Knoll ® Bertoia Side Chair

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

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.


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Features at a Glance:

• Bertoia collection
• Frame is scratch, stain, and chip resistant with stainless steel connections and plastic glides
• The Knoll logo is stamped into the base of the chair
• Can be used indoors or outdoors with proper care
• Cushion secured to chair with lock-snaps
• Seat cushions have fabric edges

Awards

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

Care & Maintenance

• 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 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
• For the optional outdoor powder coat paint, Knoll recommends cleaning with Windex or Endust using a soft cloth. Remove stubborn stains with Soft Scrub



• For additional information please view the Knoll Care & Maintenance Guide

• 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