Chaise Diamond Harry Bertoia

Knoll would triumph thanks to impressive international contacts. Harry bertoia italy 19151978 italian artist and furniture designer harry bertoia was 37 years old when he designed the patented diamond chair for knoll in 1952.

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Bertoia Diamond Chair Knoll

Design harry bertoia 1952.

Chaise diamond harry bertoia. More buying choices 1095 1 new offer beautifulwoman glides for harry bertoia chair diamond bird side chairs knoll parts 4 set. The asymmetric lounge is the most sculptural of harry bertoias 1952 wire chair collection. In harry bertoias original presentation of his wire chairs to hans and florence knoll in 1950 he showed a chaise longue version essentially the large diamond chair extended on two of its sides hence the use of the term asymmetric in reference to its shape.

The diamond chair is an astounding study in space form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Made in usa by knoll. The graceful diamond chair is an astounding study in space form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century.

48 harry bertoia felt chair glide knoll eames bird diamond virco wire chairs see more like this 32 harry bertoia chair glides for knoll eames bird diamond wire side chairs 5299. Harry bertoias wire collection is among the most recognized achievements. Harry bertoias wire chairs are among the most recognized.

Like saarinen and mies bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material elevating it beyond its normal utility into a work of art. The side chair bird chair bar stool and wide diamond were all released in the early 1950s. The chair never made it beyond a prototype until 2005 when knoll with help from bertoias family put the design into full production.

Welded steel rods upholstery. The diamond chair was first displayed in 1952 and actually in production by 1953. The next year they opened a textiles division and showroom that was flanked with some of the worlds leading designers.

Bertoia small diamond chair with seat cushion. Beautifulwoman chairs knoll parts 4 set with felt glides for harry bertoia chair diamond bird side. Like saarinen and mies bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material elevating it beyond its normal utility into a work of art.

Harry bertoias 1950 experiment with bending metal rods into practical art produced a revered collection of seating including the exquisite diamond chair. In the 1950s when most chairs were made of rigid wood the harry bertoia furniture line with welded wire and a springy feel were totally innovative. He hired florence schust a cranbrook graduate who had worked for gropius and breuer and the two were married in 1946.