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Bertoia Bench
Bertoia's first piece for Knoll: a 72 in slatted bench on a welded wire base
1829 × 387 × 483 mm
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Bertoia Bench is a long bench of wood slats on a welded wire base, listed by Knoll as model 400Y/410Y. It is 72 in wide, 19 in deep and 15.25 in high.
Construction
- Solid wood slats, black or white painted or teak
- Welded steel rod base, chrome or powder coated
- Optional firm foam cushions with welt detail in KnollTextiles or Spinneybeck leather
- Plastic glides under the base
Specifications
- 72 in wide, 19 in deep, 15.25 in high (about 1829 x 483 x 387 mm)
- Weight 32 lb (Knoll shop)
Story
The first piece for Knoll
Knoll's overview calls the bench the first piece of furniture Bertoia created for Knoll. It has no signature wire grid, and its welded wire base shows an early exploration of the material that foreshadows what soon followed.
Slats and cushions
The slats are solid wood, pre-treated against sagging and warping, in black or white paint or outdoor-suitable teak. Firm foam cushions with a welt detail can be added, up to three platform bench cushions bought separately according to the cut sheet.
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Collection
Bertoia Collection
Knoll's Bertoia Collection, introduced in 1952: welded wire and steel chairs, stools, benches and the Diamond and Bird lounge chairs by Harry Bertoia.
