Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich
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Materials Chrome on steel frame. Leather cushions filled with foam
Style / tradition Modernist
Height 75 cm (30 in)
Width 75 cm (30 in)
Why was the Barcelona Chair made?
The Barcelona Chair was designed for the German Pavilion, Germany's exhibition for the Barcelona World Fair of 1929.
Why does Barcelona have a chair?
The chair was originally designed as a throne for the King of Spain (with matching stools for royal attendants) during the pavilion's opening ceremonies. Made from white pigskin, they were barely showing their 84 years.31 may 2013
How much is a Barcelona Chair worth?
Prices can range from $4,000 for newer versions to $60,000 for rare, museum-quality pieces. Knoll's patented Barcelona Chair sells for approximately $6,700 in a selection of colors that include flint, garnet, and classic black.