If you are into modern design such as in architecture, interiors, and furniture, then you probably have heard of Harry Bertoia. Of course, his most commonly seen object is his Diamond Chairs. Originally wire structures that harken to his love of metal work as in sculptures.
The Diamond Chairs come with solid covers for the entire seat and back which might make them more recognizable to some.
These chairs are still readily availabe in many different places. You can find some links to his various designs below.
Besides the Diamond Chair, he created a wire mesh side chair and a lounge chair called the Bird Chair.
Then there came the Bird Chair.
This is not all of Bertoia’s furniture but the most familiar. The amazing quality of these designs is that they continue to endure and can readily be seen in contemporary TV shows, movies, and commercials.
Bertoia did more than design furniture for Knoll, he also was a modern sculptor. He particularly favored standing steel rods that could be made to make ethereal sounds as they collided with each other. In fact, he used them like instruments to make sounds.
His sculptures are never signed or titled.
Here is a 1965 documentary on his sculptures, in particular his sound sculptures.
Here is two of his sound productions:
His wife talking about Harry Bertoia:
Howard Bosler
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