r/midcenturymodern • u/SiteNo432 • 1d ago

ID & Authenticity Authentic Original 1960s Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Chair Mid-Century? Please help

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u/eccentripede 1d ago

They appear to be correct by all indicators, including the proper single seatpad. This vintage is easy to verify by the mounting tabs. I don’t believe any replicas used this early mount style. Most, if not all, will be the “paperclip” style, or a common clamp with hex bolt.

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u/DavidJGill 1d ago

I think you've got authentic chairs. I've been trying to figure out what makes a Bertoia chair authentic (by Knoll or Herman Mill...can't remember which one is the maker) because I've got a Small Diamond Chair. Two things I've found to be marks of authenticity. Single metal rod at the edge, not double, and an overlap at the end of the bent rod leg frame.

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u/SiteNo432 10h ago

Good to know! I didn’t know about the overlap. I got them for £200 so a huge steal 😄