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How much does the Bertoia Diamond chair weigh?
The Bertoia Diamond chair's weight varies depending on its upholstery. However, the uncovered wire frame weighs around 9 kilograms, or 19.8 pounds. Part of the iconic lounge chair's appeal is its lightweight design, which makes it easy to move around outdoor spaces. Shop a selection of Harry Bertoia Diamond chairs on 1stDibs.
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Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Diamond Chair with Full Pad Cover C 1960/1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. This example was executed in the chrome plated finish, and comes with its original Knoll full pad cover ( somewhat crunchy b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Set of two Diamond chair by Harry Bertoia in white black metal. 1960s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in The Hague, NL
A pair of original Diamond Chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1960s The Bertoia Diamond Armchair, originally designed in 1952 is one of the most iconic ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Silver Diamond Wire Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chair designed by Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) for Knoll is circa 1970. The chair has welded steel rod construction and thi...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Wire

Set of 2 Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Ready for Upholstery, USA, c. 1960s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of two "Diamond" chairs designed by the influential Harry Bertoia for Knoll. First designed in 1952 for Knoll, the diamond chair was by far Bertoia's most famous and recognized design and formed part of his 5-piece wire-made body of work for Knoll called the "Bertoia Collection". The Diamond chair is characterized by 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 (a) sculpture. Space passes right through them." The chairs were produced with varying degrees of upholstery over their light grid-work, and they were handmade at first because a suitable mass production process could not be found and that's exactly how the upholstery can be re-done for these chairs - by hand. Featuring new automotive-grade, single-stage polyurethane paint, this expansive set is ready for re-upholstery a fabric of your choosing. Harry Bertoia was an Italian-born welder, sculpture and designer who after moving to the US in 1930, began studying design at Cranbrook Academy of Art where he met and befriended the likes of Ray Eames and Florence Knoll. In 1950 he began working for Knoll creating, among others, the now iconic "Diamond Chair" and the "Bird Chair". His work has been internationally recognized for it's forward-thinking approach and it's literal bending of both metal and rules set for Modern design and his work is on permanent display across the globe in such museums as France's Musée National d'Art Moderne. Knoll, now MillerKnoll, Inc., is an American company founded in 1938 that manufactures office systems, seating, storage systems, tables, desks, textiles, and accessories for the home, office, and higher education. The company is the licensed manufacturer of furniture designed by architects and designers such as Harry Bertoia, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll, Frank Gehry, Charles Gwathmey, Maya Lin, Marcel Breuer, Eero Saarinen, and Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Over 40 Knoll designs, including the "Diamond Chair", can be found in the permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. With their iconic warped-screen frames and famous comfort this set of "Diamond Chairs" is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for a set of authentic, vintage Bertoia...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Knoll Bertoia Diamond Chair in Matte Black
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Stamford, CT
Renowned sculptor Harry Bertoia was invited by Florence Knoll to explore how his artistic experiments might translate into furniture design. There was no specific brief, only an open...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bertoia for Knoll Pair of Small Diamond Chairs. New aftermarket seat pads in Blue. Great pop of color! Metal is solid and no breaks in the metal. Shows some wear from chairs bein...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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