Less is more. This phrase by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe became the motto of 20th-century architecture. Created by him in 1929 for the German Pavilion in Barcelona, the Barcelona chair changed the perception of premium furniture. In 2026, it remains an unsurpassed benchmark of minimalism. We'll tell you why this chair is called 'royal' and how it helps create an atmosphere of strict elegance in the reception zone.
Royal Heritage: A Throne for Monarchs
Mies van der Rohe was tasked with designing the pavilion so that Spanish King Alfonso XIII would feel dignified there. The Barcelona chair is a modern interpretation of the 'curule chair' of ancient Roman magistrates. Its X-shaped chrome steel frame symbolizes power and order. This is not just furniture for relaxation; it's a chair for decision-makers.
Design Anatomy: Steel and 40 Panels
Handcrafted in the Age of Robots
In 2026, the chair frame is still welded by hand from solid pieces of stainless steel. Each chair consists of 40 individual leather panels, hand-cut and tufted using buttons made of the same leather. This process takes over 20 hours of pure craftsman time. This is why a 'Barcelona' cannot be cheap — you pay for hundreds of years of accumulated mastery invested in one product.
