Harry Bertoia

American, 1915-1978. Harry Bertoia was a well-known sculptor, painter, furniture, and jewelry designer. He was famous for his Diamond chair design- a furniture piece made from highly polished steel wires. The chair featured a basket-like frame and cushions resting on it. The artist was born on 10th March 1915 in San Lorenzo, Italy. At the age of 15, the artist moved to Detroit with Oreste- his elder brother. In America, the artist learned art and jewelry making at the Cass Technical High School from 1930 to 1936. He later went on to attend the Cranbrook Academy of Art with artists like Walter Gropius, architect Eero Saarinen, Hans, and Florence Knoll, and designers Charles and Ray Eames, who influenced his artistic journey.

For a brief period, Harry Bertoia worked at the Evans Product Company. He also worked as a furniture designer at Knoll's design firm. During the 1950s, Bertoia started creating wood and metal sculptures. His sculptures incorporated a wide range of techniques like welding, spill-casting, and hand shaping. Harry Bertoia's sound sculptures producing different sounds like gongs and chimes became famous as Sonambient sculptures. The artist also made sculptures from fine steel and brass wire. Bertoia was well-known for his Kinetic Art, public sculptures, biomorphic jewelry, children's chairs, 4-ton fountains, and an asymmetric chaise. Bertoia often did not sign or title his works.

Today, Harry Bertoia's works like sculptures and furniture are on display at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., the Brooklyn Museum in New York, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, among others. The artist died on 6th November 1978 in Barto, PA. Harry Bertoia's furniture is often available at online auctions from leading auction galleries. Collectors can also find Harry Bertoia's furniture for sale online on top auction platforms.

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  • Harry Bertoia, Barstools (3)
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    $1,500 - $1,800

    Harry Bertoia, Barstools (3)

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    $1,500 - $1,800
    BILLINGS
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $700
  • Harry Bertoia, Dining Chairs (6)
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    $2,000 - $3,000

    Harry Bertoia, Dining Chairs (6)

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    $2,000 - $3,000
    BILLINGS
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Stainless Steel Sculpture Signed M. Paul
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    $300 - $600

    Stainless Steel Sculpture Signed M. Paul

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    $300 - $600
  • Harry Bertoia Sculpture
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    $1,000 - $2,000

    Harry Bertoia Sculpture

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Harry Bertoia Panel Sculpture
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    $2,000 - $2,500

    Harry Bertoia Panel Sculpture

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    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Harry Bertoia - Untitled Monotype
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    $4,500 - $6,500

    Harry Bertoia - Untitled Monotype

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    $4,500 - $6,500
  • Harry Bertoia - Untitled Monotype
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    $4,500 - $6,500

    Harry Bertoia - Untitled Monotype

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    $4,500 - $6,500
  • Harry Bertoia - Diamond Chair

    Harry Bertoia - Diamond Chair

  • Harry Bertoia - Side Chairs
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    $300 - $500

    Harry Bertoia - Side Chairs

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    $300 - $500
  • Harry Bertoia Panel Sculpture
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    $2,000 - $2,500

    Harry Bertoia Panel Sculpture

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    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Sonambient)
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    $30,000 - $50,000

    Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Sonambient)

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    $30,000 - $50,000
  • Harry Bertoia - Diamond Chairs
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    $800 - $1,200

    Harry Bertoia - Diamond Chairs

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Welded Form)
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    $2,000 - $3,000

    Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Welded Form)

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Welded Form)
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    $4,000 - $6,000

    Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Welded Form)

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    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Harry Bertoia, Reed Tonal Sculpture
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    $25,000 - $35,000

    Harry Bertoia, Reed Tonal Sculpture

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    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Sounding Sculpture)
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    $25,000 - $35,000

    Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Sounding Sculpture)

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    $25,000 - $35,000
  • Harry Bertoia, Cattail Tonal Sculpture
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    $20,000 - $30,000

    Harry Bertoia, Cattail Tonal Sculpture

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    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) Bronze
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    $30,000 - $40,000

    Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) Bronze

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    $30,000 - $40,000
  • Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Bundled Wire Form)
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    $12,000 - $18,000

    Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Bundled Wire Form)

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    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll
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    $300 - $500

    Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll

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    $300 - $500
  • Harry Bertoia Black Metal Wire Chair
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    $50 - $75

    Harry Bertoia Black Metal Wire Chair

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    $50 - $75
  • Spray Sculpture in the style of Harry Bertoia
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    $250 - $10,000

    Spray Sculpture in the style of Harry Bertoia

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    $250 - $10,000
  • Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll
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    $300 - $500

    Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll

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    $300 - $500
  • Three Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chairs
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    $150 - $250

    Three Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chairs

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    $150 - $250
  • A Harry Bertoia-style "Sonambient" metal floor lamp
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    $200 - $300

    A Harry Bertoia-style "Sonambient" metal floor lamp

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    $200 - $300
  • Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll
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    $300 - $500

    Harry Bertoia Diamond Chair for Knoll

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    $300 - $500
  • Harry Bertoia Side Chair for Knoll
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    $200 - $300

    Harry Bertoia Side Chair for Knoll

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    $200 - $300
  • Harry Bertoia Side Chair for Knoll
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    $300 - $500

    Harry Bertoia Side Chair for Knoll

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    $300 - $500
  • Harry Bertoia Black Diamond Chair
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    $300 - $600

    Harry Bertoia Black Diamond Chair

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    $300 - $600
  • Harry Bertoia, free form bronze
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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Harry Bertoia, Dining Chairs (6)
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    $1,200 - $1,800

    Harry Bertoia, Dining Chairs (6)

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    $1,200 - $1,800
    6 Bids
    Sold for
    $1,800
  • Harry Bertoia, Tonal Sculpture, Single Row Cattail
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    $20,000 - $30,000

    Harry Bertoia, Tonal Sculpture, Single Row Cattail

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    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Childrens Chairs
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    $200 - $400

    Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Childrens Chairs

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    $200 - $400
  • 5 MCM Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Chairs
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    $800 - $1,200

    5 MCM Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Chairs

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Harry Bertoia for Knoll Int. Side Chairs, 4
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    $800 - $1,200

    Harry Bertoia for Knoll Int. Side Chairs, 4

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) Untitled
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    $1,500 - $2,500

    Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) Untitled

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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) Untitled
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    $1,500 - $2,500

    Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) Untitled

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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools, Pair
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    $600 - $800

    Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools, Pair

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    $600 - $800
  • Harry Bertoia Dandelion Sunburst Sculpture
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    $120,000 - $180,000

    Harry Bertoia Dandelion Sunburst Sculpture

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    $120,000 - $180,000
  • Harry Bertoia "Standing Willow" Sculpture
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    $40,000 - $60,000

    Harry Bertoia "Standing Willow" Sculpture

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    $40,000 - $60,000
  • Harry Bertoia Diamond Lounge Chair for Knoll
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    $300 - $400

    Harry Bertoia Diamond Lounge Chair for Knoll

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    $300 - $400
  • Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools, Pair
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    $600 - $800

    Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools, Pair

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    $600 - $800
  • Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Chairs in Black
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    $400 - $800

    Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Chairs in Black...

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    $400 - $800
  • Monumental Harry Bertoia "Sunlit Straw" Sculpture
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    $300,000 - $600,000

    Monumental Harry Bertoia "Sunlit Straw" Sculpture

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    $300,000 - $600,000
  • Set of Seven Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining Chairs
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    $500 - $1,000

    Set of Seven Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining Chairs...

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    $500 - $1,000
  • Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs for Knoll
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    $400 - $500

    Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs for Knoll

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    $400 - $500