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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair as manufactured by Knoll. Image from the Knoll Archive. In the first of our series Design Deconstructed, Knoll revisits this landmark design from Knoll’s catalog to trace its evolution from initial concept to coveted collectible.
Why is the Barcelona chair iconic?
It was designed to seat the King and Queen of Spain, if they attended the German Pavilion, during the fair. Its first appearance created critical acclaim amongst designers and manufacturers. Since its first appearance, it has been regarded as a design classic and icon.
How much does a Barcelona chair weigh?
49 pounds
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| Our Item No. | MC-1001 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions: | 30.5″w x 31.5″d x 31″h |
| Seat Height: | 18 inches |
| Seat Dimensions: | 30.5″w x 18″d |
| Weight: | 49 pounds |
What movement is the Barcelona Chair from?
the Modernist Design Movement
The Barcelona Chair was designed specifically to be showcased at the Barcelona International Exhibition in 1929. Designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, the chair is a significant symbol of the Modernist Design Movement.
Who owns the rights to the Barcelona Chair?
Bovine leather replaced the ivory-colored pigskin which was used for the original pieces. In 1953, six years after Reich’s death, the design went into commercial production and van der Rohe licensed the rights of reproduction to Knoll, the current licensed manufacturer and holder of all trademark rights.
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Where is the signature on a Barcelona chair?
The signature of Mies van der Rohe is stamped into the base of each chair and every piece is labelled with an individual production number.
Who owns the rights to the Barcelona chair?
Does the Barcelona chair fold?
This chair is a prototype for one of the twentieth century’s most iconic modernist furniture designs, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair of 1929. The Barcelona chair, however, references ancient x-shaped folding chairs used by Egyptian rulers, Greek gods and mortal rulers, and Roman magistrates.
What is the seat height of a Barcelona Chair?
The Barcelona Chair is 29.5” (74.9 cm) wide, 30” (76.2 cm) deep, with a back height of 30.25” (76.8 cm), and a seat height of 17” (43.2 cm). The Barcelona Chair is the epitome of the modern lounge chair and is comprised of leather upholstered cushions set on a chrome-steel frame.
Is Barcelona Chair Bauhaus?
Created in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exposition, the Barcelona Chair was designed by Bauhaus director Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in collaboration with architect Lilly Reich.
Is the Barcelona chair comfortable?
Not only is there the comfortable Barcelona chair but also available are the Barcelona Sofas. They come as 2-Seaters or 3-Seaters so you could really have the full set! Our Barcelona chairs are very comfortable. And, our Barcelona chair is not a compromise, every care is made to ensure maximum comfort.
What is Barcelona style chair?
Description. The polished steel frame of this Barcelona style chair is of a very high quality. The cushions are made from a durable high density foam. The supporting straps are made from a thick 100% Italian Aniline leather. Highly polished stainless steel frame for a brilliant luster. X-Frame is a single-piece construction for smooth clean lines -…
Who created the Barcelona chair?
The Barcelona chair is a chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich. It was originally designed for the German Pavilion, that country’s entry for the International Exposition of 1929, which was hosted by Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
