Bertoia Studio

Bertoia Studio Rooted in a tradition of design, engineering, and innovation

Val Bertoia | Owner, Bertoia Studio
Continuing the legacy of Harry Bertoia through handcrafted sounding gongs and sonambient sculptures that connect with nature for healing and reflection.

11/03/2025

Take a moment to listen to the beautiful chime of this newly created Val Bertoia sound tree! With crisp, clear resonance, B-3027 brings serenity and a quiet mind to any space. It's currently available, please use the jotform link below to contact us for pricing and info. Standing roughly 33" tall x 33" wide, it's a sizable sculpture and a one-of-a-kind design for the studio. The heavy base is crafted from an original old-stock Harry Bertoia stainless steel plate, the likes of which can be found in many of his works from the 1960s.This sculpture also has an adjustable height for each layer of beryllium copper flat bars. Like a self-performing soundscape, Val continues to find new ways to combine the healing vibrations of unusual materials with sculpture.

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From hand drawings, to scale models, to the real thing. Bertoia Studio holds many stories and these two make up a beauti...
09/03/2025

From hand drawings, to scale models, to the real thing. Bertoia Studio holds many stories and these two make up a beautiful one. Twisted tubing with a beautiful patina forms these sculptural chairs, creating the perfectly scaled set. They're an unusual design by Val, who is always in search of new ways to take a seat and enjoy nature and sound. Harry Bertoia started a legacy of chair design right in his home town of Bally, Pennsylvania and new designs and inspirations are still brought to life every day in that very same studio.

The humoroids make another appearance! This little fella was cut from heavy brass by Val and mounted onto one of Harry's...
08/21/2025

The humoroids make another appearance! This little fella was cut from heavy brass by Val and mounted onto one of Harry's vintage melt-metal bronze tiles to complete the scene. These tiles were used in countless works by Harry Bertoia in projects from the 1970s and this leftover piece got to be part of a new story (now created over a decade ago). Val has always admired his father's creativity with textured metals and this piece took that to a new level, combining their work into one piece. Where's he going? What's on his mind? Guess you'll have to ask him on a tour of the studio!

Created in 1996, this scale chair model was formed as a prototype from bent copper and titled B-973 'Chair of Tubings" b...
08/05/2025

Created in 1996, this scale chair model was formed as a prototype from bent copper and titled B-973 'Chair of Tubings" by Val. He made a whole selection of these small chairs as scale prototypes, some of which were made into the full size and some which will remain a concept. This one was never created in full scale but it sure deserves to be someday.

Nothing beats the comfort of a Bertoia lounge in the summer sunshine! Pictured here is a young Val (ca. 1954) hanging ou...
07/29/2025

Nothing beats the comfort of a Bertoia lounge in the summer sunshine! Pictured here is a young Val (ca. 1954) hanging out in the yard on a prototype chair that his father designed.

Wishing Val a Happy Birthday this summer evening! Here's to another lap around the sun ☀️ Bounce on!
06/28/2025

Wishing Val a Happy Birthday this summer evening! Here's to another lap around the sun ☀️ Bounce on!

With the approach of the Summer Solstice, this 1994 bronze and nickel sculpture seems fitting to share. Val named this p...
06/17/2025

With the approach of the Summer Solstice, this 1994 bronze and nickel sculpture seems fitting to share. Val named this piece "Pulsing Suns and Moons" and it's easy to see why. Val's love of nature and beyond is always represented in his works, many even leaving planet Earth and taking on the inspiration of our solar neighbors.

Titled "Cycle of Life's Joys", this large-scale work was created by Val Bertoia in 1989. Made with brass-coated steel ro...
06/06/2025

Titled "Cycle of Life's Joys", this large-scale work was created by Val Bertoia in 1989. Made with brass-coated steel rods and bronze forms, the sculpture reflects the rhythm of life's many phases- a commnon theme in his craft.

Happy Friday from Bertoia Studio! This cheerful little guy was created by Val and called a Humoroid. While he doesn't ma...
05/23/2025

Happy Friday from Bertoia Studio! This cheerful little guy was created by Val and called a Humoroid. While he doesn't make sound like many of Val's sculptures, he's always sporting a happy face and keepin' on!

With Spring here, things have been in full swing at the Bertoia Studio, with Val working on new, exciting projects and o...
05/13/2025

With Spring here, things have been in full swing at the Bertoia Studio, with Val working on new, exciting projects and offering tours of the historic Bertoia homestead. Here, Val speaks about his father's works and their impact on listeners through the healing frequencies.

Did you know that Val wrote a children's coloring book?We are selling a limited number of original signed copies- the Sq...
05/07/2025

Did you know that Val wrote a children's coloring book?

We are selling a limited number of original signed copies- the Square link is available in the bio!

James with the Invisible Neck is more than a coloring book- it's a personal journey through the eyes of artist Val Bertoia. Beginning with drawings he created as a child in the 1950s and lovingly preserved by his mother, this book weaves together decades of art into a heartfelt story. Through James's celebrations and hardships, Val mirrors his own life, offering children and adults alike a chance to explore identity, resilience, and joy. Beautifully nostalgic, this book invites readers to color, reflect, and connect with James, with Val, and perhaps even with their own inner child.

The sculpture shown in the second photograph is inspired by this story and lives at the Bertoia homestead, available to see on tours.

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Bally, PA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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6108457096

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