Barcelona daybed
Pre-loved
€730.00
Out of stock
Design Heritage
The Barcelona Daybed (or Couch), designed in 1930 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (with Lilly Reich), is an iconic monument of the Modern Movement, embodying his principle of "Less is more." It is a piece of furniture that achieves maximum comfort and aesthetic impact through minimal, carefully selected materials.
Construction and Specifications
The original design's elegance lies in the contrast between industrial and natural materials:
Frame: A foundational hardwood (walnut) platform with a clear lacquer finish.
Support: 11 thick cowhide belting straps are stretched over a rubber webbing for resilient support.
Legs: A clean, minimalist base of tubular steel with a highly polished chrome finish.
Upholstery: The mattress and cylindrical bolster pillow are upholstered in exquisite leather. The signature detail is the 72 individual leather panels that are meticulously cut, hand-welted, and hand-tufted with buttons. The warmth of the leather contrasts beautifully with the cool gleam of the steel. The support straps have finished edges dyed to match the leather upholstery.
Specific Piece Details:
Premium Detailing: It features the signature 72 hand-tufted leather panels and the correct 11 finished-edge support straps, matching the dimensions and uncompromising construction quality of the authorized piece.
Status: This is an unmarked version and a Homage to the design.
Crucial Note: This item does not carry the official Knoll or Mies van der Rohe markings/stamps and is an unauthorized edition.
Model: Barcelona
Design: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich
Manufacturer:
Years:
Country of origin: Denmark
Materials: walnut frame, polished steel legs, leather upholstery
L:196 cm, W: 98 cm, H: 40 cm
Condition: excellent (with the only minor defect being a belt as shown in the accompanying picture)