Bertoia chair
Also known as: Diamond chair
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The Bertoia chair, also known as the Diamond chair, was designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952 for Knoll Associates. This iconic piece of furniture is constructed from polished steel wire, often coated in vinyl, and features upholstery made of cotton or elastic Naugahyde. Bertoia, an Italian-born American sculptor and designer, also created a side chair, a barstool, and the Bertoia bird chair and ottoman using similar mesh wire frames. The popularity of his furniture allowed him to focus on his passion for sculpture.1
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