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Original / Authentic ?? - 'Bertoia Diamond Chair'- designed by Harry Bertoia
Hi All,
I was wondering if you could tell me how I can tell if I have an authentic original Bertoia Diamond Chair (I have 4 of em) or if you know of someplace were I could find out that information?
It's painted over but where the paint is chipping off, it looks like it had white enamel originally.
If it is an original, generally, what are their worth?
I'd really appreciate any info you have!!
Thanks so much,
Renee
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posted by SankaraO
edited on 01-Oct-08 02:48 AM [edit]
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01-Oct-08 |
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Pictures help
Pictures help immensely.
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posted by LuciferSum
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01-Oct-08 |
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posted by SankaraO
edited on 01-Oct-08 02:02 AM [edit]
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01-Oct-08 |
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Looks original. It goes...
Looks original. It goes without saying (though I'm saying it) that the value is pretty much decimated by the chair's current condition.
I haven't been watching ebay prices for these recently, but vintage ones in excellent condition (no breaks, no rust, no...green paint...) generally go for a little over $200 without pads. Here's one (see link) that's been refinished and failed to sell at $189.
So you're not gonna make a mint off this, I'm afraid. but if you want to refinish it (professionally or otherwise) and enjoy it, you can definitely do that for less than the cost of a mint one off ebay.
I like it when people do a white top with black legs. If you're going to refinish them for sale, I'd recommend that set-up since it generally commands a premium.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Vintage-Bertoia-Diamond-Chair-4...
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posted by brbeard
edited on 01-Oct-08 05:31 AM [edit]
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01-Oct-08 |
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refinishing & keeping integrity
Any ideas about where to refinish, a shop that specializes in keeping the integrity of a piece? In Los Angeles area? or if not what to look for questions to ask in/a shop?
Thanks so much for your reply!!
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posted by SankaraO
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01-Oct-08 |
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Do a search (upper right...
Do a search (upper right corner) for "rislan". This topic's been discussed in detail in the past and you can find the threads archived there.
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posted by brbeard
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01-Oct-08 |
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a web resource
out of general interest, i did a brief google search and found the associated link [below].
perhaps LRF may take a break from his beautiful stonework and pipe in here on his experience with powder coating. [lloyd, are you there?]
on a related note, powdered sugar donuts are quite tasty.
http://www.finishing.com/456/41.shtml
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posted by kdc
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posted by theboy_lanz
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14-Oct-08 |
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I actually think it's "rilsan...
I actually think it's "rilsan."
You'll be hard pressed to find a Rilsan refinisher. Many have tried.
I would powdercoat. That's easy enough to find.
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posted by whitespike
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22-Oct-08 |
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posted by jbnickovich
edited on 22-Oct-08 12:28 AM [edit]
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23-Oct-08 |
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i have powdercoated 10...
i have powdercoated 10 bertoias and they come ou t great every time
The diamonds 200 sides 150 in good shape. 75 to 135 to powdercoat
one of the great chairs to collect still can find originals for the right price
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posted by LRF
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24-Oct-08 |
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Can anyone help?
Identify the black chairs as originals????
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posted by jbnickovich
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