Did you know that Mies van der Rohe only designed and built the Barcelona chair and the Barcelona table in the Barcelona family of modern furniture products? Luckily for us there is now a wide range of matching products. These include the Barcelona ottoman, loveseats, sofas, benches in several sizes and even dining chairs. The tufted cushions and stainless steel design make this a timeless classic. Designed in late 1920’s it is still relevant today nearly 90 years later.
Did you also know that the original frame was initially designed to be bolted together and used pigskin for the cushions? Today’s models use chrome steel or stainless steel which provides a seamless smooth appearance. Also, today’s models use cow leather instead of pigskin which is more supple, available in many different grades and colors, and is an all around better product.
While the Barcelona Chair, table, and family of modern furniture products has been around for nearly 90 years it has gone through significant iterations and improvements as well as accompanying ingenious new styles of tufted furniture that compliment the entire collection. Mies van der Rohe died in 1969 but if he were alive today I think he would be pleased that his limited foray into furniture has inspired entire generations in modern furniture design and his pieces are still incredibly relevant today.
