Chair, ""Diamond"", 1952
This object is resting in our storage facility.
We acquired this object in 1990
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- Object ID: 18634185
- Accession Number: 1990-139-6
- Acquired: 1990
- Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2Dvi4/
- Chair, ""Diamond"", 1952. Harry Bertoia .1952. Chrome-plated tubular steel, wool upholstery. Gift of Knoll International. 1990-139-6.
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- Designed by Harry Bertoia
- Manufactured by Knoll International
- Donated by Knoll International
Wide, diamond-shaped form with deep seat, covered in dark gray wool; back of chair a chromed steel grid on geometric base composed of bent steel frame forming vertical and horizontal supports and runners.
This chair is chrome-plated tubular steel, wool upholstery. Its dimensions are: H x W x D: 69 x 112.5 x 71 cm (27 3/16 x 44 5/16 x 27 15/16in.).
This chair is from United States and dated 1952
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