bertoia asymmetric chaise lounge
by Harry Bertoia, from Knoll
bertoia asymmetric chaise lounge
Design Harry Bertoia, 1953
Welded steel rods
Made in USA by Knoll
Harry Bertoia's 1950 experiment with bending metal rods into practical art produced a revered collection of seating, including this previously unreleased piece. 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 chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes right through them."
Harry Bertoia designed the Asymmetric Chaise in the early 1950s, but the chair was never produced beyond the prototypical form. Sculptural, airy, and breathtaking in shape and form, the Asymmetric chaise is considered to be a masterpiece of mid-century American furniture.
The Asymmetric Chaise can be specified unupholstered, with a seat cushion, or with a full cover. Available in chrome or white outdoor finish. With proper care and limited exposure to the elements, the Bertoia Asymmetric chaise unupholstered or with seat pad is appropriate for outdoor environments. Please specify white outdoor finish and vinyl upholstery for seat cushion (if applicable).
53" w | 33" d | 40" h | seat: 14" h
Welded steel rods
Made in USA by Knoll
Harry Bertoia's 1950 experiment with bending metal rods into practical art produced a revered collection of seating, including this previously unreleased piece. 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 chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes right through them."
Harry Bertoia designed the Asymmetric Chaise in the early 1950s, but the chair was never produced beyond the prototypical form. Sculptural, airy, and breathtaking in shape and form, the Asymmetric chaise is considered to be a masterpiece of mid-century American furniture.
The Asymmetric Chaise can be specified unupholstered, with a seat cushion, or with a full cover. Available in chrome or white outdoor finish. With proper care and limited exposure to the elements, the Bertoia Asymmetric chaise unupholstered or with seat pad is appropriate for outdoor environments. Please specify white outdoor finish and vinyl upholstery for seat cushion (if applicable).
53" w | 33" d | 40" h | seat: 14" h
$9,929.00 + free shipping
(please allow 8-12 weeks for this special chair 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 asymmetric chaise lounge
