Harry Bertoia’s iconic 1950 experiment with bending metal rods into practical art produced
a revered collection of seating, including the Asymmetric Chaise, never before produced beyond the prototypical form.
Sculptural, airy and breathtaking in shape and form, the Asymmetric chaise is considered to be a masterpiece of midcentury experimental furniture.
Frame:- Welded steel rods in polished chrome or bonded white rilsan, a very durable and adhesive fused nylon-dipped finish.
- Scratch, chip and chemical resistant.
- Chrome chair features chrome
connections. White rilsan chair features stainless steel connections suitable for outdoor use.
- Holes are drilled for the
glides, and are included with the Chaise.
Upholstery:- Seat cushion secured to chair with
lock-snaps. Full covers are stretched
over wire frame and attach with hooks.
- Seat cushions and full covers will ship already attached to the chaise. If ordering a full cover replacement, installation must be performed by Knoll Field Services.
Outdoor Use:- With proper care and limited exposure to the elements, the Bertoia Asymmetric chaise is appropriate for outdoor environments.
- Specify white rilsan finish and vinyl seat cushion only.
Italian sculptor, university lecturer and furniture designer Harry Bertoia displayed a unique stroke of genius with his patented Diamond Chair for Knoll International in 1952. Bertoia was an inventor of form and an enricher of furniture design with his introduction of a new material: he turned industrial wire rods into a design icon. Educated at Detroit Technical High School, the Detroit School of Arts and Crafts and Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Bertoia taught metal crafts at Cranbrook. He worked with Charles Eames to develop his signature molded plywood chairs. Eero Saarinen commissioned him to design a metal sculptured screen for the General Motors Technical Center in Detroit. His awards include the craftsmanship medal from the American Institute of Architects, as well as AIA’s Gold Medal.
Standard Leadtime for the Asymmetric Chaise Lounge is 8-10 Weeks