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The Barna Lounge Chair was originally released as the Barcelona Lounge Chair for the German Pavilion at the 1929 Barcelona Exposition. Designed by leading Bauhaus figure Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the chair was official seating for the reception of the Spanish king and queen.
The Barna Chair's crossbar base design is inspired by ancient Egyptian folding stools and 19th-century neoclassical seating. Mies van der Rohe described the need for it to be “monumental” and “elegant” to appropriately receive royalty.
Shown in rich red Vermiglio Nubuck Sueded Leather on Hand Ground & Polished Mirror Chromed Stainless Steel.
The Archetype Forms Barna: Lounge Chair is a faithful reproduction of the original Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chair, model 250L.
The images shown are for illustrative purposes. Actual finishes, patterns, and details may vary slightly due to the nature of materials used and quality refinements. Colors and textures may appear differently across devices and screen settings.
A full-aniline Brazilian nubuck with a buffed surface, creating a velvety texture. The nap reveals a rich two-tone color variation when touched. Made from full-grain hide, it offers excellent depth with a characteristic soft hand and substantial body.
ORIGIN: Americas | Brazil
TAN: Full-Aniline
GRAIN TYPE: Made from Full-Grain, Natural Pattern
HAND: Soft & Velvety
THICKNESS: 1.8 mm
FINISH: Velvety, Buffed, Visible Grain
SURFACE: Two-Tone, Directional Color Shift
DIGITAL SWATCH: 2.5x2.5"
Material Details
Premium 30µm multilayer chrome plating (2-4x thicker than industry standard) on 304 stainless steel. This finish delivers the highest-shine, most reflective finish available. Regular cleaning with soft cloth and occasional polishing maintains the pristine mirror-like appearance.
BASE: 304 Stainless Steel
FINISH: Multi-Layer 30µm Nickel-Chrome
APPEARANCE: Mirror like; Brightest reflectivity
CARE: Med-high; regular cleaning; chrome polish for extra shine; avoid hard impact or abrasive materials
Sueded Leather | Nubuck
Vermiglio | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.8 mm
Black | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.8 mm
Rich Sierra | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.4 mm
Coturno | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.4 mm
Marsala | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.4 mm
Leather
Black | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
White | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Papiro | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Terracotta | Aniline Leather 1.3 mm
Sabbia | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Tangeri | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Ceruleo | Aniline Leather 1.5 mm
Carminio | Aniline Leather 1.4 mm
Velvet
Obsidian Black | Woven Velvet
Moon | Etched & Knitted Velvet
Golden Ochre | Woven Velvet
Cerise | Heavyweight Woven Velvet
Chenille
Midnight Weave | Chenille Micro Boucle
Auburn Hue | Chenille Micro Boucle
Boucle
Marshmallow White | Classic Boucle
Midnight Black | Classic Boucle
Woven Fabric
Wheat | Plain Weave
Valentino | Structured Woven
Chalk | Heavyweight Structured Woven
Mirror Chrome Plating
Polished | Stainless Steel
Brushed | Stainless Steel
White | Powder Coat
Black | Powder Coat
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Product Information
Product Details
Barna Lounge Chair
Originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, the Barcelona Chair is an iconic work of modern design. Inspired by the classical folding chairs used by Roman magistrates, Mies reimagined this form with modern materials and precision, creating a design that has endured for nearly a century.
The chair’s 40 individual quilted panels, each cut, hand-welted, and hand-tufted create the distinctive grid pattern that defines the chair's seat and backrest. Its cantilevered steel frame is polished and ground to achieve a seamless, mirror-like finish. The hide belting support straps offer durability and flexibility, while the polyurethane foam and polyester fibre upholstered cushions provide comfort and visual symmetry.
The original design of the Barcelona Chair is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and were recognized with the Museum of Modern Art Award in 1977. Mies’s design reflects his philosophy of “less is more,” where every detail is carefully considered to achieve both simplicity and elegance.
Shop the Barna Lounge Chair, originally designed as the Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe, online in Canada and the USA. Bring the history of Bauhaus Design and International Style into your space.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 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.
Construction
Upholstery: Constructed of 40 individual, hand cut, welted and sewn panels in custom Premium Hide or Fabric Selection from Archetype Forms
Structure: Polished & Ground 304 Stainless Steel, with Chrome or Other Premium Treatment, Paint or Powder-Coat Option from Archetype Forms
Padding: Polyurethane Foam and Polyester Fibre
Archetype Forms reserves the right to make any changes it deems appropriate to the products at any time and without notice. For specific materials, finishes and coatings, and dimensions associated with each individual product, please contact us.
Reproduction
The Archetype Forms Barna: Lounge Chair is a faithful reproduction of the original Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chair, model 250L. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 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.
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