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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

pair of Barcelona ottomans from 860 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Germany / Canada, 1928 / 1983 chrome-plated brass, leather 25 w x 23 d x 15 h in (63 x 58 x 38 cm)
result: $31,250






Since their introduction at the 1929 International Exposition, seven different styles or techniques including the functional use of buttons have been used for upholstering the Barcelona chairs.
For these ottomans, Powell and Kleinschmidt included the button element to prevent the leather from puddling.
provenance: Collection of Don Powell, Chicago
literature: Interior Design , September 1985, ppg. 232-233, 235 illustrate in situ


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Date:
2014-03-27

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