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Buying Options	Add to Basket
If you’re looking for a material or finish that isn’t listed here, don’t despair. Just give us a ring on 01482 22 22 83, and we’ll create a bespoke order to suit your exact requirements.
Ivory (off-white) Full Aniline Italian Leather £718.00, Now £395.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery	1 2 3 4 5
Red Full Aniline Italian Leather £718.00 (inc VAT) In stock, delivery in 3 - 5 working days	1 2 3 4 5
Claret Full Aniline Italian Leather £718.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery	1 2 3 4 5
Cream Full Aniline Italian Leather £718.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery	1 2 3 4 5
Espresso Full Aniline Italian Leather £718.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery	1 2 3 4 5
Black Full Aniline Italian Leather £718.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery	1 2 3 4 5
Blue Full Aniline Italian Leather £718.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery	1 2 3 4 5
White Full Aniline Italian Leather £718.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery	1 2 3 4 5
Brown Full Aniline Italian Leather £718.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery	1 2 3 4 5
Tan Full Aniline Italian Leather £718.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery	1 2 3 4 5
Grey Full Aniline Italian Leather £732.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery	1 2 3 4 5
Ash Full Aniline Italian Leather £790.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery	1 2 3 4 5
Vintage Brown Full Aniline Italian Leather £790.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery	1 2 3 4 5
Old Chestnut Full Aniline Italian Leather £790.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery available	1 2 3 4 5
Old Oak Full Aniline Italian Leather £790.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery available	1 2 3 4 5
Antique Brown Full Aniline Italian Leather £790.00 (inc VAT) In stock, next day delivery	1 2 3 4 5

Product Specifications

Buyer Guide

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Cushions

Upholstered in full aniline Italian leather, filled with flame-retardant urethane. These are very soft and comfortable unlike the lower priced Barcelona chairs. Luxurious full aniline leathers ensure the chair gains character with use.

Frame

Highly finished 12mm stainless steel (grade 304).

Dimensions (H x W x D)

770mm x 770mm x 770mm

About Our Materials

You will only find the best materials used with our furniture. We use the finest leathers, plastics, steel, etc. You simply cannot have great furniture without using the best materials.

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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

When it comes to the big names of twentieth century design, they don’t come much bigger (or longer) than Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. A pioneering and hugely influential architect, a dedicated and passionate educator, coiner of several catchy aphorisms, and – luckily for us – a dab-hand at designing furniture.

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The Full Story

While it is said the royal behinds never did rest on van der Rohe’s creation, the Barcelona Chair caused a sensation that has lasted for nearly eight decades. Today, it is still a “must have” piece in the homes of wealthy aficionados, as well as architects and designers. The Barcelona was even honoured with the Museum of Modern Art Award in 1977.

Famed Bauhaus architect van der Rohe’s and his partner Lilly Reich based the Barcelona Chair on the campaign and folding chairs of the Pharaohs and Romans, bringing a modern yet timeless flair to this ancient and regal design. The chair served as a centerpiece of the German Pavilion at the International Exhibition, which van der Rohe also designed. Germany was in the midst of a resurgence, after the devastation of World War I, and design and architecture was a huge part of the nation’s “comeback”. van der Rohe’s pavilion was a success, and his chair was the talk of the design world.

The Barcelona Chair has been in production for almost 80 years since, with very few changes distinguishing it from the first version. Originally designed before the advent of stainless steel and seamless ground welding, the frame was designed to be bolted together. However, in 1950, with the development of stainless steel, van der Rohe re-designed the chair with a seamless metal frame. Cowhide replaced the expensive pigskin used in the original chair. But other than that, the Barcelona chairs manufactured today are exactly as they were in 1929. Modern. Timeless. In a word, perfect.

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