Image source: Knoll — Bertoia Bird Chair
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Bertoia Bird Chair
Bertoia's high-backed wire Bird Chair, 40.25 in high, with a matching ottoman
978 × 1022 × 838 mm
1952
Approx. $6,100 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Bertoia Bird Chair is a high-backed wire lounge chair, listed by Knoll as model 423LU and headed Harry Bertoia 1952. It is 38.5 in wide, 33 in deep and 40.25 in high, and has a matching ottoman, 424YU.
Construction
- Welded steel rod seat and base
- KnollTextiles cover hooked onto the frame
- Polished chrome, or white or black Rilsan
- Plastic glides on the sled base
Specifications
- Width 38.5 in x depth 33 in x height 40.25 in, seat height 14.5 in (about 978 x 838 x 1022 mm)
- Weight 21 lb (Knoll shop)
Story
Chair and ottoman
Knoll's cut sheet presents the Bird Chair together with its ottoman. The chair is offered with a full cover and glides, and the design page lists the ottoman as a separate model, 424YU, with its own dimensions.
Covers on a wire frame
The cover is hooked directly to the welded steel rod frame. The shop's picker lists six upholstery ranges with 54 colours in all, from Aegean and Classic Boucle to Crossroad and Prestini.
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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.
