The graceful Diamond Chair, designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952, is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century.
Characteristic of the early environment at Knoll, Hans and Florence never demanded that Bertoia design furniture, but instead encouraged him to explore whatever he liked. They simply asked that if he arrived at something interesting, to show them. Bertoia later explained the process:
“My feeling was that had to come from an inward direction. I began to rely once more on my own body. I began to think in terms of what I would like as a chair. It started very slowly…I came into rod or wire, whether bent of straight. I seemed to find myself at home. It was logical to make an attempt utilizing the wire."
This pair of chairs was produced by Knoll in 1973 and was purchased for a stunning mid-century church in Auburn, Maine. They are in great condition for a vintage pair of these chairs, with only one chip found on the front edge of one, and some small chips near the foot (see photos.)
33" wide x 28.25" deep x 30.5" high.