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Bertoia Side Chair Knoll

Designed by Harry Bertoia, 1952.

Harry Bertoia's delicately industrial Side Chair is among the most recognised achievements of mid-century modern design. Like Saarinen and Mies, Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, elevating it beyond its normal utility into a work of art.Innovative, comfortable and strikingly handsome, Harry Bertoia's side chair's delicate filigree appearance belies its strength and durability. The frame is a welded steel construction with rods in Rilsan, a very durable and adhesive fused nylon-dipped finish. Scratch, chip, and chemical resistant. Stainless steel connections. The unupholstered Side Chairs in Rilsan are also appropriate for outdoor environments.

Bertoia Side Chair Knoll

Designed by Harry Bertoia, 1952.

Harry Bertoia's delicately industrial Side Chair is among the most recognised achievements of mid-century modern design. Like Saarinen and Mies, Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, elevating it beyond its normal utility into a work of art.Innovative, comfortable and strikingly handsome, Harry Bertoia's side chair's delicate filigree appearance belies its strength and durability. The frame is a welded steel construction with rods in Rilsan, a very durable and adhesive fused nylon-dipped finish. Scratch, chip, and chemical resistant. Stainless steel connections. The unupholstered Side Chairs in Rilsan are also appropriate for outdoor environments.

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