Side Chair, Model 420-2

Harry Bertoia

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Harry Bertoia American, born Italy, 1915–1978. Side Chair, Model 420-2, Designed 1952–53; this example manufactured 1959. Rubber-coated metal, metal, vinyl, 30 1/8 x 21 x 22 1/4 in. (76.5 x 53.3 x 56.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of William K. Jacobs, Jr., 1992.93.17. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.93.17.jpg)

Title

Side Chair, Model 420-2

Date

Designed 1952–53; this example manufactured 1959

Geography

Place manufactured: United States

Medium

Rubber-coated metal, metal, vinyl

Classification

Furniture

Dimensions

30 1/8 x 21 x 22 1/4 in. (76.5 x 53.3 x 56.5 cm)

Credit Line

Bequest of William K. Jacobs, Jr.

Accession Number

1992.93.17

Rights

© artist or artist's estate

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Frequent Art Questions

  • Are these Harry Bertoia?

    Yes, you got it! The Italian-born designer began experimenting with making furniture from steel rods in the 1950s. Bertoia said, "If you look at my chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture."

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