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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
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 Seating

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Metal

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

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

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 Knoll, Harry Bertoia

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Metal

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 Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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 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 Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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

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 Seating

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Metal

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 Seating

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Metal

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 Seating

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Steel, Wire

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 Seating

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Metal

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 Knoll, Harry Bertoia

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Metal

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

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

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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2010s American Modern Harry Bertoia Seating

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Steel

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

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

By 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 Seating

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Metal

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Metal

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

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

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

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 Seating

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Metal

Set of Six Harry Bertoia Model 420 Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s
Set of Six Harry Bertoia Model 420 Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s

Set of Six Harry Bertoia Model 420 Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A striking matching set of six vintage Model 420 Side Chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. Bertoia designed his celebrated wire furniture collection for Knoll i...

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

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Steel

2er Set Diamond chairs Knoll Harry Bertoia Design Gartenstuhl
2er Set Diamond chairs Knoll Harry Bertoia Design Gartenstuhl

2er Set Diamond chairs Knoll Harry Bertoia Design Gartenstuhl

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 2er Set Diamond chairs vom deutschen Traditionshersteller Knoll zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle wurden für rund 750€ professionell sandgestrahlt und neu pulve...

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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Seating

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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 Seating

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Metal

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Metal

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

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

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

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Bertoia Bar Stools, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 2010s. The stools are comprised of welded and chro...

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2010s American Modern Harry Bertoia Seating

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia, 1952
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia, 1952

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia, 1952

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Saudade, MG

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 structure...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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Steel

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 Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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 Seating

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Steel

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 Harry Bertoia, Knoll

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

Bertoia chair by Harry Bertoia manufactured by Knoll
Bertoia chair by Harry Bertoia manufactured by Knoll

Bertoia chair by Harry Bertoia manufactured by Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Ravenna, IT

Molded Shell Side chair designed by Harry Bertoia in 1956 and produced by Knoll International. The chair has a steel wire frame and a mass-dyed polypropylene seat in a dark gray colo...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century 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

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

Harry Bertoia, Bench Model 400

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

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 Seating

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Metal

Set of 4 chairs Harry Bertoia Knoll International 1980s upholstered
Set of 4 chairs Harry Bertoia Knoll International 1980s upholstered

Set of 4 chairs Harry Bertoia Knoll International 1980s upholstered

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

We are offering for sale a beautiful set of 4 upholstered chairs by Knoll International from the 1980s. The design is by Harry Bertoia and is characterized by its functional elegance...

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1980s American Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

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Fabric

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

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 Seating

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Steel

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 Seating

Materials

Chrome

1960s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Childs Chairs in White
1960s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Childs Chairs in White

1960s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Childs Chairs in White

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Child's Bertoia Side Chairs, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1955. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The design is c...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

Materials

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 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 Seating

Materials

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

Materials

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 Seating

Materials

Steel

Bertoia for Knoll Stool
Bertoia for Knoll Stool

Bertoia for Knoll Stool

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

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

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Harry Bertoia Black Leather Enameled Steel Wire Chair
Harry Bertoia Black Leather Enameled Steel Wire Chair

Harry Bertoia Black Leather Enameled Steel Wire Chair

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Astoria, NY

Harry Bertoia Black Enameled Steel Wire Chair, with black leather seat cushion. 30" H x 21" W x 19.75" D; seat: 20.5" H. Provenance: A Sutton Place Collection.

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20th Century Italian Modern Harry Bertoia Seating

Materials

Steel

Harrie Bertoia, Diamond Chair 421, Black & White with Black Vinyl Cushion
Harrie Bertoia, Diamond Chair 421, Black & White with Black Vinyl Cushion

Harrie Bertoia, Diamond Chair 421, Black & White with Black Vinyl Cushion

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Early Harry Bertoia two-tone diamond chair. Black and white lacquered frame with original black seating. This icon is in divers sizes designed. This is a beauty according size and m...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 chair model 420 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll - 1950s
Set of 4 chair model 420 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll - 1950s

Set of 4 chair model 420 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll - 1950s

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

A magnificent set of 4 Model 420 chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, designed in the 1950s. These iconic 1950s welded steel-wire chairs are a cornerstone of Harry Bertoia’s body of w...

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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

Materials

Metal

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chair in White with Red Seat Pads
2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chair in White with Red Seat Pads

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chair in White with Red Seat Pads

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Bertoia Side Chair, initially designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 2010s, and the listed price includes one chai...

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2010s American Modern Harry Bertoia Seating

Materials

Steel

2015 Set of Three Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools in Chrome with Blue Pads
2015 Set of Three Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools in Chrome with Blue Pads

2015 Set of Three Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools in Chrome with Blue Pads

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of three Bertoia Bar Stools, initially designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced in the United States by Knoll in 2015, and the listed ...

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2010s American Modern Harry Bertoia Seating

Materials

Steel

1976 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Side Chair with Full Fabric Pad
1976 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Side Chair with Full Fabric Pad

1976 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Side Chair with Full Fabric Pad

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a classic Bertoia Side Chair, Model 420C, initially designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. This particular chair dates to 1976. The design consists of a w...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s Set of Four Harry Bertoia for Knoll Molded Fiberglass Dining Chairs, Black
1960s Set of Four Harry Bertoia for Knoll Molded Fiberglass Dining Chairs, Black

1960s Set of Four Harry Bertoia for Knoll Molded Fiberglass Dining Chairs, Black

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Bertoia Fiberglass Dining Chairs, initially designed in 1960 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These are original 1960s examples that were produced in t...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

Materials

Steel

2010s Knoll Bertoia Bar Stools in Satin Chrome w/ Blue Seats
2010s Knoll Bertoia Bar Stools in Satin Chrome w/ Blue Seats

2010s Knoll Bertoia Bar Stools in Satin Chrome w/ Blue Seats

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 the mid-2010’s. The listed price inclu...

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2010s American Modern Harry Bertoia Seating

Materials

Steel

Harry Bertoia for, Knoll International, Large Bird Chair in Black
Harry Bertoia for, Knoll International, Large Bird Chair in Black

Harry Bertoia for, Knoll International, Large Bird Chair in Black

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Black bird chair with black cushion. This chair is in a fair condition. It chair shows some traces of wear but still looks beautiful. The frame has lo...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

Materials

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

Materials

Wire

Pair of Harry BERTOIA chairs (mod. 420), Knoll International
Pair of Harry BERTOIA chairs (mod. 420), Knoll International

Pair of Harry BERTOIA chairs (mod. 420), Knoll International

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Berlin, Berlin

A pair of Side Chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia. U.S.A., Knoll International. Vintage pair of chrome-plated side chairs with blue seat and back covers. The Bertoia Side Chair, or...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia Seating

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Port Jervis, NY

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harry Bertoia Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Materials

Metallic Thread

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.