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163 - BERTOIA, Harry (1915–1978) & KNOLL INTERNATIONAL (Published …
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Estimate €400 - €600
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BERTOIA, Harry (1915–1978) & KNOLL INTERNATIONAL (Published by) The so-called ‘Diamond’ armchair, model 421, and a matching chair, featuring a diamond-shaped shell formed from a latticework of welded steel rods, finished in white. Base of black lacquered steel rods in a criss-crossed arch design; the shell is bolted to the frame by flat brackets. Model created in 1952 The armchair: Height 76 cm – Width 84.5 cm – Depth 72 cm The chair: Height 76 cm – Width 53.5 cm – Depth 55.5 cm - Bibliography: Nancy N. Schiffer and Val O. Bertoia, ‘The World of Bertoia’, Atglen, Schiffer Publishing, 2003; armchair illustrated on p. 46 and chair illustrated on p. 48 – Y. Amic, ‘Les Assises du siège contemporain’, Paris, Musée des Arts décoratifs, 3 May–29 July 1968; the chair is illustrated on p. 36 under no. 35 and the armchair on p. 37 under no. 36. - History: Knoll Associates launched the model with an advertisement that has remained famous: ‘Take Wire. Add Poetry’.
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About the sale TAKE A SEAT! A selection from the Werner Löffler collection
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Auction time 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
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