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Harry Bertoia Collection

Harry Bertoia Collection In 1950, Hans and Florence Knoll set up a studio for Italian-born sculptor Harry Bertoia near East Greenville, Pennsylvania. The Knolls gave Bertoia the creative freedom to develop his artistic concepts without the constraints of a strict design agenda. “His assignment was very open,” recalled Florence Knoll. Bertoia worked with his own hands, trying variations, never satisfied. “When I get involved with something, there will be a grouping,” he reflected. “You will see them all around.” Through this artistic process, different chair functions emerged—for dining, for...

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Bertoia Side Chair and Barstool Side chairs, left, in chrome with Ricochet, Flame seat pads. Barstools, above, in chrome with Una, Steel and Ulrasuede® Kiwi seat pads. , Side chairs also available in satin chrome, Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow and White. Barstools available in satin chrome, Black and White. Fully upholstered chairs and barstools can be specified.

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For dining, for sitting or for reading, Bertoia’s seating collection combines artistry with comfort. Classic Cato, Fire Red full cover upholstery envelops the iconic side chair, Large Diamond, Asymmetric Chaise and Bird Chair.

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Bertoia Side Chair and Bench In Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow and White, appropriate for outdoor use with vinyl pads, the side chair, above, energizes any environment. , Bench, right, in White, with cushion in Ultrasuede ® Poppy. Bench also available in Black.

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Harry Bertoia Collection 21.75 33.5 21.75 41.25 39.5 28.75 Side Chair Barstool 30 Diamond 38.5 38.5 45 23.5 28.25 40.25 40.25 14.5 Bird Chair Large Diamond Ottoman Asymmetric Chaise 72 15.25 Bench The Bertoia Collection features a range of upholstery options that complement the sculptural artistry of Bertoia’s groundbreaking work. Front cover: Diamond in chrome with Cato, Fire Red and Ricochet, Flash seat pads. Back cover: Diamond in chrome with full cover in Ingot, Ember.

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