The Barcelona Lounge Chair by leading Bauhaus figure Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was designed in 1929 for the German Pavilion at the Barcelona Exposition. The Pavilion was used as the official reception space for the Spanish king and queen during the Exposition. Van der Rohe described the need for the design to be “monumental” and “elegant” to appropriately receive royalty. Its crossbar base design was inspired by ancient Egyptian folding stools and nineteenth-century neoclassical seating. Each of the chair’s cushions is hand-cut, hand-sewn, and tufted from 40 individual pieces of leather or suede. The chair is instantly recognizable and has become a lasting symbol of Bauhaus design. It is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and won the Museum of Modern Art Award in 1977. Shop for it online in Canada.Shown in Vermiglio Suede on Polished Stainless Steel.
Barna: Lounge Chair
CAD $1,680
Designer
Mies van der Rohe
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) was a German-American architect and designer who profoundly shaped modern architecture and furniture design. He began his career in Berlin before emigrating to the United States in 1937. Van der Rohe''s minimalist aesthetic is epitomized by his motto "less is more." His iconic Barcelona Chair and Ottoman (1929) were designed with Lilly Reich for welcoming the Spanish King and Queen to the German Pavilion at the Barcelona International Exhibition. His Barcelona Daybed (1930) and MR Chair series (1927) further showcase his mastery of minimalist form with organic and industrial materials. Mies's architectural achievements include the Seagram Building in New York and the Farnsworth House . His work is characterized by clean lines, detailed craftsmanship, and innovative use of industrial materials.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) was a German-American architect and designer who profoundly shaped modern architecture and furniture design. He began his career in Berlin before emigrating to the United States in 1937. Van der Rohe''s minimalist aesthetic is epitomized by his motto "less is more." His iconic Barcelona Chair and Ottoman (1929) were designed with Lilly Reich for welcoming the Spanish King and Queen to the German Pavilion at the Barcelona International Exhibition. His Barcelona Daybed (1930) and MR Chair series (1927) further showcase his mastery of minimalist form with organic and industrial materials. Mies's architectural achievements include the Seagram Building in New York and the Farnsworth House . His work is characterized by clean lines, detailed craftsmanship, and innovative use of industrial materials.
Product Dimensions
Depth (cm): 74.9
Width (cm): 76.2
Height (cm): 76.85
Depth (in): 29.5 inches
Width (in): 30 inches
Height (in): 30.25 inches
Construction:
- Upholstery: Custom Premium Hide or Fabric Selection from Archetype Forms
- Structure:
- Legs & Back: Polished & Ground Chrome Steel or Other Premium Treated, Painted or Powder-Coated Option from Archetype Forms
- Support: Hide Belting Leather
- Padding: Polyurethane Foam and Polyester Fibre
- Attachment: Aluminum Rivets
Related products
-
Tugendhat Pavilion Chair: Cantilever Armless
CAD $2,280Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
MR Side Table
CAD $720Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Barna: Lounge Chair & Ottoman
CAD $2,460Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
