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Diamond chair

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Designer: harry bertoia

Designed: 1955

The Diamond Chair was designed by Harry Bertoia in 1955. As Bertoia used to say: “If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes right through them.” It’s made of bent metal – has a frame made of welded steel with rods in chrome and it is scratch and stain free. The upholstery can consist of either a simple seat cushion or made of leather or fabric stretched over the seat and secured with hooks.
Dimensions
Small chair dimensions are 33 ” W x 28 ” D x 30″ H, with seat height at 16 ”
Large chair dimensions are 45″ W x 31 ” D x 28 ” H, with seat height at 15 ”