Furniture Book

Furniture Books 1000 Chair More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designer. The particular curve of a backrest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the color of the entire artifact; each element reflects the stylistic consciousness of an era.  From Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto to Verner Panton and Eva Zeisel, from Art Nouveau to International Style, from Pop Art to Postmodernism, the history of the chair is so complex that it requires a comprehensive encyclopedic work to do it full justice. They are all here: Thonet’s bentwood chairs and Hoffmann’s sitting-machines, Marcel Breuer’s Wassily chair and Ron Arad’s avant-garde armchairs. Early designers and pioneers of the modern chair are presented alongside the most recent innovations in seating.  This dedicated compendium displays each chair as pure form, along with biographical and historical information about the pieces and their designers. An illuminating tome for design aficionados and an essential reference for collectors! 

Bertoia Side chair Diamind Lounge Chair Shell Chair Ottoman Stool (Knoll)

Bertoia Diamond™ Chair - Full Cover. Designed by Harry Bertoia. Knoll

Bertoia Side Chair

Bertoia Side Chair Designed by Harry Bertoia. Knoll

Designed by Harry Bertoia. The Bertoia Side Chair is an icon of mid-century modern design. Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, creating a design that works with every decor, in every room.


Bertoia Two-Toned Side Chair

Bertoia Two-Toned Side Chair. Knoll. Designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. The Bertoia Side Chair is an icon of mid-century modern design. Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, creating a design that works with every decor, in every room.


Bertoia Diamond Lounge Chair, Seat Pad

Bertoia Diamond™ Chair - Seat Pad Designed by Harry Bertoia. Knoll

Designed by Harry Bertoia. Bertoia Diamond™ Chair – Seat Pad Designed by Harry Bertoia. Knoll. The Diamond Chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Like Saarinen and Mies, Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, elevating it beyond its normal utility into a work of art. Harry Bertoia’s wire chairs are among the most recognized achievements of mid-century modern design and a proud part of the Knoll heritage.


Bertoia Two-Toned Diamond Lounge Chair

Bertoia Two-Toned Diamond Lounge Chair Designed by Harry Bertoia. Knoll

Designed by Harry Bertoia. Bertoia Diamond™ Chair – Seat Pad Designed by Harry Bertoia. Knoll


Bertoia Diamond Lounge Chair, Full Cover

Bertoia Diamond™ Chair - Full Cover. Designed by Harry Bertoia. Knoll

Designed by Harry Bertoia. The Diamond Chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Like Saarinen and Mies, Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, elevating it beyond its normal utility into a work of art. Harry Bertoia’s wire chairs are among the most recognized achievements of mid-century modern design and a proud part of the Knoll heritage.


Bertoia Bird Lounge Chair

Bertoia Bird Lounge Chair Designed by Harry Bertoia. Knoll

Designed by Harry Bertoia. The Bird Chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Like Saarinen and Mies, Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, elevating it beyond its normal utility into a work of art. Harry Bertoia’s wire chairs are among the most recognized achievements of mid-century modern design and a proud part of the Knoll heritage.


Bertoia Bird Ottoman

Bertoia Bird Ottoman Designed by Harry Bertoia. Knoll

Designed by Harry Bertoia. Designed to accompany the Bird Chair, but able to fly solo, this ottoman shares the same attention to detail and craftsmanship as its companion.


Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chair

Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chair Designed by Harry Bertoia. Knoll

Designed by Harry Bertoia. The Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chair is a reintroduction of a design originally debuted 1960. Merging the sublime grace of the wire-form Side Chair with a touch of color and natural flex, the reinvigorated classic is ready to add colorful accents to any room. Mix and match the chairs or keep a singular color palette, the Bertoia Shell Chair offers an iconic design with a playful tone.


Bertoia Stool – Counter Height

Bertoia Stool - Counter Height Designed by Harry Bertoia. Knoll

Designed by Harry Bertoia. Complement your kitchen or café with the quintessential modern barstool. Bar height stools are best paired with tables and counters that are 40-43″ high, counter height stools are best paired with surfaces that are 36-39″ high.