When you think of a chair, the last thing that you would visualize in you head is a skyscraper. But as strange as it might sound, modern architecture and furniture design have a lot in common, and the reason for this was that the architects who paved the way for modern architecture in the 20th century were also pioneers of modern furniture design. One of these revolutionary modern furniture designs by an architect is the Barcelona chair by Mies van der Rohe.



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The German architect and designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe once said that when it comes to modern design, “less is more”. This minimalist creed would guide Mies' hand in designing buildings and furniture, and remains one of the most recognizable icons of modern design in the 20th century. One of his most beloved works that incorporate such minimalist yet elegant attributes is the Barcelona Chair.



Considered by many to be Mies van der Rohe's finest work in furniture design, the… Continue

Most people recognize the German architect and Bauhaus leader Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for his stunning work in architecture, but anyone with a basic knowledge of the history of modern furniture can attest that Mies van der Rohe was also an exemplary designer of modern furnishings. A pioneer of the early 20th Modern Movement, Mies van der Rohe often designed furnishings for the buildings he built. One fine example of such a Mies van der Rohe furniture piece is the Barcelona… Continue

If traditional furniture design is described as fancy and ornate, modern design would be its opposite. With origins tracing back to the late 19th century, modern furniture design has characterized itself for its light and simple construction and the abandonment of all ornamental elements. Today modern furniture design has already faded in popularity as compared to its golden years in the early and mid-20th century, but several designs are still highly sought after today. One of these designs… Continue

In addition to his monumental contributions to the field of modern architecture, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is also remembered by many for the several modern furniture designs he has made. Like his contemporaries Le Corbusier and Eileen Gray, Mies van der Rohe designed furnishings exclusively for his architectural projects and often incorporated the modernist qualities of the structures to his designs. One such example of a design by Mies van der Rohe is the… Continue