Barcelona-Style Table Coffee Table 252 Reproduction by Archetype Forms - Mies van der Rohe - Hero Image

Barna Series: Coffee Table

Hommage ร€ Mies van der Rohe

Barna Series: Coffee Table

USD $780.00

The Barcelona Coffee Table, Model 252, was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in collaboration with Lilly Reich for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona.The Barcelona Coffee Table features a steel “X” form base supporting a thick plate glass top with beveled edge. This iconic piece utilizes Mies’s architectural philosophy of “less is more,” with its precise lines, functionalit, and minimalism, mirroring his larger architectural works such as the Seagram Building and the Farnsworth House. Mies once stated, “Form is not the aim of our work. It is the result. The table is a perfect complement to the Barcelona Chair, Daybed or other pieces from the series. View the Barcelona Coffee Table, Model 252, by Mies van der Rohe in Canada.

Shown in Clear Glass Top on Polished Chrome Steel Base.

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.
Black and white portrait of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, designer of iconic furniture like the Barcelona chair, Brno chair, and MR chaise, available here in Canada.
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): 101.6
Width (cm): 101.6
Height (cm): 47
Depth (in): 40 inches
Width (in): 40 inches
Height (in): 18.5 inches

Construction:
  • Structure: Welded Tubular and Rectangular Stainless Steel, or Mirror Chrome or Other Custom Finish, Paint or Powder-Coat Steel from Archetype Forms
  • Top: 3/4 Inch Thick Glass, Tinted, Clear, Amber, Black or Other Premium Custom Option from Archetype Forms
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