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
Set of 4 Post Modern Design Institute of America Chrome Bar Stools
H 47 in W 19 in D 18 in
Design Institute America / DIA
Set of Three Glass & Chromed Steel Nesting Tables By Design Institute America
H 18 in W 21 in D 21 in
$ 1,500
Design Institute America / DIA
Design Institute America Etageres, Chrome, Steel, Glass
H 79 in W 42 in D 16 in
$ 9,000
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 / DIA
Set of 8 Design Institute of America Chrome Dining Chairs in Camel Bouclé
H 31 in W 20 in D 21 in
$ 12,600
Design Institute America / DIA
Set of Three Glass & Chromed Steel Nesting Tables By Design Institute America
H 18 in W 12 in D 21 in
$ 2,000
Design Institute America / DIA
DIA Mahogany and Brass Square Coffee Table Milo Baughman Style Mid Century
H 15 in W 38 in D 38 in
Design Institute America / DIA
Kaizo Oto for DIA Bronze Powdercoated Curved Steel Teardrop Glass Post-Modern
H 18 in W 53 in D 38 in
$ 3,000
Design Institute America / DIA
Milo Baughman Black Glass Racetrack Side Table for Design Institute of America
H 15 in W 28 in D 20 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
Design Institute America / DIA
Credenza by DIA Attributed to Milo Baughman
H 34 in W 63 in D 29 in
$ 4,799
Design Institute America / DIA
Design Institute of America Chrome and Glass Etagere
H 79 in W 42 in D 16 in
$ 3,750
Access Trade Price
Design Institute America / DIA
Pair of Design Institute of America (DIA) Chrome and Glass Etageres
H 79 in W 42 in D 16 in
$ 8,500
Access Trade Price
Design Institute America / DIA
Design Institute of America Chrome and Glass Etagere
H 79 in W 42 in D 16 in
$ 3,750
Access Trade Price
Design Institute America / DIA
Design Institute America Etagere, Chrome Steel, Glass
H 79 in W 42 in D 16 in
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
Design Institute of America Gilt Metal And Black Glass Expanding Bar Cart
H 30 in W 45 in D 20 in
$ 4,550
Design Institute America / DIA
Design Institute Of America Modernist Chrome And Raspberry Upholstery Bench
H 16 in W 21 in D 21 in
$ 2,800
Design Institute America / DIA
American Chrome Tube And Beige Upholstered Square Bench (Manner Of Dia)
H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
$ 2,400
Design Institute America / DIA
Design Institute Of America Chrome And Button Tufted White Vinyl Square Bench
H 16 in W 21 in D 21 in
$ 2,800
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