Mies van der Rohe, Barcelona daybed without bolster, 1930
Barcelona daybed by Mies van der Rohe, 1930.
The Barcelona daybed forms a part is one of the most eminent families of modern furniture. The collection includes a chair, daybed, stool and table. The Barcelona chair design was inspired by historic seating from Roman and Greek eras, where a crossed, scissor shaped design was used, often in thrones or positions of power. Mies van der Rohe was sketching similar interpretations from as early as 1926.
Originally conceived for the Barcelona Pavilion, the design for the Barcelona chair would be ‘fit for a king’ as Mies was aware King Alfonso XIII would attend.
The construction and balance of materials make the Barcelona chair and stool both a progressive, machine-made design, married with high quality, luxurious hand-finished materials.
The cantilevered and chrome-plated frame was only possible through an expertly engineered welded joint. The polishing and plating both require.
The quilted leather cushions communicate comfort, tactility and luxury. In juxtaposition with the modernist frame and leather straps, the combination of elements ensures the status of an enduring icon.
The Barcelona daybed shares the same qualities of hand-quilted leather upholstered mattress supported with leather straps over a hardwood frame.
The range was produced under license by Florence Knoll from 1953.
The collection has long been associated with contemporary architecture, the Daybed being a core element in the furnishings of Philip Johnson’s seminal Glass House of 1948.
The example offered has come from Sir Denys Lasdun’s IBM building on the river Thames.
This does not have the bolster.
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This is a one off vintage item that is also on display in store. Therefore it can only be purchased once availability has been confirmed. If you wish to purchase please call 020 7288 1996 or enquire.
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Barcelona daybed by Mies van der Rohe, 1930.
The Barcelona daybed forms a part is one of the most eminent families of modern furniture. The collection includes a chair, daybed, stool and table. The Barcelona chair design was inspired by historic seating from Roman and Greek eras, where a crossed, scissor shaped design was used, often in thrones or positions of power. Mies van der Rohe was sketching similar interpretations from as early as 1926.
Originally conceived for the Barcelona Pavilion, the design for the Barcelona chair would be ‘fit for a king’ as Mies was aware King Alfonso XIII would attend.
The construction and balance of materials make the Barcelona chair and stool both a progressive, machine-made design, married with high quality, luxurious hand-finished materials.
The cantilevered and chrome-plated frame was only possible through an expertly engineered welded joint. The polishing and plating both require.
The quilted leather cushions communicate comfort, tactility and luxury. In juxtaposition with the modernist frame and leather straps, the combination of elements ensures the status of an enduring icon.
The Barcelona daybed shares the same qualities of hand-quilted leather upholstered mattress supported with leather straps over a hardwood frame.
The range was produced under license by Florence Knoll from 1953.
The collection has long been associated with contemporary architecture, the Daybed being a core element in the furnishings of Philip Johnson’s seminal Glass House of 1948.
The example offered has come from Sir Denys Lasdun’s IBM building on the river Thames.
This does not have the bolster.
Dimensions
196w x 98d x 44/65cmh
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