bertoia stool with seat cushion
by Harry Bertoia, from Knoll
bertoia stool with seat cushion
Design Harry Bertoia, 1952
Welded steel rods, upholstery
Made in USA by Knoll
Harry Bertoia's 1950 experiment with bending metal rods into practical art produced a revered collection of seating, including the exquisite Bertoia stool. Innovative, comfortable and strikingly handsome, the chair's delicate appearance belies its strength and durability. In Bertoia's own words, "If you look at these stools, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes right through them."
A classic, modern design that enhances any environment, Bertoia's stool remains a fascinating study in bent metal and a fixture of mid-century design. Knoll is the only authorized and licensed manufacturer of the Bertoia Collection which has been in continuous production since 1952.
With proper care and limited exposure to the elements, the Bertoia collection unupholstered or with seat cushion are appropriate for outdoor environments. Please specify powder-coat (black or white) and appropriate upholstery - belize, vinyl, noble or rio (if applicable).
counter stool: 21.75" w | 38.5" h | 22" d | seat: 25" h | 20lbs.
bar stool: 21.75" w | 43" h | 22" d | seat: 29.25" h | 21lbs.
Welded steel rods, upholstery
Made in USA by Knoll
Harry Bertoia's 1950 experiment with bending metal rods into practical art produced a revered collection of seating, including the exquisite Bertoia stool. Innovative, comfortable and strikingly handsome, the chair's delicate appearance belies its strength and durability. In Bertoia's own words, "If you look at these stools, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes right through them."
A classic, modern design that enhances any environment, Bertoia's stool remains a fascinating study in bent metal and a fixture of mid-century design. Knoll is the only authorized and licensed manufacturer of the Bertoia Collection which has been in continuous production since 1952.
With proper care and limited exposure to the elements, the Bertoia collection unupholstered or with seat cushion are appropriate for outdoor environments. Please specify powder-coat (black or white) and appropriate upholstery - belize, vinyl, noble or rio (if applicable).
counter stool: 21.75" w | 38.5" h | 22" d | seat: 25" h | 20lbs.
bar stool: 21.75" w | 43" h | 22" d | seat: 29.25" h | 21lbs.
$1,727.00 + free shipping
(please allow 8-12 weeks for this special stool to be created and shipped to your location)
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Harry Bertoia
In addition to designing furniture, Bertoia was an artist and sculptor. At age 15 he moved to Detroit from Italy and began studying art and design. In 1938 he joined the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts. The following year he received a scholarship to study at Cranbrook. He opened a metal workshop and taught jewelry design and metal work, focusing mostly on jewelry as WW2 made metal a rare commodity.
Knoll has remained true to the Bauhaus design philosophy that modern furniture should complement architectural space and not compete with it. At Knoll modern design has been a passion that has resulted in ground breaking modern furniture.
bertoia stool with seat cushion
