The Barcelona chair was specially designed for presentation at the Barcelona International Exhibition in 1929. The chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich and is an important symbol of the modernist design movement. Colors of the year and current interior styles come and go. True classics, on the other hand, look […]
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair was made by Knoll. In the first part of our Design Deconstructed series, Knoll revisits this groundbreaking design from Knoll’s catalog to track its development from the initial concept to a coveted collector’s item. The highly polished stainless steel forms the basis of the Barcelona Chair and consists […]
The Barcelona chair was specially designed for presentation at the Barcelona International Exhibition in 1929. The chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich and is an important symbol of the modernist design movement. The entrance area or foyer to your home is a great spot for a cream-colored leather Barcelona Chair. […]
The Barcelona chair is 29.5 (74.9 cm) wide, 30 (76.2 cm) deep, has a back height of 30.25 (76.8 cm) and a seat height of 17 (43.2 cm). As such, he was chosen to design the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exhibition in Barcelona. A typical configuration could place a sofa opposite a fireplace […]
His first appearance was very well received by designers and manufacturers. Since its first appearance, it has been regarded as a design classic and icon. The unusual design, the curved steel frame and the overall aesthetic look set a standard for other designers. Why is there this fascination with a chair that was designed almost […]
It proved to be a success. Although many architects and furniture designers of the Bauhaus era were anxious to provide the common man with well-designed houses and impeccably crafted furniture, the Barcelona chair was an exception. It was designed for the Spanish royal family to oversee the exhibition’s opening ceremonies and was described by Time […]
Made for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exhibition in Barcelona. Made to the designer’s original specifications Not only is the frame of an original Barcelona chair of high quality, the upholstery is also always made of first-class materials. The work is characterized by the perfectly shaped combination of wide seat and backrest with […]
Volo features our breathable protective coating that protects the surface while keeping the user cool. Can be cleaned and rinsed off with a damp, clean cloth or soap with a balanced pH. An icon of modernism, the design of the Barcelona chair was inspired by the campaign and the folding chairs of antiquity. The Barcelona […]
One of the most famous pieces of Bauhaus furniture is the Barcelona Chair. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a German-American architect, created it. He created it in 1929 for the International Exhibition in Spain. Although many architects and furniture designers of the Bauhaus era were anxious to provide the common man with well-designed houses and […]
Yes, the back angle, dimensions and material of the Barcelona chairs make it a comfortable chair. They are an evergreen choice for lovers of historic furniture. Barcelona chairs are known as a mid-century modern icon. That’s a shame, because some people are completely put off by the Barcelona chair when they sit on one of […]
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