Bauhaus · 1929
Barcelona Chair
by Mies van der Rohe
Originally created for the German Pavilion at the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition — designed to seat King Alfonso XIII of Spain — this chair is quite literally a throne for the modern age. The elegant X-shaped chrome frame supporting tufted leather cushions embodies Mies van der Rohe’s famous dictum ‘Less is More.’ Nearly a century later, it remains the definitive statement piece for luxury lobbies and executive offices worldwide.
Width
75 cm
Depth
77 cm
Height
77 cm
Seat Height
43 cm
Weight
27 kg
Materials
Stainless Steel, Leather
Colors
Black, White, Brown, Cognac
Country
Germany
Price Range
Authentic: ¥385,000 / Replica: ¥39,800
Features
- Bauhaus masterpiece of the 20th century
- Staple of luxury hotels and executive offices
- Elegant X-frame with flowing curves
- Commanding presence in any room
Designer
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
The modern architecture giant known for ‘Less is More’ and ‘God is in the details.’ As the last director of the Bauhaus, and later a towering figure in American architecture, Mies created the Barcelon… Read more
