Like saarinen and mies bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material elevating it beyond its normal utility into a work of art.
Harry bertoia bird chair.
The diamond chair was first displayed in 1952 and actually in production by 1953.
Like saarinen and mies bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material elevating it beyond its normal utility into a work of art.
Design harry bertoia 1952 welded steel rods upholstery made in usa by knoll harry bertoia s 1950 experiment with bending metal rods into practical art produced a revered collection of seating including the exquisite bird chair.
Category mid 20th century american mid century modern harry bertoia chairs.
Polished chrome steel upholstered in original red fabric.
The children s chair came in 1955.
Bertoia bench outdoor.
The side chair bird chair bar stool and wide diamond were all released in the early 1950s.
The gold plated diamond chair came out in honor of bertoia s centennial in 2015.
Innovative comfortable and strikingly handsome the chair s delicate appearance belies its strength and durability.
The bird chair is an astounding study in space form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century.
The bird chair is an astounding study in space form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century.
Foam needs to be replaced.
Bird chair designed by harry bertoia for knoll 1952.