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Barcelona Style Chair & Ottoman,
White Aniline Leather
1. 100% Full Grain European Aniline Dyed Leather - the best
most expensive leather available
2. Pure Solid Bar Stainless Steel Frame polished to a mirror like
sheen
3. Top and side matching Heavy Grade Saddle straps
4. True to original, the rear seat cushion edge features an angular
contour cut to compliment the angle of the frame
5. Anatomically correct lower profile cushion thickness vs the
typical overinflated fatter reproduction versions
6. High Density Highly Resilient Polyurethane cushions
7. CA-117 fire retardant foam wrapped in a silk pouch provides
the perfect amount of top visual plump to the cushion
8. Cushions replaceable and zippered
9. Top and side matching heavy grade leather saddle straps are
riveted to the frame .
10.Buttons and piping all covered in 100% Full Grain European
Aniline Dyed Leather
History of the Iconic Barelona Chair
11. Original frame geometry on both the chair and ottoman
12. Braided thread used with Lockstitch (stitch type #301)
ensures piping stays in place and seams are long lasting
13. True to original. Front and rear chair side corners and top and
bottom corners on back have no seams.
1 piece of leather is used and sewn together at a single center
point in the back
14. True to original. Front and rear ottoman side corners have no
seams.
1 piece of leather is used and sewn together at a single point
15. True to original. The chair base features 9 support straps and
ottoman features 7
16. The entire chair is Hand Sewn/Stitched
17. width: 30.7 depth: 29.9 height: 30.9
18. Approved for Commercial Use
Available colors:
White Aniline
Choco Brown
Aniline
Light Brown
Aniline
Red Aniline
The Barcelona chair was originally created in 1929. The chair was used by Spanish Royalty at the German Pavilion in Barcelona Spain.
Not long after the Barcelona Chair became known as the “chair for kings”. Today it is recognized as an iconic modern classic design. Its
stately shape represents the Bauhaus movement. The original chair was upholstered using ivory colored Pigskin. The chair and ottoman
makes extensive use of both leather piping and impressed buttons. The design drew inspiration from ancient folding chairs. This can
clearly be seen where the frame meets in an x pattern almost looking as if it could fold up in position. The original frame was even
designed to bolt together. In fact, it was not until 1950 that the frame was redesigned using solid stainless providing a smoother finished
look.
History of the Original Designer,
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe was born on March 27, 1886. He passed away August 17, 1969. He is regarded to this day as one of the
pioneers of modern architecture. His concept of “less is more” in architecture can be seen in his furniture designs. His building featured
industrial steel and glass. Low profile cushions and clean thin steel frames are signatures of his furniture pieces. He migrated from
Germany to the U.S in 1937 with growing threat from the Nazi party. Mies went to work for the Institute of Illinois in Chicago as the head
of the Architecture Department. His 31year work history in the U.S was spent mostly working from his studio in Chicago. The majority of
his focus his time was building design. His furniture designs, which he created in collaboration with Lilly Reich have become classics.
Included amongst these are The Barcelona Chair, The Barcelona Table, the BRNO Chair and the Tugendhat chair.