In Milan, at MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2016 and as part of iSaloni, Knoll will present the legendary Diamond chair series and Platner series (in honor of the 50th anniversary of the release) in 18-karat gold trim.

The American company Knoll is a brand with a 78-year portfolio. In it - the advanced design furniture from the first-class expensive materials. Knoll publishes the masterpieces of Mies van der Rohe, Breuer, Saarinen, Albini, Aulenti, Balleri, Castiglioni, Gehry, etc. The list also includes furniture by Harry Bertoya (Harry Bertoia, 1915-1978). Bertoya was a jewelry designer, an artist, but above all a sculptor - he created tens of thousands of sculptures throughout his life in search of new forms and experimenting with materials. He created acoustic objects from a wire, led master classes in metal design and studied the plasticity of laminated wood. The Diamond Chair, which appeared in 1950, was the result of his many years of artistic practice.

Bertoia Diamond Chair, diz. G. Bertoya. Gold version. 18 carat gold.

The 18-carat gold trim continues the ideas of Bertoyi, who used beryllium to make his steel Diamond shine, shimmer and ... rang. “Just as in sculpture I worry, first of all, for the space, shape and characteristic of metal, in design the functionality of a collection of seating furniture must be studied before any other aspect,” explained Harry Bertoya.

Another Knoll news is the anniversary edition of the Platner Collection. Also with exclusive 18 carat gold trim. The collection includes dining chairs, an easy chair with a footrest, a table and coffee tables.

The Platner Collection includes dining chairs, an easy chair with a footrest, a table and coffee tables.

British architect and designer Warren Platner (Warren Platner, 1919-2006) was a pioneer in the design of furniture - tables and chairs - based on a metal grid. Fifty years ago in 1966 he designed objects so elegant that they became an ornament to the best nominal interiors. Unfortunately, at that time the production technology did not allow to achieve the golden effect in the decoration. Nickel plating of steel was used and the effect of bronze was achieved. The modern version in gold corresponds to the original intention of the author.

Platner Collection Gold. Knoll. The collection includes about 10 different items. Tables from Platner Collection Gold. Knoll.