Barcelona chair

Mini Mies

Filed under: Decor

A few months ago, Matthew mentioned that a Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is a must have for the well-turned out home or apartment. It is also a great way to relax if you have room in your office. Now, your budding young executive can have his (or her) very own classically-styled chair: a Mini Mies. The Mini Mies is built to exactly 2/3 scale of the full sized chair, but shares the stainless steel frame and luxuriously soft leather. It comes in black ($3,900) and white ($4,400) and is available for order from Genius Jones.

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Things You Need: Barcelona Chair & Stool

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What home is complete without a classic piece of furniture. Whether it is a Chippendale breakfront or an Eames Lounger, every home needs a special piece that makes you proud. Today, I bring you the classic Barcelona Chair and Stool. Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929 for the International Exhibition in Barcelona, it's hard to believe that this chair comes from the era of cloche hats and flapper dresses. I could write all day about the pioneering van der Rohe, but the proof is in this timeless design that has been manufactured exclusively by Knoll since 1953. I'm planning on getting a black one for my bedroom. What better place to put your shoes on in the morning than on a work of modern art? The chair is available from Design Within Reach for $3,499. The stool goes for $1,654.

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Tags: Barcelona chair, BarcelonaChair, Ludwig mies van der rohe, LudwigMiesVanDerRohe, modern design, ModernDesign