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The Barcelona chair is a functional piece of modern art and this is one of the reasons why those who have it in their possession are greatly proud of the chairs regardless of how much it cost them. These chairs are great conversation pieces which can help you develop friendships as well as accomplish business transactions. You may have done your research before you bought your Barcelona chair or you might still be in the process of researching on its history prior to signing the check. It is important to note that the Barcelona chair is filled with history and controversy. Here are some facts about the Barcelona chair which you might want to have an inkling of. 1. Do you know that the Barcelona chair is a product of the collaborative efforts of Ludwig van der Rohe and Lilly Reich? There are even innuendos of the extensive role played by Reich in the design of the Barcelona chair considering that van der Rohe has not designed any furniture piece before and even after his partnership with Reich. Despite this, Reich is rarely recognized when it comes to the Barcelona chair. And if she does gets mentioned in the publicity for the chair, her exposure is however too minimal. 2. The authentic Barcelona chairs carried by Knoll can carry a price tag that can lead to heart palpitations. However, if the minimum $5,000 price tag for the authentic Barcelona chair gives you the goosebumps then settle for the reproductions which are by no means inferior in quality. Make sure that you buy your reproductions from reputable sellers to make sure you also get the same quality of the authentic Barcelona chair but sans the signature of van der Rohe and the Knoll logo. 3. Barcelona chair reproductions are becoming popular and you can choose from different manufacturers. 4. You can now avail of Barcelona chairs that are made of materials that subscribe to the strict regulations of the United Kingdom regarding fire safety. There are now Barcelona chairs made of fire retardant materials but of course these chairs are more expensive than those made with ordinary leather. Barcelona chairs that are made of fire retardant materials are also made to order so it will take time before your order arrives. 5. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the acclaimed designer of the Barcelona chair, moved to the United States in 1938 and separated from co-designer Lilly Reich who remained in Germany. At that point, there was no known furniture design made by van der Rohe. Reich visited him in the US but went back to Germany. When the war broke out she was relegated to a labor camp where she stayed from 1943 to 1945. The Barcelona chair is a regal piece of furniture due its price. But once you get to know the amazing stories behind the chair and its designers, you will become more interested in the chair, knowing that it carries a large part of history that is narrated again and again over a hot cup of coffee while sitting in a Barcelona chair.
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