Designer
Harry Bertoia (American, born Italy, 1915–1978)American, born Italy, 1915–1978
ManufacturerManufactured by
Knoll Associates(American, established 1938)American, established 1938
CultureAmerican
Titles
- "Diamond" Chair, Model 422
DateDesigned 1952, manufactured 1961–1969
PlaceUnited States
MediumSteel, paint, upholstery, and rubber
Dimensions27 1/2 × 44 3/4 × 31 inches (69.8 × 113.7 × 78.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Herbert Wells, and Mrs. Miranda Leonard by exchange
Object number96.857
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: There is a label on the bottom center of the seatcover: "Knoll Knoll Associates 320 Park Ave. New York, NY.", another label with the same information but whiteand located front of the cover, bottom.
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