Overview
Design by Harry Bertoia, 1952.
By Knoll.
Sculptor Harry Bertoia's exceptional 1952 Seating Collection formed from bent metal rods includes the simple, elegant Bertoia Bench. The finest details are behind this remarkable piece. Solid wood slats are pre-treated to prevent sagging or warping. The frame is made of welded steel with rods polished in Chrome or bonded Rilsan. The frame is scratch, chip and chemical resistant with stainless steel connections and four plastic glides.
Available with or without an upholstered cushion in a range of textile options.
Notes:
The Bertoia Bench is Greenguard certified. The Knoll logo is stamped into the base. Glides are included.
Features
Eco Friendly
Specifications
Dimensions: W 72" D 19" H 15.25" SH 15.25"
Models
KNL-400Y KNL-400K
Designer: Harry Bertoia
Italian sculptor, university lecturer and furniture designer Harry Bertoia displayed a unique stroke of genius with his patented Diamond Chair for Knoll International in 1952. Bertoia was an inventor of form and an enricher of furniture design with his introduction of a new material: he turned industrial wire rods into a design icon. Educated at Detroit Technical High School, the Detroit School of Arts and Crafts and Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Bertoia taught metal crafts at Cranbrook. He worked with Charles Eames to develop his signature molded plywood chairs. Eero Saarinen commissioned him to design a metal sculptured screen for the General Motors Technical Center in Detroit. His awards include the craftsmanship medal from the American Institute of Architects, as well as AIAÕs Gold Medal.
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Manufacturer: Knoll
Knoll believes good design is good business. A commitment to modern design has yielded a comprehensive portfolio of furniture products and textiles designed to provide enduring value and help clients shape their workspaces with imagination and vision. Recognized as a design leader worldwide, Knoll products are exhibited in major art museums, with more than 40 pieces in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Knoll is a leader in sustainability policies and practices. A recent initiative with the Chicago Climate Exchange, as part of Knoll's 2006 commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative, addresses the concern for global climate change and targets programs to enhance energy efficiency throughout Knoll facilities. Knoll is headquartered in East Greenville, Pennsylvania with manufacturing sites in North America and Italy.
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