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Large diamond chair and Ottoman, Harry Bertoia (American, born Italy, 1915–1978), designed 1952, Vinyl-coated steel wire; bl…
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East Greenville

Large diamond chair and Ottoman

Harry Bertoia (American, born Italy, 1915–1978) · East Greenville · designed 1952

Medium
Vinyl-coated steel wire; black painted steel wire; red cotton upholstery (Tony Prestini design)
Dimensions
27.8 x 45 x 32.8 in. (70.5 x 114.3 x 83.2 cm)
Accession
1973.77.4a-b
Credit line
Mrs. James C. Greenway Fund
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