{"title":"Harry Bertoia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Diamond chair, which Italian-born sculptor, university lecturer and furniture designer Harry Bertoia designed for Knoll in 1952, was a true stroke of genius. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarry Bertoia (1915–1978) was an inventor of forms who enriched furniture design by introducing a new material: he turned industrial wire rod into a design icon. After studying at Detroit Technical High School, the Detroit School of Arts and Crafts and the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, Bertoia taught metalcraft at Cranbrook. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTogether with Charles Eames, he developed the signature moulded plywood chairs. Eero Saarinen commissioned him to design a sculpted metal screen for the General Motors Technical Center in Detroit in the USA. His awards include the Craftsmanship Medal of the American Institute of Architects and the AIA Gold Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"knoll-bertoia-diamond-sessel","title":"Knoll - Bertoia Diamond Armchair","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Bertoia Diamond Wire-frame armchair\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nWhether chrome-plated, satin-finished chrome, or plastic-coated (Rilsan protective coating), the wire mesh of the Diamond Chair—designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll—has served as a model for generations of aspiring young designers.\r\nThe Diamond Chair is part of an entire series of seating, recliners, and stools designed by Harry Bertoia in the early 1950s. All pieces in this \u0026 “wire-frame furniture \u0026 ” are hand-drawn and hand-welded using a highly complex process. For this armchair, Bertoia—a trained sculptor and silversmith who viewed his chairs as “studies in space, form, and metal”—turned a square on its side and gently stretched it—a play on form with a pleasing result: the armchair is light and comfortable.\r\nToday, Bertoia’s Diamond Chair is featured in many collections at renowned design museums. It boasts a classic, modern design that enhances any setting. Its delicate form is more reminiscent of a sculpture than an armchair, yet the Diamond Chair is extremely comfortable and meets all the practical requirements of a piece of seating furniture.\u003cbr \/\u003e Bertoia Diamond ’s armchair is and remains a fascinating study in bent round rods and an icon among seating furniture.\r\nKnoll offers the Diamond Chair in various versions: with or without a seat cushion, fully upholstered, with a chrome-plated or satin-chrome-plated frame, as well as with a frame featuring a Rilsan protective coating for outdoor use. In addition, the Diamond armchair is available in a larger version and as a smaller children’s version.","brand":"Knoll International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57322974609752,"sku":"117450","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/bertoia-diamond-ohne-kissen_ad84dfb2-07ad-4868-a7d6-a8698c46906f.jpg?v=1779275657"},{"product_id":"knoll-bertoia-diamond-outdoor-sessel","title":"Knoll - Bertoia Diamond Outdoor Armchair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmchair with Rilsan protective coating\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nWhether chrome-plated, satin-finished, or coated for outdoor use (Rilsan protective coating), the wire mesh of the Diamond Chair—designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll—has served as a source of inspiration for generations of aspiring young designers.\r\nThe Diamond Chair is part of an entire series of seating, recliners, and stools designed by Harry Bertoia in the early 1950s. All pieces in this wire-frame family are hand-drawn and hand-welded using a highly complex process. For the armchair, Bertoia—a trained sculptor and silversmith who viewed his chairs as “ \u0026 ” “studies in space, form, and metal \u0026 ”—turned a square on its side and slightly stretched it—a play on form with a pleasing result: the armchair is light and comfortable.\r\nToday, Bertoia’s Diamond Chair is featured in many collections at renowned design museums. It boasts a classic-modern design that enhances any setting. Its delicate form is more reminiscent of a sculpture than an armchair, yet the Diamond Chair is extremely comfortable and meets all the practical requirements of a piece of seating furniture. Bertoia Diamond ’s armchair is and remains a fascinating study in curved round rods and an icon among seating furniture.\r\nKnoll offers the Diamond Chair in various versions: fully upholstered, with a chrome-plated or satin-finished frame, as well as with a frame featuring a Rilsan protective coating for outdoor use. Matching seat cushions for the Knoll Diamond Chair are available as an option. In addition, the Diamond Chair is available in an XL version and as a smaller children’s version.","brand":"Knoll International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57323123376472,"sku":"121444","price":1654.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/diamond-outdoor-ohne-kissen-black_b5ee20bc-f38d-4743-992e-48fe9e0997a3.jpg?v=1779275760"},{"product_id":"knoll-bertoia-kunststoff-stuhl","title":"Knoll - Bertoia Plastic Chair","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Bertoia Chair with plastic shell\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nIn the early 1950s, Italian designer Harry Bertoia designed an entire series of chairs, recliners, and stools for Hans and Florence Knoll. Among them is the plastic chair from the “ Bertoia ” series, which has been available again since 2015—marking the designer’s 100th birthday.\r\n\u003ch3\u003ePlastic Chair with Steel Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nThe Plastic Chair is a variation of the “ Bertoia ” wire-frame family, all of which are hand-drawn and hand-welded using a highly complex process. The “ Bertoia ” plastic chair consists of a plastic seat shell, available in various colors, and a welded steel frame that is chrome-plated or, upon request, available with a white or black finish.\r\nThe chair’s delicate appearance belies the strength and durability of its construction, and it is also surprisingly comfortable. The comfort of the Knoll chair can be further enhanced with the optional seat cushion.\u003ch3\u003e\r\nBertoia -Design Classic\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nToday, the “ Bertoia ” chairs are featured in many collections at renowned design museums. They boast a classic, modern design that enhances any setting. The collection’s delicate design language is more reminiscent of a sculpture than of classic seating, yet the chairs, armchairs, and stools are extremely comfortable and meet all the practical requirements of seating furniture.","brand":"Knoll International","offers":[{"title":"black","offer_id":57323139072344,"sku":"133651","price":426.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"white","offer_id":57323139105112,"sku":"133652","price":426.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Knoll-Bertoia-Stuhl-schwarz-verchromt-Kunstoff-freisteller_d91059db-e250-4cf3-aec9-4c2351a93650.jpg?v=1779275976"},{"product_id":"knoll-bertoia-stuhl","title":"Knoll - Bertoia Chair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign Classics: Steel Wire Chair\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nIn the early 1950s, designer Harry Bertoia created a series of chairs with steel frames that, in the designer’s own words, “consist mostly of air.” The “ Bertoia ” chair and the “Diamond Chair” are the best-known of these designs. Now regarded as design classics, these pieces symbolize the innovative design of the 1950s and their creator: Harry Bertoia .\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSculptural Chair Made of Steel Wire\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nThe “ Bertoia ” chair is made of steel wire that is hand-drawn and hand-welded using a highly complex process. Thanks to its industrial material and flowing form, the Bertoia chair appears like a sculptural work of art, whose delicate silhouette seems to belie the strength and stability of its construction.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eColors, Variants \u0026, and Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nAs a reissue, the Bertoia chair is produced by Knoll based on the designer’s original drawings. Available in various versions, the chair is suitable for both indoor living spaces and—with a Rilsan protective coating—as an outdoor chair for the garden or patio. \u003cbr \/\u003e\r\nOptional seat cushions in various colors, fabrics, and leather options are available upon request.","brand":"Knoll International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57324232868184,"sku":"133653","price":1087.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Knoll-Bertoia-Stuhl-ohne-Polster-verchromt_d4fc9a1c-cfd4-4998-abf8-751ae5b0e578.jpg?v=1779275980"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.connox.com\/collections\/harry-bertoia.oembed","provider":"Connox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}