White Diamond Chair armchair, Harry Bertoia, 1960

Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, white version. Awarded Designer of the Year in 1955, the Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia is one of the lightest and best-selling chairs in furniture history. Produced by Knoll from 1952, this iconic piece is more akin to a sculpture than a chair. It takes its name, "little diamond," from its curved diamond shape. Harry Bertoia's sculptural approach, characterized by a focus on volume, made this chair a clear symbol of modernity and brought it immediate and enduring success. Made of steel wire welded point by point by hand, the chair's mesh-like backrest is supported by metal legs—a technique that gives this metal chair a striking impression of flexibility and lightness. Very good condition. Some minor scuffs have slightly damaged the paint. Composed of a mesh structure of steel wires welded point by point, the model shown here is a first edition (1950s/60s) and is therefore not engraved (KNOLL engravings from 1995 onwards). Its particularly durable finish makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.