Model Bird armchair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s

Harry Bertoia Design for Knoll, Model Bird Armchair with Ottoman, 1970 Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Bird armchair in white painted steel wires forming grids, the upholstery is original and fully cleaned. Armchair that forms a hole for the seat and rests on sled legs with a high back. First edition from 1956 by Knoll. Armchair and ottoman made by Harry Bertoia who created them like light sculptures crossed in the sky. To achieve this result of extreme lightness, he studied space, shapes and the properties of steel. Originally handcrafted, each wire is bent by hand before being welded.