Knoll ® Bertoia Side Chair

Designed by Harry Bertoia

Having worked for Charles and Ray Eames and Hans and Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia garnered icon status as a designer when he created the Bertoia Collection for Knoll in 1952. Italian-born, Bertoia utilized his superior skills as a sculptor to bend and shape industrial wire rods into chairs that would become pinnacles of twentieth century furniture design. Now considered modern classics, the collection was so commercially successful that it allowed Bertoia to dedicate himself exclusively to his main artistic passion: sculpting. His awards include the craftsmanship medal from the American Institute of Architects, as well as AIA's Gold Medal.

The Design

Harry Bertoia's 1950 experiment with bending metal rods into practical art produced a revered collection of seating, including this side chair. Innovative, comfortable, and strikingly handsome, the Bertoia Side Chair's delicate filigree appearance belies its strength and durability. In Bertoia's own words, "If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes through them." The Bertoia Side Chair's frame is available in Polished or Satin Chrome or six durable outdoor powder coat colors. The optional seat pad provides added comfort and is offered in a wide variety of quality fabrics and leathers.

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Features at a Glance: *This product is made to order and thus customer orders cannot be canceled once the products go into production

Design Year: 1952

• Welded steel with rods of polished or satin chrome or highly durable outdoor powder coat in six colors
• Frame is scratch, stain, and chip resistant
• Stainless steel connections
• Plastic glides included
• The Knoll logo is stamped into the base of the chair
• Optional seat pad is available in hundreds of fabric and leather choices
• Cushion secured to chair with lock-snaps
• Side chair with black, white, red, green, yellow or blue frame finish and vinyl upholstery suitable for outdoor use

Awards:

• "Designer of the Year," 1955, USA
• Certificate of Merit, American Institute of Architects

Care & Maintenance:
• For information on caring for your Knoll furniture please view the Knoll Care & Maintenance Guide

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Dimensions:

• Overall Dimensions: 28.75" H x 21.75" W x 19.75" D
• Seat Height: 17.75"


Order with Confidence:

• Sustainability Statement: Sustainable design is a key component of Knoll's environmental focus. Knoll's commitment to social responsibility and a healthy environment has prompted the company to further articulate its longstanding environmental programs and, with encouragement and support from colleagues in the industry, Knoll has re-energized its focus on such "green" initiatives as life cycle analysis and LEED® certification. Knoll is proud to have contributed to projects that have received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

• The Bertoia Side Chair is Greenguard certified.
• Knoll products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the applicable warranty period set forth in the Knoll Warranty.
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your Bertoia Side Chair that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
• Each authentic Knoll product includes a certificate of authenticity. .

Please Note: This product does not meet Cal 133 specifications.


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Note: This quality item is custom made for your order. Unfortunately, this means that we cannot accept returns once your order is shipped, so please call our trained staff with any questions you may have prior to ordering - we will ensure that you get exactly what you need.

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