Design Institute America / DIA
American, 1971
Founded by Robert Cameron Winzeler, Jr. , Design Institute America was founded in 1971 as a renaming of Winzeler's Acme Metal Products. The company is known for it's modern and transitional furnishing and accents. After college and military service as a first lieutenant in the Air Material Command between 1955 and 1957, Winzeler returned to Montpelier and joined the family business, Winzeler Stamping, a producer of custom metal stamping components for industries including home furnishings. Winzeler was named CEO and chairman in 1970. He left the CEO position in 1997, but retained the chairman title. An entrepreneur, he founded Winzeler Pacific, Winzeler South and Acme Metal Products, which became Design Institute America in 1971.
Designer Rick Lee, who won a table design contest sponsored by Design Institute America in the late 1980s, said Winzeler helped open doors for furniture designers. "He gave so many wonderful opportunities to many designers and artists," Lee said.
Design Institute American furniture design and accents remain popular today.
Designer Rick Lee, who won a table design contest sponsored by Design Institute America in the late 1980s, said Winzeler helped open doors for furniture designers. "He gave so many wonderful opportunities to many designers and artists," Lee said.
Design Institute American furniture design and accents remain popular today.
Design Institute America / DIA
Chrome and Glass Side Table by DIA
H 22 in W 16 in D 12 in
$ 2,500
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Design Institute America / DIA
Curvaceous Bar Cart in Brass by Design Institute of America
H 32 in W 45 in D 18 in
$ 2,400
Sold
Design Institute America / DIA
DIA Set of Six Chrome Cantilevered Dining Chairs Mid Century
H 30 in W 20 in D 22 in
$ 5,500
Design Institute America / DIA
Postmodern Console Table in Glass and Brass by DIA
H 28 in W 59 in D 17 in
$ 3,380
Design Institute America / DIA
Design Institute of America Chrome and Glass Side Table
H 20 in W 15 in D 14 in
$ 2,800
Design Institute America / DIA
Pair of Chrome & Glass Etageres by Design Institute of America
H 79 in W 42 in D 16 in
$ 8,500
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Design Institute America / DIA
Set of Four Postmodern DIA Brass Framed Armchairs/Games Chairs
H 44 in W 20 in D 23 in
$ 3,295
Design Institute America / DIA
DIA Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs - Set of 4
H 31 in W 22 in D 25 in
$ 1,495
Design Institute America / DIA
Design Institute of America Brushed Brass Tall Oval Back Side Chairs
H 39 in W 21 in D 20 in
$ 2,000
Design Institute America / DIA
MODERNIST CHROME BENCH DESIGNED BY DESIGN INSTITUTE AMERICA
H 18 in W 62 in D 17 in
$ 3,800
Design Institute America / DIA
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Dining Chairs by DIA
H 39 in W 18 in D 25 in
$ 2,800
Design Institute America / DIA
Pair Nickel and Glass Cantilevered Side Tables by Design Institute of America
H 22 in W 12 in D 16 in
$ 4,700
Design Institute America
Milo Baughman for DIA Mirror with Shelf
H 41 in W 20 in D 10 in
$ 2,000
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Design Institute America / DIA
1970s Chinese Chippendale Chrome Side Chair for Design Institute of America
H 38 in W 20 in D 25 in
$ 1,500
Sold
Design Institute America / DIA
Design Institute of America Brass and Glass Swivel Cocktail Table
H 16 in W 60 in D 36 in
Design Institute America / DIA
Set of 6 Design Institute of America Chrome Dining Chairs
H 37 in W 19 in D 23 in
$ 7,600
Design Institute America / DIA
Striking DIA Chrome and Glass Dining Table or Desk, Mid-Century
H 28 in W 60 in D 38 in
$ 2,500
Sold
Design Institute America / DIA
Design Institute Of America Etagere In Chrome With Brass Accents 1970s
H 78 in W 38 in D 16 in
Design Institute America / DIA
Midcentury Brass and Glass Dining Table Circle of Life D. I. A., 1970
H 36 in W 44 in D 46 in
$ 8,500
Access Trade Price
Sold
Design Institute America / DIA
Glass and Steel Banquet Table by Design Institute of America
H 29 in W 90 in D 48 in
Design Institute America / DIA
Elegant Brass and Chrome Wall Mirror by Design Institute of America
H 43 in W 15 in D 1 in
$ 1,850
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