Bertoia Side Chair Designed by Harry Bertoia Having worked for Charles and Ray Eames and Hans and Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia garnered icon status as a designer when he created the Bertoia Collection for Knoll in 1952. Italian-born, Bertoia utilized his superior skills as a sculptor to bend and shape industrial wire rods into chairs that would become pinnacles of twentieth century furniture design. Now considered modern classics, the collection was so commercially successful that it allowed Bertoia to dedicate himself exclusively to his main artistic passion: sculpting. His awards include the craftsmanship medal from the American Institute of Architects, as well as AIA's Gold Medal. THE DESIGN | FEATURES AT A GLANCE | DIMENSIONS | ORDER WITH CONFIDENCE The Design Harry Bertoia's 1950 experiment with bending metal rods into practical art produced a revered collection of seating, including this side chair. Innovative, comfortable, and strikingly handsome, the Bertoia side chair's delicate filigree appearance belies its strength and durability. In Bertoia's own words, "If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes through them." The Bertoia Side Chair's frame is available in Polished Chrome or White. Back to Top Features at a Glance: Design Year: 1952 -Rods of polished chrome, or highly durable outdoor powder coat in White -Frame is scratch, stain, and chip resistant with stainless steel connections and plastic glides -The Knoll logo is stamped into the base of the chair -Cushion secured to chair with lock-snaps -Seat cushions have fabric edges -Vinyl seat cushion available in White, Black, Carrot, Blueberry, and Sunflower -Pop seat cushion fabric available in Vermillion, Mandarin, Parakeet, and Down Pour -Ultrasuede seat cushion fabric available in Black Onyx, Poppy, and Sandstone Awards -"Designer of the Year," 1955, USA -Certificate of Merit, American Institute of Architects Care & Maintenance -For the polished chrome rods, Knoll recommends cleaning with Windex or an automotive chrome cleaner such as Semi-Chrome twice a month -Apply a coat of hard paste wax to protect against moisture -For the stainless steel connections, Knoll recommends using Windex, Fantastik, or other non-abrasive household cleaners. For small scratches, rub with Comet, Ajax, or other mild abrasives in the direction of the grain. Apply a coat of auto wax to maintain beauty. -For the optional outdoor powder coat paint, Knoll recommends cleaning with Windex or Endust using a soft cloth. Remove stubborn stains with Soft Scrub. -For additional information please view the Knoll Care & Maintenance Guide Back to Top Dimensions: -Overall: 28.75" H x 21.75" W x 19.75" D -Sea
