Harry Bertoia
"Diamond" Chair, Model 422

"Diamond" Chair, Model 422

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"Diamond" Chair, Model 422
DesignerAmerican, born Italy, 1915–1978
ManufacturerAmerican, 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
Not on view

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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Object Type
Provenance[Point Five Inc.]; purchased by MFAH, 1996.
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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