel

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 Seating

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Wire

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Steel

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 Seating

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Steel

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 Seating

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Oak Bench w/ Base, Model 400
1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Oak Bench w/ Base, Model 400

1950s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Oak Bench w/ Base, Model 400

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an iconic slatted-oak bench, Model 400, designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. It is an early piece, and dates to circa 1952. The bench was constructed using solid ...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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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 Seating

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Metallic Thread

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 De Coene Frères, Harry Bertoia

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 Seating

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Metal, Chrome

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 Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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 Seating

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Steel

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Steel

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 Seating

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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 Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

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

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll

BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Neuss, NW

BERTOIA chair, model 420, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh with a new seat cover in grey. Quality Features: very good workmanship high-q...

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

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Metal

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

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

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Seating

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Metal

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 Knoll, Harry Bertoia

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Steel

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 Knoll, Harry Bertoia

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 Seating

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Steel, 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 Seating

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Wire

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Vintage Bird Lounge Chair
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Vintage Bird Lounge Chair

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Vintage Bird Lounge Chair

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Saint Louis, US

Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman were originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 and manufactured by Knoll International. Each...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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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 Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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 Seating

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Steel, Chrome

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

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

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Seating

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

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 Knoll, Harry Bertoia

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Metal

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 Seating

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Iron

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Chrome

Bertoia Vintage Child's Chair With Original Pad Signed ca' 1960 Knoll
Bertoia Vintage Child's Chair With Original Pad Signed ca' 1960 Knoll

Bertoia Vintage Child's Chair With Original Pad Signed ca' 1960 Knoll

By Harry Bertoia

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Harry Bertoia for Knoll child's chair with original seat pad and Knoll label. A rare find, in matching black color.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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Steel

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 Seating

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Steel

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 Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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 Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of White Mid Century Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll USA, 1950s
Pair of White Mid Century Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll USA, 1950s

Pair of White Mid Century Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll USA, 1950s

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare pair of white mid century diamond chairs in lacquered metal by Harry Bertoia produced by Knoll USA, 1950s. In good vintage condition with the original lacquer. Dimensions: H: ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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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 Seating

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Steel, Wire

Paire de Fauteuil Bird par Harry Bertoia Knoll 1960
Paire de Fauteuil Bird par Harry Bertoia Knoll 1960

Paire de Fauteuil Bird par Harry Bertoia Knoll 1960

By Harry Bertoia

Located in BAUD, FR

Deux chaises Bertoia Bird conçue par Harry Bertoia en 1952 pour Knoll International Entièrement d'origine. Très bel état l 98 p 89 h 101 cm

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

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Metal

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Large Chrome Bird Chair
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Large Chrome Bird Chair

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Large Chrome Bird Chair

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Large Chrome Bird Chair Bird chair in chrome with a purple cushion. The chair has a beautiful and elega...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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Chrome

Set of Two Black Bertoia’s Child Side Chair with Yellow & Crimson pads
Set of Two Black Bertoia’s Child Side Chair with Yellow & Crimson pads

Set of Two Black Bertoia’s Child Side Chair with Yellow & Crimson pads

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

Set of Two Black Bertoia’s Child Side Chair with yellow & crimson pads The Bertoia children’s chair is a child-sized version of Harry Bert...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Seating

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

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 Knoll, Harry Bertoia

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 Seating

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Steel

Set of 2 Lounge Chairs w/ Matching Ottomans, Harry Bertoia, Knoll, USA, c. 1960s
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs w/ Matching Ottomans, Harry Bertoia, Knoll, USA, c. 1960s

Set of 2 Lounge Chairs w/ Matching Ottomans, Harry Bertoia, Knoll, USA, c. 1960s

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare and limited "Bird" chair designed by the influential Harry Bertoia for Knoll. First designed in the early 1950s for Knoll, the bird chair was by far one of Bertoia...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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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 Seating

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Wire

Pair of China red lacquered “Diamond” chairs by Harry Bertoia, 1950
Pair of China red lacquered “Diamond” chairs by Harry Bertoia, 1950

Pair of China red lacquered “Diamond” chairs by Harry Bertoia, 1950

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Roma, RM

Pair of China red lacquered “Diamond” chairs by Harry Bertoia. Production: Knoll, 1950s Dimensions: 90 W x 70 H x 74 D cm Sold as set of 2.

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1950s Italian Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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Metal

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 Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Diamond Chair by Harry BERTOIA, KNOLL INTERNATIONAL
Diamond Chair by Harry BERTOIA, KNOLL INTERNATIONAL

Diamond Chair by Harry BERTOIA, KNOLL INTERNATIONAL

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Berlin, Berlin

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 velvet pads....

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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Metal

Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Lounge Chair for Knoll, USA, 1980s
Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Lounge Chair for Knoll, USA, 1980s

Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Lounge Chair for Knoll, USA, 1980s

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Hellouw, NL

A diamond lounge chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll with Kvadrat Fabric from the USA. This chair is probably produced in the 1980s and has a black frame with a fully covered seating ar...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Seating

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Metal

Diamond lounge chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
Diamond lounge chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

Diamond lounge chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Hilversum, NL

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 in...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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Steel

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

Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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Steel

Set of 3 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black "Bucket" Barstools
Set of 3 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black "Bucket" Barstools

Set of 3 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black "Bucket" Barstools

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 3 Mid-Century American (1960s) curved, concave barstools with black fiberglass "bucket" seats resting on splayed metal legs with square stretcher bases, ending in small circul...

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

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Chrome

BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll

BERTOIA Chair, Model 420, Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Neuss, NW

BERTOIA chair, model 420, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh with a new felt seat cover in yellow. Quality Features: very good workmanship ...

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

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Metal

Harry Bertoia Early and Rare 'Pre-Production' Small Diamond Chair for Knoll
Harry Bertoia Early and Rare 'Pre-Production' Small Diamond Chair for Knoll

Harry Bertoia Early and Rare 'Pre-Production' Small Diamond Chair for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Early production small diamond chair with a very usual double wire seat configuration, the typical wire structure is in place but an additional larger space...

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

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Wire

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair with Black Seat Cushion
1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair with Black Seat Cushion

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair with Black Seat Cushion

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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 whi...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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Steel

Harry Bertoia seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Harry Bertoia seating 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 seating, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Charles Eames, Selig, and Harvey Probber. Prices for Harry Bertoia seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $650 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,016.
Questions About Harry Bertoia Seating
  • 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.