Armchair Diamond Chair HB_10, black metal, red felt, by H. Bertoia, Knoll, Germany, 1940s.
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The HB_10 Diamond Chair is a postwar design by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, created in the 1940s. Its distinctive construction features a black, powder-coated wire mesh frame sculpted into a diamond silhouette, supported by slender, angular metal legs. The composition is complemented by a new, vivid red felt cushion, carefully tailored to echo the organic geometry of the seat. The interplay of metal and felt, visible in the refined meshwork and precise stitching, highlights the chair’s modernist character and airy, openwork form. The generous proportions invite relaxation, with a broad seat and gently sloping backrest, while the soft cushion provides a tactile counterpoint to the cool structure. Condition: good, with minor traces of use such as small scratches on the metal and subtle patina – consistent with age and authentic vintage character.
This chair’s form speaks of an era when design sought to transcend convention. The wire mesh unfolds into a spatial sculpture, as if capturing the lightness of air and the transparency of space, while the geometric frame hints at the creative freedom of the 1940s. The red felt accent pays homage to the boldness of its time – an assertive detail that enlivens the whole without overpowering it. Sitting in the Diamond Chair, one senses both the discipline of its engineering and an unexpected softness, as if the materials themselves are in quiet conversation about modernity.
The Diamond Chair finds its place in interiors where contrasts of form and texture are appreciated. It can be paired with a minimalist coffee table in wood or glass, or with a lamp of simple, modernist design. The chair harmonizes with other mid-century modern icons but can also stand alone as a focal point in a collector’s eclectic setting. It may be combined with
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Height75 cm
Width74 cm
Length86 cm
Dimension details
Length86 cm
Height75 cm
Width74 cm
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