PA Spotlight: Harry Bertoia

You should probably recognize that last name, as in the Bertoia Chair. That’s right, Harry Bertoia (shown third from right in his diamond chair) lived in Pennsylvania for many years of his life and his family grew here in Barto, Pennsylvania. He was mostly known for his widely popular furniture, but was also a sculptor and university lecturer. He introduced wire rods into the furniture design scene in 1952 and worked with Charles Eames to develop... Read More

Knoll at AAU

Florence Knoll Exhibition Academy of Art University is bringing Florence Knoll: Defining Modern, originally exhibited at the Philadelphia Museum of Art to it’s grounds for a new showing from Sept 25 – Oct 25 at 79 Montgomery Street. More about Florence Knoll More about Knoll and their products  Read More

Inspiration from Knoll

Looking for inspiration or do you have an obsession with well-designed chairs? Me too. I love looking at the amazing photos on the Knoll Photo Bank/Media Library. From interior shots to product views, and images from showrooms around the world; your mid-century sweet-tooth will be satisfied. Bertoia Collection Most of the images you find in your search results can also be seen used in the catalogs and brochures from Knoll. I love the ones of individual... Read More