Original Bertoia Diamond Chair

Bertoia diamond chair item share this harry bertoia 1952.

Original bertoia diamond chair.

Pair of harry bertoia diamond chairs for knoll international. In 1937 the italian born artist and designer who emigrated to detroit at age 15 earned a scholarship to cranbrook academy of art. 30ʺw 33 5ʺd 28 25ʺh san marcos ca accent chairs lounge chairs a list. Harry bertoia wire chairs with original green seat covers knoll usa.

Broken welds the most common structural problem is broken welds especially on chairs made in the early 50s. A vintage mid century modern original knoll harry bertoia orange wire chair rare. The children s chair came in 1955. On the west coast bertoia helped the eameses develop a process for mass producing wood laminate furniture and as with the.

Fortunately bertoia chairs usually can be. Keep in mind that all bertoia production chairs were welded more accurately. Anything can break but not everything can be repaired. 37 25ʺw 30ʺd 39ʺh jupiter fl.

Vintage mid century modern diamond chairs by harry bertoia for knoll a pair 2 500. All authentic knoll bertoia chairs have the single rim wire. Free shipping on many. Bertoia s wire chair.

Bertoia diamond chair full cover item share this harry bertoia 1952. The diamond chair was first displayed in 1952 and actually in production by 1953. Just keep in mind that all repairs require that the chair be stripped first. 1950s original bertoia for knoll bird chair and ottoman a set 2 900.

To fully understand the design of harry bertoia s 1915 78 1952 diamond chair an austere and photogenic work of woven steel wire the intricately sculptural wings of which create the illusion of sitting on air it helps to go back to his college days. Bertoia s wire chair collection is among the most recognized achievements of mid century modern design and a proud part of the. In very good vintage condition. A fully upholstered cover adds softness and texture to the graceful lines and industrial beauty of harry bertoia s classic diamond chair.

Like saarinen and mies bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material elevating it beyond its normal utility into a work of art. The gold plated diamond chair came out in honor of bertoia s centennial in 2015. Finally an injection molded polypropylene version of the long discontinued 427 shell side chair was reintroduced in 2016. In addition a new scaled down child s version of the 421 small diamond chair never part of the original scope was also introduced.

Authentic harry bertoia diamond chairs made by knoll circa 1985. The bertoia bench was introduced in 1951. Harry bertoia for knoll black wire chairs with original green seat covers.