Barna Series Sling Stool Construction:
- Upholstery: Custom Premium Hide Sling Selection from Archetype Forms
- Lacing: Leather
- Structure: Polished & Ground Chrome Steel or Other Premium Treated, Painted or Powder-Coated Option from Archetype Forms
- Attachment: Aluminum Rivets
The Barna Series: Sling Stool, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930, is closely associated with the furniture created for the Barcelona Pavilion of 1929. A year after the Pavilion’s debut, Mies continued to refine and expand his designs, leading to the development of the Sling Stool. Combining the x-shaped steel base of the Barna Lounge Chair with the sling design of the MR Collection, this stool highlights Mies’s innovative use of modern materials and minimalist design principles.
The stool features a cowhide sling, carefully attached to the frame with leather laces and secured with aluminum rivets. This construction ensures durability while maintaining a sleek, tailored appearance. The hand-ground and polished stainless steel base adds both structural integrity and a reflective finish that enhances its presence in any setting.
Originally part of the Barna Series designed to accommodate Spanish royalty during receptions at the Pavilion, the Sling Stool balances simplicity and elegance, aligning with Mies’s philosophy of “eliminating the superfluous.” Its versatile design allows it to function as seating, a footrest, or a decorative piece in modern interiors.
The original design of the Barcelona Stool with Cowhide Sling is part of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) permanent collection and received the MoMA Award in 1977, solidifying its status as a significant work of modern furniture design.
Shop the Barna Series: Sling Stool, originally designed as the Barcelona Stool with Cowhide Sling by Mies van der Rohe, online in Canada and the USA. Bring the history of Bauhaus Design and International Style into your space.
The Archetype Forms Barna Series: Sling Stool is a faithful reproduction of the original Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Stool with Cowhide Sling. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.
