FEATURING THE BARCELONA CHAIR
The Barcelona chair is a masterpiece designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. It is a chair design which was used for the German Pavillion. It exhibits a modern style though invented in early 1900’s. Because of this, it became very popular in both Europe and the United States of America.
The Barcelona Chair, like any other design, lost its charm with the media. Fortunately, renewal of the patent for the design popularized it once again. Now, it is reproduced for use in museums, offices and even homes.
The Barcelona chair reproduction is a way to preserve the design. But, it is not only reproduced the same way as the original. Its manufacture also have variations. The variations made in the chair design is for the comfort of those that will use it. This is because there are many discoveries that would enhance the comfort that the chair provides compared to the original material used.
The modern
Barcelona chair has the following parts: hidden dual snaps, thick cowhide
saddle straps, 1 piece solid welded frame, full Italian leather cushions, deep
tufting on cushions, and stainless steel imported form Brazil. http://www.barcelona-designs.com/barcelona-chair.html
The Barcelona chair has individually cut leather panels. This leather is also hand-welted while the seams are hand-tufted. Its panels and buttons are crafted from a single hide for optimum detailing and quality. The seat as well as the back cushion adapt to the cure of the frame. The rear seat cushion edge features an angular contour cut to compliment the angle of the chair’s frame. The chair also has high density foam cushions with seamless and visible corners for a cleaner and more finished appearance. The heavy grade saddle straps mach the color of the upholstery. Both of the sides of the strap are finished for extra length. The hair also has an under seat vent which allows air to flow in and out of the eat cushion with weight. Therefore, the seat cushion retains its density, shape and comfort. To ensure that the piping stays in place and the seams, long lasting, braided thread is used with lockstitch. Plus, the frame is constructed of a superior grade, single-piece stainless steel block for ultimate durability, stronger support, and resistance to chipping, corrosion and rust. This frame is hand-buffed to a mirror like sheen.
With the ongoing reproduction and manufacture of the classic Barcelona chair, anyone will be able to experience the luxurious comfort felt by royalty.