Two exhibits show the explorations of the designer, known for his wire-grid chairs, into wearable and music-making sculptures

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For sale: 2 x Diamond lounge chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960s | #284482

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While he may be most famous for midcentury furniture, chairs were only one part of the famed designer’s multi-hyphenate career.

Sold: Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll International, 1960s | #149123

Important Records have announced the forthcoming release of a complete edition of the sonambient sound sculpture recordings of Harry Bertoia

Metal sculptor Harry Bertoia (1915-1978, American, b. Italy) designed the Diamond Chair to conform to the seated human figure.

Sold: 2 Black Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll | #118247

Untitled (multiplane construction), circa 1955