Barcelona Chair
by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

The Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe for the German Pavilion in the 1929 Barcelona Exhibition. The Pavilion, or Barcelona Chair is unquestionably one of the most stylish and elegant pieces of modern furniture from the 20th Century. Available in over 40 highest quality aniline leather colours the Barcelona Chair is finished in chromium plate steel hand-buffed to a mirror finish with cushions made of individual leather panels hand tufted from a single hide. 100% made in Italy. This is item is also available in a 2 seater.

Price

From £475.00, see below for more.
(Includes 15% VAT)

Product Code:-
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Size

W59cm x D54cm x H37cm, see below for more.

Colour Options

Price and Size

CAT A Leather - Barcelona Chair	W75cm x D75cm x H75cm	£1075.00
CAT A leather - Barcelona Stool	W59cm x D54cm x H37cm	£525.00
CAT B Leather - Barcelona Chair	W75cm x D75cm x H75cm	£1025.00
CAT B Leather - Barcelona Stool	W59cm x D54cm x H37cm	£475.00
CAT A Leather - 2 Seat Barcelona Sofa	W148cm x D75cm x H75cm	£1895.00
CAT B Leather - 2 Seat Barcelona Sofa		£1795.00

Full Description

Finished in finest quality aniline leather and chrome, this Barcelona chair and ottoman, made in a small workshop in Italy, is the very best reproduction we have ever come across. Based on the scissors-shaped chair that symbolised power in the ancient world, the pavilion chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe for the 1929 international exhibition in Barcelona. With its suave curves and attention to detail, the design remains true to the perfectionist ideals of the Bauhaus Movement, whilst feeling utterly luxurious. Individual leather squares are cut and sewn by hand to form the cushions as the Knoll version, unlike inferior reproductions which are often made with a single piece of leather, guaranteed to curl. The edges of the cushions are piped with matching leather, sewn by hand. The leather comes from the tannery in Italy that Knoll use for their Barcelona chairs and is full grain aniline leather with protective finish, CAT.A, Aniline leather recommended. Cushions with high quality 52 Kg m3 polyurethane foam and polyester fibre. Thick saddle leather belting straps. The heavy gauge flat steel frame is meticulously chromed to a mirror finish. A silicone coating prevents chips or peeling and protects against rust. The joints are clean and seamless with hidden drilled countersunk holes. Available in over 60 different leather colours in 3 different standards, including contract standard. These products are covered by our 5 year limited warranty for all faults in manufacturing or material. Within this time we will substitute any defective part, or if this should not be possible, the whole item at no charge.

About Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) began his career working in his father's stonemasonary business. He then took an apprenticeship with Berlin furniture designer Bruno Paul. He later joined the office architect Peter Behrens, whose work presaged the modern movement. Mies established his own office in Berlin in 1912 a, and went on to become a member of the Deutscher Werkbund and Director of the Bauhaus. In 1938 he immigrated to the United States and setup a practice in Chicago. One of his most famous buildings is the German Pavilion built for the 1929 Barcelona Exposition.

UK Delivery Charges

We offer free delivery for this item within the UK but please also refer to our "Ordering Information" page for conditions as some areas may be subject to a surcharge. If you are in doubt please contact us and we will be happy to confirm the total price.