Simple, straightforward and unassuming in its clever design, the Bertoia bench is a hallmark mid-century modern piece. Harry Bertoia (1915–78) was an Italian-American sculptor, jewelry designer and furniture maker who developed his famous bench for Knoll in 1952. Made of slatted wood set atop a chrome-plated welded steel frame, the bench was Bertoia’s first product for Knoll, who granted him creative freedom when he joined the company’s studio in 1950. While the piece does not represent Bertoia’s now-famous signature wire-lattice style, it does hint at the sculptural quality that characterizes all of his work.
Before arriving at Knoll, Bertoia studied painting at Cranbrook Academy of Art. He eventually became a faculty member there, working alongside Eliel Saarinen, Walter Gropius and others. Bertoia eventually left the academy for California to help Charles and Ray Eames perfect the design of an award-winning chair that Charles had worked on with Eero Saarinen while at Cranbrook. It was thanks to Bertoia’s breakthrough welding contributions and innovations with plywood that cleared a path to mass production for both the chair and other wood-laminate furniture. However, the Eameses failed to credit Bertoia once the chair hit the market, thus ending the trio’s working relationship. A few years later, Bertoia joined the Knoll studio at the behest of his former Cranbrook classmate, Florence Knoll, and there he produced the bench as well as the beloved Diamond chair. Sculptural and versatile, the Bertoia bench can also be used as a coffee table. It is still manufactured by Knoll today.
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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1990s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining / Side Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wire Dining Side Chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, originally introduced in 1952. This particular example was produced in the 1990s and features a welded steel wir...
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Midcentury Chrome Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century classic and iconic Bertoia for Knoll stools in a high chrome finish. Architectural design, clean original condition, ready to use. Very solid and sturdy showing no loss t...
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
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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Bertoia for Knoll Stool
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bertoia design counter stool manufactured by Knoll International, circa 1950s-1960s. This example is in very good original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal...
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Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
Acquired from retired architects estate. Set of four early production bar stools by Harry Bertoia, designed in 1952 for Knoll. The bar stools are constructed of molded fiberglass and...
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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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$2,300
H 38.25 in W 22.25 in D 19.75 in
2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Counter Stools w/ Ivory Fabric Pads
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 427C Counter Stools, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA during 2011. The stools are comprised...
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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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Barstool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll & Associates, 1952
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and sculptural stool crafted from shaped steel rods retaining the original woven wool upholstery.
Upholstery
Barstool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and sculptural stool crafted from shaped steel rods retaining the original green leather upholstery.
Leather
Fiberglass Shell Barstool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A barstool with a black fiberglass shell on splayed, painted legs.
Fiberglass
$2,200 / set
H 41 in W 21.25 in D 19 in
2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Bertoia Stools, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 2010s. Their design consists of a welded...
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H 15.36 in W 72.05 in D 18.9 in
Type 400 slat bench designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International 1952
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1960ies knoll international 400 slat bench designed by Harry Bertoia, 1952. The Famous Italian-American sculptor Arieto Bertoia (born in 1915) moved to the US with his family in 19...
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Amazing wooden bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll -
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll from the mid-century. This magnificent bench made of oak wood and a black metal leg is in very good vintage condition. It has been restor...
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H 15.36 in W 81.89 in D 18.9 in
Type 400 slat bench designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International 1952
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1960ies knoll international 400 slat bench designed by Harry Bertoia, 1952. The Famous Italian-American sculptor Arieto Bertoia (born in 1915) moved to the US with his family in 19...
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Early Production Knoll Bertoia Oak and Iron Slat Bench
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production Knoll Bertoia Oak and iron slat bench, Retains original Knoll label, Wonderful original finish, patina, perfect amount of wear, Interi...
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H 15.5 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Patinaed Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Inc. / Knoll International, c. 1952
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Deland, FL
"A minimal, functional and an unassuming statement piece that is a hallmark design by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates. Originally designed in 1952. Constructed from slatted o...
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Panca vintage in legno di Harry Bertoia per Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Milano, MI
Panca vintage in legno di Harry Bertoia per Knoll International Descrizione: Panca in legno con struttura lignea disegnata dal progettista Harry Bertoia per la produzione internazio...
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Knoll Bertoia Bench
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Minimal & clean lined, the Bertoia bench is a staple piece for every mid-century collection. Oak slatted bench with black steel legs. Designed for Knoll in 1952. Incredibly timeless,...
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Bench in Teak and Steel by Harry Bertoia, 1960s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Rome, IT
Vintage bench by the Italian-American designer Harry Bertoia in teak with steel legs. A typical piece of the beginning of 1960s.
Metal, Steel
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H 15.16 in W 66.15 in D 18.51 in
Harry Bertoia, Slat Bench 1952 Knoll International, Early Edition, "Western K"
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Harry Bertoia - wooden Slat Bench - 1952 This simple design was the first piece of furniture created by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Although the bench does not have the signature wir...
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Harry Bertoia Bench for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bertoia bench for Knoll. Longest version of the sizes offered. Solid oak slats with black iron legs. Retains original label. New finish. Measures: 82".
Iron
Modern Oak and Steel Knoll Slated Bench Attributed to Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Knoll Mid-Century Modern oak and steel slated bench / coffee table attributed to Harry Bertia.
Oak
Harry Bertoia Slat Bench for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll, slat bench, beech and metal, United States, 1950s. Simplistic early slat bench designed by Harry Bertoia, manufactured by Knoll, USA 1950s. The slats are ...
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