There were five different sculptural, open-weave metal designs in the original Bertoia Collection for Knoll. Schwartz in "American Furniture: Tables, Chairs, Sofas & Beds." "Bertoia's designs transcended the barrier between decorative and functional design.his objects balanced successfully between sculpture and furniture."īertoia's "Diamond Chairs" have a base of lattice-like metal (which can be seen from the back) with a fabric cover. "In 1950 Hans Knoll, one of the leading manufacturers of modern furniture in the United States, commissioned the prominent American metalsmith and sculptor Harry Bertoia to design several chairs," said author Marvin D. In furniture design, Bertoia's work for Knoll has been on the map of collectors for quite some time.
Some use large wires, either straight or curved, welded into position to form modern masterpieces that can sell well into the six figures. He is well known for his "sound art," along with free-form works and bush-shaped designs made of welded metal. Sculptures by Harry Bertoia (1915–1978) are widely sought by modernism aficionados. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.
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