Image source: Knoll — Bertoia Leather-Covered Side Chair
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Bertoia Leather-Covered Side Chair
Bertoia's leather-covered shell side chair, model 420L, on a welded rod sled base
552 × 730 × 502 mm
1960
Approx. $3,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Bertoia Leather-Covered Side Chair is the leather-upholstered shell option of the Bertoia family, listed by Knoll as model 420L. Overall it measures W 21.75 in, D 19.75 in, H 28.75 in.
Construction
- Seat shell of glass fiber reinforced nylon, completely upholstered in leather
- Flange of 1/5 in and an exposed running stitch along the outside edge
- Base of welded rods in polished chrome, or in white or black powder coat
- Plastic glides are included with the sled base
Specifications
- W 21.75 x D 19.75 x H 28.75 in; seat h 17.75 in (about 552 x 502 x 730 mm; seat 451 mm)
- Weight 26 lb (KnollStudio price list)
Story
Leather over a shell
The design page describes this chair as the leather-covered shell option in the Bertoia family. Its upholstery covers the whole shell, and Knoll says the leather highlights the sculptural character of the classic Bertoia design.
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Stitched edge
The page points to the flange and the running stitch along the outside edge of the shell, and the price list adds that the stitching matches the colour of the leather.
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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.
