Mies van der Rohe inspired Barcelona Chair and Ottoman

As iconic modern furniture goes, there is little to touch the cult status of the stunningly elegant Barcelona chair. Designed by van der Rohe for the King and Queen to sit on at the Spanish Pavillion (it is also sometimes called the Pavillion chair) in Barcelona in 1929, the chair was an instant success and continues to be widely admired and exceptionally popular right up to the present day. The design incorporates a sweeping highly polished solid stainless steel frame with leather strapping suspending the full Italian leather cushions. Dimension Chair: H: 83cm x D: 80cm x W: 77cm Dimension Ottoman: H: 54cm x D: 37cm x W: 59cm IN STOCK in black, brown or white Italian leather. Shipping - £40.00 within UK. Email for international quote

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was one of the greatest pioneers of 20th Century modern architecture. His architectural style was a combination of simplicity and clarity (particularly with glass and steel) that heralded a new era in building design and his influence can still be seen in many new projects today.

Born Maria Ludwig Michael Mies in Aachen in Germany in 1886 as the son of a stone carver. As a young man Mies chared his father’s interest in building materials and joined the family business as soon as he was finished at school.

From there he moved to Berlin to pursue a .. Read More