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

$1,800per set
£1,362.14per set
€1,570.97per set
CA$2,513.58per set
A$2,816.02per set
CHF 1,465.73per set
MX$34,293.69per set
NOK 18,671.50per set
SEK 17,583.28per set
DKK 11,727.09per set
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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 original fully-upholstered seat covers in a burgundy vinyl. These date to the 1986 and are in very good condition with some wear from use. The vinyl seat pads are also in nice shape with some light wear as noted in the photos. The chairs also retain original labels underneath noting 655 Madison Avenue, where Knoll had its showroom during the 1980s. The price listed includes both chairs as shown. Each chair measures 22.5 inches deep, 21 inches wide and 30 inches tall. The seat height is 17.75 inches. It’s interesting to note that the Rilsan powder which is used to coat the steel frames is derived entirely from castor beans, and therefore a ‘green’ material. It was developed in Italy in the early ‘40s, and is still the most common finish found on Bertoia chairs today.
  • Creator:
    Harry Bertoia (Designer),Knoll (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1986
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 220801081stDibs: LU8164235895202

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