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The Elegant Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

The famous German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe once said that the chair is a difficult object to make. However, this did not stop him from making fine chair designs on his own. In partnership with his longtime companion, the interior designer Lilly Reich, Mies van der Rohe designed and built several chairs to complement the interiors of the architectural creations. One such design conceived by Mies van der Rohe that is highly popular today is the Barcelona Chairs.Designed between…See More
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The Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe: Modern Furniture at its Best

Aside from designing some of the earliest examples of modern architecture, the German Bauhaus architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is also credited for pioneering the field of modern furniture design. Like his contemporaries Le Corbusier and Eileen Gray, Mies van der Rohe designed furnishings explicitly for use in his architectural projects. Today Mies van der Rohe's furniture designs, which are noted for incorporating the simple, functional qualities of modern architecture, are recognized as…See More
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Modern Furniture by Mies van der Rohe: the Barcelona Chair

A major pioneer of the Modern design movement of the 20th century, the German architect-designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is remembered today mainly for two things: his modern architecture designs and the modern furniture he built for them. Like his contemporaries Le Corbusier and Eileen Gray, Mies van der Rohe often designed furnishings to complement the interiors of his buildings. One such timeless furniture design by Mies van der Rohe is the so-called…See More
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The Barcelona Chairs: Modern Furniture by Modern Architect Mies van der Rohe

The famous German architect Mies van der Rohe was known for a lot of things, and one of which is designing modern furniture. A pioneer of modern design in the early 20th century, Mies van der Rohe designed several furnishings which incorporated the sleek, modernist qualities of his architectural designs. One such exemplary design from Mies van der Rohe is the Barcelona Chairs.Of all the furniture designs Mies van der Rohe has made…See More
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Innovative Style and Design with Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chairs

Although he is more widely known today for his modern architectural designs, German architect Mies van der Rohe also made a name for himself making furniture designs. His furnishings, which were often meant to complement the interiors of his structures, were incorporated with the functional and minimalist aspects of modern architecture and are considered to be the precursors of modern furniture. One such timeless furniture design by Mies van der Rohe that is still available today is the…See More
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The Barcelona Chair: Innovative Modern Furniture by Modern Architect Mies van der Rohe

Although he is remembered more for his pioneering work in modern architecture, the German modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe also produced several furniture designs of his own to furnish his buildings. These designs by Mies van der Rohe are noted for one the early examples of modern furniture, as they were incorporated with the modernist styles commonly found in modern architecture. One such Mies van der Rohe creation is the Barcelona Chair.Part of the Barcelona signature collection,…See More
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The Barcelona Chairs: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s Famous Modern Chair

If you consider yourself as a dedicated fan of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s work, you own one of his Barcelona Chairs. If not, then you’re not dedicated enough. Part of the prestigious Barcelona Collection, the Barcelona Chair is perhaps his most famous work. Consisting of just a simple X-shaped steel frame and a pair of black leather cushions, the Chair was commissioned for the Pabellón Alemán, Germany’s official entry for…See More
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The Barcelona Chair: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Finest Work

The German Bauhaus architect and designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe has made some of the most recognizable furniture designs of the 20th century, but probably none were as well-loved as that of his Barcelona Chair. The centerpiece of a collection that includes the Barcelona Ottoman and Barcelona Table, the Barcelona Chair is a large modernist chair composed of an…See More
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The Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

In addition from being a great architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is also fondly remembered as a great furniture designer. Much like his contemporaries Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, the Aachen-born van der Rohe is credited as one of the early pioneers of the modern style in furniture, creating chairs, tables, and other furnishings that are simple yet beautiful in construction. But of all the designs that Mies van der Rohe was brought into the world, probably the most popular are that of the…See More
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The Elegant Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

The famous German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe once said that the chair is a difficult object to make. However, this did not stop him from making fine chair designs on his own. In partnership with his longtime companion, the interior designer Lilly Reich, Mies van der Rohe designed and built several chairs to complement the interiors of the architectural creations. One such design conceived by Mies van der Rohe that is highly popular today is the Barcelona… Continue

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The Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe: Modern Furniture at its Best

Aside from designing some of the earliest examples of modern architecture, the German Bauhaus architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is also credited for pioneering the field of modern furniture design. Like his contemporaries Le Corbusier and Eileen Gray, Mies van der Rohe designed furnishings explicitly for use in his architectural projects. Today Mies van der Rohe's furniture designs, which are noted for incorporating the simple, functional qualities of modern architecture, are recognized as… Continue

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Modern Furniture by Mies van der Rohe: the Barcelona Chair

A major pioneer of the Modern design movement of the 20th century, the German architect-designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is remembered today mainly for two things: his modern architecture designs and the modern furniture he built for them. Like his contemporaries Le Corbusier and Eileen Gray, Mies van der Rohe often designed furnishings to complement the interiors of his buildings. One such timeless furniture design by Mies van der Rohe is the so-called… Continue

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The Barcelona Chairs: Modern Furniture by Modern Architect Mies van der Rohe

The famous German architect Mies van der Rohe was known for a lot of things, and one of which is designing modern furniture. A pioneer of modern design in the early 20th century, Mies van der Rohe designed several furnishings which incorporated the sleek, modernist qualities of his architectural designs. One such exemplary design from Mies van der Rohe is the Barcelona Chairs.



Of all the furniture designs Mies van der… Continue

Posted by John Bigger on October 29, 2009 at 10:22am

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Innovative Style and Design with Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chairs

Although he is more widely known today for his modern architectural designs, German architect Mies van der Rohe also made a name for himself making furniture designs. His furnishings, which were often meant to complement the interiors of his structures, were incorporated with the functional and minimalist aspects of modern architecture and are considered to be the precursors of modern furniture. One such timeless furniture design by Mies van der Rohe that is still available today is the… Continue

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