Mid-Century Modern Early Authentic Bird Lounge Chair W/ Matching Ottoman in Bouclé Attributed to Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Usa, C. 1960's

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ntroducing a rare and limited "Bird" chair with matching ottoman designed by the influential Harry Bertoia for Knoll. First designed … Read more ntroducing a rare and limited "Bird" chair with matching ottoman designed by the influential Harry Bertoia for Knoll. First designed in the early 1950s for Knoll, the bird chair was by far one of Bertoia's most famous and recognized designs and formed part of his 5-piece wire-made body of work for Knoll called the "Bertoia Collection". The bird chair is characterized by a fluid, sculptural form made from a welded lattice work of steel. In Bertoia's own words, "If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like (a) sculpture. Space passes right through them." The chairs were produced with varying degrees of upholstery over their light grid-work, and they were handmade at first because a suitable mass production process could not be found and that's exactly how the upholstery was redone in our shop - by hand. Featuring new upholstery, in a fabulous kind-to-the-touch mustard bouclé, this iconic bird chair and ottoman set is ready for a literal lifetime more of use.

Harry Bertoia was an Italian-born welder, sculpture and designer who after moving to the US in 1930, began studying design at Cranbrook Academy of Art where he met and befriended the likes of Ray Eames and Florence Knoll. In 1950 he began working for Knoll creating, among others, the now iconic "Diamond Chair" and the "Bird Chair". His work has been internationally recognized for it's forward-thinking approach and it's literal bending of both metal and rules set for Modern design and his work is on permanent display across the globe in such museums as France's Musée National d'Art Moderne.

Knoll, now MillerKnoll, Inc., is an American company founded in 1938 that manufactures office systems, seating, storage systems, tables, desks, textiles, and accessories for the home, office, and higher education. The company is the licensed manufacturer of furniture designed by architects and designers such as Harry Bertoia, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll, Frank Gehry, Charles Gwathmey, Maya Lin, Marcel Breuer, Eero Saarinen, and Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Over 40 Knoll designs, including the "Diamond Chair", can be found in the permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

With it's custom hand-made bouclé upholstery, iconic warped-screen frame and world-famous comfort this "Bird" chair and ottoman set is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic, vintage Bertoia chair set that is ready for a literal lifetime more of use. With new medium density foam for maximum comfort and longevity, a sturdy base of hand-welded steel and a timeless stance this set is sure to last the test of time. Make it yours today before it's gone forever.

---Dimensions---
Chair Width: 38 in / 96.52 cm
Chair Depth: 36 in / 91.44 cm
Chair Height: 38 in / 96.52 cm
Seat Height: 10 in / 25.4 cm
Arm Height: 18 in / 45.72 cm

Ottoman Width: 24 in
Ottoman Depth: 17.5 in
Ottoman Height: 15.5 in

This iconic "Bird" chair with matching ottoman has recently undergone a comprehensive restoration process. The surfaces of the metal frames have been sand-blasted, primed and painted with automotive-grade single-stage polyurethane paint ensuring a coating that will last the test of time. The only wear present are some areas of pitting from previous spot/surface rust.

The upholstery, redone in a vintage-feeling mustard yellow boucle, has been painstakingly recovered using the exact dimensions and seems as the original. The cushions have been replaced with a new medium-density foam for maximum comfort and longevity.

This Bird chair and ottoman set is comfortable, structurally sound and ready for a lifetime more of use thanks to their recent restoration. Please view all photos and natural light video provided for details on this set's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request. See less