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Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Created by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the German Pavilion at the 1929 Barcelona Exposition, the Barcelona Chair and Ottoman features the pure compositional structure that now epitomizes modern architecture. This set is truly a classic in every sense of the word. From the comfortable leather upholstery, right down to the sleek silhouette--the Barcelona Chair and Ottoman is modern furniture at its finest. THE DESIGN | FEATURES AT A GLANCE | DIMENSIONS | ORDER WITH CONFIDENCE The Design From the hand-buffed frame to the Spinneybeck leather panels carefully hand-welted together and hand-tufted with leather and buttons--the Barcelona Chair and matching ottoman is a hand-crafted modern masterpiece. Mies van der Rohe's original 1929 design has managed to stay relevant today, fitting in seamlessly with almost any decor--from casual to formal--this set is a modern must-have. Each Barcelona is a tribute to traditional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Upholstered with high quality Spinneybeck Volo cowhide, the Barcelona Lounge Collection was honored with The Museum of Modern Art Award in 1977. Each piece also features the KnollStudio logo and a stamp of Mies van der Rohe's signature. The entire Barcelona Lounge Collection is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified. Back to Top Features at a Glance: Design Year: 1929 -Features: -Exclusive manufacturing and sales rights accorded to Knoll by the designer in 1953 -Chrome frame is hand-ground and hand-buffed to a mirror finish -Upholstery attaches to frame with aluminum rivets -Upholstery belting straps made of cowhide -Upholstery straps are dyed to match specified upholstery color -Seat and back cushions adapt to fit curve of frame -Chair contains seventeen belting support straps, stool contains seven -Chair features forty panels-cut, hand-welted and hand-tufted with Spinneybeck leather and buttons, stool contains eighteen panels -Panels and buttons are produced from a single piece of Spinneybeck Volo cowhide -Cushions are premium quality, highly resilient urethane foam with down-like dacron polyester fiberfill -Available in Black, Stallion (brown), Constantinople (red) and Ivory -The KnollStudio logo and designer signature are stamped on each piece -The Barcelona Lounge Seating Collection is Greenguard Certified -Awards -The Museum of Modern Art Award - 1977 -Care & Maintenance -Frame: -Knoll recommends cleaning with Windex or an automotive chrome cleaner such as Semi-Chrome twice a month -Apply a coat of hard paste wax to protect against moisture -Upholstery: -For high traffic use, breatheable protective finish allows leather not only be be practical but also easy to maintain -Knoll recommends cleaning by wiping the entire surface with a soft cloth and a very mild solution of Ivory Flakes and cold water -Wipe entire surface with water alone -For add