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Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

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This iconic diamond chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll furniture is clad in a regal purple wool seat covering and boasts an unparalleled profile.  Bertoia was an Italian-born American artist, sculptor, jewelry maker and modern furniture designer who designed five wire pieces that became known as the Bertoia Collection for Knoll.  Among these was the famous diamond chair –  a fluid, sculptural form made from a welded lattice work of steel.  In Bertoia’s own words, “If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes right through them.”  This imaginative design was ground breaking, and still commands attention today.  This fantastic piece of furniture as art measures 44″W X 34″H with a seat height of 16 inches.

 

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