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A number of our European manufacturers close in August, which may affect bespoke lead times. If your project is time-sensitive, we encourage you to contact us in advance.
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Description
Characteristic of the early environment at Knoll, Hans and Florence never demanded that Bertoia design furniture, but instead encouraged him to explore whatever he liked. They simply asked that if he arrived at something interesting, to show them. Bertoia later explained the process:
“I went around and discovered, quite soon, that I was not the man to do research. My feeling was that had to come from an inward direction. I began to rely once more on my own body. I began to think in terms of what I would like as a chair. It started very slowly…I came into rod or wire, whether bent of straight. I seemed to find myself at home. It was logical to make an attempt utilizing the wire."Need a second opinion?Our design experts can assist with everything from swatches to sizing to pricing. -
Specifications
Dimensions
W 85 x D 75 x H 75 cm
Seat height: 46 cmMaterial & Finishes
The seat pad and cover attach directly to the frame with hidden mono-filament and metal hooks. The seat and base are constructed of welded steel rods with a polished chrome finish. Plastic glides are included on the sled base to protect floors.Year of Design
1952Delivery Time
8-10 weeksNot all Knoll Furniture is available to buy online. However, the full range can be ordered via our London-based showroom where we have an array of Knoll Furniture on display. Please contact our design team on 020 8421 1779 if you require further information or to discuss the Chaplins Price Promise.
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Price Promise
Our Price Promise
We know that price is important. And while all of our designs follow the recommended retail prices (RRP) from our suppliers, we’re determined never to be bested.
It’s why we decided to introduce our Chaplins Price Promise. A guarantee to try and match the price of a branded product should you find it on sale at another authorised UK retailer. While the offer only applies to new designs (rather than clearance, outlets or ex-display) it’s our way of showing that we don’t just offer the best in service or style, but are committed to competitive pricing, too.
Please click on the button below should you wish to query a price. If a competitor's offer isn't immediately apparent online, we may ask you to supply us with a written quotation from the retailer — just to confirm the details.
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Designer Profile
Harry Bertoia
Harry Bertoia educated at Detroit Technical High School, Detroit School of Arts and Crafts and Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. As a university lecturer and furniture designer he impressed with the conception of his patented Diamon Chair for Knoll international in 1952. He was awarded the craftsmanship medal from the American Institute of Architects and was prized with the AIA’s Gold Medal.
Brand Profile
Knoll
For nearly 80 years Knoll has remained true to the Bauhaus design philosophy; Adaptive, inspiring, evolutionary and enduring. A long history of collaborations, with pioneering modernists to bold contemporary designers, define not only the past but the future of Knoll with David Rockwell, Antenna Design, Barber Osgerby, Formway Design, Don Chadwick, David Adjaye, and Rem Koolhaas. They offer thoughtful, inventive products which respond to their environment and can transcend multiple generations.
