The Barcelona Chair - A Modern Design Classic
The Barcelona Chair is one of the most recognisable pieces of furniture in the world. The chair was designed by the Bauhaus architect, Mies Van Der Rohe in 1929. It was custom made especially for the German Pavillion at the World Expo in Barcelona where it was intended to act as a throne to the King and Queen of Spain (unfortunately they never sat on it).
Nowadays the official license for The Barcelona Chair is owned by US company, Knoll. Although the product appears to be machine made, it is largely handcrafted which makes it an expensive and coveted piece of furniture to own.
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Amazon Offer - Authentic Barcelona Chair
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A new reproduction Knoll Barcelona Chair can cost $4655, but this Amazon offer is for $3888.
Why is the Barcelona Chair so sought after?
The frame is made from stainless steel. The parts are then bent, polished and then welded together to create a seamless structure. The leather for the cushion is taken from a single hide, cut into squares and then hand-stitched back together again.
This attention to detail takes time and money and therefore this is reflected in the cost. There are many models on the market - each with varying degrees of authenticity.
More Information about the Barcelona Chair
- Knoll : Knoll Space : Barcelona Chair
- The official Knoll site for the Barcelona Chair
- The Barcelona Chair | Exceptional quality and affordability
- A succinct history and appraisal of Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona Chair
- German Pavilion Barcelona by Mies van der Rohe
- Description, photographs and visiting information for the German Pavilion, Barcelona by Mies van der Rohe
Vintage Barcelona Chairs - Knoll
The vintage Knoll Barcelona Chairs look fantastic in contemporary interiors and will hold their value. Do make sure that the eBay seller has a good rating and includes comprehensive images on their listing.
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Black Barcelona Chairs on eBay
There are lots of Barcelona Chair replicas on the market. Many are extremely well-made, but they do not carry the Mies Van Der Rohe signature. Remember to always check the sellers credentials before you buy.
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The red Barcelona Chair can look stunning in the right interior.
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There are some amazing images of the outstanding craftsmanship that distinguishes the Barcelona chair from other pieces of furniture.
Mies Van Der Rohe on Wikipedia
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (), born Maria Ludwig Michael Mies (March 27, 1886 - August 17, 1969) was a German-born American architect. He was commonly referred to and addressed by his surname, Mies, by most of his American students and others.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, along with Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier, is widely regarded as one of the pioneering masters of modern architecture. Mies, like many of his post World War I contemporaries, sought to establish a new architectural style that could represent modern times just as Classical and Gothic did for their own eras. He created an influential 20th century architectural style, stated with extreme clarity and simplicity. His mature buildings made use of modern materials such as industrial steel and plate glass to define interior spaces. He strived towards an architecture with a minimal framework of structural order balanced against the implied freedom of free-flowing open space. He called his buildings "skin and bones" architecture. He sought a rational approach that would guide the creative process of architectural design, and is known for his use of the aphorisms "less is more" and "God is in the details".
Books on Mies Van Der Rohe - Amazon
Mies Van Der Rohe At Work
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Mies van der Rohe: West Meets East
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Mies van der Rohe: A Critical Biography
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