This listing is for miniature furniture. Actual sized object can be obtained in Knoll Website

Name: Harry Bertoia 02. Diamond Side Chair Manufacturer - Knoll Recommended Printer: Resin 3d Printer Series: Furniture Designers Series Scale: 1:12 3D Builder: Sensaiku

Diamond Side Chair – Minimalist Elegance in Wire

Designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia, the Diamond Side Chair is a smaller, more intimate version of his iconic Diamond Chair. Like its larger counterpart, it was crafted using welded steel rods arranged in a geometric lattice, creating a lightweight, airy structure that feels almost like a piece of sculpture. Its compact size makes it versatile for dining areas, studios, or small interiors.

Produced by Knoll, the chair balances strength and elegance. The wire frame provides natural flex for comfort, while optional cushions enhance seating without interfering with the open design. The visual transparency of the chair allows it to occupy space without overwhelming it, making it a favorite among modernist interiors.

Today, the Diamond Side Chair is celebrated for both its artistic and functional qualities. It continues to be admired by collectors, designers, and hobbyists alike, and its 1:12 scale miniature versions are highly sought after for dollhouse furniture and interior dioramas. Through this chair, Bertoia’s vision of combining sculptural artistry with everyday utility lives on in both full-scale and miniature forms.

Harry Bertoia:

Harry Bertoia was an Italian-American artist, sculptor, and furniture designer best known for transforming industrial materials into works of art. Born in 1915 in San Lorenzo, Italy, he immigrated to the United States as a teenager and later studied at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. There, he connected with leading modernist designers and developed a deep understanding of metalwork, craftsmanship, and experimental form.

Bertoia achieved international recognition through his collaboration with Knoll in the early 1950s. His iconic Bertoia wire chairs redefined furniture design by turning welded steel rods into airy, sculptural seating. Rather than concealing structure, he celebrated it—creating pieces that appeared delicate yet were remarkably strong and functional. The Diamond Chair, in particular, became a symbol of mid-century modern elegance.

Beyond furniture, Bertoia considered himself primarily a sculptor. He created expressive metal sculptures and his famous “Sonambient” sound sculptures, which produced resonant tones when touched or moved. Throughout his career, Bertoia blurred the boundaries between art, design, and architecture, leaving behind a legacy of innovation that continues to influence contemporary designers and artists alike.

The Model are suitable for:

1. Barbie Doll
2. Amigurumi Doll
3. Bjd Doll
4. Pullip Doll
5. Coraline Doll
6. Blythe Doll
7. Minifee Doll
8. Dollfie Doll

Commercial Use License Buyers can print and sell physical items made from the STL file. However, they cannot resell or redistribute the digital file itself.

3D Printer Type Recommendation: Scale: 1:12 - FDM & Resin 3D Printer 1:24 - FDM & Resin 3D Printer 1:48 - Resin 3D Printer

3D Printer Recommendations:

FDM Printer: Creality Ender 3 V2 Bambulab A1

Resin Printer: Elegoo Mars 3 Anycubic Photon Mono X