Real? Bertoia chairs from the 60s

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henrybreen

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21/09/2011 1:21 am

I'm trying to make the connection to Knoll before purchase. There is no stamp (no stamps until the 90s I've read). There are no stickers or partial stickers. There are no pads. The verticle struts are above the frame. There are 13 squares across. I've read that Knoll tapered ends of the wire and left them untapered so that's out. Can anyone make an educated guess for me here. I'd appreciate it to no end.

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Lunchbox

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21/09/2011 1:38 am

Yes, real...
Look correct so far as I can tell from those photos.

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henrybreen

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21/09/2011 6:50 am

Ty.
Thank you for your opinion Lunchbox.

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21/09/2011 6:54 am

Second.
Seconded.

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henrybreen

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21/09/2011 7:27 pm

TY..
Thank you woodywood.

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Orleans USA

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23/09/2011 2:27 am

yep
Real Deal. I am King of Bertoia Side Chairs and can smell a knock-off from miles away.

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bobbdavs (UK)

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23/09/2011 5:51 pm

The ends of the...
wire struts can often be a tell tell sign look good to me.

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henrybreen

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23/09/2011 6:48 pm

Ty.
Orleans, Thank you... I'm off to purchase the 4 chairs at 10 this morn. Taking along my uncle who is in the MCM business himself to eyeball in person. With your expert advice and him, feeling confident.
Next up post purchase, find decent, old Knoll pads...

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henrybreen

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23/09/2011 6:52 pm

Ty.
bobbdavs, appreciate the advice very much. Thanks.
Agreed, I've read these chairs weren't knocked off early due to the, then highly technical method of production.

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