Bird Chair model by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

Design by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Bird Chair with Ottoman, 1970 Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Bird chair made of white painted steel wires forming grids, the upholstery is original and fully cleaned. The chair forms a hole for the seat and rests on sled legs with a high backrest. First edition from 1956 by Knoll. Chair and ottoman created by Harry Bertoia, designed as lightweight sculptures crossing the sky. To achieve this result of extreme lightness, he studied space, shapes, and the properties of steel. Initially handmade, each wire was bent by hand before being welded.