Harry Bertoia Bird Chair

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Harry bertoia bird chair. 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. The side chair bird chair bar stool and wide diamond were all released in the early 1950s. 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.
Bird chair designed by harry bertoia for knoll 1952. Like saarinen and mies bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material elevating it beyond its normal utility into a work of art. Bertoia bench outdoor. The diamond chair was first displayed in 1952 and actually in production by 1953.
The children s chair came in 1955. The bertoia bench was introduced in 1951. Foam needs to be replaced. The bird chair is an astounding study in space form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century.
Category mid 20th century american mid century modern harry bertoia chairs. Polished chrome steel upholstered in original red fabric.