Knoll ® Bertoia Asymmetric Chaise

About the Designer
Harry Bertoia (1915 - 1978)

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. Awards: "Designer of the Year," 1955, USA Certificate of Merit, American Institute of Architects

The Design

Harry Bertoia's 1950 experiment with bending metal rods into practical art produced a revered collection of seating, including the Asymmetric Chaise. Sculptural, airy, and breathtaking in shape and form, this chaise is considered to be a masterpiece of mid-century American furniture. In Bertoia's own words, "If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes through them.

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

• Bertoia collection
• Scratch, chip, and chemical resistant
• White frame has stainless steel connections
• Glides included
• With full cover
• The Knoll logo is stamped into the base of the chair
• Cover is stretched over wire frame and attached with hooks

Awards

Honorable Mention, Annual Design Awards, ID Magazine 2006

• For the polished chrome rods, Knoll recommends cleaning with Windex or an automotive chrome cleaner such as Semi-Chrome twice a month
• Apply a coat of hard paste wax to the rods to protect against moisture
• For the stainless steel connections, Knoll recommends using Windex, Fantastik, or other non-abrasive household cleaners. For small scratches, rub with Comet, Ajax, or other mild abrasives in the direction of the grain. Apply a coat of auto wax to maintain beauty.
• To clean the cushion fabric, vacuum frequently or brush lightly to remove surface dust. Professional cleaning should be done regularly to remove soiling not cleaned by vacuuming. Wipe all spills immediately. Try a hidden area to test for color fastness with all stain removal methods.
  
  

Dimensions:

• 40.25" H x 38.5" W x 52"

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• 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 Diamond Lounge 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 Diamond Lounge 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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