421 Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1970s

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Sculptural design by the Italian-American sculptor and designer Harry Bertoia from 1956. The construction made of welded wire rod was … more Sculptural design by the Italian-American sculptor and designer Harry Bertoia from 1956. The construction made of welded wire rod was revolutionary at the time and brought the artist international attention. Bertoia's wire chairs are now icons of mid-century design.

The chairs appear airy and light and are still stable and comfortable. The art historian Brian Lutz commented on Bertoia's work as follows: “Bertoia's paintings were better than his sculptures. And his sculptures were better than his furniture. And his furniture was absolutely brilliant”.

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